Tez Johnson brings 'the juice' to Bucs' wide receiver room

A new era of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers has officially begun. 

2nd, August 2026, 05:09pm

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, 80, hospitalized after hit-and-run: Police

The 80-year-old is “active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries,” her office added. 

2nd, August 2026, 04:46pm

Rays acquire pitcher Freddy Peralta from Mets

The Rays have their trade deadline pitcher, acquiring Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets

2nd, August 2026, 04:15pm

1 airlifted with life-threatening injuries after shooting in Tarpon Springs

Police are investigating after a reported shooting left one person seriously injured on Sunday.

2nd, August 2026, 04:08pm

Superbug confirmed in 23 states: Where is the deadly fungus spreading in 2026?

The drug-resistant and deadly fungus Candida auris has proven hard to stamp out in 2026. Despite efforts to contain its spread, the fungus is once again on the move, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.

2nd, August 2026, 03:09pm

METROCON draws thousands of fans to Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Fantasy worlds collided at the Tampa Convention Center this weekend as METROCON stopped in Tampa for its 23rd year. "It feels like even though you're strangers, you have something in common with them,” said Heidi Craddock, director of exhibits for METROCON. Fans of anime, cartoons, and video games all came together [...]

2nd, August 2026, 02:28pm

Turn Around Don't Drown: Flash floods create dangerous road conditions in Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Heavy rain throughout Tampa Bay on Sunday quickly created some serious road hazards across the region. Photos and videos from WFLA viewers in Tampa and St. Petersburg show neighborhood roads with severe flooding, and some drivers still trying to navigate through them. According to the National Weather Service, flooding causes more [...]

2nd, August 2026, 02:10pm

Person shot on PSTA bus in Pinellas Park Sunday morning, police say

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A person was shot on a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus on Sunday morning, the Pinellas Park Police Department said. Officers responded to U.S. Highway 19 and 49th Street North at around 11:45 a.m., where a victim was found with a gunshot wound on the bus. The suspect fled but [...]

2nd, August 2026, 01:09pm

Driver killed after crossing into oncoming traffic on the Courtney Campbell

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man died early Sunday morning after the Tampa Police Department said he crossed into oncoming traffic. The crash happened shortly before 1:30 a.m. on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. While driving near Ben T Davis Beach, the driver of a Nissan crossed over the median and into oncoming traffic. He collided [...]

2nd, August 2026, 12:43pm

Some robotaxis run without steering wheels and could go without brake pedal next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without manual controls like steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology.

2nd, August 2026, 10:35pm