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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tropical Storm Jerry continues to move north in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center announced. As of 5 a.m. Saturday, Jerry was about 735 miles north of the Leeward Islands and 545 miles south of Bermuda. The storm could bring swells and dangerous waves to some parts of the Caribbean, but landfall is not expected. Maximum sustained winds were 90 mph, moving north at 16 mph. Jerry is expected to continue turning north-northeast through the rest of the weekend and turn east on Monday. NHC is also monitoring a tropical wave that is causing chaotic…
Florida’s enthusiastic cruise market is witnessing a notable post-pandemic recovery and is heating up just in time for the Sunshine State’s warm-weather winter season. So the cruise industry giants are bringing some of their biggest and newest ships to Florida’s largest ports (which also happen to be three of the busiest in the world). Port Miami, Port Canaveral, and Port Everglades. Port Everglades leads the way with the arrival of three new ships: Celebrity Excel, Disney Destiny and Star Princess. Port Miami is rolling out the red carpet for Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady, Oceania Allura, and the refurbished Queen Elizabeth,…
Question: My sunflowers have recently stopped blooming and have set seeds. Can I plant more seeds for fall flowers or is it already too late? Answer: Florida’s sunny, warm weather is the perfect time to grow sunflowers. With a few months of good growth ahead, you have time to repot these colorful sun worshipers. The only time you can skip planting is from December to early February, when it’s usually cold. Most varieties will flower within 90 days after sowing. Choose a sunny location with amended garden soil for sunflowers. You can also plant a single heirloom plant in a…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – Billie Eilish was violently pushed into the barricade by a man at her Miami show Thursday night, and multiple videos of the brief but disturbing incident have surfaced online. Instagram user Drew Wingen was among those who captured the incident on video. His video begins shortly after Eilish jumps off the stage to high-five a fan standing behind a barricade on the floor of the Caseya Center. WGN employee detained during ICE operation in Chicago, later released Eilish continued walking along the barricade when a man grabbed her and pulled her into the crowd. The Grammy…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – President Donald Trump has officially announced his support for James Usmayer, who he hopes to retain as his current attorney general. That election is scheduled to be held next year, and a challenger currently in the race hopes to replace him. AG Pam Bondi clarifies ‘hate speech’ comments after rebuttal Attorney General James Usmayer, who was appointed by Gov. Gon DeSantis in February, filed for election to retain his new seat just days after taking the oath of office.”We will use the office of attorney general to punish criminals, protect the innocent, and courageously defend our…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida Legislature subcommittee met with insurance company executives to discuss artificial intelligence, where executives argued that AI increases the productivity of insurance companies, allowing them to work harder, smarter and more accurately. But many lawmakers remain skeptical about what risks an unrestricted reliance on AI could pose. “Insurers have been using AI for decades, but the rise of generative AI is a game-changer. It’s not about proving existing processes, it’s about rethinking them,” said Gary Sullivan of the Property Casualty Insurance Association of America. Rethinking the future of generative AI and how it can protect…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited downtown Tampa on Friday to discuss political violence. At that press conference, Bondi announced the arrest of a San Diego man accused of sending threatening letters to conservative political commentator Benny Johnson in Tampa. “This was a coward who hid behind a keyboard and thought he could get away with it,” Bondi said. US Attorney General Pam Bondi Addresses Threat of Political Violence Authorities said Mr. Bondi was referring to a letter that 69-year-old George Isbell Jr. sent to Mr. Johnson. It read in part: “Maybe someone will blow your…
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a man who stabbed a 6-year-old to death in Kentucky was found living next to an elementary school in Florida after being released on “good behavior.” Lt. Paul Bloom, a sheriff’s office spokesman, said deputies were immediately alerted when they learned that Ronald Exantas, 42, had moved to the area and failed to register as a convicted felon within the legally required 48 hours. US Attorney General Pam Bondi Addresses Threat of Political Violence “What’s even more shocking and disturbing about this case is that he had a residence…
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – Orlando police arrested two sisters on May 15 for allegedly assaulting a Frontier Airlines gate agent at Orlando International Airport. The sisters were removed from a New Jersey-bound plane for being intoxicated and causing a disturbance before takeoff. Orlando police body camera footage shows the aftermath of the alleged assault on Jetbridge. In the video, the airline employee told police that her sister, Keira Lyons, yelled profanities at her before pushing her away, and that her sister assaulted her. Lyons said the flight attendant touched her chest and provoked her, but she did not remember the…
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hernando County, Florida Health Department has discovered locally acquired West Nile virus infection in guard chickens. DOH-Hernando informs residents about this infectious disease and suggests basic precautions to avoid mosquito bites. These defenses include using repellents to protect yourself, emptying all outdoor containers of water to prevent breeding, and using air conditioning to keep mosquitoes outdoors. DOH-Hernando and Hernando County Mosquito Control Office are coordinating preventive measures including spraying to control mosquitoes. The Florida Department of Health said the agency will continue to monitor and track mosquito-borne diseases. The department encourages residents to report…