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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida people have accumulated several serious credit card debt so far this year, Wallethub research revealed. The analysis measured the rise in credit card debt for each state from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2025, and then ranked the states based on the largest increase. Wallethub used Transunion and the Federal Reserve data for investigations to adjust the number of inflation. New samples taken to see if 22 Tampa Bay restaurants sell local shrimp Florida ranks third behind California and Texas alone, with an incredible increase of $2 billion in the second quarter.…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – US Coast Guard cutters intercepted the ship in waters off Puerto Rico, where 66 migrants were carrying the ship last week, the agency said. Police investigating potential “ground standing” cases in Tarpon Springs The makeshift boat was first discovered northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico by customs border security air and marine patrols. The San Juan Watch Standers in the sector then directed Coast Guard Cutter Hernandez to intercept them on Tuesday morning. Once the crew arrived they were able to stop the boat and safely disembark all migrants that were processed to determine their identity, the…

Wesley Chapel – Sunshine State Showcase Showdown. In the second game of the Rookie Showcase, the Florida Panthers fell 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. “Super competitive” 2025’s fifth draft pick (129th overall) Shamar Moses spoke about Florida’s first fight. “It doubles the competitiveness of yesterday’s game, so even with the outlook here it shows rivalry. It’s fun.” It didn’t take long for cross-state rivals to show their lack of love. During the first physical period, Colton Hard and Grant Spada dropped their gloves and the strength quickly boiled. Defeating the man early, Hunter St. Martin received a…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – South Florida quarterback Bylam Brown’s record setting streak has ended. And then the long run ended without throwing a pick from Miami quarterback Carson Beck. Brown threw an intercept with 5:36 left in the second quarter of the 18th-ranked Bulls in No. 5 Miami on Saturday night. His first school record span was 252 throws in the run that began in November 2023. He was picked up by Miami’s Bryce Fitzgerald as Miami’s Bryce Fitzgerald fell to the ground on the USF 25-yard line, and he floated a pass into the middle of the field…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A man has been arrested after being accused of impersonating an officer to bypass traffic. On September 7th, troopers were dispatched to Interstate 75 following reports of a reckless driver heading south, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to an FHP report, 50-year-old driver Anthony Tripp changed his Red Dodge Ram to a vehicle to include the siren. Credit: Florida Highway PatrolCredit: Florida Highway PatrolCredit: Florida Highway PatrolCredit: Florida Highway Patrol According to the report, Tripp had activated yellow and white lights and used them to interweave highway traffic. The trooper pulled the trip and…

Fun Spot America has rolled out trading on two levels of pass valid by the end of 2026. Tickets – fun locations near Orlando, Kissimmee and Atlanta – must be purchased by October 31st. You must include unlimited access to park rides, including roller coasters and go-kart courses. The current season pass is available for purchase at Fun-Spot.com for $104.95. When purchased at the park, they cost $114.95. Fun Spot’s Ultimate Season Pass sells online for $249.95 and at the park for $259.95. This version includes 4 free, fun passes for the day, discounts on additional fun passes, souvenir cups…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins is the leading Democratic candidate to face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody ahead of the next election. “We are facing an affordability crisis. People in Washington feel they have no idea what it’s like, but I do,” Jenkins said. Jenkins wants to take a different perspective on Capitol Hill. “I’m an educator and a normal person who married a teacher,” Jenkins said. Former Board of Education members launched “Educated We Stand” in 2024 to oppose educational orientation from conservative group moms for freedom and the DeSantis administration. J Edwin…

Gainesville, Fla. (WFLA) – A man was arrested Friday in connection with a series of incidents involving sexually explicit and inappropriate behavior against a University of Florida student. In the release, the Gainesville Police Department and University of Florida Public Safety announced the arrest of 38-year-old Riley Washington after a series of incidents reported by UF students last weekend. The investigation began after students came forward and reported “intrusive” encounters with individuals who described sexual and natural expressions, described as sexual behavior and made them feel unsafe. Gainesville Police Department said it had developed a surveillance plan to find and…

Pineras County, Fla. (WFLA) – Pineras County crews are $125 million project personnel and have begun pumping new sand into the beaches from Clearwater to Treasure Island. Nutrition work that began on Indian coasts this week is expected to be completed by March. County leaders said the project was designed to replace lost sand with erosion and storm surges, while also creating barriers to protect homes and businesses from future flooding. Commissioner Chris Latvala said the biggest challenge so far is securing temporary easements from beachfront property owners with access to the coastline for crews. “So a lot of people…

Orange County, Fla. (WFLA) – Video released Thursday by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office showed an adjutant accidentally fired a weapon from the front door of the house, attacking a victim of a home invasion. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the Shellingham Road home on August 23 for breaking into his home. Investigators say the man in his 40s fired a shot at four suspects trying to break into his home. The suspect fled on foot. The message was engraved on the casing of the bullet discovered after Charlie Kirk’s shooting. What did they say? Video released…