kera mashek explains what you can do to stop it from >> reporter: jamie opens her car with the push of a button before driving off. on a trip to walmart she noticed something strange. >> watch that black car in the parking lot. am unlocking derek carr. >> reporter: jamie is a single mom and the idea someone could open her car with their remote and steal her stuff or he is unnerving. >> i don't want anything that i capturing holidays -- that i get during the holidays to be taken . >> they work off of radiofrequency much like the garage door openers in your home. >> reporter: michael says automakers are constantly trying to stay ahead of the few years ago making this pretty hard to do. >> it is very unusual for it to happen, but it does happen from time to time. it is definitely an issue that can be dealt with by the local dealership. >> reporter: jamie is planning to get that done right away. back am an honest person. >> reporter: kera mashek, abc >>> now the most accurate weather team in florida. abc action weather. >> a beautiful night across part of the area although the main cell in

kera mashek, abc action news. >> kera, thank you. it is free the three days before thanksgiving. after that frontier rewrites the third sunday of each month. after thanksgiving the ferry will run seven days a week. >>> you can see part of pinellas county in a new way with st. petersburg officially introducing the city's bike sharing program. today the debut is planned to coincide with the launch of the ferry and there were 100 demonstration bikes on the waterfront and central avenue corridor. shortly after the new year than 300 city-owned bikes will be available across more than 30 stations in downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. meanwhile gasoline prices soaring today after a major fuel artery was severed for the second time in two months expect this fire you see in the dark smoke happened because of a gas pipeline explosion yesterday in alabama. the blast nine other workers. >> i've never seen anything like this. >> the governor of alabama said the explosion to happen on the same pipeline that the gas in september. since both of colonial pipeline's main lanes are closed

petersburg, kera mashek, abc action news. >>> thank you. meanwhile anti-trump marches are continuing almost now two weeks after donald trump became the president-elect and here saturday. anxiety continues to grow as president-elect trim continues to talk with politicians who have reputations for voting against the rights of the lgbt community. >>> right now pasco deputies -- detectives are figuring out what caused this inmate to die. deputies found brandon levin dead in his cell. he was given cpr when they got there but they were unable to revive him. officials say it didn't appear to be any struggle. >>> new developments out of pinellas park, we now know name of the man murdered an two people collecting cardboard on saturday found the body of 38-year-old joe hodges near the shop at park place just off of highway 19. the search continues for the killer. >>> and now an update in the north port shooting investigation. police say two kids were firing bb guns and one ended up getting hit in the head and that juvenile was airlifted to the hospit

. >> kera mashek explain the deal and what it means for you. sack you can open up your smart phone and get a cheap, fast ride wherever you want to go. that is why so many people love uber and lyft in tampa bay. thousands also making extra cash or a full-time living driving for the companies. >> i hear from a student who needs a ride to the store or the airport. i am here for you. >> reporter: the commissioners insist while people love ridesharing, they want to make sure it is safe. after two years of back and forth and bickering able -- in vote >> you have to give a little to get a lot. >> reporter: officially it is legal in hillsborough county outline requirements for insurance and background checks without fingerprinting. >> the bottom line is it is time to get past the circus in do the job the public demands us to do. >> reporter: companies said he can keep catching rides but demanding legislators step in to give every company in florida this same set of rules to play by. this new agreement is just temporary and runs through the end of next

kera mashek is live at the scene. >> reporter: this section of sammons rode alongside landscaping company is blocked off as they investigate the stabbing that happened down this road, across the street from commercial concrete. action air 1 captured these images late this afternoon, the victim is a hispanic woman and she wasn't breathing when they arrived, a group of workers saw part of this tragic incident unfold police think the victim knew who attacked her in figuring out what happened. >> we did make contact with some potential witnesses in the area from one of the nearby businesses. we do have some other information that has been relayed to the detective sergeant and captain. they are in the process of vetting that information. >> reporter: police are stressing the public is not in danger, but right now we don't have details about possible vehicle that might have been used during the incident. if you have information please contact law enforcement, officers are trying to figure out how to get a hold of the victim's family. from plant city kera mashek abc action news. >>> an update fr

