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'BERRY' EXCITING 🍓 Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will close out the Florida Strawberry Festival as next year's final headlining act! https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/joan-jett-legends-of-love-to-perform-at-florida-strawberry-festival/
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
'BERRY' EXCITING 🍓 Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will close out the Florida Strawberry Festival as next year's final headlining act! https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/joan-jett-legends-of-love-to-perform-at-florida-strawberry-festival/
The Thanksgiving travel season is the busiest holiday of the year. The period runs from Tuesday, November 25, to Monday, December 1. Here are the best and worst times to travel:
Best, worst times to drive for during busiest holiday of year
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Thanksgiving travel season is the busiest holiday of the year. The period runs from Tuesday, November 25, to Monday, December 1. Tuesday is expected to be the busiest…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Thanksgiving travel season is the busiest holiday of the year. The period runs from Tuesday, November 25, to Monday, December 1. Here are the best and worst times to travel:
CONGRATS! 🔥 A firefighter based in Manatee County got to be part of the 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar, which helped raise money this year for those impacted by LA wildfires and Texas floods this year. www.wfla.com/news/local-n...
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
CONGRATS! 🔥 A firefighter based in Manatee County got to be part of the 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar, which helped raise money this year for those impacted by LA wildfires and Texas floods this year. www.wfla.com/news/local-n...
The mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was detained by immigration agents and is in the process of being removed from the country
ICE detains mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Bruna Ferreira, who is originally from Brazil, earlier this month, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew was detained by immigration agents and is in the process of being removed from the country
A senior Kremlin official confirmed that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine pick up speed.
Kremlin confirms US envoy’s visit as Russia-Ukraine peace talks gain momentum
A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A senior Kremlin official confirmed that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine pick up speed.
Thirteen people were killed in a fire that spread across seven high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, and others are still trapped. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/13-killed-in-fire-engulfing-hong-kong-high-rise-residential-buildings-fire-services-say/
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Thirteen people were killed in a fire that spread across seven high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, and others are still trapped. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/13-killed-in-fire-engulfing-hong-kong-high-rise-residential-buildings-fire-services-say/
Writing on social media, Branson said he is “heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.” https://www.wfla.com/news/national/richard-bransons-wife-joan-dies-at-80-he-shares-in-heartbreaking-post/
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Writing on social media, Branson said he is “heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.” https://www.wfla.com/news/national/richard-bransons-wife-joan-dies-at-80-he-shares-in-heartbreaking-post/
Republicans on Capitol Hill have deep misgivings about President Trump’s emerging deal to end the war in Ukraine. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/gop-lawmakers-have-deep-misgivings-about-trumps-emerging-ukraine-peace-deal/
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Republicans on Capitol Hill have deep misgivings about President Trump’s emerging deal to end the war in Ukraine. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/gop-lawmakers-have-deep-misgivings-about-trumps-emerging-ukraine-peace-deal/
Several national cemeteries in Tampa Bay are experiencing wreath shortages ahead of Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 13. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/national-cemeteries-in-tampa-bay-experience-shortages-ahead-of-wreaths-across-america-day/
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Several national cemeteries in Tampa Bay are experiencing wreath shortages ahead of Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 13. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/national-cemeteries-in-tampa-bay-experience-shortages-ahead-of-wreaths-across-america-day/
DEVELOPING | One person was hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment in Clearwater. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/1-hospitalized-after-fire-brakes-out-at-clearwater-apartment/
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DEVELOPING | One person was hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment in Clearwater. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/1-hospitalized-after-fire-brakes-out-at-clearwater-apartment/
Actress Tara Reid was hospitalized early Sunday morning after she alleges someone tampered with her drink at an Illinois hotel, the Public Safety Department in Rosemont confirmed. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/actress-tara-reid-hospitalized-after-hotel-incident-claims-drugging/
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Actress Tara Reid was hospitalized early Sunday morning after she alleges someone tampered with her drink at an Illinois hotel, the Public Safety Department in Rosemont confirmed. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/actress-tara-reid-hospitalized-after-hotel-incident-claims-drugging/
One person was injured, and three people are in custody after a shooting in Port Richey early Wednesday morning, the Pasco Sheriff's Office announced.
1 injured, 3 arrested in early morning Pasco shooting, deputies say
PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA)—One person was injured in a shooting in Port Richey early Wednesday morning, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to a shooting around 12:10 a.m. …
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
One person was injured, and three people are in custody after a shooting in Port Richey early Wednesday morning, the Pasco Sheriff's Office announced.
