Florida mansion with ties to Osama Bin Laden gets demolished
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Central Florida mansion that was once owned by the brother of Al-Qaeda's co-founder and terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, is undergoing demolition. According to NBC affiliate WESH,...
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Players, coaches on high school baseball team accused of killing chicken on...
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Police in Kansas have confirmed allegations against players and coaches on a Wichita-area high school baseball team, who are accused of killing a chicken on the field. The...
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Florida zoo welcomes 2 Tawny Frogmouth chicks
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two new bundles of joy have joined the Brevard Zoo after hatching earlier this week. Two Tawny Frogmouth chicks, one male and one female, are the first chicks at the zoo for their...
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Florida priest accused of sexual battery, deputies searching for more victims
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Catholic priest out of Charlotte County is behind bars after deputies arrested him on five counts of capital sexual battery. Leo P. Riley, 68, was previously a priest at the...
View ArticleStephan Sterns, charged with Madeline Soto's murder, skips first court...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Stephan Sterns, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the death and disappearance of Madeline Soto, was set to make his first appearance in court Thursday following the...
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Construction underway for newest Busch Gardens roller coaster
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Construction for a brand new attraction at Busch Gardens is officially underway. "Phoenix Rising" is the theme park's 10th roller coaster and the first ride with an on-board audio...
View ArticleDebunking false claims about solar, wind, and electric vehicles
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Offshore wind development is killing whales. Wind turbines cause cancer. Electric vehicles are worse for climate change than gas cars. These are all common and somewhat shocking...
View ArticleWhy will flags be flown at half-staff in Florida on Monday?
Related video: DeSantis signs bill to help homeowners afford repairs ahead of hurricane season. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Flags will be flying at flag-staff in one Florida city on Monday. Governor Ron...
View Article'I had no idea': Woman discovers $1M lottery ticket hidden inside Tupperware...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A 52-year-old woman's life changed in an instant after she discovered a million-dollar winning lottery ticket while searching through Tupperware containers. Leslie Carr, of...
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MLB pitcher forced to change glove over 'distracting' American flag patch
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch. Manager...
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Body believed to be that of trucker who went missing in November found in...
(AP) — A body believed to be that of a missing truck driver has been found in a northwest Iowa field not far from where his abandoned rig was discovered on an isolated highway just before...
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When will Taylor Swift be eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
CLEVELAND (WJW) – It’s music’s highest honor – being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock Hall announced the 2024 class of inductees over the weekend, but one of the world’s most...
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Brandon man sentenced for trafficking migratory songbirds: SAO
Related video: 28 exotic birds stolen from Punta Gorda rescue BRANDON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Brandon man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of trafficking migratory songbirds, according to the...
View ArticleSt. Pete Grand Prix runner-up denies participating in cheating scandal....
Will Power said Thursday he was unaware of any manipulations to Team Penske’s push-to-power system until after last weekend’s IndyCar race at Long Beach and never illegally used the mechanism. Team...
View Article2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious...
LONDON (AP) — Two military horses that bolted and ran miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise and tossing their riders were in serious condition Thursday after...
View Article1 hospitalized after fire breaks out at Sarasota apartment complex
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) -- One person was hospitalized after a fire broke out at a Sarasota apartment complex Thursday afternoon. The Sarasota County Fire Department was dispatched to the 6000 block of...
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Over 100 beached pilot whales have been rescued, officials say
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 29 died on the shore, officials said. Ships and a...
View ArticleIncreasing highway speed limits can lead to more crashes on side streets, AAA...
Related video: Uber rolls out test program for driver safety. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Higher speed limits on the freeway can lead to more crashes on side roads, a new study conducted by AAA Foundation...
View ArticleBody cam video shows Hillsborough deputies arrest 'dangerous' suspect in...
This story includes reporting by Staci DaSilva. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Body cam video released Thursday shows the moment Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a "dangerous" double...
View ArticleFlorida man disguised as woman accused of stealing boat, UTV
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man decided to put on his best dress to steal a boat on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Glades County Sheriff's Office. Just after 3 p.m., deputies were...
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