Tampa transforms into winter wonderland with 44th annual tree lighting
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Downtown Tampa was transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland Saturday night as seven Christmas trees were lit up along the waterfront. This year marked the 44th annual Santa...
View ArticleReal-life Grinch caught on camera stealing Christmas display
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A Memphis man says he put a small tree display on his front porch to spread some Christmas cheer and watched someone steal it Tuesday night. The theft on Vance Avenue was...
View ArticleWATCH: Doorbell camera captures Illinois garbage truck explosion
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN-TV) — Residents of an Arlington Heights, Illinois, neighborhood are picking up the pieces after a garbage truck exploded and caught fire on Friday night, damaging several...
View Article2 Hillsborough deputies shoot, kill armed suspect in bathtub: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed an armed suspect after he pointed a firearm at them on Saturday night, according to the sheriff's office. Around 11:15 p.m.,...
View ArticleWATCH: Owner rescues 2 dogs that fell into an icy lake
BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Two dogs were rescued by their owner after falling into an icy Colorado lake. On Thursday, Longmont residents Arnie and Shayna Weil took their two dogs Sonic and Yobo to Coot...
View ArticleNew photos released of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) – New York Police released new photos Saturday night of the suspect wanted in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The photos appear to be from a camera mounted...
View ArticleWATCH: Rat upstages couple's proposal in New York City
NEW YORK CITY (WFLA) — A true New York City love story. Dare we say...made cheesy? During a couple's proposal last week near Radio City Music Hall, a special guest made an appearance, upstaging them...
View ArticleMan's body found floating in Lakeland retention pond, deputies investigating
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A man's body was found floating in a neighborhood retention pond in unincorporated Lakeland on Sunday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the...
View ArticleRuskin Methodist Church celebrates 100 years following hurricane damage
RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) -- A centennial celebration, made even more special for the parishioners at Ruskin Methodist Church, was held as the community continues to recover and rebuild from hurricanes...
View ArticleMild start to the week, strong cold front Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A quiet start to the work week with a couple days of some warmer temperatures. The warmer days will continue Monday and Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees....
View ArticleWATCH: Duck rescued from lake after getting tangled in fishing line, lure
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado deputies are asking people to correctly dispose of fishing lines and hooks after authorities waded through cold waters to rescue a tangled young bird. According to the...
View ArticleCracker Barrel 'refused service' to students with disabilities, Maryland...
WALDORF, Md. (WDCW) -- Cracker Barrel has issued an apology after a Maryland school district said a group of students with disabilities was denied service at one of the chain's restaurants. On Dec. 3,...
View ArticleTeen murder suspect found near parents' home after escaping from juvenile...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) -- A 15-year-old murder suspect is back in custody at the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Jahmir Moore was on the loose for hours Sunday after...
View ArticleUnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Man who had gun, fake ID, mask arrested in...
NEW YORK (WPIX) – A man in Pennsylvania has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, officials said Monday. Luigi Mangione, 26, was identified as the...
View ArticleBradenton shooting suspect arrested in Georgia after fleeing on Amtrak train:...
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A shooting suspect who fired shots in a Bradenton bar on Black Friday, injuring four people, has been arrested in Georgia, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office....
View ArticleWATCH: Teen carjacker arrested on airport runway in Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — A 16-year-old was arrested at the Southwest Florida International Airport on Monday regarding a carjacking, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. According to the Lee County...
View ArticleWho is Luigi Mangione? Police arrest person of interest in CEO killing
NEW YORK (WPIX) – A man arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been identified as Luigi Mangione, officials said Monday. Mangione, 26, was taken into...
View ArticleBartow man accused of shooting parents previously arrested Thanksgiving weekend
BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) -- The 23-year-old man accused of killing his father and injuring his mother in a shooting was out on bond for battery. Authorities said Joseph Voigt told deputies he shot his...
View ArticleFamily of 14-year-old murder victim wants answers about escape of his accused...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Jahmir Moore, 15, is charged with the first-degree murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. On Sunday, just a few days after his arrest for the April murder, Moore escaped from a...
View ArticleBucs with Bowles: Bucs finally see first place after a tough battle against...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their third straight game, 28-13, over the Las Vegas Raiders and climbed back into first place in the NFC South. On Monday, News Channel 8’s Dan Lucas...
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