PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — First responders in Hillsborough County worked to rescue people, puppies and homes from brush fires on Feb. 15, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office posted a video on Facebook showing crews as they evacuated a structure in Plant City as heavy smoke moved through the area. [...]
19th, February 2026, 11:09pm
Universal Orlando Resort introduced a new ticket on Thursday, offering guests the option to purchase week-long tickets.
19th, February 2026, 11:03pm
Florida beaches saw the most unprovoked shark bites in the nation last year, according to a new report.
19th, February 2026, 10:44pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA)— A Florida Highway Patrol trooper died while participating in training at the FHP Training Academy on Wednesday. Trooper Michael Diego suffered a medical emergency while participating in a competitive process for the Patrol's Criminal Interdiction Unit at the academy. "Despite lifesaving efforts, he tragically passed away with his loved ones at his [...]
19th, February 2026, 10:31pm
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA)— IMG Academy was fined more than $1.7 million for taking tuition from people linked to the Mexican drug cartel. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the $1,720,000 settlement with IMG Academy, LLC last week. IMG Academy in Bradenton settled its potential civil liability for 89 apparent [...]
19th, February 2026, 09:25pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Rooted in Progress is live discussing Rev. Jesse Jackson's last visit to Tampa Bay and his impact across the world. Watch live in the video player above.
19th, February 2026, 09:25pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— USA women's hockey and USA figure skating are going for gold at Thursday's 2026 Winter Olympics. Bobsleigh Nordic Combined Freestyle Skiing
19th, February 2026, 08:04pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace — and several that have opted not to — for an inaugural meeting that will focus on reconstruction and building an international stabilization force for a war-battered Gaza, where a shaky ceasefire deal persists. Trump announced ahead of the meeting [...]
19th, February 2026, 07:44pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Members of the Tampa Police Department are expected to brief city council on increased safety in Ybor City on Thursday. The report comes after a deadly crash on 7th Avenue in November. A driver crashed into the patio area of Bradley's on 7th, killing 4 people and injuring more than a [...]
19th, February 2026, 07:27pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - City council members in Tampa vote on whether to approve a new agreement for school zone speed cameras on Thursday. Jeffrey Arnold sees drivers speed through the school zone outside his home every day. He lives across the street from Orange Grove Middle School, where cameras are installed in an effort [...]
19th, February 2026, 07:23pm