.>> kera mashek looking into these issues and why one woman says it is a matter of life and death.>> lisa likes to check in on her 87- year-old dad and disabled husband, she can do that by checking her home cameras on her cell phone. >> i need to make sure i can pull up the camera and see. >> those cameras need the internet and that has been less than reliable lately. so was the home phone and cable all pervaded -- provided by bright house networks which switched to spectrum. >> that is not acceptable. i need the phone working. i need to call 911 the cell phone is not always reliable. >> getting help from the she took this screenshot of her whole time over one hour and that was the second call after getting disconnected. she is calling it quits switching companies. >> after almost 14 years it is sad to say i have to leave. >> the company facebook page is filled with concerns the past couple of weeks lost channels to skyhigh bills without changing packages prices should not change unless a promotion expires >> i have never had a problem until the last year, everybody started having th

pete, kera mashek abc action news. >>> 4:36. now we're hearing from a south florida family who was shocked to learn a teacher's aide is under investigation for possibly abusing their autistic he was enrolled in collins elementary in dania beach. the school district contacted his parents about the potential abuse. his mother says they were told the aide covered damian's mouth to keep him from screaming and then hit him. she might have also used his own hand to hit him. the teacher is out of the classroom but that isn't enough for damian's parents. >> i would like criminal charges. she shouldn't be working in a school with children. i think it takes patience to be any kind of teacher, but it takes a around children special needs and she doesn't have it. she failed. >> the broward county school district is still investigating. the sheriff's office there says there have been other incidents involving other students. >>> a tampa law firm is giving away turkeys this morning. anybody in need can drop by the pendis law firm between 8:30

kera? >> reporter: definitely not the usual way that detectives were able to locate a suspect this way this all ployed out. i want -- played out. we're here at the park plaza apartment building, actually right now they're still waiting on a search warrant in order to go into the apartment where this happened which is actually on the backside of this building so they can start to comb through ask collect evidence of the scene here, police e murder o caring in the victim's apartment. no -- occurring in the victim's apartment. detectives only learning the shooting even what happened when the suspect -- happened when the suspect himself called treasure island police to say that he had killed someone. police there met you want with him and -- up with him and then met up with pinellas park police. officers found that back apartment unit was open when they got there and the adult male was inside shot death. the suspect -- shot to death. other. >> this gentleman apparently is cooperating at least a

help stop acts of violence against the community so that vigils like this get smaller every year, kera mashek, abc action news. >>> anti-trump marches are still continuing. here's dozens of not my president protestors marching in willton manors on saturd president-elect trump continues to talk with politicians who have reputation for voting against the sights of the -- rights of the lgbt community. >>> right now an investigation is into how a polk county inmate died. deputies found 23-year-old brandon levin unresponsive in his cell on saturday. they couldn't save him. levin was under a suicide watch and facing numerous charges including assault. >>> now to the update in the north port shooting investigation. that juvenile was airlifted to the hospital. but was released shortly after. charging in this case is pending. >>> now to pinellas park beknow the name of a man murdered and left behind a dumpster. two people collecting cardboard saturday found the body of 38- year-old joe hodges near the shop at park place just off of highway 19. the search continues for the killer. is joining us

kera mashek for the now tampa bay. >> things have calmed down after the oil pipeline protest got out of control once ag protesters and one police officer were hurt. the sheriff's department is calling this a riot. these are pictures about what happened. you can see one of the officers used tear gas and a glass of water to try to break up the crowd. after protesters tried to move a roadblock on a bridge. >>> we have new video to show you coming in from aleppo where the syrian government is making for seven straight days a witness says they are the worst bombings they have seen since the war started. more than 300 people have died since last tuesday. rescuers are saying hospitals have been the primary target. >>> the hearing to determine if dylann roof is competent to stand trial. he is the man accused of killing nine african-americans ted a church during bible study. his hearing is not open to the public and the judge is keeping it private saying want the jury to be influence. -- influenced. a reporter just tweeted it will continue until the morrow and no decision is expected today. >

