Walt Disney World welcomes tiger cub at Animal Kingdom
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Walt Disney World is growing in the animal department. For the first time in seven years, a Sumatran tiger welcomed a baby boy, named Bakso, at Animal Kingdom. Hurricane dogs,...
View ArticleMan facing DUI charges after killing motorcyclist, hospitalizing 9-year-old...
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is facing DUI manslaughter charges following a deadly crash in Pinellas Park on Friday night, the Pinellas Park Police Department said. The driver of the Toyota...
View ArticleFormer deputy kills Florida lieutenant, estranged wife after 'bad night,'...
RIO PINAR, Fla. (WFLA) — A lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office was murdered by her estranged husband earlier this week, who was also a former deputy, according to officials. On Monday,...
View ArticleWATCH: Kangaroo on the loose in Florida after escaping enclosure
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An unusual animal was spotted hopping around Volusia County after it reportedly escaped its enclosure, according to NBC affiliate WESH. The Volusia County Sheriff, Mike...
View ArticlePositive Impact holding extra food events after damage from hurricane
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) -- A lot of people are still hurting after Hurricane Milton and organizations like Positive Impact are helping to feed those in need. They have extended their hours to meet...
View ArticleNHC monitoring Hurricane Oscar as it nears Cuba
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Oscar is being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center as it makes its way toward Cuba on Sunday. In the 5 a.m. update, the hurricane has maximum sustained...
View ArticleInsurance Villages provides opportunity to file claims in person
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) -- If you'd like to meet with your insurance provider in person, there is one last chance to do so at the state-run insurance villages. There are three set up across the Tampa...
View ArticleWoman needing double-lung transplant marries her donor's brother
FAYETTEVILLE, W. Va. (WFLA) — One of the scariest moments turned into something more beautiful than one woman could've ever imagined. Jennifer, former Ms. West Virginia, was preparing for the Ms....
View ArticleWATCH: Liam Payne fans pay tribute after singer's tragic death
NEW YORK, N.Y. (WFLA) — Days after former One Direction singer Liam Payne died while in Argentina, fans all over the world are paying tribute at his vigil in New York City. On Wednesday, the...
View ArticleFrom graphic design to gourmet hot dogs: Cuban immigrant reinvents Tampa's...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In a city known more for its Cuban sandwiches than its hot dogs, one entrepreneur is rewriting the rules of the All-American Frank. A new dog is in town, and his name is Arnia...
View ArticleTampa community opens critical resource center after hurricane devastation
TOWN N' COUNTRY, Fla. (WFLA) — Critical resources and aid will be available for residents impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene in the Town 'n' Country area beginning on Sunday. After the storm...
View ArticleDashcam shows trooper stop wrong-way driver on I-275 in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper made a heroic stop overnight, after intercepting a wrong-way driver on I-275 in Tampa. At 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, the trooper was traveling in the...
View ArticleThe Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to see it
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) — All sky and space lovers are in for a treat to start the week with the 2024 October Orionid meteor shower expected to be visible over the next few days. The Orionids, which began...
View Article'Almost every day somebody stops by:' Beware of unlicensed public adjusters
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — While Matt Collins is busy renovating his home, near Westshore Boulevard, after Hurricane Helene, he says "professionals" are routinely trying to get him to hire them. "Almost...
View ArticlePups on parade: Dogs dressed to the nines for annual Halloween event
NEW YORK (AP) — Costumed pups were dressed up in bow ties, wigs and shades at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City. The parade in Manhattan's East Village drew thousands of...
View ArticleBattleground Florida: FEMA funds
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay is working to recover from two recent back-to-back hurricanes that impacted the state weeks away from the presidential election. The Federal Emergency Management Agency,...
View ArticleGov. DeSantis to speak in Coral Gables
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is speaking in Coral Gables on Monday morning. The governor will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez. WFLA will live stream the press conference at...
View ArticleHillsborough County to open additional comfort stations
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County will open four additional comfort stations Monday for those recovering from Hurricane Milton, county officials announced Sunday. The new comfort stations will...
View ArticleTrio of women rob small business owner, go on shopping spree to buy toilet...
STUART, Fla. (WFLA) — A trio of thieves are still on the loose after they stole a small business owner's wallet, and went on a shopping spree around town, according to the Martin County Sheriff's...
View ArticleWATCH: Trump works the drive-thru at McDonald’s
(The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump stepped behind the counter at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Sunday, working the drive-thru for a short time after he spent weeks mocking Vice President...
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