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  • Local News
    Former DOH data scientist Rebekah Jones booked into Florida jail
    WTXL Digital Staff
    Tampa Bay Bucs
    Bucs beat Saints 30-20, will face Packers in NFC Championship
    Dan Trujillo
    Pinellas County
    Small plane makes emergency landing on Treasure Island
    Lisette Lopez
    Florida News
    Florida prepares for potential protests ahead of Inauguration
    McKenna King
    Coronavirus
    COVID-19 Vaccine: Where people 65+ can get vaccinated in Tampa Bay
    Veronica Beltran
    Coronavirus
    Despite low supply, Florida remains focused on vaccinating seniors
    McKenna King
    Hillsborough County
    WWE announces WrestleMania will be in Tampa in 2021
    WFTS Digital Staff
    Longform
    How local Black farmers say racism is forcing them out of business
    Anthony Hill
    Coronavirus
    11,093 new cases reported; Florida's total is 1,571,279
    WFTS Digital Staff
  • All things Coronavirus

    4:04 PM, Feb 27, 2020

  • The Help You Need

    2:32 PM, Apr 08, 2020

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    5:50 PM, Nov 11, 2018

  • Super Bowl LV in Tampa

    6:04 AM, Oct 17, 2018

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    Video

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    Today's Forecast

    Beautiful MLK Day

    Greg Dee
    7:44 AM, Oct 28, 2015
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    Recalls

    Publix recalls Steam in Bag products for possible Listeria concerns

    Dan Trujillo
    5:16 AM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Hillsborough County

    Art student creates fashionably conscious pieces to reduce waste

    Vanessa Araiza
    3:53 AM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

    150 Woodlands Village residents receive COVID-19 vaccine

    JJ Burton
    5:59 PM, Jan 17, 2021
    PHIL SPECTOR

    National

    Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81

    Associated Press
    11:37 AM, Jan 17, 2021
  • Florida State Capitol

    Florida News

    Florida National Guard troops to be at state Capitol by Sunday

    Micah Cho
    11:30 AM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Tampa Bay Bucs

    New Orleans psychic predicts the outcome of Bucs-Saints game

    Kyle Burger
    11:42 PM, Jan 16, 2021
    65+ vaccines

    Coronavirus

    Hillsborough brings vaccines to those 65 and older

    Haley Bull
    12:47 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Citrus, Hernando County

    Sheriff: Citrus Co man arrested on animal cruelty charges

    Brody Wooddell
    12:26 PM, Jan 16, 2021
    Joe Biden

    Politics

    Biden fills out State Department team with Obama veterans

    By MATTHEW LEE
    10:52 AM, Jan 16, 2021
    COVID-19

    World

    India starts world's largest COVID-19 vaccination drive

    By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and SHEIKH SAALIQ
    12:41 AM, Jan 16, 2021
  • Dallas Bull

    Tampa Bay’s Big Game

    Some fear Super Bowl party could be superspreader event

    Ryan Smith
    12:04 AM, Jan 16, 2021
    AP A TX USA Scout Cookies

    Rebound

    Want Girl Scout cookies? Try Grubhub

    Stephanie Stone
    9:22 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Veterans Dental Clinic

    New Port Richey

    Tampa Bay non-profit provides free dental care for veterans

    Julie Salomone
    9:11 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    I-Team Investigations

    FL suspends sending unemployment overpayments to collections

    Kylie McGivern
    8:37 PM, Jan 15, 2021

    Coronavirus

    New details emerge for statewide vaccine registration system

    Forrest Saunders
    7:56 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Tom Brady

    Sports

    Tom Brady prepares for fellow veteran Drew Brees

    Kevin Lewis
    6:30 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Home explosion

    Sarasota, Manatee County

    Son dies from injuries in Bradenton home explosion

    Wendi Lane
    6:25 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Butterfly sanctuary

    Hillsborough County

    New butterfly conservatory spreading wings in South Tampa

    Robert Boyd
    6:13 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Lawmakers aim to award Capitol officer with Congressional Gold Medal

    Heather Leigh
    6:11 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Hornet Closet

    Polk County

    Haines City High's clothes closet helps students in need

    Rebecca Petit
    5:54 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    US COVID-19 vaccine reserve reportedly 'exhausted'

    McKenna King
    5:48 PM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Covid family

    Coronavirus

    Study: Past COVID-19 infection may give at least five months immunity

    Mary O'Connell
    5:37 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Pinellas County

    Pinellas County set to open new vaccine distribution sites

    Sarah Hollenbeck
    5:28 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Bald Eagle

    Pasco County

    Injured bald eagle released after rescue and rehab

    Erik Waxler
    3:59 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    National

    Waitress credited with helping boy after noticing bruises

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    3:22 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Capitol riot

    Election 2020

    46 charged thus far in connection with Capitol riots

    Alex Hider
    2:48 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Tax Season Begins

    National

    IRS delays start of tax filing season to Feb. 12

    Kyle Hicks
    1:47 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Weekly report: COVID-19 in Florida schools