. >> as kera mashek tells us paying off the find jake -- might make you feel the. >> a $25 parking ticket doesn't say happy ho help make the holiday season brighter for someone else. by taking part in the new tampa food program. >> a unique way for the community to say let's help out. >> this is one of the neighbors, hard times means getting groceries from a food bank is a necessity. >> it means a lot otherwise we wouldn't have anything. food donations. and for every item that is dropped into the box you can save one dollar up to $15 off of a $25 to get. if you get a parking meter to give between now and december 16 you can participate to knock down what you owe, in the process you will feed the hungry and help the city recover some of the $64,000 it loses every year. >> it does hurt us but inevitably it hurts the patrons using our assets. >> the need for the donated items is huge. >> more and more folks are food insecure. >> the food bank and the city are hoping a lot of people pay up and pitch in, if this is a success it could return next holiday season or become a permanent city progra

. >>> many of you plan to shop and tonight kera mashek shows you that the best deals are for what you do every day. >> reporter: this is not the best fan of does like discounts to check off his wish list during the holiday season. >> maybe some electronics or some nice headphones. >> reporter: pablo and his friend are taking turns in this tent outside best buy in citrus park trying to get a tv. >> we are trying to get a tv so i can play my video games and have a nice tv in my room. more you can save on. you have got to make one of those grocery lists and stock up on the items you use most often. other items easy on the wallet? bath and beauty items including cosmetics. also handy household items like paper towels and tupperware. if you have little ones, check out savings on car seat and even diapers. with so many different discounts you might as well stock up and said on the things you will need to save -- said on the things you will need. >> you might want to call a travel agent because he can find pretty good vacation packages at this time of year. to make sure you are getting the b

. >> as kera mashek explains he explains he has never been through anything like this before.>> chuck redding was followed home by someone after dropping off a friend he believes the person was targeting him because of the stickers on the back of his car.>> this guy was extremely jerk following too close. >> as he turned onto his sarasota street the suv was creeping closer. >> i knew something was wrong. >> he decided to park in the neighbor's house and then the other driver jumped out of his jeep and came banging on his car window. >> they yanked the door open drag me out, ripped my shirt i was on the pavement. >> his arm badly bruised and his handcuff twice its normal size. his knees scraped part of his toe ripped off, the driver had clearly taken note of his marriage equality and rainbow bumper stickers. >> he kept saying my new president said we can kill you fat get now. >> he is openly gay but has never been attacked like this. he is part of the spike in attacks against minorities nationwide. >> it is absolutely horrendous.

.>> kera mashek looking into these issues and why one woman says it is a matter of life and death.>> lisa likes to check in on her 87- year-old dad and disabled husband, she can do that by checking her home cameras on her cell phone. >> i need to make sure i can pull up the camera and see. >> those cameras need the internet and that has been less than reliable lately. so was the home phone and cable all pervaded -- provided by bright house networks which switched to spectrum. >> that is not acceptable. i need the phone working. i need to call 911 the cell phone is not always reliable. >> getting help from the

kera mashek, abc action news. >>> just into the newsroom president-elect donald trump has dropped a lawsuit filed last year to keep jets from flying over his club in south order. it claimed the estate was being harmed by air traffic from the palm beach airport. it is not the end of the headaches for the county. the director of the airport already been meeting with the secret service about the steps to be taken to keep air-traffic away when trump is visiting. >>> russia launching major airstrikes in syria. these are the first in three weeks in the city of aleppo. it started hours after vladimir putin and donald trump spoke about syria over the phone. they both agreed on the need to combine efforts in the fight department will beef up security for the macy's thanksgiving day parade after isis called the event an excellent target. top security officials saying the police are already implementing precautionary measures. authorities say both new yorkers and visitors she still plan on showing up and enjoying it. the event will be the safest place in new york city. >>> jetblue airlines is having a

