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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office honors 17 deputies killed in the line of...
Video above: HCSO pulls off birthday surprise TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Throughout the history of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a total of 17 deputies have died in the line of duty. On...
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A look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2024 NFL Draft picks
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- By the end of this week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have several new faces on their roster with the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here's a look at the Buccaneers' 2024...
View ArticleCaleb Williams goes to the Bears with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft
DETROIT (AP) — Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. The Bears selected Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the...
View ArticleTampa native, Michael Penix Jr., drafted by NFC South rival
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a Tampa native, was selected Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Penix attended high school at Tampa Bay Tech and...
View ArticleLightning drop Game 3, one game away from elimination
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round...
View ArticleBig night for Tampa Bay sports fans
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Thursday was a big night for sports in the Tampa Bay area. The Tampa Bay Lightning took on the Florida Panthers in game three of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bolts fell to the...
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Warm, mainly dry and breezy weekend ahead
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- It's another quiet start to the day with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. We warm up quickly with high temperatures warmer than they have been all week this afternoon....
View ArticleBuccaneers add offensive line help, select Duke C Graham Barton in NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Thursday night, addressing a need by selecting Duke center Graham Barton with the 26th pick in the NFL draft. The Bucs are...
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Athletic director frames principal using AI in racist audio clip, police say
(AP) -- A high school athletic director in Maryland has been accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recording that included racist and antisemitic comments,...
View ArticleBody of missing trucker has been found months after disappearance, wife says
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) – The wife of an Iowa truck driver, whose monthslong disappearance led to an extensive search effort, says her missing husband has been found dead. Sarah Schultz told Nexstar's...
View ArticleAt least 17 people died in Florida after medics injected sedatives during...
At least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following a physical encounter with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative, an investigation led by The...
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'I just want to live my life': Gisele Bündchen breaks down in tears after...
SURFSIDE, Fla. (WFLA) — Gisele Bündchen, supermodel and ex-wife of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, was pulled over by the Surfside Police Department on Wednesday. Body camera video...
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Reel surprise: Woman catches 30-pound koi fish in lake
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An angler at a lake in Austin, Texas, said she caught a huge koi fish near the Waller Beach area. Callie White said about an hour into fishing at Lady Bird Lake on March 17, her line...
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Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5...
Related video: Tampa residents join national strike for Gaza RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli...
View Article‘Karen’ in viral video faces sexual battery charge for pulling down teen’s...
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) -- In a TikTok video that went viral this week, a woman who describes herself as a Utah state employee can be seen justifying pulling down a teenager’s mini skirt in the lobby...
View ArticleDeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could be expelled if they engage in unsanctioned protests on campuses. “At places like Columbia and Yale, Hamas...
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Dr's Orders: Why sleep matters for your mental health
TAMPA (BLOOM) - Sleep often feels like an optional luxury rather than a necessity. Yet, sleep plays a critical role in maintaining both our physical and mental health. According to Dr. Lida Fatemi, a...
View ArticleNew affordable housing complex opens in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (WFLA) — New affordable housing units are open in Pinellas County. The Innovare complex is designed to help dozens of struggling families. The $17 million development in downtown...
View ArticleBeach goers surprised by apes on horseback promoting new movie
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Beachgoers got a surprise thanks to 20th Century Film, who sent horse handlers dressed as apes to Venice Beach in Los Angeles to promote the upcoming "Kingdom of the Planet of the...
View ArticleTrump says courthouse being kept too cold 'on purpose'
(The Hill) - Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush money trial on Friday, suggesting it is being kept cold “on purpose.” “We have...
View ArticleSecret Service agent removed from Harris's security detail after...
(The Hill) - A member of Vice President Harris's security detail was removed over a behavioral issue, the Secret Service confirmed to The Hill. The Secret Service special agent, who was working on the...
View ArticleBucs introduce draft pick Graham Barton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Graham Barton, the teams first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, was introduced to the media on Friday. Barton was joined by General Manager Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowls at the...
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What you need to know about pop on veneers
TAMPA (BLOOM) - Everyone wants a great smile, but not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend on dental work. That's where veneers come in. In this article, we'll explore different types of...
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Pair accused of robbing DoorDash driver for Chick-fil-A
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two men are accused of robbing a DoorDash driver at gunpoint for his Chick-fil-A order. Devon Shead, 28, and Antonio Walker, 27, were both booked in the Shelby County Jail Thursday...
View ArticleWoman wins $1M after nearly forgetting lottery ticket in Tupperware container
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon woman's neglected stash of tickets was hiding a $1 million prize, lottery officials said Monday. Leslie Carr, 52, of Portland, had stashed the winning raffle ticket,...
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Fire erupts on Oceanside Pier in San Diego
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – Crews are battling a fire that broke out on the Oceanside Pier in San Diego, California Thursday afternoon. The fire, reported just after 3 p.m., was burning in a...
