ON THIS DAY | In 2024, Helene, a major Category 4 hurricane, made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, bringing devastating storm damage to Tampa Bay. It went on to cut a swath across Georgia and South Carolina before triggering historic flooding in North Carolina and Tennessee, causing an estimated $78 billion in damage and 219 deaths. wfla.com

With grocery prices continuing to rise, you may be wondering how much it costs to fill your basket in Florida these days, and how that compares across the states. Go here to find out. wfla.com/news/florida/florid…

RECALL ALERT | Officials announced Friday that a California-based food company recalled thousands of pounds of chicken stew products. wfla.com/news/recalls/ready-…

Two people were arrested after they attempted to shoplift thousands of dollars of trading cards from a Target, authorities say. wfla.com/news/florida/2-arre…

Eckerd College Search and Rescue awarded more than $364,000 wfla.com/news/pinellas-count…

Michael Stanfa was stuck with charges from a stranger's tolls due to a clerical error. Thanks to Better Call Behnken, he's getting his money back. wfla.com/8-on-your-side/bett…

The City of Clearwater released 10,000 eastern mosquitofish into four local lakes on Friday to reduce mosquito larvae. wfla.com/news/pinellas-count…

Tampa turns pink in honor of Dolly Parton Day! If you're visiting the downtown area this evening, snap a picture of the city lit up and submit it to our Report It page. We want to see it! wfla.com/reportit/

As Saturday marks the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene hitting Florida, experts at USF have been doing research on how we can be better prepared for the next storm. wfla.com/news/local-news/usf…

#BREAKING The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox are moving their game, originally set for Fenway Park, to Tropicana Field due to the threat of a nor'easter. This is the sixth time this has happened in MLB history. wfla.com/sports/rays/chicago…

A woman ended up behind bars after she was caught with a substantial load of contraband while attempting to make a drop at a state prison, authorities say. wfla.com/news/florida/florid…

The November election is just weeks away, and as candidates across the state make their final push to voters, the question is: Does money still buy the big win in Florida? wfla.com/news/politics/does-…

SMUGGLING SCHEME: The man, living in Florida, was one of 12 defendants who charged hopeful migrants up to $40,000 for their fraudulent services. wfla.com/news/florida/cuban-…

U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe announced the sentences handed down earlier this week to multiple defendants who were convicted in the death of an 18-year-old student at the University of South Florida. wfla.com/news/hillsborough-c…

McDonald's is exploring higher-protein menu options as the number of Americans taking weight-loss medication continues to grow. #mcdonalds #weightloss wfla.com/news/national/mcdon…

The Tampa Police Department was conducting a death investigation during the early hours of Thursday. #hillsboroughcounty wfla.com/news/hillsborough-c…

Attorney General James Uthmeier sued a construction company that he alleged preyed on Florida consumers impacted by major hurricanes. wfla.com/news/sarasota-count…

Patrick Connolly was only 18 years old and a freshman student at the University of South Florida when he purchased three pills that he believed to be Percocet. wfla.com/news/hillsborough-c…

A controversy over a lesbian bar's masking policy has thrust the dwindling industry into the national spotlight, as locations have shut down over the years, including here in Tampa Bay. wfla.com/news/national/lesbi…

One of the largest volcanic systems on the planet is lurking beneath America's most popular national park: Yellowstone. wfla.com/news/national/yello…