"A NO BRAINER": Bucs offensive lineman Graham Barton and other team members loaded up trunks and passed out turkeys Tuesday at the Advent Health Training Center. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/19th-annual-turkey-time-with-the-bucs-o-line-serves-1000-families/
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"A NO BRAINER": Bucs offensive lineman Graham Barton and other team members loaded up trunks and passed out turkeys Tuesday at the Advent Health Training Center. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/19th-annual-turkey-time-with-the-bucs-o-line-serves-1000-families/
Crews have begun work to restore an abandoned Ybor City cigar lounge and hotel to its glory days, when it was bustling with travelers and factory workers. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/work-begins-to-restore-ybor-city-cigar-lounge-to-how-it-was-115-years-ago/
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Crews have begun work to restore an abandoned Ybor City cigar lounge and hotel to its glory days, when it was bustling with travelers and factory workers. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/work-begins-to-restore-ybor-city-cigar-lounge-to-how-it-was-115-years-ago/
BEST IN AMERICA: Sarasota's Bahi Hut, the oldest tiki bar in the state of Florida, was named among the best dive bars in America, according to USA Today. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/historic-sarasota-tiki-bar-named-among-best-dive-bars-in-america/
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
BEST IN AMERICA: Sarasota's Bahi Hut, the oldest tiki bar in the state of Florida, was named among the best dive bars in America, according to USA Today. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/historic-sarasota-tiki-bar-named-among-best-dive-bars-in-america/
An 85-year-old Winter Haven woman was tricked out of $5,000 in a Bitcoin scheme involving a caller impersonating the Polk County Sheriff's Office, her family said. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/winter-haven-woman-85-loses-5000-as-bitcoin-machine-schemes-on-the-rise/
November 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
An 85-year-old Winter Haven woman was tricked out of $5,000 in a Bitcoin scheme involving a caller impersonating the Polk County Sheriff's Office, her family said. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/winter-haven-woman-85-loses-5000-as-bitcoin-machine-schemes-on-the-rise/
If you're planning to visit a national park in 2026, especially if you live outside of the U.S., be prepared: the Interior Department has announced several changes coming in the new year. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/3-changes-coming-to-national-park-admissions-in-2026-what-to-know/
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
If you're planning to visit a national park in 2026, especially if you live outside of the U.S., be prepared: the Interior Department has announced several changes coming in the new year. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/3-changes-coming-to-national-park-admissions-in-2026-what-to-know/
BOND SET: A federal judge set a $60,000 bond for U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D, who was charged in a conspiracy to steal $5 million in COVID-19 funds. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/judge-sets-bond-for-florida-congresswoman-accused-of-stealing-5m-in-covid-19-funds/
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
BOND SET: A federal judge set a $60,000 bond for U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D, who was charged in a conspiracy to steal $5 million in COVID-19 funds. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/judge-sets-bond-for-florida-congresswoman-accused-of-stealing-5m-in-covid-19-funds/
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for new proposals to crack down on unethical dog breeders and help out the state's animal shelters. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/desantis-pushes-for-laws-to-crack-down-on-puppy-mills-help-animal-shelters/
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for new proposals to crack down on unethical dog breeders and help out the state's animal shelters. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/desantis-pushes-for-laws-to-crack-down-on-puppy-mills-help-animal-shelters/
A Florida man was arrested Tuesday after detectives said they learned he knowingly sold a gun to a suspect who used the weapon in the killing of a 17-year-old. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-man-illegally-sold-gun-to-suspect-who-used-it-to-kill-17-year-old-deputies-say/
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A Florida man was arrested Tuesday after detectives said they learned he knowingly sold a gun to a suspect who used the weapon in the killing of a 17-year-old. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-man-illegally-sold-gun-to-suspect-who-used-it-to-kill-17-year-old-deputies-say/
Buyers finally have leverage in the housing market, but good luck getting homeowners to bite on a low offer. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/sellers-taking-homes-off-the-market-at-fastest-pace-in-nearly-a-decade/
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Buyers finally have leverage in the housing market, but good luck getting homeowners to bite on a low offer. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/sellers-taking-homes-off-the-market-at-fastest-pace-in-nearly-a-decade/
This holiday season, Americans are expected to spend more than last year and get less for their money. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/less-costs-more-holiday-shopping-to-top-last-years-spending/
Less costs more: Holiday shopping to top last year’s spending
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — This holiday season, Americans are expected to spend more than last year and get less for their money. American spending will top $1 trillion collectively this holiday season, …
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November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This holiday season, Americans are expected to spend more than last year and get less for their money. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/less-costs-more-holiday-shopping-to-top-last-years-spending/
CAUSE OF DEATH RELEASED: A death certificate for Florida teenager Anna Kepner revealed her cause of death as "mechanical asphyxia." https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/cause-of-death-for-florida-teen-on-cruise-ship-was-mechanical-asphyxia/
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
CAUSE OF DEATH RELEASED: A death certificate for Florida teenager Anna Kepner revealed her cause of death as "mechanical asphyxia." https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/cause-of-death-for-florida-teen-on-cruise-ship-was-mechanical-asphyxia/
"I’m going to jail": Bunnie Xo, the wife of singer Jelly Roll, said she will vlogging her experience while turning herself in to jail. https://www.wfla.com/news/singer-jelly-rolls-wife-bunnie-xo-says-she-will-vlog-time-in-jail/
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"I’m going to jail": Bunnie Xo, the wife of singer Jelly Roll, said she will vlogging her experience while turning herself in to jail. https://www.wfla.com/news/singer-jelly-rolls-wife-bunnie-xo-says-she-will-vlog-time-in-jail/
The nursery will host its annual Poinsettia Open House event this Saturday. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/family-owned-nursery-in-bradenton-gears-up-for-return-of-annual-holiday-flower-event/
Family-owned nursery in Bradenton gears up for return of annual holiday flower event
The folks at Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton are getting ready for a busy weekend. The nursery will host its annual Poinsettia Open House event this Saturday.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The nursery will host its annual Poinsettia Open House event this Saturday. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/family-owned-nursery-in-bradenton-gears-up-for-return-of-annual-holiday-flower-event/