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LIVE: Tropical Storm Milton expected to reach major hurricane strength before...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday. According to the National Hurricane Center's 11 p.m. update, the system had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and...
View ArticleTampa prepares for more severe weather this weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As another tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen, Tampa Bay may see another round of heavy rainfall in the next few days. The city of Tampa and city...
View ArticleWhat happens to items surrendered to TSA?
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it does not confiscate items. According to the agency, if someone shows up with a prohibited item, they are given a choice...
View ArticleNew Jersey sisters battle stage 4 colon cancer together
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The American Cancer Society cites colorectal cancer as the third most common cancer among Latina and Hispanic women. Eloisa Oquendo and Joyce Melo are two Dominican sisters...
View Article'Positive Impact' volunteers clean up homes in Sunset Beach
SUNSET BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- Neighbors across Pinellas County are still cleaning out their homes after Hurricane Helene. One of the hardest hit areas was Sunset Beach in Treasure Island. The group,...
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Milton forecast to become Cat 4 hurricane in Gulf
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — This story has been archived and will no longer be updated. For updates on this system, click here. Hurricane Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon and is likely to...
View Article2 women held hostage in Pinellas Park by man with AR-15 style weapon, police say
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — Two women were held hostage at a Pinellas Park home on Saturday after a man threatened them with an AR-15-style weapon, police said. Around 2:30 p.m., the Pinellas Park...
View ArticleGov. DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare ahead of Hurricane Milton
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Ron DeSantis spoke on storm preparations on Sunday morning in Tallahassee ahead of Hurricane Milton. The governor was joined by Kevin Guthrie, the Florida Division of...
View ArticleTrump returns to site of attempted assassination, honors shooting victims
BUTLER, Pa. (WKBN) – Former President Donald Trump returned Saturday to the site of his attempted assassination with a rally in Butler County. Trump took to the stage at the Butler Farm Show Grounds...
View ArticleJane Castor gives update on solid waste ahead of Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County officials, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Sheriff Chad Chronister, urged Floridians to prepare now, ahead of Hurricane Milton. The local officials were...
View ArticlePasco County sandbag sites open ahead of Milton
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Families throughout the region are preparing for Tropical Storm Milton, just a week after Hurricane Helene. Sandbag sites open in Tampa Bay ahead of Tropical Storm Milton...
View Article'Just leave': Pinellas officials advise residents to prepare, evacuate ahead...
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County officials urged residents to prepare ahead of Hurricane Milton, just a week after Helene devastated the area. Commission Chair Kathleen Peters urged residents to...
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VIDEO: Plane catches fire while making hard landing
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Flames and smoke were seen coming from a plane that made a hard landing at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. Frontier Flight 1326 landed in Las...
View ArticleGovernor DeSantis gives update in Florida's capitol ahead of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the State Emergency Operations Center on Sunday as Hurricane Milton sets its sights on Florida. Joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management...
View ArticleSt. Pete-Clearwater Airport announce flight cancellations ahead of Hurricane...
WFLA will be streaming a Special Edition of Tracking the Tropics with Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli and WFLA Now’s JB Biunno this Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. You can watch and interactively...
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VIDEO: Historic satellite imagery shows three active hurricanes in Atlantic...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For the first time, three hurricanes are simultaneously active in the Atlantic Basin in October, according to the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)....
View Article19 emergency shelters to open in Polk County ahead of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Paul Womble, Polk County’s Emergency Management Director, discussed preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton during a press conference on Sunday. Womble said the county will do...
View ArticlePSTA suspends fares to help Pinellas evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Related video: Pinellas officials give update on Milton Sunday afternoon ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is suspending its fares to assist with evacuations as the...
View ArticleShelters open in the Tampa Bay area ahead of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall as a major hurricane in Florida this week, mandatory evacuations in Tampa Bay have begun. It could reach Category 3 major...
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LIVE 11 PM UPDATE: Milton remains Category 5 storm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — This story has been archived and will no longer be updated. For updates on this system, click here. Hurricane Milton has upgraded to a Category 5 storm and a Hurricane Warning has...
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