Man who robbed 4 Tampa businesses at gunpoint facing 100 years in prison
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man responsible for multiple armed robberies in Tampa is facing life behind bars after he was convicted in federal court Tuesday, according to the Collier County Sheriff's...
View ArticleMissing Camp Pendleton Marine found, NCIS confirms
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Marine Corporal Charles Alex Benfield, who was reported missing after he failed to report for duty and his bank account was reportedly emptied has been located, the Naval...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning surprise fans with playoff tickets
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning teamed up with Dunkin' Donuts to surprise a few lucky fans with playoff tickets for Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers. On Wednesday morning,...
View ArticleHow much will you get? Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations,...
(NEXSTAR) – Airlines will soon be required to pay you back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver your checked bags on time. The change was made...
View ArticleWoman returns home, husband faces possible 12-year sentence after bullets...
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An Oklahoma City metro couple, coming home from a dream vacation, has been caught in a Caribbean nightmare. Ryan and Valerie Watson went on a birthday trip with friends to Turks...
View ArticleStephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder in the death of Madeline Soto
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Stephan Sterns has been charged with first-degree murder in the death and disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, according to Osceola County court records. Stephan Sterns,...
View ArticlePasco County man pleads guilty to stealing more than $60K in veteran funds: DOJ
Related video: A Tampa Bay area veteran was forced to prove he was in the Vietnam War despite a gunshot wound and toxic exposure. PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An Odessa man is facing a maximum penalty...
View ArticleStates seeks death penalty for Florida mom accused of forcing kids to drink...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a Florida mom who was accused of making her children drink bleach and strangling her toddler to death, according to the State...
View ArticleDeSantis announces rescue of more than 700 Americans from Haiti
Related video: DeSantis greets American evacuees from Israel after they land in Tampa in October 2023. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the successful rescue of 722...
View ArticleTampa City Council approves Racial Reconciliation Committee to address racial...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution creating the racial reconciliation committee after a nearly four-year effort. 8 On Your Side has been following Resolution...
View ArticleHamas releases hostage video showing well-known Israeli-American
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in...
View ArticleFlorida man accused of beating trans woman to death outside ballet academy
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly beat a transgender woman to death outside "one of the nation's foremost ballet academies" Tuesday morning, according to a report....
View ArticleWATCH: 2 barbers save child from running into traffic
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Two heroic barbers came to the rescue last week after a child almost ran into traffic in East Hartford, Connecticut. According to police, the two barbers, Osvaldo Lugo...
View ArticleWATCH: Full Pink Moon captured during sunset on Florida beach
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Talk about an incredible way to wrap up your day! A full Pink Moon was captured during the sunset on Jacksonville Beach on Tuesday evening. These Florida cities are the worst...
View ArticleFlood mitigation work begins to help with Shore Acres flooding
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The City of St. Petersburg is spending millions of dollars to help with flooding problems in the Shore Acres neighborhood. On Wednesday, work began on a project to...
View Article'There's a lot of people on the waiting list': DeSantis signs bill to give...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Joe and Deborah Fabrizio always wanted to live on the water. Their dream came true six years ago when they bought a waterfront home in St. Petersburg. But their beautiful...
View ArticleNeighbor reacts to police chase in her Tampa neighborhood
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Four men were arrested after a dramatic police chase came to a crashing halt in a Tampa neighborhood. But according to police, that was only after the suspects opened fire on the...
View ArticleVenice Theatre receives $1M gift as it works to rebuild after Ian
VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — The Venice Theatre was hit hard by Hurricane Ian. As we inch closer to another hurricane season, the recovery process continues. Other parts of the campus have been retrofitted...
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Quiet pattern continues into the weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Temperatures are a little warmer this morning but another nice day is in store. High temperatures will top out in the mid-80s this afternoon with abundant sunshine and low...
View ArticleNew food, merch options at Amalie Arena for Lightning's first home playoff game
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It's playoff hockey time at Amalie Arena, and the Bolts have new exclusive food and merchandise for fans to check out. "This is the Hawaiian Tropic Thunder Grilled Cheese," said...
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