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Every year people brace for their credit card statements after holiday shopping, but there's another hefty cost that creeps up on us during the colder months – the utility bill. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/combatting-vampire-devices-and-other-tips-for-lower-utility-bills-this-winter/
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every year people brace for their credit card statements after holiday shopping, but there's another hefty cost that creeps up on us during the colder months – the utility bill. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/combatting-vampire-devices-and-other-tips-for-lower-utility-bills-this-winter/
Three semi trucks caught fire at a RaceTrac in Brooksville overnight. https://www.wfla.com/news/3-semi-trucks-catch-fire-at-racetrac-in-brooksville/
December 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Three semi trucks caught fire at a RaceTrac in Brooksville overnight. https://www.wfla.com/news/3-semi-trucks-catch-fire-at-racetrac-in-brooksville/
There are efforts in Florida to put recreational marijuana on the ballot in 2026, despite voters blocking the measure in 2024. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/will-marijuana-be-legalized-rescheduled-in-2026/
December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
There are efforts in Florida to put recreational marijuana on the ballot in 2026, despite voters blocking the measure in 2024. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/will-marijuana-be-legalized-rescheduled-in-2026/
Beginning on Jan. 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines is enacting a new assigned seating policy as well as new requirements for plus-size customers. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/southwest-changing-two-longtime-policies-in-2026-what-passengers-should-know/
December 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Beginning on Jan. 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines is enacting a new assigned seating policy as well as new requirements for plus-size customers. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/southwest-changing-two-longtime-policies-in-2026-what-passengers-should-know/
While most of the attention in 2026 will be on the fights for the House, Senate and governor’s mansions, these measures are no less significant. https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/the-key-ballot-measures-to-watch-in-2026/
December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
While most of the attention in 2026 will be on the fights for the House, Senate and governor’s mansions, these measures are no less significant. https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/the-key-ballot-measures-to-watch-in-2026/
The National Weather Service warned of hazardous travel conditions from the Great Lakes through the northern mid-Atlantic and southern New England. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/winter-storm-snarls-u-s-holiday-travel-for-thousands/
December 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The National Weather Service warned of hazardous travel conditions from the Great Lakes through the northern mid-Atlantic and southern New England. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/winter-storm-snarls-u-s-holiday-travel-for-thousands/
As if larger paychecks weren't enough, some workers will start 2026 with a three-paycheck January. https://www.wfla.com/news/are-you-getting-an-extra-paycheck-in-january-how-to-tell/
December 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As if larger paychecks weren't enough, some workers will start 2026 with a three-paycheck January. https://www.wfla.com/news/are-you-getting-an-extra-paycheck-in-january-how-to-tell/
A dietary supplement is being recalled because it was found to be tainted with undeclared erectile dysfunction medications, officials said. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/recall-alerts/dietary-supplement-tainted-with-erectile-dysfunction-meds-recalled-nationwide/
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A dietary supplement is being recalled because it was found to be tainted with undeclared erectile dysfunction medications, officials said. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/recall-alerts/dietary-supplement-tainted-with-erectile-dysfunction-meds-recalled-nationwide/
The committee overseeing celebrations for America's 250th birthday said the Times Square Ball will be featured in a pair of events on New Year's Eve and in July. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/times-square-will-mark-americas-250th-with-special-july-ball-drop/
December 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The committee overseeing celebrations for America's 250th birthday said the Times Square Ball will be featured in a pair of events on New Year's Eve and in July. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/times-square-will-mark-americas-250th-with-special-july-ball-drop/
The funds will be sent out on a "rolling basis." https://www.wfla.com/news/national/some-hyundai-kia-owners-eligible-for-4-5-million-settlement-who-qualifies/
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The funds will be sent out on a "rolling basis." https://www.wfla.com/news/national/some-hyundai-kia-owners-eligible-for-4-5-million-settlement-who-qualifies/
Trump administration officials are projecting Americans will enjoy the largest tax refund ever in 2026. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/why-very-large-tax-refunds-are-coming-in-2026-according-to-officials/
December 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Trump administration officials are projecting Americans will enjoy the largest tax refund ever in 2026. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/why-very-large-tax-refunds-are-coming-in-2026-according-to-officials/
The holiday season will soon come to a close, but the busiest time of the year for product returns is just beginning. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/your-holiday-gift-returns-might-go-to-a-landfill-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it/
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The holiday season will soon come to a close, but the busiest time of the year for product returns is just beginning. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/your-holiday-gift-returns-might-go-to-a-landfill-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it/
"THIS IS GOLD": The essay appears to have been written for an Introduction to Nuclear Energy class that Christian McCaffrey took in the spring of 2016. https://www.wfla.com/news/college-paper-appearing-to-be-written-by-49ers-star-goes-viral-for-wrong-reasons/
December 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"THIS IS GOLD": The essay appears to have been written for an Introduction to Nuclear Energy class that Christian McCaffrey took in the spring of 2016. https://www.wfla.com/news/college-paper-appearing-to-be-written-by-49ers-star-goes-viral-for-wrong-reasons/
