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Hearse stops for coffee while carrying veteran
TAMPA, (WFTS) — A New Port Richey man couldn’t believe what he saw parked outside Dunkin’ Donuts Tuesday morning – a hearse carrying the body of an Army veteran. The body of Lt. Col. Jesse Coleman was...
View ArticleDog named Scarface attacks family for dressing it in sweater
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Police in Florida say a dog named Scarface attacked a family who tried to put a sweater on it. Tampa police say the pit bull mix bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress it...
View ArticleDeputies: Florida man starved wife who weighed 68 pounds at death
GULFPORT, FL (WTSP) — A Tampa man has been arrested in connection to the death of his wife, who weighed only 68 pounds. Deputies began the investigation on Jan. 6 at a home on 51 Street South near 8th...
View ArticleNow a tropical storm, Irma hits Florida with wind, flooding
TAMPA, Florida (AP) — A weakened but still dangerous Irma pushed inland Monday as it hammered Florida with winds and floodwaters that created hazards even for rescuers trying to help beleaguered...
View ArticleMan arrested, to be charged in string of Tampa murders
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A recent college graduate who is charged in four slayings that terrorized a Tampa neighborhood over the past 51 days used the same gun in all of the shootings and targeted people...
View ArticleAuthorities: Man escorted off flight after missing airplane toilet
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Frequent flyer tip: if you’re going to use the airplane bathroom, take good aim. Otherwise, you might be grounded. Flight attendants say Dante Bencivenga left a mess and urine...
View ArticleSchool bus leaves 6-year-old girl 20 miles from home
TAMPA (WFLA/CNN) — A Florida girl got on a school bus and was mistakenly dropped off 20 miles from her home. Chenell Worlds, the 6-year-old girl’s mother, questions how this could have happened. “My...
View ArticleReports of an active shooter at MacDill Air Force Base; lockdown lifted
(CBS News) — A lockdown has been lifted at MacDill Air Force Base after reports of an active shooter, CBS News has confirmed. Earlier the base confirmed to CBS News that it sent out an alert Friday...
View ArticleFlorida sheriff wants new leads following Netflix series
TAMPA, FL (AP) — A Florida sheriff is asking for new leads in the disappearance of the former husband of a big cat sanctuary owner who was featured in the new Netflix series “Tiger King.” Hillsborough...
View ArticleTom Brady ejected from Tampa park closed because of pandemic
TAMPA, FL (AP) — Six Super Bowl rings may get you special treatment in a lot of places but former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady learned Monday that it won’t get you anything when you’re caught...
View ArticleInnocent Florida inmate to be released after 37 years
TAMPA, FL (AP) — A Florida man who has spent the last 37 years in prison on a rape and murder charge has been ordered released after officials discovered new evidence that proved his innocence. Robert...
View ArticleJetBlue announces seven new destinations coming to RDU
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — JetBlue has announced seven new destinations from RDU next year in addition to the five routes the airline launched in November and December. JetBlue will add daily service to...
View ArticleFlorida family faces fine for early Christmas lights display
TAMPA, FL (AP) — A Florida family is in trouble with their homeowners association for putting up their Christmas lights too early. The Moffa family hired a company to decorate the yard of their Tampa...
View ArticleUber helping detectives solve Florida ‘grandparent scams’
TAMPA, FL (AP) — Detectives in Tampa are asking Uber to help solve a “grandparent scam” that conned $10,000 from a 75-year-old man who was told his granddaughter needed the money to get out of jail....
View ArticleAvelo offering flights from ILM to Tampa, West Palm Beach
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington International Airport will soon have two more non-stop flights to Florida. Avelo Airlines announced Thursday morning that it was adding routes to West Palm Beach...
View ArticleAvelo Airlines celebrates its one-year anniversary of non-stop flights at ILM
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A special celebration at Wilmington International Airport was held Thursday, marking one year since the arrival of Avelo Airlines. As part of the celebration, two of the budget...
View ArticleWATCH: Moment rescuers find missing 5-year-old child in swampy area
TAMPA, FL (WWAY) — Video from body cameras worn by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida shows the moments deputies rescued a five-year-old girl with autism from a wooded, swampy area...
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