Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows...
View ArticleFlorida Democrats respond to GOP calls for Biden to step down from office
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party nominee for President, Florida Republicans like Senator Rick Scott are calling for President...
View ArticleTampa BMX Olympian looking to win first Olympic medal in Paris
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa resident Felicia Stancil is looking to win her first Olympic medal in Paris, representing Team USA. The 15-time world champion has won every single world title since she was...
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Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash announces death of 25-year-old stepdaughter
(NEXSTAR) – Rock legend Slash announced on Sunday that his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, has died at age 25. The Guns N' Roses guitarist shared the news in an Instagram post, revealing that Knight...
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Police looking for man they say hit, killed Royal Tern with electric scooter...
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Indian Shores Police Department is looking for a man who was seen on video hitting a Royal Tern with an electric scooter. According to the incident report, officers...
View ArticleDelta takes most of the heat as travel woes continue at TPA
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Some Tampa travelers feel stuck as they try to get past the travel nightmare that began Friday. Thousands of passengers are still being impacted by the global IT outage, most of...
View ArticleWATCH: Doorbell camera catches Plant City storm light up sky
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A doorbell camera at a Plant City home captured a lightning show on Sunday evening following the weekend storms. The video, shared by @suzanne5210 on X, formerly known as...
View Article'Florida is on fire for Kamala Harris': Tampa Bay Democrats push ahead
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- "I know yesterday's news is surprising, and it's hard for you to hear," President Joe Biden said phoning in from his home in Delaware to Vice President Kamala Harris' new...
View ArticleDemocratic primary challenger calls on ousted State Attorney Andrew Warren to...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Democratic primary challenger for the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office sent a letter Monday evening to ousted State Attorney Andrew Warren, calling on him to drop...
View ArticleVIDEO: Clearwater Police share tip for driving drunk... don't
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new video from Clearwater shares an important lesson for anyone thinking about drinking and driving — don't. The Clearwater Police Department released the video on Facebook as...
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3-year-old fatally shot at Florida birthday party identified
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 3-year-old boy was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting over the weekend, leaving police searching for the person responsible, according to NBC affiliate WTVJ. The shooting...
View ArticleSafety regulators investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet (45 meters) over water while it was still about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from...
View ArticleSt. Pete man sentenced to life in prison for selling fentanyl, causing fatal...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to life in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl which resulted in death, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. Bobby...
View ArticleAstronauts remain in space as Boeing's Starliner mission exceeds 45-day...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Two astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner remain stuck in space as the mission exceeded its 45-day battery window being docked at the International Space Station. The capsule,...
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Must-see video: Breaching whale lands on boat, capsizes vessel
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Boaters captured the jaw-dropping moment when a whale breached and landed on a boat off the coast of New Hampshire Tuesday morning. Brothers Colin, 16, and Wyatt Yager, 19, from...
View ArticleWATCH: Hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone sends dozens running
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A surprise eruption of steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt that shot dozens of feet into the sky sent people running for safety in Yellowstone National Park. The...
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Olympic gold medalists Brooke Bennett and Michele Smith help feed homeless in...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Olympic gold medalists Brooke Bennett and Michele Smith volunteered with a local homeless organization to serve dinner on Monday. The pair served dinner to an estimated 100...
View ArticleVIDEO: Suspect jumps between hotel balconies to avoid Hillsborough deputies
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- An armed robbery suspect was arrested on Monday, but not before he tried jumping from balcony to balcony to avoid being captured by deputies, according to the Hillsborough County...
View ArticleVideo shows brief tornado move through Polk County yard
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A brief tornado touched down Tuesday evening in Polk County near the town of Alturas, according to the National Weather Service. Michael Steen took video of the tornado at about...
View ArticleFirst day of Bucs training camp brings out dozens of local nonprofits
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Another football season is right around the corner, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took to their practice field on Wednesday for their first practice of the season. This year, two...
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