Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes newest 8-legged resident
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) -- Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomed a new resident and guests will soon be able to meet and even name the sea creature. On Tuesday, the CMA announced its resident is a new...
View ArticleLIVE: Stephan Sterns, prime suspect in Madeline Soto case, due in court
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The prime suspect in the death and disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in Osceola County. Stephan Sterns, who lived with...
View ArticleDolphin found dead on beach with 'multiple' bullets lodged in body
WARNING: This story contains an image of a dead dolphin that may be disturbing to some TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Services is offering a...
View ArticleMan sues Cinemark over alleged 'deceptive' drink sizes
(NewsNation) — A Texas man has sued Cinemark Theaters, accusing the movie chain of "deceptive and otherwise improper practices" by misleading moviegoers about drink sizes. According to court...
View ArticlePETA calls for fake fish to be used in Flora-Bama Mullet Toss
PERDIDO KEY, Fla. (WKRG) — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a request for The Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar on Monday: to change its Mullet Toss tradition. In the letter,...
View ArticleFight over reproductive rights takes center stage in Florida with...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Florida is set to become one of the most restrictive states in the nation to get an abortion next week. The ban sets up a presidential-year fight over reproductive rights in the...
View ArticleWATCH: SpaceX to launches 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit Tuesday from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida. The private space flight company...
View ArticleSt. Pete Beach city commissioners narrowly approve TradeWinds Resort expansion
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — After yet another marathon meeting last night in which public comment and debate lasted more than six hours until nearly 12:30 a.m., the St. Pete Beach City Commission...
View Article2 Floridians granted clemency from President Biden
Video above: President Biden makes a campaign stop in Tampa on April 23, 2024. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — President Joe Biden granted clemency to 16 people who were convicted for non-violent drug offenses,...
View Article'The Simpsons' killed off a longtime character on Sunday's episode: 'May he...
(NEXSTAR) – A character who debuted on the third-ever episode of “The Simpsons” was killed off on Sunday’s episode. Larry Dalrymple, one of several barflies who frequented Moe’s Tavern, dropped dead...
View ArticleReggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers...
NEW YORK (AP) — Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received...
View ArticleWhat will happen to TikTok?
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The clock is ticking on TikTok after the Senate passed a bill banning the social media app in the U.S. unless it is sold off by its Chinese owner. The U.S. says it’s time for...
View ArticleGeorge Santos ends comeback bid for Congress after raising no money
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he is dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress, months after he was expelled from the House while facing a slew of federal fraud charges. Santos,...
View ArticleWatch: Man shoots at naked attacker who rammed him with a truck
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO) - It started out as a normal Saturday night for Ronald May. He had just gone to the casino in Terre Haute, and was pulling into his driveway when he noticed a red truck...
View ArticleFlorida man accused of shooting dog in face after infidelity is discovered
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man cannot cheat his way out of an animal cruelty charge after he shot the family dog in the face after he was busted for infidelity, according to the Lee County...
View ArticleSenator wanted late father's ashes when she broke into stepmother's home,...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist told police that she broke into her stepmother's home because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental...
View ArticleOlympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll
Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her “best friends.” So, it's surreal for the...
View ArticleFlorida man passed out in turn lane starts singing to radio, arrested for...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was found passed out behind the wheel of his truck in the middle of a turn lane, before he decided to break out into a song, according to the Marion County Sheriff's...
View ArticleTwerking vandals cause $25K in damage to cleaning business
GLENDORA, Calif. (KTLA) - A San Gabriel Valley business is struggling after vandals broke into their parking lot, spent some time twerking atop their vehicles and caused thousands of dollars in damage...
View ArticleFlorida woman spits on deputies, violently bangs head on patrol car,...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman, who deputies said was "highly intoxicated," spit on deputies and banged her head on their patrol vehicle after being detained. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office...
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