Gavel in or gavel out? DeSantis calls for amendment reform
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — There are still a lot of questions about Governor Ron DeSantis' call for a special session in less than two weeks. The governor ordered the legislature to meet back up in...
View ArticleSt. Pete Beach asks for volunteers to expedite permit process
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Pete Beach needs volunteers to clear a backlog that’s keeping storm victims from rebuilding their homes. A sea of blue tarps and sandbags blanket dozens of rooftops...
View Article5th suspect in Florida rapper Julio Foolio's murder denied bond
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Hillsborough County judge heard arguments in the Julio Foolio murder case Thursday. During the hearing, the judge decided whether Davion Murphy, who was recently arrested in...
View ArticleTampa residents angered over gaping street holes
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Throughout South Tampa, there are gaping holes in city streets. Valerie Vorhees and her husband Rob reported a large hole in front of their home on Estrella Street months ago....
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Neighbors: 'Hostile takeover' happening in Gulfport post hurricanes
GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) -- Residents of Gulfport said they're worried their city is going in the wrong direction while they're still trying to recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. When water...
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Increasing rain chances this weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A cool start this morning turns into a milder afternoon with a little more sunshine. Temperatures warm into the mid and upper 60s today, which is still below average, but much of...
View ArticleBill filed by Florida senator would end taxes on tips
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Senator Rick Scott has filed a bill that would exempt tips from being taxed. The legislation would allow employees to claim a 100% deduction for filing tipped wages, not...
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Fugitive in 'gruesome' home invasion case arrested in Florida
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A man wanted in connection with what police say is a "gruesome case" in which a victim was tortured during a home invasion on Roosevelt Ave in Springfield, Massachusetts,...
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Lakeland police, Florida Poly team up on firearm, camera technology
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) - Lakeland police needed help with technology to link their firearms and their body-worn cameras. Luckily for them, they did not have to go far to find a solution. Source:...
View Article30 people in custody after police uncover possible trafficking, smuggling ring
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (WFLA) — Over 30 people were taken into custody on Friday after police uncovered a possible human trafficking or illegal smuggling operation. According to WTVJ, a security guard...
View ArticleLarge alligator removed from Pinellas County shopping center parking lot
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) — An alligator had to be removed from a shopping center in Palm Harbor Thursday. Video recorded by Rich Jones showed a trapper at the East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center as he...
View ArticleTampa mayor meets with other U.S. mayors, responds to proposed conditions on...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was in Washington D.C. this weekend for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting. It's a time when hundreds of city leaders unite to discuss...
View ArticleSouth Tampa neighborhood struggles to recover months after Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA — As many Tampa Bay coastal communities are still fighting to recover from our recent hurricanes, a South Tampa neighborhood is having its own post-hurricane problems. Congresswoman...
View ArticleBull riding and country music festival kicks off in Hillsborough County
DOVER, Fla. (WFLA)- Giddy up for an exhilarating competition and some lively tunes at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Tampa Bay Rodeo's Bull Bash and Country Music Festival opened its gates on...
View ArticleClearwater businessman found liable for $120 million in damages at special...
TAMPA, Fla, (WFLA) — The founder of the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration was accused of siphoning millions of dollars earmarked to help disabled people. A federal bankruptcy judge ordered...
View Article'I found out from a neighbor': Gulfport homeowner calls for transparency in...
GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s been months since hurricanes hit Florida, causing damage across Tampa Bay. Recovery has been tough as permit delays prevent some homeowners from rebuilding. However, some...
View ArticleSpecial session rebuttal on illegal immigration continues in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in three days, Governor Ron DeSantis is calling a special legislative session. Lawmakers will be tasked with solving...
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Owner speaks out as police search for 2 men who robbed Pasco Camera store
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla (WFLA) -- Police are looking for two men who they say stole from Pasco Camera Exchange in New Port Richey. It happened around 9:30 a.m. Friday at the store off Main Street. Owner...
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PHOTOS: Residents displaced following vehicle fire at Brooksville home
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents of a Brooksville home are displaced after a vehicle in their carport caught fire Friday night. Around 6:30 p.m., Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a home in...
View ArticleWATCH: Stray dog brings sick, freezing puppy to vet's office
ISTANBUL, Turkey (WFLA) — A stray dog was caught on camera carrying her sick puppy to the front door of a veterinarian clinic in Turkey earlier this week. On Monday, staff at Beylikduzu Alfa...
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