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Couple share their story after being lost at sea for nearly 40 hours
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Nathan and Kim Maker returned home Monday night after a scuba diving trip took a scary turn. They were diving off the coast of Freeport, Texas last week. PREVIOUS COVERAGE:...
View Article'Seal them up the best you can': Shore Acres residents prepare for rising waters
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — It doesn't take long for the streets of Shore Acres to go from completely dry to flooded with several inches of water. Arturo Davila remembers an unusual December rain...
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Tropical Storm Debby forms in Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay area under Tropical...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Debby has officially formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center announced in a 5 p.m. update. Forecasters now expect Debby to reach...
View ArticleTampa Bay officials discuss preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay officials discussed preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Debby making its way toward Florida. Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor said the city has plenty of sandbags to...
View Article'The time was now': Hillsborough officials respond to tax referendum expected...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Superintendent for Hillsborough County Public Schools and other officials responded Saturday to the court's decision to order the county commission to place the...
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Severe birth defects found in 30 babies may be linked to fentanyl use during...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Researchers have strong evidence that one deadly and dangerous drug is behind severe birth defects. The use of this drug during pregnancy is so alarming, that there's a new term...
View ArticleLIST: Shelters open around Tampa Bay ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Several Tampa Bay area counties are opening shelters as a precaution ahead of Tropical Storm Debby heading toward Florida. Tropical Depression expected to strengthen, storm...
View ArticleWhy singer Jelly Roll stopped concert mid-show
MIDLAND, Michigan (WJW) - Country star Jelly Roll is cementing his reputation as an artist who appreciates his fans. During a performance at the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival on Thursday in Midland,...
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What is storm surge?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida anticipates the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, which will likely strengthen into a hurricane before reaching landfall Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center is...
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2 dogs killed in mobile home fire in Seffner
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two dogs have died after a mobile home went up in flames in Seffner Saturday night. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to the blaze on Sligh Avenue in Seffner...
View ArticleFlights canceled, delayed at Tampa Bay airports ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay airports are seeing flight delays and cancellations ahead of Tropical Storm Debby. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Tampa International...
View ArticleHernando County officials prepare for Tropical Storm Debby
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hernando County emergency officials are preparing for impacts from Tropical Storm Debby as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Hernando County Emergency Management held a news...
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Howard Frankland Bridge partially reopened after waves washed out roadway
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple Tampa Bay bridges are closed as of Monday morning at 9 a.m. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge has closed in both directions due to high winds caused by Hurricane Debby, Florida...
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Man catches catfish in flooded St. Petersburg street
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida began feeling the effects of Hurricane Debby over the weekend, leading to heavy rain, flooded streets, and thousands without power. While flooded streets might...
View ArticleHudson residents warily eyeing water levels as Tropical Storm Debby passes
HUDSON, Fla. (WFLA) — Hudson residents woke up slightly less worried about the two biggest threats from Hurricane Debby, now downgraded to a tropical storm, Monday morning, as the water levels stayed...
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VIDEO: Cardinal Mooney's athletic complex floods after Debby brings heavy rain
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Shocking footage shows a Sarasota high school's athletic complex under water as strong rains and flooding continues to batter the county following Hurricane Debby. Video...
View ArticleVIDEO: Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters sailing from Key West to Tarpon Springs...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Video released by the U.S. Coast Guard shows the moment crews rescued two boaters who were sailing from Key West to Tarpon Springs during Tropical Storm Debby. A 34-foot sailing...
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LESSON: There is a right and wrong way to stack sandbags
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hurricane Debby proved that even a glancing blow from a tropical system can lead to extensive flooding. Sandbags can be a useful tool to protect your home from rising water....
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VIDEO: Plane lands in St. Pete during TS Debby
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — If you're one of those people who hate flying, the last place you want to be is in the sky during a storm. Unfortunately for one group of travelers on an Allegiant...
View Article'There was no warning': Manatee officials, residents dispute Lake Manatee...
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County officials said they've completed more than 55 water rescues of 210 people and two horses during the flooding from Hurricane Debby. "Hurricane Debby brought...
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