Rebekah Nelson

Tampa

Digital Content Producer at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

NYU student reporter / really, really trying

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1 dead after Plant City gas station dispute leads to shooting

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

PLANT CITY, Fla. — A man was killed during a dispute at a gas station that escalated into a shooting early Friday morning. The Plant City Police Department said officers were called to a Speedlane Express on North County Line Road around 2:15 a.m. after reports about the shooting. When they arrived, they found the victim, who had been shot, on the ground near a vehicle. Officers attempted life-saving measures, but he died at the scene.
Powerball winner arrested for kicking deputy in the face at St. Pete TradeWinds

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — A recent Powerball winner was arrested after officials said he kicked a deputy in the face during a fight at the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach. Around 11:09 p.m. on April 29, a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy arrived at the hotel to break up a fight between 50-year-old James S. Farthing and another patron.
News to Know for May 2

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Have you heard of an unemployment overpayment? If you haven't, don't worry—neither had hundreds of other Floridians. In fact, it took winning the lottery for many of them to find out the hard way, when they were told they couldn't collect their money because they had been overpaid in unemployment. I-Team Investigator Kylie McGivern dove into the issue to help those impacted collect their prizes.
Busch Gardens unveils $40 million upgrades, including new animals

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA, Fla. — A major upgrade is coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay—a $40 million one, to be exact. The park announced on Wednesday that Wild Oasis at Jungala, its latest kid-friendly section, will debut in May. An interactive "adventure realm," Wild Oasis will feature an array of exotic animals, including capybaras, giant anteaters and squirrel monkeys. The new animals will arrive this spring, along with a climbing structure for a new troop of chimpanzees and an all-female Asian elephant herd.
Gas line rupture closes parts of Tampa street

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA, Fla. — A gas line rupture has closed parts of a Tampa street on Thursday. Tampa Fire Rescue said firefighters are currently at the scene on North Morgan Street and East 7th Avenue. TECO is also at the scene to assist during the incident. Officials said North Morgan is currently closed between East Henderson Street and East Palm Avenue. Drivers should find alternate routes.
News to Know for May 1

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Last night was brutal. A goal and three assists from Eetu Luostarinen led the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, meaning our beloved team is officially out of the playoffs. While we may not bring the Stanley Cup home to the Bay, maybe there's at least hope to bring it home to the state. Next up, the Panthers will play the winner of the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators.
Man arrested for attacking girlfriend in Spring Hill home: HCSO

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

SPRING HILL, Fla. — A man was arrested for attacking his girlfriend during an argument in a Spring Hill home on Sunday, deputies said. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said they received a 911 call to report that her grandson, 20-year-old Joshua Simmons Jr., had possibly been stabbed by his girlfriend, and she feared for his safety. When deputies arrived at the couple's apartment at The Villas at Spring Hill off Degas Lane, they found signs of a struggle.
Clearwater Ferry suspends service after fatal weekend boat crash

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced that it will suspend its Clearwater Ferry service after one person died and multiple people were injured in a boat crash on Sunday. The suspension will last from May 1 to May 4. "Our hearts are with the victims and families affected, and we reiterate our deep gratitude for the first responders, our crew, and other boaters who helped during this tragic event," the announcement on social media reads.
News to Know for April 29

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Did you manage to catch a glimpse of that rocket launch yesterday? Amazon's first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday from Cape Canaveral, the latest entry in the mega-constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's thousands of Starlinks. Once released in orbit, the satellites will eventually reach an altitude of nearly 400 miles.
16-year-old arrested in shooting after drug deal 'gone wrong': MCSO

2 weeks ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

PARRISH, Fla. — Deputies arrested a teenage boy after they said a drug deal "gone wrong" escalated into a shooting on Sunday. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl drove to a pool in the Summerwoods subdivision in Parrish around 1:30 p.m. for a narcotics transaction. While in their vehicle, they were approached by 16-year-old Syncere Watkins and a 15-year-old girl.