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JUST IN: A Port St. Lucie police officer was rushed to a hospital Monday after being shot while investigating a "disturbance," officials said. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-officer-hospitalized-after-being-shot-in-face-while-investigating-disturbance/
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
JUST IN: A Port St. Lucie police officer was rushed to a hospital Monday after being shot while investigating a "disturbance," officials said. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-officer-hospitalized-after-being-shot-in-face-while-investigating-disturbance/
The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/federal-review-finds-44-of-us-trucking-schools-dont-comply-with-government-rules/
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/federal-review-finds-44-of-us-trucking-schools-dont-comply-with-government-rules/
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing pressure over a Washington Post report that he ordered the military to “kill everybody” in a boat strike in the Caribbean. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/pressure-grows-on-hegseth-amid-boat-strike-fallout/
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing pressure over a Washington Post report that he ordered the military to “kill everybody” in a boat strike in the Caribbean. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/pressure-grows-on-hegseth-amid-boat-strike-fallout/
Joel Moreno Cobo, the man charged in the death of Ybor City's DJ ShyGuy, was in court again on an unrelated charge involving an alleged attack in February. https://www.wfla.com/news/defendant-in-ybor-dj-shooting-charged-in-separate-battery-incident/
December 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Joel Moreno Cobo, the man charged in the death of Ybor City's DJ ShyGuy, was in court again on an unrelated charge involving an alleged attack in February. https://www.wfla.com/news/defendant-in-ybor-dj-shooting-charged-in-separate-battery-incident/
TACKLING PROPERTY TAXES: As Florida lawmakers work on proposals to reduce property taxes, an economist says the impact could be different for renters, homeowners, and first time buyers. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/economist-finds-housing-impacts-of-desantis-property-tax-proposal/
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TACKLING PROPERTY TAXES: As Florida lawmakers work on proposals to reduce property taxes, an economist says the impact could be different for renters, homeowners, and first time buyers. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/economist-finds-housing-impacts-of-desantis-property-tax-proposal/
42-year-old bicyclist killed in Thanksgiving crash in Sarasota https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/42-year-old-bicyclist-killed-in-thanksgiving-crash-in-sarasota/
December 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
42-year-old bicyclist killed in Thanksgiving crash in Sarasota https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/42-year-old-bicyclist-killed-in-thanksgiving-crash-in-sarasota/
On the heels of the arrest of a Dunedin mechanic, questions are mounting about how an alleged scheme involving vehicle titles was able to happen. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/mechanics-arrest-raises-questions-about-mechanics-lien-loophole/
December 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
On the heels of the arrest of a Dunedin mechanic, questions are mounting about how an alleged scheme involving vehicle titles was able to happen. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/mechanics-arrest-raises-questions-about-mechanics-lien-loophole/
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Travis Turner, the Virginia high school football coach wanted on multiple child pornography charges. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/5k-reward-offered-for-wanted-virginia-high-school-football-coach/
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Travis Turner, the Virginia high school football coach wanted on multiple child pornography charges. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/5k-reward-offered-for-wanted-virginia-high-school-football-coach/
With online orders and front door deliveries ramping up for the holidays, package thefts are hitting all-time highs. https://www.wfla.com/news/tampa-police-warn-about-porch-pirates-as-holiday-shopping-ramps-up/
December 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
With online orders and front door deliveries ramping up for the holidays, package thefts are hitting all-time highs. https://www.wfla.com/news/tampa-police-warn-about-porch-pirates-as-holiday-shopping-ramps-up/
For the fourth year in a row, House Republicans are determined to pass a bill that looks to reverse a 2018 gun safety law that raised the gun-buying age from 18 to 21. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/debate-reignites-as-florida-lawmakers-clash-over-bill-to-lower-gun-buying-age-to-18/
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
For the fourth year in a row, House Republicans are determined to pass a bill that looks to reverse a 2018 gun safety law that raised the gun-buying age from 18 to 21. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/debate-reignites-as-florida-lawmakers-clash-over-bill-to-lower-gun-buying-age-to-18/
The governor of West Virginia said U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe is "still fighting for his life" but is also showing good signs after being shot near the White House last week. www.wfla.com/news/nationa...
December 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The governor of West Virginia said U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe is "still fighting for his life" but is also showing good signs after being shot near the White House last week. www.wfla.com/news/nationa...
