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

Why this chicken chain has never changed its menu, including the side its founder dislikes

Even the man behind the side doesn't like the side. But, it isn't going anywhere.

12th, June 2026, 05:12pm

Coffeemakers sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled after user burns

You should stop using the product immediately.

12th, June 2026, 05:07pm

Frozen pizza product recalled in Florida because it may contain metal: FDA

It is a Class II recall, meaning that consuming the product may temporarily cause adverse health consequences.

11th, June 2026, 09:02pm

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, his second such honor

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, the second such honor of his career after also winning the Hart in 2019.

11th, June 2026, 08:39pm

Verdict expected in trial of man accused of murdering a mother, daughter in Tampa

Closing arguments were heard on Thursday in the case against Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar, accused of murdering a mother and daughter in Tampa.

11th, June 2026, 08:37pm

"GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS;" Riverview man convicted of murdering girlfriend, her daughter

Closing arguments were heard on Thursday in the case against Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar, accused of murdering a mother and daughter in Tampa.

11th, June 2026, 08:37pm

National campaign delivers major food donation to Feeding Tampa Bay

Thousands of pounds of food arrived at Feeding Tampa Bay on Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to combat hunger and encourage community service ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

11th, June 2026, 08:14pm

Florida governor's 'Faith and Family Month' sparks debate

As Pride Month celebrations continue across communities, a new proclamation from Governor Ron DeSantis is sparking debate over what faith and family mean in the state.

11th, June 2026, 06:53pm