Police investigation causes traffic shutdown on I-275
TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) — There was a traffic shutdown due to a police investigation on Sunday. Emergency vehicles were on I-275 North on the ramp to Howard Avenue. As of 11:20 p.m. all northbound lanes...
View ArticleWarmer and mostly sunny through the work week
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Near-average temperatures are expected this week as a much quieter weather pattern is now in place. The warming trend kicked off over the weekend and will continue this week....
View ArticleSt. Petersburg's iconic Don CeSar hotel reopening this Spring
Related video: In November 2024, Clearwater Beach businesses work to reopen following hurricanes Helene and Milton. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Don CeSar Hotel in St. Petersburg will soon...
View ArticleSpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WFLA) — SpaceX is targeting a Monday afternoon launch of 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities from Cape Canaveral. Lift-off for the Falcon 9...
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Florida man killed fleeing wife in front of their 2 children, deputies say
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man murdered his own wife in front of their children Sunday in an argument over money and alleged infidelity, deputies said. A probable cause affidavit from the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Frozen iguana falls from tree in Florida, gets bitten by cat
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — An iguana that got too cold to hang on to a tree in Florida, fell from its branches and was bitten by a cat. Home surveillance video captured the moment on Jan. 22 in...
View ArticleVictims speak out after encountering Tampa man on alleged violent rampage
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Officers responded to a series of events involving a dangerous person around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to Tampa police. The first call was a dispute at the Dollar General...
View ArticleFlorida principal, teacher hosted alcohol-fueled underage house party, report...
COCOA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — An elementary school principal and a teacher were arrested last week in Florida after hosting an underage house party, according to reports. NBC affiliate WESH said...
View ArticleWho is Jeremiah Bailey, the suspect in violent Tampa crime spree?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A violent and deadly rampage unfolded across South Tampa Sunday night. The Tampa Police said it appeared the incident began at the Dollar General Store on Dale Mabry Highway near...
View ArticleFirst responders, residents eager for new hospital in fast-growing North Port
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) -- From Venice to Punta Gorda, two hospitals shut down in the last few years. Those closures caused a ripple effect in the area, according to local first responders. Sarasota...
View ArticleHotel workers rush to save girl from Florida kidnapper, police say
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Florida man is behind bars after police allege he sexually assaulted and kidnapped a girl at a Dothan hotel. Just after 1:00 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to a Dothan hotel...
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Couple says they lost medication money to scandalized St. Pete nonprofit
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The Adams wants to know where their money has gone. 8 On Your Side found it may now be tangled up with a Pinellas County businessman accused of embezzling over $100...
View Article'15 floors with no elevator': South Pasadena apartments still without power...
SOUTH PASADENA, Fla. (WFLA) — Recovering from the storms is still a major source of frustration for hundreds of seniors in South Pasadena. Everyone had to evacuate on a moment's notice and was forced...
View ArticleFlorida House and Senate leaders take charge in special session showdown
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pushed for a special session to help boost President Donald Trump's immigration efforts. But that session was blocked by Senate and House...
View ArticleHillsborough County homeowner speaks on woman who pled guilty to stealing her...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A woman accused of stealing several houses in Hillsborough County by filing fake deeds pleaded guilty to the charges against her in court Monday. Michelle Cherry took a plea deal...
View Article'I could not be here': Victim recalls being hit by car in Tampa crime spree
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A dramatic scene unfolded in Tampa Sunday night as police said a number of officers chased 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey onto I-275. Investigators said police rammed Bailey's car...
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Sun and clouds Tuesday, warmer by the end of the week
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Clouds will move in from the north today and we'll see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. Temperatures will warm from the 50s this morning into the lower 70s this...
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'It wasn't me': Florida woman accused of throwing brick into ex-husband's window
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman was arrested over the weekend after throwing a brick through a window of a home, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Sabrina Coyne, 34, was...
View ArticleNew Tampa apartment complex looks to tackle affordable housing crisis
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With the snip of a blue ribbon, Casa Bel-Mar opened its doors to the community. This 100-unit affordable housing complex located off South Manhattan Avenue and West Bay Vista has...
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Man in Dalmatian onesie faces 13 charges after fleeing troopers with 1...
HUDSON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man dressed in a Dalmatian onesie will be held in his own cage after fleeing troopers in a vehicle, then running away with one handcuff on, according to the Florida...
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