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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team held practice at the Rowdies facility Monday morning as they prepared for a friendly match against Uruguay. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/u-s-mens-national-soccer-team-preparing-for-upcoming-friendly-at-raymond-james/
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team held practice at the Rowdies facility Monday morning as they prepared for a friendly match against Uruguay. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/u-s-mens-national-soccer-team-preparing-for-upcoming-friendly-at-raymond-james/
Preparing for Thanksgiving travel rush: AAA predicts 90% will travel by car https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/preparing-for-thanksgiving-travel-rush-aaa-predicts-90-will-travel-by-car/
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Preparing for Thanksgiving travel rush: AAA predicts 90% will travel by car https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/preparing-for-thanksgiving-travel-rush-aaa-predicts-90-will-travel-by-car/
City of Tampa opens Homeowner Hurricane Assistance Program https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/city-of-tampa-opens-homeowner-hurricane-assistance-program/
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
City of Tampa opens Homeowner Hurricane Assistance Program https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/city-of-tampa-opens-homeowner-hurricane-assistance-program/
The Florida Board of Education has unanimously approved seven new standards drafted by conservative think-tank The Heritage Foundation. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-approves-new-conservative-backed-education-standards/
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The Florida Board of Education has unanimously approved seven new standards drafted by conservative think-tank The Heritage Foundation. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-approves-new-conservative-backed-education-standards/
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are caught in the crossfire between hunters and conservationists as the state prepares for its first black bear hunt in nearly a decade. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/controversy-arises-over-floridas-black-bear-hunting-season/
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are caught in the crossfire between hunters and conservationists as the state prepares for its first black bear hunt in nearly a decade. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/controversy-arises-over-floridas-black-bear-hunting-season/
Commissioners in Manatee County will hear from the public Tuesday before voting on whether or not to adopt a juvenile curfew ordinance. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/manatee-county-commission-to-vote-on-implementing-juvenile-curfew/
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Commissioners in Manatee County will hear from the public Tuesday before voting on whether or not to adopt a juvenile curfew ordinance. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/manatee-county-commission-to-vote-on-implementing-juvenile-curfew/
President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with the United States. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-says-he-will-sell-f-35s-to-saudi-arabia-on-eve-of-crown-princes-washington-visit/
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with the United States. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-says-he-will-sell-f-35s-to-saudi-arabia-on-eve-of-crown-princes-washington-visit/
“There comes a moment where you’re like, 'This is me. I’m a husband and a father, it’s on me to do something,'" Kevin said. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/worst-nightmare-denver-parents-awake-to-hear-intruder-walking-toward-sleeping-kids/
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
“There comes a moment where you’re like, 'This is me. I’m a husband and a father, it’s on me to do something,'" Kevin said. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/worst-nightmare-denver-parents-awake-to-hear-intruder-walking-toward-sleeping-kids/
NEW CLEAN WATER RULES: The EPA announced that it is redefining the scope of the Clean Water Act to limit how much it covers. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/epa-moves-to-limit-scope-of-clean-water-law-to-reduce-amount-of-wetlands-it-covers/
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
NEW CLEAN WATER RULES: The EPA announced that it is redefining the scope of the Clean Water Act to limit how much it covers. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/epa-moves-to-limit-scope-of-clean-water-law-to-reduce-amount-of-wetlands-it-covers/
The Supreme Court let the lower court's ruling stand, which found that pregame prayers over a loudspeaker at a state-run event would be considered government speech. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/supreme-court-denies-tampa-christian-school-petition-on-pregame-prayers/
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The Supreme Court let the lower court's ruling stand, which found that pregame prayers over a loudspeaker at a state-run event would be considered government speech. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/supreme-court-denies-tampa-christian-school-petition-on-pregame-prayers/
"Profound investigative missteps": A judge ordered the Justice Department to hand grand jury materials to ex-FBI director James Comey as he fights criminal charges. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/judge-orders-doj-to-turn-over-grand-jury-materials-to-james-comey-cites-disturbing-pattern/
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"Profound investigative missteps": A judge ordered the Justice Department to hand grand jury materials to ex-FBI director James Comey as he fights criminal charges. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/judge-orders-doj-to-turn-over-grand-jury-materials-to-james-comey-cites-disturbing-pattern/
Medicare Part B premiums will rise by about 10 percent in 2026, according to a notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). https://www.wfla.com/news/national/seniors-hit-with-10-percent-medicare-part-b-cost-increase-in-2026/
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Medicare Part B premiums will rise by about 10 percent in 2026, according to a notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). https://www.wfla.com/news/national/seniors-hit-with-10-percent-medicare-part-b-cost-increase-in-2026/
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is investigating a golf cart business that abruptly shut down, leaving customers without their carts or deposits. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/pasco-sheriffs-office-opens-investigation-after-golf-cart-business-abruptly-shuts-down/
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is investigating a golf cart business that abruptly shut down, leaving customers without their carts or deposits. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/pasco-sheriffs-office-opens-investigation-after-golf-cart-business-abruptly-shuts-down/
The company is chopping prices again for the treatment, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance. https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-health-and-wellness/prices-cut-for-popular-obesity-treatment-but-doctors-still-see-cost-challenges-for-patients/
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The company is chopping prices again for the treatment, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance. https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-health-and-wellness/prices-cut-for-popular-obesity-treatment-but-doctors-still-see-cost-challenges-for-patients/
Business owners are warning consumers that they might see fewer options and higher price tags for decorations this year as a result of tariffs. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tariffs-cause-shortage-on-holiday-decor/
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Business owners are warning consumers that they might see fewer options and higher price tags for decorations this year as a result of tariffs. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tariffs-cause-shortage-on-holiday-decor/
GAMING DEALS: GameStop announced a "Trade Anything Day" that will take place on Dec. 6, allowing customers to trade almost any item, even taxidermied animals, for in-store credit.