If you're headed to Tampa International Airport this weekend, you'll want to double-check with your airline to see if your flight is delayed. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/nearly-150-flights-delayed-at-tampa-international-airport-for-second-day-in-a-row/
December 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
If you're headed to Tampa International Airport this weekend, you'll want to double-check with your airline to see if your flight is delayed. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/nearly-150-flights-delayed-at-tampa-international-airport-for-second-day-in-a-row/
REST IN PEACE: Imani Dia Smith, a former child actress on Broadway, was fatally stabbed earlier this week. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/celebrity-news/imani-dia-smith-former-lion-king-actress-on-broadway-fatally-stabbed/
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
REST IN PEACE: Imani Dia Smith, a former child actress on Broadway, was fatally stabbed earlier this week. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/celebrity-news/imani-dia-smith-former-lion-king-actress-on-broadway-fatally-stabbed/
A senator is calling on the Trump administration to pause its plan to raise national park entrance fees, calling the move "discriminatory." https://www.wfla.com/news/national/senators-call-on-trump-administration-to-pause-hike-in-national-park-fees/
December 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A senator is calling on the Trump administration to pause its plan to raise national park entrance fees, calling the move "discriminatory." https://www.wfla.com/news/national/senators-call-on-trump-administration-to-pause-hike-in-national-park-fees/
If you’ve ever decided to save less cash in your retirement account so you could do more traveling or support an expensive hobby, you might be “soft saving.” https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-financial-health/is-soft-saving-smart-or-short-sighted/
December 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
If you’ve ever decided to save less cash in your retirement account so you could do more traveling or support an expensive hobby, you might be “soft saving.” https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-financial-health/is-soft-saving-smart-or-short-sighted/
Todd Bowles confirmed Friday that All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs will miss Sunday’s critical matchup against the Dolphins due to a toe injury. https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/tristan-wirfs-ruled-out-for-bucs-game-vs-dolphins/
December 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Todd Bowles confirmed Friday that All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs will miss Sunday’s critical matchup against the Dolphins due to a toe injury. https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/tristan-wirfs-ruled-out-for-bucs-game-vs-dolphins/
LOBSTER HEIST? 🦞 A ship of lobsters, valued at $400,000, was possibly hijacked before reaching Costco stores, according to officials. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/400k-worth-of-live-lobsters-stolen-before-reaching-costco/
December 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
LOBSTER HEIST? 🦞 A ship of lobsters, valued at $400,000, was possibly hijacked before reaching Costco stores, according to officials. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/400k-worth-of-live-lobsters-stolen-before-reaching-costco/
BRINGING PRIDE BACK: A newly formed volunteer organization has stepped in to bring back Pride events to Tampa. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/pride-events-to-return-to-tampa-under-new-host-replacing-canceled-2026-parade/
December 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
BRINGING PRIDE BACK: A newly formed volunteer organization has stepped in to bring back Pride events to Tampa. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/pride-events-to-return-to-tampa-under-new-host-replacing-canceled-2026-parade/
POWERBALL WINNINGS: Someone won the $1.8 billion jackpot during the Christmas Eve drawing, but how much of the prize jackpot is the winner actually taking home? https://www.wfla.com/news/national/how-much-money-will-the-1-8b-powerball-winner-actually-bring-home/
December 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
POWERBALL WINNINGS: Someone won the $1.8 billion jackpot during the Christmas Eve drawing, but how much of the prize jackpot is the winner actually taking home? https://www.wfla.com/news/national/how-much-money-will-the-1-8b-powerball-winner-actually-bring-home/
How to keep yourself safe with devices containing lithium-ion batteries https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/how-to-keep-yourself-safe-with-devices-containing-lithium-ion-batteries/
How to keep yourself safe with devices containing lithium-ion batteries
With the holidays come plenty of gifts and electronics, but parents beware: these devices powered by lithium-ion batteries can also be dangerous without the proper precautions.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
How to keep yourself safe with devices containing lithium-ion batteries https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/how-to-keep-yourself-safe-with-devices-containing-lithium-ion-batteries/
“I hope we make it home”: Tampa International Airport travelers were plagued by delays during the post-Christmas travel rush, with hundreds of flights being postponed. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/holiday-trip-returns-met-with-hundreds-of-delays-at-tampa-international-airport/
December 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“I hope we make it home”: Tampa International Airport travelers were plagued by delays during the post-Christmas travel rush, with hundreds of flights being postponed. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/holiday-trip-returns-met-with-hundreds-of-delays-at-tampa-international-airport/
HOLIDAY WASTE: The Pinellas County Government has set up a tool for residents to know what can and can't be recycled after the holidays, a time when people make more waste than usual. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/pinellas-county-online-tool-helps-residents-dispose-of-holiday-trash/
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
HOLIDAY WASTE: The Pinellas County Government has set up a tool for residents to know what can and can't be recycled after the holidays, a time when people make more waste than usual. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/pinellas-county-online-tool-helps-residents-dispose-of-holiday-trash/
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is expecting her second child, making her the first White House press secretary to undergo a pregnancy. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/karoline-leavitt-announces-pregnancy/
December 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is expecting her second child, making her the first White House press secretary to undergo a pregnancy. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/karoline-leavitt-announces-pregnancy/