Shyla Florence
@shylaflorence.bsky.social
Digital Content Producer for @wtaptv
Wife / Boy Mom x2 / WVU Alum / Journalist
Wife / Boy Mom x2 / WVU Alum / Journalist
This month's One Tank Trip explores the Hocking Hills area and downtown Logan!
One Tank Trip: Exploring the Hocking Hills area
Located about an hour from Parkersburg, the area of Hocking Hills offers several outdoor and indoor activities.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This month's One Tank Trip explores the Hocking Hills area and downtown Logan!
Here is this month's One Tank Trip! Located in Sugar Creek, Ohio, the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum takes you through the golden age of railroading.
One Tank Trip: Museum that houses, restores historic locomotives
Located in Sugar Creek, Ohio, the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum takes you through the golden age of railroading.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Here is this month's One Tank Trip! Located in Sugar Creek, Ohio, the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum takes you through the golden age of railroading.
The report shows Wood County dropped from a 'B' grade to a 'C' grade. The worse it's been in years.
Air quality drops in the Mid-Ohio Valley, report shows
The air quality for the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metro area has gotten worse.
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April 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The report shows Wood County dropped from a 'B' grade to a 'C' grade. The worse it's been in years.
ATTENTION PARENTS!! Thousands of Chicco car seats have been recalled over safety concerns
Thousands of Chicco car seats recalled over safety concerns
Chicco is recalling thousands of car seats that fail to properly restrain a child and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ATTENTION PARENTS!! Thousands of Chicco car seats have been recalled over safety concerns
So cool! I think I'll be entering my boys in this! Deadline to enter is Friday, May 16.
SMART529 Sweepstakes will award one lucky child money for college savings
Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 16.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
So cool! I think I'll be entering my boys in this! Deadline to enter is Friday, May 16.
NOTICE: There will be a full street closure on Woodland Drive, from Rosemar Road to Valley View Drive on Tuesday, April 1, due to a tree removal.
It will begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed by Noon. Vienna Utility Board advises drivers to find an alternate route.
It will begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed by Noon. Vienna Utility Board advises drivers to find an alternate route.
March 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
NOTICE: There will be a full street closure on Woodland Drive, from Rosemar Road to Valley View Drive on Tuesday, April 1, due to a tree removal.
It will begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed by Noon. Vienna Utility Board advises drivers to find an alternate route.
It will begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed by Noon. Vienna Utility Board advises drivers to find an alternate route.
This month, I took a trip to Bridgeport to visit the largest trampoline park in West Virginia! Check out the latest One Tank Trip!
One Tank Trip: Largest trampoline park in West Virginia
The Hive Entertainment Zone, located in Bridgeport, W.Va., offers a place where the whole family can jump, climb or play their way into a new adventure.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This month, I took a trip to Bridgeport to visit the largest trampoline park in West Virginia! Check out the latest One Tank Trip!
This includes West Virginia and Ohio!
Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos tortilla chips in 13 states
The bags could contain nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips, which are made with milk.
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March 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This includes West Virginia and Ohio!
Another complaint has been filed on behalf of the birth mother who lost her toddler while under the care of foster parents in Parkersburg.
Foster agency added as defendant in lawsuit filed in connection to foster child death
CPS allegedly relied on Necco to certify and approve the foster parents’ home was safe for the young child prior to placement, according to the complaint.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Another complaint has been filed on behalf of the birth mother who lost her toddler while under the care of foster parents in Parkersburg.
Here is more information on the shooting. The preliminary investigation shows it was a domestic-related incident between a male and a female, according to the sheriff's office.
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Williamstown
The preliminary investigation shows it was a domestic-related incident between a male and female.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Here is more information on the shooting. The preliminary investigation shows it was a domestic-related incident between a male and a female, according to the sheriff's office.
The probationary employees are currently reinstated but are on administrative leave for the time being.
Bureau of Fiscal Service employees reinstated, placed on administrative leave
Two federal judges say they found legal problems with the way the mass terminations were carried out.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The probationary employees are currently reinstated but are on administrative leave for the time being.
Here is what we know so far on the Williamstown shooting.
2 victims reported in Williamstown shooting
The scene is secure and is not believed to be a danger to residents in the area.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Here is what we know so far on the Williamstown shooting.
The new system provides online access to all publicly available circuit court documents dating back to 1999. This is now available for all 55 counties in West Virginia.
WVPASS online circuit court records system launches in W.Va.
The system provides online access to all publicly available circuit court documents dating back to 1999.
