Adam Walser
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Tampa, FL, United States
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Embattled former professional guardian signs plea deal before trial
Former professional guardian Rebecca Fierle, who was charged in connection with the death of a man who the court appointed her to care for, agreed to plead "no contest" to a felony charge. → Read More
Former Tampa doctor arrested for multiple sex abuse cases in Washington was reported by patient 4 years ago
A former Tampa General Hospital resident who is now charged with rape and indecent liberties involving four patients in Washington state was reported for an alleged sex offense in Tampa. → Read More
Animatronics entrepreneur says Facebook permanently disabled account over terrorism fears
A local entrepreneur who produces animatronic and human interaction productions for the internet says Facebook and Instagram disabled his account after a hacker posted an ISIS flag. → Read More
Documents and video outline Pinellas County rabbi's involvement in January 6th attack
Pinellas County rabbi Michael Stepakoff was charged by the FBI after posting videos and pictures of himself entering the Capitol on January 6th, leading to a guilty plea in the case. → Read More
Hurricanes, floods and rising rents drive up costs for Florida retirees
Hurricane Ian has made some retirees question whether the risks and the rising costs of a Florida lifestyle are worth it. → Read More
Code enforcement violations may force an elderly veteran to move out of his longtime home
An elderly man with a history of code violations will likely have to move out of his home due to safety concerns. Experts say people should plan early before a crisis occurs. → Read More
Catalytic converter thefts in Tampa Bay area cost businesses and individuals millions
Thieves are using simple tools to remove catalytic converters from vehicles and sell them to unscrupulous recycling dealers, who cash in on high prices of rare metals inside. → Read More
'She didn’t want to be resuscitated:' Family says paramedics ignoring DNR order led to suffering
“My family had to sit beside a bed and watch someone slowly die because of that one decision to violate this DNR,” Tiffany Teregesen said. → Read More
Former professional guardian abandoned wards' mail, committed crimes: Inspector General report
A new report outlines how former professional guardian Traci Hudson failed to protect elderly people under her care. → Read More
Joe Exotic's lawyer says new evidence exonerates him; new sentencing could come in weeks
ABC Action News I-Team Investigator Adam Walser spoke with the Tiger King’s new attorney about ongoing efforts to help Joe get out of prison. Attorney John Phillips claims new evidence could pave the way for a judge to overturn his conviction. → Read More
Legal sports betting in Florida could be underway this football season
During this NFL season, Florida sports fans may finally get the chance to legally bet on their favorite team. That could mean a big windfall of new revenues for the state, but legal hurdles could stand in the way. → Read More
Guardianship task force focuses on reforming a broken system
A new statewide task force will soon make recommendations to improve Florida’s troubled guardianship system. → Read More
$900 water bill leads Safety Harbor couple to call for change in rates
Safety Harbor residents are speaking out about what they consider outrageous water bills. → Read More
'It was my life’s savings': How hackers use email phishing scams to steal billions
A first-of-its-kind study investigates exactly how cyber-criminals use email phishing attacks to steal billions. → Read More
'No-vax tax' increases concert ticket prices fifty-fold for unvaccinated
With new CDC guidelines, concerts are starting to come back to Florida, but for at least one show, the ABC Action News I-Team has learned your COVID-19 vaccination status will determine how much you pay to attend. → Read More
Cryptocurrency accounts wiped out 'in an instant' by cyber crooks
ABC Action News I-Team Investigator Adam Walser has uncovered cyber-criminals have found ways to drain people’s cryptocurrency accounts in the blink of an eye. And currently, there’s no easy way for victims to recover their funds. → Read More
Tampa Water Department lost 2.6B gallons of treated water last year; customers' bills to eventually double
Billions of gallons of treated water are lost every year in Tampa, and it's driving up customers' water bills. → Read More
City of Tampa among 18,000 targets of SolarWinds hack; exposing government data, personal info
The SolarWinds hack is being called the country’s biggest cyber-intrusion to date. → Read More
Home surveillance camera shows officer lied on report when charging man with major crimes
A Lake Wales man, who could have been sent to prison for years based on the claims in a police report, was saved by a home surveillance camera. It showed he didn’t attack an officer, as claimed in the report. → Read More
'Everybody Flies' documentary alleges design flaw allows toxic fumes into aircraft cabins
A retired pilot has become a whistle-blower in the airline industry after he says the job he loved made him sick. → Read More