New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
Video above: In March, a social media bill was signed into law in Florida. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York state Legislature on Friday passed a bill that would allow parents to block their kids from...
View ArticleMan found dead in ditch, Hillsborough deputies say
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a ditch with upper body trauma, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. At 6:34 a.m. on...
View ArticleFire Charity Fishing Tournament & Festival kicks off in Bradenton this weekend
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) -- If you are looking for weekend plans, the Fire Charity Fishing Tournament & Festival will be held at Rossi Park in Bradenton. The annual event was founded in 2006 and...
View Article'Absolutely disgusting': HCSO speaks on former Busch Gardens employee charged...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) -- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is urging possible victims to come forward following the arrest of a now-former Busch Gardens employee. The man, Douglas...
View Article'Swan City Piano Festival' brings world-class talent to Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) -- Some of Florida's most well-known pianists are gathering in Lakeland. The world-class musicians are sharing their talents during a free event for the community. The Swan City...
View ArticleRiver Ranch fire in Polk County still not contained
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A huge wildfire in the River Ranch area of Polk County is still burning out of control. The Florida Forest Service says the fire has burnt 4,500 acres and is now 50%...
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Judd: 'We're frightened to death of the negatives of A.I.'
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said law enforcement needs to be well-versed in artificial intelligence in order to stay one step ahead of criminals. The department partnered...
View ArticleBucs' Calijah Kancey poised for standout season
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey is looking to make things difficult for offenses this season. In his rookie year, he had 26 tackles but suffered an injury that...
View ArticleCouple arrested after baby dies of oxycodone overdose, Pinellas deputies say
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people were arrested after a 17-month-old child died from overdosing on oxycodone, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Adela Allen, 43, and Kyle Allen, 44, were...
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Hot with limited shower chances this weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A hot and humid weekend is underway across the Tampa Bay area. Temperatures will be in the mid-90s with feels like temperatures between 100 and 105° both today and Sunday....
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'Photogenic storm': Rainbow, lightning light up Florida sky
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A rainbow perfectly complemented a lightning strike on the east coast of Florida on Friday. The drone video, captured by Greg Diesel Walck, shows what he referred to as a "very...
View ArticleRiver Ranch Complex fire shows signs of more containment, officials monitoring
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The River Ranch Complex fire that began on Wednesday, destroying 4,500 acres of land in Polk County is near-complete containment, according to the Florida Forest Service. On...
View Article26 percent of Gen Z applicants bringing parent to job interview: Survey
(NewsNation) — Some Gen Z respondents need help from their parents during a job interview, according to a new survey. Resume Templates survey found that 26 percent of the Gen Z respondents actually...
View ArticleOfficials searching for hit-and-run driver that left woman with serious injuries
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials are searching for a driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a Homosassa woman last week. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an...
View ArticleFlorida man accused of abusing dogs returns to animal shelter to get them...
Related video: In February, a teen was charged with animal cruelty after fatally shooting the dog in its face in Tampa. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man who was accused of abusing 10 dogs attempted...
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Are Americans tired of tipping? Yelp reviews show how much
(NEXSTAR) — While tipping at restaurants and bars has been an accepted part of American gastronomy for a long time, customers lately say they're feeling the pinch of tipping more than they used to. A...
View Article5 dark-horse contenders for Trump's VP
A number of high-profile Republicans have been floated as prospective running mates for former President Trump, but as he inches closer to a decision, it remains unclear who he will ultimately pick....
View Article5-year-old with autism allegedly put in headlock at Florida zoo: report
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A mother is accusing a man of putting her 5-year-old son with autism in a headlock at the Naples Zoo, according to NBC affiliate WBBH. The report said the young child, who is...
View ArticleReports: USA women's Olympic basketball team finalized, Caitlin Clark left off
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Multiple reports said that USA basketball has chosen the 12-woman roster for the Olympic team in Paris and it does not include one of the biggest names in the sport. The...
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PHOTOS: Fire destroys Plant City mobile home, spreads to neighboring fence
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A single-wide mobile home was destroyed after it caught on fire in Plant City on Saturday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Fire crews received calls...
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