Scripps Channels Blacked Out on DIRECTV – Tampa ABC 28 Among Those Affected

Many DIRECTV customers across Florida recently lost access to several local television stations owned by Scripps. One of the most important stations affected in the Tampa market is ABC 28 (WFTS-TV).

If you rely on ABC 28 for local news, weather, sports, and network programming, you may have noticed that the channel is no longer available through DIRECTV due to an ongoing carriage dispute between DIRECTV and Scripps.

What Happened?

When television providers and station owners cannot agree on contract terms, channels may be temporarily removed from the lineup. Unfortunately, it is the viewers who are left without access to their favorite local stations.

For many residents in Brooksville, Spring Hill, Hernando County, and surrounding areas, ABC 28 is one of the most-watched local channels. Losing access can mean missing:

• Local news and weather
• Tampa Bay area events
• ABC network programming
• Sports coverage
• Emergency information during severe weather

The Good News: ABC 28 Is Available Free Over the Air

Many homes throughout Hernando County can receive ABC 28 and dozens of other local channels using a properly installed outdoor TV antenna.

In many areas, homeowners can receive:

• ABC 28
• NBC
• CBS
• FOX
• PBS
• MeTV
• Court TV
• ION
• Buzzr
• FOX Weather
• And many additional free channels

Best of all, there is no monthly bill for local television.

Why an Outdoor Antenna Works Better

While indoor antennas may work in some locations, many homeowners achieve better results with a professionally installed outdoor antenna system.

An outdoor antenna can provide:

• More reliable reception
• Better signal strength
• More available channels
• Improved performance during bad weather

Local Installation Available

John's Antennas has been serving Central Florida since 1983. We provide professional TV antenna installation and signal evaluations throughout Brooksville, Spring Hill, Hernando County, and surrounding communities.

If you've lost ABC 28 on DIRECTV and would like to explore your free over-the-air options, contact us today for a signal evaluation.

You may be surprised how many local channels are available right at your home—without a monthly TV bill.