Delta passengers had bleeding ears, noses after flight incident: What happened?
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching an investigation into the Delta Airlines flight that was diverted back to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly...
View ArticlePHOTOS: 9-foot alligator found 'stalking' dog walkers in Florida, officials say
STUART, Fla. (WFLA) — A 9-foot alligator was captured after deputies said they found the animal "stalking" dog walkers in a Florida community. The gator initially caused concern days before when...
View ArticleBusinesses catch fire on Cedar Key's iconic Dock Street
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WFLA) -- Multiple businesses caught fire on Dock Street in Cedar Key early Thursday morning. Dock Street is the main drag for the little-known island community, which is tucked away...
View ArticleVIDEO: Naked suspect found inside trash bin
SEATTLE (WFLA) — A K9 officer in Washington state helped locate a naked suspect who tried to elude law enforcement by hiding inside a trash can, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department announced. On...
View ArticleHurricane season heating up with likely Gulf Storm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — By most measures, the summer of 2024 has been a lackluster hurricane season especially when you compare it to what was expected— a hyperactive season. But there are signs that...
View Article24 students arrested in Polk County for making threats, officials say
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Twenty-four students have started the school year in Polk County in handcuffs and kicked out of school after making threats, officials said at a news conference Thursday....
View Article'I didn't know': Video shows interrogations following Madeline Soto's...
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — A new video shows the moments Jennifer Soto and Stephan Sterns were questioned by deputies investigating the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, NBC affiliate WESH...
View ArticleFlorida dad uses bat to attack prowler accused of spying on 14-year-old...
PALM COAST, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida dad is being praised as "fearless," after deputies said he attacked and chased after a man accused of peeping on his 14-year-old daughter. On Sept. 12, the father...
View ArticleTeen apparently struck, killed by lightning while riding bike in Florida
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (WFLA) — A 16-year-old boy was apparently struck and killed by lightning as he was riding his bike in a South Florida neighborhood on Wednesday, according to NBC affiliate WTVJ. A...
View ArticleFlorida GOP suspends Manatee Republican Party leaders
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida GOP has suspended the leadership of the Manatee Republican Party. Republican State Sen. Joe Gruters covers Sarasota and southern Manatee Counties. NC GOP governor...
View Article15-year-old arrested, accused of killing teen at Citrus Park Mall
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 15-year-old was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting at the Citrus Park Town Center Mall last week, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. On Saturday, Sept. 14,...
View ArticleGovernor DeSantis awards $18 million for supply chain, infrastructure...
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Governor Ron DeSantis announced an award of $18 million in funding for Florida's supply chain and aggregate storage for critical infrastructure and asphalt and concrete...
View Article5th Generation Gonzmart named Tampa Hispanic Woman of the Year
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa Hispanic Heritage is honoring fifth-generation Gonzmart, Andrea Gonzmart-Williams, as the 2024 Hispanic Woman of the Year. For decades, Andrea Gonzmart-Williams has been...
View ArticleHillsborough commissioners cut millions in affordable housing funding
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) -- Millions of dollars has been cut from funding for affordable housing in Hillsborough County. Commissioners voted 4-3 to put the money towards other county projects...
View Article'It's not a joke': DeSantis responds to school threats
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A Sebring High School student was arrested after the Sheriff's Office said he had guns in his car on school grounds. There were no injuries, but Governor DeSantis said any kind...
View ArticleAuto theft group stole nearly $2.5 million worth of vehicles: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A group that stole nearly $2.5 million worth of vehicles in Florida has been dismantled, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. "Operation Family Affair"...
View ArticleU.S. passports can now be renewed fully online
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- The State Department just launched an online portal, allowing Americans to renew their passports fully online. Rena Bitter, Assistant Secretary Bureau of Consular Affairs, says...
View ArticleMental health counselor says she felt pressured to keep patients at Pasco...
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) -- A mental health counselor said she felt pressured to keep patients at the Pasco County facility where she worked because the company put profits before the needs of...
View Article'You took him away from me': Mother of honor student killed in Citrus Park...
CITRUS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A planned fight between teens at the Citrus Park Mall ended in a tragedy, and now a 15-year-old boy faces charges. Samuel Oquendo is just 15, but the charges against him are...
View ArticleFlorida sends doctors 'provider alert' pushing back on Amendment 4 ad
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As voters get closer to the November election, the battle over Amendment 4 is getting more heated. Now, there’s a dispute over which side is spreading false information. This...
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