Homepage Showcase | WFTS

NWS: Oklahoma twister a top-scale EF-5

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:32:48 GMT

UPDATE: The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph.

FORECAST:Storms winding down

Denis Phillips — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:52:34 GMT

After another round of rough weather, things will be much quieter through the holiday weekend.

Local nail salons nailed by the state

Wendy Ryan — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:41:29 GMT

Local salon inspection records from Florida's Board of Cosmetology show dozens are not following the rules and their actions could easily allow diseases to spread from person to person.

Conservative groups protest in Tampa

John Thomas — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:04:06 GMT

They took to the streets in Tampa today outside the IRS building on Boy Scout Blvd to warn everyone the IRS and the government have gone too far.

Jodi Arias speaks to jury, wants life

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:38:18 GMT

UPDATE: Jodi Arias has told a jury that she can contribute to society from prison if she is allowed to live. Arias addressed the jury Tuesday in the penalty phase of her trial.

How to help victims in OK tornado

Kristal Roberts — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:08 GMT

You can donate money to help with disaster recovery in Oklahoma online, by phone, or by text. Here is information on a number of donation opportunities.

Save money on your Memorial Day travel

WFTS Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:10:33 GMT

The List provides ways in saving money on your last minute holiday travel at the top five listed destinations fir the Memorial day weekend.

Driver killed, child hurt in I-75 crash

Cary Williams — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:02 GMT

A driver was killed and a 3-year-old injured in a crash that closed down the southbound lanes of I-75 south of State Road 56 late Tuesday morning.

TPD: Accountant embezzled $300K

Cary Williams — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:45 GMT

An accountant with a Tampa firm embezzled around $300,000 from her employer over a three year period, according to Tampa police.

Port Authority kills Channelside deal

Rob Munoz — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:43 GMT

A unanimous vote by the Tampa Port Authority kills the latest proposal to renovate the struggling Channelside Plaza.