Phillippi Creek dredging project to begin this month https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/phillippi-creek-dredging-project-to-begin-this-month/
December 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Phillippi Creek dredging project to begin this month https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/phillippi-creek-dredging-project-to-begin-this-month/
END OF WATCH: Charlotte County Corrections Lt. William Garlick was killed in a crash Saturday while riding his motorcycle home from work, the sheriff's office said. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-corrections-lieutenant-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-on-way-home-from-work/
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
END OF WATCH: Charlotte County Corrections Lt. William Garlick was killed in a crash Saturday while riding his motorcycle home from work, the sheriff's office said. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-corrections-lieutenant-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-on-way-home-from-work/
Nearly 44% of trucking schools in the U.S. may be forced to close after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government rules. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-federal-review-finds-44-of-us-trucking-schools-dont-comply-with-government-rules/
December 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Nearly 44% of trucking schools in the U.S. may be forced to close after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government rules. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-federal-review-finds-44-of-us-trucking-schools-dont-comply-with-government-rules/
A judge ruled in favor of Katy Perry in a dispute with a disabled veteran who previously owned her mansion, awarding her nearly $2 million. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/katy-perry-wins-nearly-2m-in-rental-income-fight-with-disabled-veteran/
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A judge ruled in favor of Katy Perry in a dispute with a disabled veteran who previously owned her mansion, awarding her nearly $2 million. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/katy-perry-wins-nearly-2m-in-rental-income-fight-with-disabled-veteran/
An American woman reported missing for more than a week on a Caribbean island has been found, authorities said. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/missing-american-cruise-ship-passenger-found-by-police/
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
An American woman reported missing for more than a week on a Caribbean island has been found, authorities said. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/missing-american-cruise-ship-passenger-found-by-police/
Cities in the Tampa Bay area are facing a drought after an abnormally dry year. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/tampa-bay-faces-drought-officials-release-water-use-guidelines/
Tampa Bay faces drought, officials release water use guidelines
Cities in the Tampa Bay area are facing a drought after an abnormally dry year.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cities in the Tampa Bay area are facing a drought after an abnormally dry year. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/tampa-bay-faces-drought-officials-release-water-use-guidelines/
The study compared things like entertainment, theme parks, nightlife, restaurants and other recreational activities across 182 cities, and four cities in Florida made the top 25. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-3-other-florida-cities-among-the-most-fun-in-america-wallethub/
December 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The study compared things like entertainment, theme parks, nightlife, restaurants and other recreational activities across 182 cities, and four cities in Florida made the top 25. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-3-other-florida-cities-among-the-most-fun-in-america-wallethub/
Hurricane season ended Sunday without a single storm making landfall in Tampa Bay. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/a-nice-reprieve-shore-acres-family-marks-first-hurricane-season-without-evacuating/
‘A nice reprieve’: Shore Acres family marks first hurricane season without evacuating
Hurricane season ended Sunday without a single storm making landfall in Tampa Bay. But for one Shore Acres family, the impact of last year’s flooding is still part of their daily lives.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Hurricane season ended Sunday without a single storm making landfall in Tampa Bay. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/a-nice-reprieve-shore-acres-family-marks-first-hurricane-season-without-evacuating/
Bucs with Bowles: Tampa Bay edges Arizona 20-17 in Week 13 https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/bucs-with-bowles-tampa-bay-edges-arizona-20-17-in-week-13/
Bucs with Bowles: Tampa Bay edges Arizona 20-17 in Week 13
Monday, Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles sat down with News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk for their exclusive, weekly interview, “Bucs with Bowles” to discuss the 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals i…
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December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Bucs with Bowles: Tampa Bay edges Arizona 20-17 in Week 13 https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/bucs-with-bowles-tampa-bay-edges-arizona-20-17-in-week-13/
Transportation Security Administration says those trying to fly without a REAL ID can pay more than double for “a modernized alternative identity verification system.” https://www.wfla.com/news/national/flying-without-real-id-may-cost-you-45-under-new-tsa-program/
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Transportation Security Administration says those trying to fly without a REAL ID can pay more than double for “a modernized alternative identity verification system.” https://www.wfla.com/news/national/flying-without-real-id-may-cost-you-45-under-new-tsa-program/
Those Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge (if there are any) are starting to get a bit risky. https://www.wfla.com/home-for-the-holidays/how-long-does-leftover-turkey-last-in-the-fridge/
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Those Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge (if there are any) are starting to get a bit risky. https://www.wfla.com/home-for-the-holidays/how-long-does-leftover-turkey-last-in-the-fridge/
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorized a second strike on an alleged drug boat. https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/white-house-confirms-hegseth-authorized-second-strike-on-drug-boat/
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorized a second strike on an alleged drug boat. https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/white-house-confirms-hegseth-authorized-second-strike-on-drug-boat/
Hegseth on Sunday evening made light of the mounting scrutiny he faces over a report that he gave an order to “kill everybody” aboard an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/hegseth-jokes-about-boat-strikes-as-congress-ramps-up-scrutiny/
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hegseth on Sunday evening made light of the mounting scrutiny he faces over a report that he gave an order to “kill everybody” aboard an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/hegseth-jokes-about-boat-strikes-as-congress-ramps-up-scrutiny/
Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl kickoff https://www.wfla.com/news/heres-who-will-perform-at-the-super-bowl-kickoff/
December 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl kickoff https://www.wfla.com/news/heres-who-will-perform-at-the-super-bowl-kickoff/