Pinellas County purchases West Klosterman Preserve, preventing development

ABC Action News 4/10 7:36A Rebekah Nelson

Pinellas County has finalized the purchase of a preserve near Tarpon Springs that many residents worried would be sold to developers. Officials said they entered into a contract to acquire the 14-acre West Klosterman Preserve last December for $3...

Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend | April 11-13

ABC Action News 4/10 7:26A Rebekah Nelson

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (April 11-13), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area. Looking for more fun? Click here. Things to do this Friday (4/11) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings When:...

City of Tampa Hosts Stormwater 101: A Virtual Town Hall

TAMPA.GOV News 4/10 7:18A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

City of Tampa Hosts Stormwater 101: A Virtual Town Hall Tony D. Thu, 04/10/2025 - 01:18 pm stormwater crew Stormwater Virtual Town Hall With storm season quickly approaching, the City of Tampa will be...

Coffee and tea prices set to skyrocket following Trump tariff turmoil

ABC Action News 4/10 6:33A Michael Paluska

The United States of America can make many products, but there are two items we can't grow to scale domestically: coffee and tea. ABC Action News reporter Michael Paluska sat down with the owners of Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters and TeBella Tea...

Smoke from structure fire causes traffic delays in Winter Haven

ABC Action News 4/10 6:15A Rebekah Nelson

Officials said the smoke from a structure fire is causing traffic delays in Winter Haven. The Winter Haven Fire Department is currently working the fire at Avenue L NE and E Lake Silver Drive NE. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area...

1 injured after 5 car crash on Sunshine Skyway Bridge

ABC Action News 4/10 4:42A Rebekah Nelson

One person was injured after a five-car crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Thursday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol said that around 6:45 a.m., a 31-year-old man was driving a tractor-trailer north on the bridge near the 9.5-milepost when...

Man dies after committing 3 consecutive hit-and-runs in Polk County

ABC Action News 4/10 4:34A Rebekah Nelson

A man died after he committed multiple hit-and-runs in Polk County early Tuesday morning, according to police. The Auburndale Police Department said officers responded to a series of traffic incidents around 3:57 a.m. Police said the first crash...

Man arrested for causing crash in construction zone while driving under the influence: FHP

ABC Action News 4/10 4:18A Rebekah Nelson

A man was arrested after he drove into a construction zone and crashed into a marked Florida Highway Patrol vehicle while under the influence, officials said. The Florida Highway Patrol said the...

Off-duty Gulfport firefighter driving over 100 mph arrested for DUI: Deputies

ABC Action News 4/10 4:04A Rebekah Nelson

A Gulfport firefighter arrested early Thursday morning for driving under the influence has been placed on administrative leave. The Gulfport Fire Department said 24-year-old Scott Miller was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of...

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/10 2:50A Charline SotoQuintana (City Cler

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Charline S. Thu, 04/10/2025 - 08:50 am Event Status Scheduled When Wed, Apr 16 2025 , 1:30am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Dates: Wednesday, April...

Matthew Knies scores in OT for his second hat trick and the Maple Leafs beat the Lightning 4-3

ABC Action News 4/10 1:00A Associated Press

Matthew Knies scored a game-winning goal in overtime to record his second hat trick of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday night. Toronto opened up a three-point lead on Tampa Bay for first place...

Caballero slugs 1st career slam and Rays win 5-4 over Angels with teams combining for 6 homers

ABC Action News 4/10 12:58A Associated Press

Jos Caballero slugged his first career grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Caballero gave the Rays a 4-0 lead in the first inning before the...

News to Know for April 10

ABC Action News 4/10 12:46A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. It's the end of an era, it seems. After being temporarily shut down by hurricane damage in 2024, Treasure Island's Thunderbird Beach Resort has filed plans to demolish the building. The hotel's iconic...

Deputies identify victim in fatal shooting that caused traffic backup in Riverview

ABC Action News 4/10 12:12A Rebekah Nelson

Deputies have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that caused a major traffic backup in Riverview on Tuesday. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office said deputies arrived to investigate the...

'No way it's going to flood': Hudson homeowner questions Citizens Property Insurance flood...

ABC Action News 4/9 11:57P Nadeen Yanes

After receiving a letter from Citizens Property Insurance this year stating that he is now required to get flood insurance, one Hudson homeowner emailed ABC Action News to ask how Citizens valued his...