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March 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The new system provides online access to all publicly available circuit court documents dating back to 1999. This is now available for all 55 counties in West Virginia.
The lawsuit was filed by Morgan & Morgan Law Firm on behalf of the child’s biological mother.
Lawsuit on file in connection to foster child death in Parkersburg
The child was found unresponsive in the river in June 2024 while under the care of the foster parents.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The lawsuit was filed by Morgan & Morgan Law Firm on behalf of the child’s biological mother.
If you love winter sports.. or even just watching someone fail at skiing.. check out my newest One Tank Trip at Canaan Valley!
One Tank Trip: Mountain views and winter sports in Canaan Valley
Located in Davis, West Virginia, Canaan Valley Resort offers a wide variety of activities everyone can enjoy!
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March 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If you love winter sports.. or even just watching someone fail at skiing.. check out my newest One Tank Trip at Canaan Valley!
BREAKING: Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would continue downsizing the federal workforce. He wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four who leave.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
BREAKING: Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
A report in Fortune said they would be in the area Tuesday through Thursday to gain read-only access to the US government’s central accounting system.
DOGE expected to visit treasury offices in Parkersburg, reports say
Multiple reports have said that Musk’s affiliates are expected to arrive at the Bureau of Fiscal Services in Parkersburg.
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February 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A report in Fortune said they would be in the area Tuesday through Thursday to gain read-only access to the US government’s central accounting system.
I had to honor of attending this adorable little boy's bell ringing ceremony on Tuesday. This week's This is Home features his story.
This is Home: 11-month-old overcomes rare, life-threatening disease
A bell ringing ceremony took place at the Akron Children’s Hospital on Tuesday for little Harvey, of Marietta.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I had to honor of attending this adorable little boy's bell ringing ceremony on Tuesday. This week's This is Home features his story.
Be cautious when accepting cash payments. The Meigs County Sheriff's Office said there have been reports of fake $50 bills circulating.
Sheriff warns public on fake money circulating in Meigs County
The $50 bills are actually genuine $5 and $20 bills that have been photocopied.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Be cautious when accepting cash payments. The Meigs County Sheriff's Office said there have been reports of fake $50 bills circulating.
RECALL ALERT: Gerber teething sticks recalled after baby goes to ER
Gerber recalls baby teething sticks over possible choking hazard
The teething sticks are edible teethers marketed to parents and guardians of children six months and older.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
RECALL ALERT: Gerber teething sticks recalled after baby goes to ER
Today I spoke with Chad Conley, who recently filed a petition against BOE member Debra Hendershot. Here's the latest on this developing story. I'm still waiting to hear from the board's legal counsel for a response on their end.
Conley speaks on petition filed against BOE member
Conley says he wants to see the board do the right thing, stating Hendershot was not a resident of District C at the time she was appointed.
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January 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today I spoke with Chad Conley, who recently filed a petition against BOE member Debra Hendershot. Here's the latest on this developing story. I'm still waiting to hear from the board's legal counsel for a response on their end.
*VIENNA RESIDENTS*
The planned power outage for today has been postponed!
The planned power outage for today has been postponed!
January 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
*VIENNA RESIDENTS*
The planned power outage for today has been postponed!
The planned power outage for today has been postponed!
Nathan Cunningham, a former physical education teacher at Emerson Elementary, is serving up to 20 years after being found guilty on three counts of sexual assault and one count of displaying obscene matter to a minor.
Former elementary teacher facing up to 20 years for sexual assault charges
Cunningham was arrested in March 2023 after being accused of inappropriate behavior and physical contact with a minor.
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January 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Nathan Cunningham, a former physical education teacher at Emerson Elementary, is serving up to 20 years after being found guilty on three counts of sexual assault and one count of displaying obscene matter to a minor.
JUST IN: A homeless woman in Parkersburg was found dead Tuesday morning after drinking alcohol with her partner
Homeless woman found dead in Parkersburg after drinking with partner
Danielle Johnson, originally from Missouri, was found dead in a wooded area in Parkersburg.
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January 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
JUST IN: A homeless woman in Parkersburg was found dead Tuesday morning after drinking alcohol with her partner
BREAKING: West Virginia State Police are searching for man wanted for abduction, wanton endangerment
Man wanted for abduction, wanton endangerment
They were last seen in the 2-mile creek area of West Hamlin, W.Va, officials say.
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January 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
BREAKING: West Virginia State Police are searching for man wanted for abduction, wanton endangerment