    Jillian Ramos
    1:35 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Promised vaccine stockpile is already gone, says reports

    Scripps National & The Associated Press
    12:55 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    COVID-19 hospital

    Coronavirus

    2 million have now died of COVID-19 around the world

    Alex Hider
    12:46 PM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Tampa Bay Rays

    Tampa Bay Rays to start 2021 season with fans at home games

    Dan Trujillo
    12:34 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Capitol riots man with horns Jacob Chansley

    Election 2020

    Official: No 'direct evidence' of plot to kill at Capitol

    The Associated Press, KNXV Staff
    12:13 PM, Jan 15, 2021
    Joe Biden

    Coronavirus

    Biden lays out goals of his COVID-19 vaccination plan

    Kyle Hicks
    11:32 AM, Jan 15, 2021
  • Pinellas Employment Sites Program

    Getting Back To Work

    Penny for Pinellas tax to be used as funding for new jobs program

    Michael Paluska
    11:19 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Taking Action for You

    Homeowner's low financing turned costly after COVID delayed job

    Jackie Callaway
    10:28 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Hillsborough County

    Pediatric Pulmonary Specialist lip-syncs on behalf of patients

    Robert Boyd
    10:15 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Officials in FL preparing for Trump move to Mar-a-Lago

    WPTV Staff
    7:29 AM, Jan 15, 2021
    Perico Preserve

    Good Morning Tampa Bay

    Walking Club: Exploring Perico Preserve and Neal Preserve

    Sarah Phinney
    5:02 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Driving Tampa Bay Forward

    Report finds speed limits too high on Bay Area roads

    Lauren Rozyla
    3:42 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Pasco County

    Starkey Farm offers U-pick strawberries for the first time

    Sean Daly
    2:20 AM, Jan 15, 2021
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    Sports

    Coach Urban Meyer hired by NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars

    Justin Boggs
    7:01 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Fla. mum on contact tracing success as cases continue to surge

    Katie LaGrone
    6:35 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Leaders push vaccine as state enters 'COVID-19 resurgence'

    Forrest Saunders
    5:57 PM, Jan 14, 2021
    Five Bucks Drinkery

    Pinellas County

    Five Bucks Drinkery owner commits to additional COVID-19 safety measures

    Heather Leigh
    5:38 PM, Jan 14, 2021
    Virus Outbreak California Disneyland

    Entertainment

    Disneyland cancels annual passes amid reopening uncertainty

    KGTV Staff
    5:26 PM, Jan 14, 2021
  • Joe Biden

    Coronavirus

    Biden unveils $1.9T plan to 'beat' the virus, help economy

    Scripps National
    5:14 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Pinellas County

    Tampa Bay hospitals begin vaccinating 65+ year old patients

    Sarah Hollenbeck
    5:12 PM, Jan 14, 2021
    Tom Brady

    Tampa Bay Bucs

    Bucs offensive coordinator, Tom Brady feel in sync heading to NOLA

    Kevin Lewis
    4:55 PM, Jan 14, 2021
  • Superbowl

    Tampa Bay’s Big Game

    Economist says Super Bowl's impact exaggerated

    Erik Waxler
    4:44 PM, Jan 14, 2021
    Jaguars Meyer Football

    College Sports

    AP source: Urban Meyer nearing deal to coach Jaguars

    Associated Press
    3:38 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    I-Team Investigations

    Unemployment overpayments being turned over to collections

    Kylie McGivern
    3:34 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Polk County

    Lakeland leads the state in COVID-19 blood clot research

    Rebecca Petit
    3:05 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Hillsborough County

    Hardworking families finally move into their own homes

    Robert Boyd
    3:01 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Pinellas County

    Experts say small gatherings have added to rising COVID numbers

    Erik Waxler
    2:33 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Pasco County

    New Port Richey sinkhole expands despite efforts to repair

    Brody Wooddell
    1:53 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Florida to begin statewide appointment system for vaccine

    Associated Press
    1:05 PM, Jan 14, 2021

    Taste and See Tampa Bay

    Try Latin street food at Bodega on Central in St. Pete

    Teyonna Edwards
    12:14 PM, Jan 14, 2021
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    National

    America's Golden Girl: Betty White turns 99 years young

    Veronica Beltran
    11:53 AM, Jan 14, 2021
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    Driving Tampa Bay Forward

    Howard Frankland Bridge reopens after overnight construction

    Dan Trujillo
    10:34 AM, Jan 14, 2021
    Lottery Jackpots

    National

    Powerball jackpot hits $640M as Mega Millions grows to $750M

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    9:27 AM, Jan 14, 2021
  • Siegfried Fischbacher

    Entertainment

    Siegfried of 'Siegfried & Roy' duo dead at 81

    KTNV Staff
    9:10 AM, Jan 14, 2021
    Lady Gaga

    Election 2020

    Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at Biden swearing-in

    Alex Hider
    8:00 AM, Jan 14, 2021
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