Stretch Breaks with Health Coach Stef

TAMPA.GOV Calendar 4/7 4:32A Tony Delavan (Technology & Innov

Stretch Breaks with Health Coach Stef 27.9747898, -82.4166517 Tony D. Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:32 am Event Status Scheduled When Thu, Apr 9 2026 , 8:15 - 8:30am Add to Calendar Google Outlook iCal Step into spring with a refreshing 15-minute stretch...

Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground

TAMPA.GOV News 4/7 2:11A Robert Lockridge (Technology & I

Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground Robert L. Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:11 am Ribbon Cutting For South Tampa's Freshest Park and Playground The City of Tampa is cutting the ribbon...

Pinellas County Schools' weapons detection pilot program begins

ABC Action News 4/6 11:15A Robert Boyd

Pinellas County Schools is stepping up its efforts when it comes to gun safety. Starting April 7, the school district are implementing a new pilot program exploring the latest technology for detecting weapons. The pilot program will take place in...

Manatee County honors the legacy of coach Eddie Shannon

ABC Action News 4/6 10:31A Jack Walsh

Manatee County is paying tribute to Coach Eddie Morris Shannon Jr., a World War II veteran, educator, mentor and Hall of Fame coach remembered for his impact on youth and his community. Born March 7, 1922, Shannon made history as head football...

Lightning look to finish at top of the division as they head to Buffalo

ABC Action News 4/6 7:25A Kyle Burger

The Tampa Bay Lightning wrap up the regular season series against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday with a clash of the top teams in the Atlantic Division in Buffalo. Tampa Bay is 1-2-0 against the Sabres this season, with a 4-3 overtime win on Feb. 3...

Homicide investigation underway in Venice after man dies: City officials

ABC Action News 4/6 6:00A Kiley Vaughan

The Venice City Managers Office said a homicide investigation is underway after a man died on Monday morning. Officials said Venice police responded to a reported fight in the 200 block of South Grove Street at around 6 a.m. on April 6. The...

Tampa man dead after losing control of vehicle on I-4: FHP

ABC Action News 4/6 5:10A WFTS Digital Staff

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced Monday that a 28-year-old Tampa man has passed away following a crash on I-4 near milepost 1. The accident happened just before 2:30 a.m. on April 6 when a Dodge Durango was heading westbound on I-4 near...

No place like home: The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field. Here's what's new

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/6 4:38A Rod Gipson

When fans settle into the Trop today, it will have been more than 560 days since the team and its faithful were in their comfy confines.

Depression opens up at Tropicana Field parking lot ahead of Rays home opener

ABC Action News 4/6 4:21A Leilyn Torres

The City of St. Petersburg said a small depression opened up in the Tropicana Field parking lot ahead of the Rays home opener on April 6. The city said a stormwater pipe broke away and washed away dirt several weeks ago. Officials said the pipe...

DeSantis signs terrorism bill at press conference in Tampa

ABC Action News 4/6 3:24A Kiley Vaughan

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations bill into law during a press conference at the University of South Florida on Monday. According to Capital reporter Forrest Saunders, House Bill 1471 would allow...

How to watch the Rays on TV and streaming this season

ABC Action News 4/6 2:46A Leilyn Torres

There are new ways to watch the Rays play this season. It might be confusing, but don't worry, we've got all the info you need right here! The Rays announced on Feb. 2 their local television broadcasts will be produced by Major League Baseball...

Susan Solves It: Buy-now-pay-later risks

ABC Action News 4/6 1:07A Susan El Khoury

Financial experts warn that multiple small buy-now-pay-later plans can strain budgets and risk credit damage. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises factoring all buy-now-pay-later plans into your budget, tracking active plans, and...

News to Know for April 6

ABC Action News 4/6 12:57A Kiley Vaughan

Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team. Today is Monday, and Tampa Bay is buzzing with excitement ahead of the Rays' long-awaited return to Tropicana Field. After more than 18 months of repairs , Rays fans will eagerly return to tonight's...

Diane Wingfield hands out snacks, hugs and joy to neighborhood school kids in Tampa

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/6 12:33A Rick Elmhorst

From in front of Agape Ministries Church of God in Christ, Diane Wingfield hands out snacks and joy to neighborhood school kids in Tampa.

Plant City Main Street pauses events through September, leaving businesses concerned

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 4/6 12:10A Lizbeth Gutierrez

Those events include Last Friday, farmer's markets and Oktoberfest, which has been held in September in the past.