WATCH: Hillsborough deputies rescue people, puppies and homes from brush fires

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 introduces new week-long ticket option

Universal Orlando Resort introduced a new ticket on Thursday, offering guests the option to purchase week-long tickets.

19th, February 2026, 11:03pm

Florida led the nation in shark attacks, UF report finds. Here's where they happened

Florida beaches saw the most unprovoked shark bites in the nation last year, according to a new report.

19th, February 2026, 10:44pm

Florida trooper dies while participating in training

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

IMG Academy to pay $1.7M for taking tuition from individuals linked to Mexican drug cartel: OFAC

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

Honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson | Rooted in Progress

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

PHOTOS: 2026 Winter Olympics, February 19

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

Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting

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 police brief city leaders on increased safety in Ybor City

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 leaders discuss new agreement for school zone speed cameras

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