https://www.wfla.com/top-stories/gamestops-trade-anything-day-lets-customers-trade-unusual-items-for-in-store-credit/
https://www.wfla.com/top-stories/gamestops-trade-anything-day-lets-customers-trade-unusual-items-for-in-store-credit/
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
GAMING DEALS: GameStop announced a "Trade Anything Day" that will take place on Dec. 6, allowing customers to trade almost any item, even taxidermied animals, for in-store credit.
https://www.wfla.com/top-stories/gamestops-trade-anything-day-lets-customers-trade-unusual-items-for-in-store-credit/
https://www.wfla.com/top-stories/gamestops-trade-anything-day-lets-customers-trade-unusual-items-for-in-store-credit/
A new lawsuit, filed in Florida, accuses Costco of selling “falsely labeled and marketed tequila” under the company’s Kirkland Signature brand. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/lawsuit-alleges-costcos-kirkland-signature-tequila-is-falsely-labeled-what-to-know/
November 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A new lawsuit, filed in Florida, accuses Costco of selling “falsely labeled and marketed tequila” under the company’s Kirkland Signature brand. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/lawsuit-alleges-costcos-kirkland-signature-tequila-is-falsely-labeled-what-to-know/
The Tampa Police Department said the crash happened when a four-wheeler failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a pickup truck.
14-year-old killed, 15-year-old critically injured in Tampa crash
Video: Catch up on recent top stories from across Tampa Bay TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department said three teenagers were involved in a crash Sunday night that ended with one dead and …
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November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Tampa Police Department said the crash happened when a four-wheeler failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a pickup truck.
FEMA head David Richardson is departing the agency, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed Monday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/fema-chief-departs-agency/
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
FEMA head David Richardson is departing the agency, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed Monday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/fema-chief-departs-agency/
Bucs with Bowles: Bucs' fall to 6-3 after Week 11 loss to Bills https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/bucs-with-bowles-bucs-fall-to-6-3-after-week-11-loss-to-bills/
Bucs with Bowles: Bucs’ fall to 6-3 after Week 11 loss to Bills
Monday, Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles sat down with News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk for their exclusive, weekly interview, “Bucs with Bowles” to discuss the 44-32 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11…
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November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Bucs with Bowles: Bucs' fall to 6-3 after Week 11 loss to Bills https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/bucs-with-bowles-bucs-fall-to-6-3-after-week-11-loss-to-bills/
RAPPER'S HOUSE ROBBED: A group of gunmen robbed Rapper Tekashi 6ix9nine's Florida home, holding his mother captive in the process, according to authorities. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/gunmen-held-tekashi-6ix9ines-mother-against-her-will-in-florida-home-invasion-sheriffs-office-says/
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
RAPPER'S HOUSE ROBBED: A group of gunmen robbed Rapper Tekashi 6ix9nine's Florida home, holding his mother captive in the process, according to authorities. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/gunmen-held-tekashi-6ix9ines-mother-against-her-will-in-florida-home-invasion-sheriffs-office-says/
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that new dietary guidelines are expected to be released next month that will end the "war on saturated fats." https://www.wfla.com/news/national/rfk-jr-says-new-dietary-guidelines-coming-soon-were-ending-the-war-on-saturated-fats/
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that new dietary guidelines are expected to be released next month that will end the "war on saturated fats." https://www.wfla.com/news/national/rfk-jr-says-new-dietary-guidelines-coming-soon-were-ending-the-war-on-saturated-fats/
WORST ROADS: Half of the top 10 metros with the worst roads in America are located in Florida, a report found. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/tampa-bay-4-other-florida-metros-among-areas-with-the-worst-roads-in-america-report/
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
WORST ROADS: Half of the top 10 metros with the worst roads in America are located in Florida, a report found. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/tampa-bay-4-other-florida-metros-among-areas-with-the-worst-roads-in-america-report/
The Tampa Police Department addressed widely-circulated rumors that the shooter may have been affiliated with law enforcement. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-police-address-shooter-misinformation-in-dj-shyguys-death/
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Tampa Police Department addressed widely-circulated rumors that the shooter may have been affiliated with law enforcement. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-police-address-shooter-misinformation-in-dj-shyguys-death/
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles discussed her history with plastic surgery during an interview, saying she wanted to approach it in an open and honest way. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/simone-biles-explains-her-decision-to-undergo-breast-augmentation/
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles discussed her history with plastic surgery during an interview, saying she wanted to approach it in an open and honest way. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/simone-biles-explains-her-decision-to-undergo-breast-augmentation/