Woman claims to be girl missing since 1985; mom disagrees as police investigate
(NewsNation) — A woman is claiming to be Cherrie Mahan, an 8-year-old from Pennsylvania who went missing in 1985, but the girl’s mom says she’s not telling the truth, multiple outlets are reporting....
View ArticleDeceased congressman wins primary
(The Hill) -- The late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) won the Democratic nomination for another term in the House Tuesday, weeks after he died in office. The ballot in New Jersey had already been set...
View Article'Home Alone' house in Winnetka finds buyer
WINNETKA, Ill. — The house where the iconic holiday classic “Home Alone” was filmed has apparently found a buyer. The iconic home, located in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, went up for...
View ArticleCollege students gifted envelopes of $1,000 cash from billionaire at graduation
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WFLA) — Nearly 1,200 graduating students from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth received a generous gift to benefit not only themselves but someone in need, last month....
View ArticleFlorida isn't lighting bridges for Pride, so residents took matters into...
Video above: Tampa raises LGBTQ Pride flag for Pride Month TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Florida's decision to not display rainbow colors on the state's bridges during Pride Month has left residents taking...
View ArticleGirl's family gets check covering $3K in medical bills after school bus crash
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — David Toloff now doesn't have to worry about thousands of dollars in medical bills after his daughter was hurt in a school bus crash. "I'm so thankful," he said. He said the...
View ArticleRespiratory virus spreading among dogs halts adoptions, intakes at Pasco shelter
Related video: A deadly dog virus was present at Fort De Soto Park in January 2024. PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A highly contagious virus that causes respiratory diseases in dogs has halted all...
View ArticleClearwater Fire & Rescue's Junior Lifeguard Camps return this month
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- A group of kids in Pinellas County have been learning about what it takes to become a lifeguard through Clearwater Fire & Rescue's Junior Lifeguard Camps. The...
View Article4th teen arrested in connection to 2022 homicide in Brandon: HCSO
BRANDON, Fla. (WFLA) — Tony Shepard Jr. was arrested on Tuesday on felony charges at just 16 years old. Deputies said Shepard is the fourth suspect in connection to the shooting at an apartment...
View ArticleCam Sutton gets second chance in NFL after domestic violence incident in...
Video above: Cam Sutton released from jail in Hillsborough County PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cameron Sutton is getting a second chance in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The club signed the veteran...
View Article'It's disgusting': Woman accused of running prostitution rings out of Tampa...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A joint human trafficking investigation is underway across several counties in our area, according to court documents obtained by 8 On Your Side. According to complaints dating...
View ArticleBrian Battie shows signs of recovery despite initial prognosis after shooting
SARASOTA COUNTY (WFLA) -- Sarasota Commissioner Kyle Battie shared some positive news regarding his cousin, Brian Battie, on Wednesday. The Auburn running back, who was critically injured in an early...
View ArticleWalmart settlement: Wednesday is the last chance to claim up to $500
(NEXSTAR) – If you shopped at Walmart during the last five years, you may be eligible to claim up to $500 as part of a class action settlement if you act quickly – the deadline to file is Wednesday....
View ArticleNational Donut Day: Here's where to score deals
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you're already looking forward to Friday, there may be an extra sweet way to finish off your week. National Donut Day is June 7 and retailers locally and nationwide are...
View ArticleFlorida panther caught on camera in Polk County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Florida panthers were caught on camera by ZooTampa in the last month as part of continued efforts to promote wildlife conservation, the zoo said on Facebook. "ZooTampa...
View Article'Crying and screaming' as plane made emergency landing, Southwest passenger says
DENVER (KDVR) — Julianna Donadio was on Southwest Airlines flight No. 225 from Denver to Phoenix Monday night when the jet had to return to Denver International Airport, making an emergency landing...
View ArticleMost expensive homes for sale in Tampa
(STACKER) — Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Tampa listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. #30. 308 Caspian St, Tampa...
View ArticleFossil-hunting diver says he found a large section of mastodon tusk near Venice
Video above: Kayakers spook small shark in Dunedin ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — At first, fossil-hunting diver Alex Lundberg thought the lengthy object on the sea floor off Florida's Gulf Coast was a...
View ArticleMore than $1,000 worth of 'Bum Bum Cream' stolen from Ulta, four wanted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is searching for two men and two women accused of stealing over $1,000 worth of lotion from an Ulta Beauty on Friday. Officers responded to...
View ArticleMan dies from bird flu strain never before seen in humans, WHO says
(NewsNation) — A 59-year-old resident of Mexico has been confirmed as the first human victim to die from bird flu, the World Health Organization reported Wednesday. The death comes after Mexican...
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