Deputies believe skeletal remains are Manatee County man missing since 2024

ABC Action News 4/11 4:05A Rebekah Nelson

Deputies said skeletal remains were found in Manatee County that they believe are a man who went missing in 2024. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said the remains were discovered on Thursday in a secluded area of the eastern part of the...

Rowdies dismiss head coach Robby Neilson

ABC Action News 4/11 3:54A Rebekah Nelson

The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced on Friday that they have dismissed head coach Robbie Neilson. The team did not cite their reasoning for Neilson's dismissal but did say assistant coach Steve Coleman will take his position in the interim, starting...

Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/11 3:47A Associated Press

Friday's vote for Caine was bipartisan, with 15 Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King of Maine in support.

China hits back at U.S., will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/11 3:30A Associated Press

Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports this week to 145%.

Polk middle school assistant principal arrested for inappropriate behavior with student

ABC Action News 4/11 1:19A Rebekah Nelson

The assistant principal of a middle school in Polk County was arrested by deputies after they said she behaved inappropriately with a 13-year-old student. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation started on April 4, when the...

News to Know for April 11

ABC Action News 4/11 12:31A Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Today is our biweekly community show, where we visit your neighborhood to highlight local haunts and hidden gems. This morning, we packed up our crew and headed out to Zephyrhills, a city that's in the...

Florida's elevate program ends tonight

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/11 12:10A Jaclyn Harold, Jason Lanning

Florida’s elevate application deadline is Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m.

New and old businesses mix in Downtown Zephyrhills

ABC Action News 4/10 11:44P Jillian Ramos

Downtown Zephyrhills is changing, with new ideas and businesses looking towards the future of what the area could be. For Gentlemen's Quarters Barber Shop, Main Street has been their home for the past eight years. "We're proud of the community....

New Zephyrhills park brings welcome space for families

ABC Action News 4/10 11:44P Jillian Ramos

A new park in Zephyrhills is a welcome investment to the community. The $7.5 million project (paid for by ARPA funds) brings a brand new playground, splash pad and other amenities. WATCH: New Zephyrhills park brings welcome space for families New...

Zephyrhills' Mouratoglou Tennis Academy brings talent from all over the world

ABC Action News 4/10 11:44P Jillian Ramos

The Mouratoglou Tennis Academy is bringing in big names to the Zephyrhills community. Formerly the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Center, it's home to some elite tennis coaches and students from all over the world. Coaches like Jimmy Brown, who coached...

New development coming to Zephyrhills, bringing in hundreds of jobs

ABC Action News 4/10 11:44P Jillian Ramos

A new development is coming to Zephyrhills, bringing hundreds of jobs to the community. Bauducco is the third largest cookie manufacturer in the U.S. but was originally founded in Brazil. The international company broke ground on their property...

Zephyrhills pilot opens award-winning distillery

ABC Action News 4/10 11:44P Robert Boyd

Zephyrhills is known for its pure drinking water, which is one of the main reasons why a local pilot with a passion for making premium spirits decided it was the perfect place to establish his dream...

CHIPZ program helps community members overcome life's challenges

ABC Action News 4/10 11:44P Jillian Ramos

A newer program through the Zephyrhills Police Department hopes to help those experiencing some of the most challenging times of their lives. The program is known as CHIPZ: Community, Hope and Intervention Project of Zephyrhills. CHIPZ combines a...

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:...