View ArticleWoman accused of starving 79-year-old mother to death, stealing $47,000
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 79-year-old Tennessee woman was allegedly starved to death at the hands of her own child, authorities said. According to Hickman County investigators, it all began in...
View ArticleAdorable video shows baby gorilla get tickled by mom at zoo
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An adorable bonding moment between a baby gorilla and its mother was caught on camera at the Fort Worth Zoo on Wednesday. Mom, Gracie, was seen "tickling" her son Bruno as they...
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With these apps, workers get paid between paychecks, but at what cost?
NEW YORK (AP) — When Anna Branch, 37, had her hours at work reduced in 2019, she suddenly noticed ads for an app called EarnIn. “You know how they get you — the algorithms — like they’re reading your...
View ArticleCuban man arrested after illegally voting in Florida, FDLE says
MIAMI (WFLA) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested a Cuban man after he was caught illegally voting multiple times, according to a release. Friday, the FDLE said Lazaro Valle-Villar, "a...
View ArticleBiden tells Howard Stern about feelings of suicide after first wife's death
President Biden joined radio host Howard Stern for a surprise live interview Friday, sitting down with the shock jock at his New York City studio for a roughly hourlong discussion about Biden's...
View ArticleManatee County deputy accused of domestic violence on romantic partner
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee County deputy is being accused of domestic violence on a woman he had an on-and-off relationship with, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office....
View ArticleMetros where homes are selling for the most under asking price
(STACKER) -- It's a tough time to be in the market for a new house. But as peak homebuying season begins, homebuyers are starting to have at least some negotiating power, especially in markets with...
View ArticleMan said he was paid to kidnap woman he carjacked in Florida, affidavit says
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man questioned about his role earlier this month in the fatal carjacking of a woman in central Florida told investigators that he was paid to kidnap her and deliver her to...
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Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer...
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III is back. The 75-year-old monarch will resume his public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed...
View Article16 charged in unlicensed contractor operation in Manatee County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Sixteen people were arrested in connection with an unlicensed contractor operation in Manatee County, according to the sheriff's office. The arrests were made between Tuesday and...
View ArticleBus goes up in flames, shutting down Florida interstate
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) -- A double-decker bus caught fire on Interstate-595 in Broward County on Friday, snarling afternoon traffic. The bus caught fire in the westbound lanes of the highway near...
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Carpool violator busted with 'next level' dummy
(KTLA) – Using a dummy to drive in the carpool lane is an old trick that law enforcement is well aware of, but that didn’t stop a motorist in Southern California from trying it anyway. “We’ve gotta...
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Former N.Y. Giants lineman Korey Cunningham found dead at 28
(NBC News) — Former New York Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham was found dead at his New Jersey home on Thursday. He was 28. ‘I just want to live my life’: Gisele Bündchen breaks down in...
View ArticleChicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly's challenge of 20-year sentence
CHICAGO (AP) — The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy...
View ArticleSouthwest to end nonstop flight to Tampa over Boeing delivery delays
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A nonstop flight to Tampa will end in August over Boeing's delivery delays. Southwest announced Thursday it will close its operations at four airports: Bellingham International...
View ArticleWhat's really being done to fix Florida's property insurance crisis?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Kassy Brewer lives in a beautiful waterfront home in St. Petersburg. She and her husband bought what they thought would be their forever home five years ago and signed on with...
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Court documents reveal possible motive in 'gruesome' Dover double murder case
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The man accused of murdering his girlfriend and her child in Dover remained in custody at Hillsborough County's Falkenberg Road Jail on Friday after waiving his first court...
View ArticleFamily of slain Tampa teen offering $1,000 for information
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The family of 14-year-old Jevario Buie, who was found fatally shot Wednesday, April 14, spoke on Friday. The family spoke following their first viewing of Buie's body since his...
View ArticleClearwater firefighter charged for exposing himself to 13-year-old: PCSO
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a Clearwater firefighter Friday. The sheriff's office said 22-year-old Fisher Davis was charged with two counts...
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Driver going 130 mph hits semis on I-4; 5 hospitalized
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Five people were hurt after a Toyota Camry driver crashed in an active construction zone following a high-speed on Interstate 4 early Friday. The Florida Highway Patrol said...
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MAP: Where to enter and exit the new Gateway Expressway
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you've been wasting your life away in traffic, you'll enjoy this news. The Gateway Expressway opened to motorists on Friday afternoon, allowing drivers to bypass traffic along...
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Grady Judd announces 'largest seizure of fentanyl in Polk County history'
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) -- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference Friday to announce several arrests in an international fentanyl trafficking investigation. The alleged traffickers...
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'Death penalty and justice': Dover murder victim's sister wants suspect executed
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The family of a woman and a 4-year-old child who were murdered in Dover says they want the suspect in their deaths to be executed. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's...
View Article'He had so much potential': Boy accidentally shot, killed by sibling at St....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — An 11-year-old boy has died after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was shot with a stolen gun on Friday in St. Petersburg, according to officials. St. Pete...
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