. >> as kera mashek tells us paying off the find jake -- might make you feel the. >> a $25 parking ticket doesn't say happy ho help make the holiday season brighter for someone else. by taking part in the new tampa food program. >> a unique way for the community to say let's help out. >> this is one of the neighbors, hard times means getting groceries from a food bank is a necessity. >> it means a lot otherwise we wouldn't have anything.

kera mashek abc action news. >> with a beard driving a dark colored jeep he tried to run after the suv but it sped off down the street so he cannot catch the license plate. >>> a disturbing trend coast-to- coast the southern poverty law center reporting cases of intimidation and harassment around the country between last wednesday and monday 136 president-elect's supporters. this is from the sp lc 23 of the reported incidents happening in florida, the fifth most in the country. california leading the nation with 51. >> students from at least six high schools and to make universities staging walkouts demanding homestead become a sanctuary city for undocumented families. cameras capturing students jumping over school fences an they gathered in front of homestead city hall many saying they are concerned about the trumpet ministration's proposed immigration policies. >> do i look like a rapist or a killer or a gang member? i am a student. trying to be a good student. >> the hashtag sanctuary campus movement on social media calls for universities and high discrimination, violence and racism

so abc action news reporter kera mashek is a clearwater with one day that you can still pitch a free ride, right? >> reporter: absolutely. we have already had over 70% of to get a line outside in clearwater where people are coming out to vote taking advantage of these free ride on pst a. all you have to do is show your "i voted" sticker for a free ride on the bus. alejandro rides the bus every single day. >> i am lucky to live close to the bus stop so i track it and i know i need to start walking out the door. they are one of several systems offering free rides this election day. >> should not be an excuse for people to miss the opportunity to go boat. >> will many voters lake keomah who are frustrated with their choices are still hitching rides and voting. >> i feel it is important because my ancestors fought for the choice to be able to vote or not. so i feel like everydy should choose your right. as you get that smooth ride to the poll that might be the best part of your day because you might have to deal with the line when you get here and potentially other issues as well. our in

i am kera mashek. right now. jackie callaway has been checking across our area. have seen any problems? >> not a whole lot. we went as south as sumter county and the main thing we heard about was people who actually moved to another county but never filled out the change of address form. they may have to go back to old some other instances people not showing up at the right precinct in a few cases with people not bringing the right idea. the supervisor of elections was telling me they were overwhelmed this morning with 12,000 people show up in three hours. >> and jackie, there was a hotline set up but that is actually sponsored by one of the candidates? >> yes. it looks like a generic 1-800 number, but it is actually a it is the trump campaign giving out this number two media outlets all over the country and here is what you get when you dial that number. >> thank you for calling the donald trump for president campaign. our goal is to make america great again. to report any problems voting or disruption, please press 2. >> so you get the gist. they want to hear a

for the know, i am kera mashek. >>> we want to let you know about three big trials that we have been watching in brunswick old son to die in a hot car on purpose is coming to an end. coming from his ex-wifgood father and was not trying to escape family life. there is a delay in dylann roof's trial accused of shooting and killing nine people and set a charleston church. the judge now postponing jury selection so he could have a closed to talk about issues in that case. also in south carolina the man accused of kidnapping a woman and leaving her chained up is now a suspected serial killer. he has confessed to seven murders, including the murders of four people at a motorcycle shop 13 years ago. >> 8 miles down the road to come out 13 years later that way. my brother was killed by the same person. so far police have discovered two bodies, including her boyfriend. today a judge denied any bond for him. >>> today we learn the justice department will be monitoring the polls in 28 states tomorrow, including right here in hillsborough county to make sure that everyone who is eligible gets th