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'Zero-tolerance policy:' Tampa police add patrols, increase fines to deter teen takeovers

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Tampa police are enacting a "Special Event Zone" in downtown Tampa to prevent teen takeovers. "If you take part in criminal activity, expect criminal consequences," said Chief Lee Bercaw. "We are taking a zero-tolerance policy on this." The increased patrols and fines in downtown Tampa are just one example of the [...]

12th, June 2026, 07:29pm

Lawsuit filed against Jeffrey Knight, Clearwater Ferry, in deadly ferry crash

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA)— Two of the 10 passengers who were injured in the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash are suing the ferry company and Jeffrey Knight. According to court documents, two people who were on board the night of the deadly crash are suing Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC, and Jeffrey Knight, the driver of the boat [...]

12th, June 2026, 06:11pm

Lawsuit filed against Jeffry Knight, Clearwater Ferry in deadly ferry crash

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA)— Two of the 10 passengers who were injured in the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash are suing the ferry company and Jeffrey Knight. According to court documents, two people who were on board the night of the deadly crash are suing Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC, and Jeffrey Knight, the driver of the boat [...]

12th, June 2026, 06:11pm

Elon Musk poised to become world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX’s highly anticipated stock market debut. The world’s richest person, who is currently worth about $790 billion, is expected to see his wealth top $1 trillion once his spacecraft and satellite communications company goes public Friday. Such a milestone would set Musk’s wealth far [...]

12th, June 2026, 06:08pm

Clearwater man accused of pointing a laser at sheriff's office helicopter

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA)— A Clearwater man was arrested after he pointed a laser at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office helicopter. Tomasz Walek, 44, was arrested late Tuesday night after he was seen on top of the Memorial Causeway Bridge aiming a laser light at the helicopter. According to the City of Clearwater, Walek was charged [...]

12th, June 2026, 05:25pm

LIVE RADAR: Afternoon storms developing in Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Temps warm into the low 90s Friday afternoon, with feels-like temps in the 95-100 range. Similar to yesterday, the first few showers will develop around lunch near the coast. Showers build through the afternoon and stay scattered until about 4 or 5 pm. After that, storms will be focused east of [...]

12th, June 2026, 05:25pm

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