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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The skies are mostly cloudy this Friday morning, with some showers south of I-4 in Sarasota and Manatee County, starting the day. The skies remained on the cloudy side throughout the day, with the chance of rain increasing to 30%, in a quarantined downpour this afternoon and tonight. The best chance lies south of I-4. Feels comfortable outdoors. The temperature will warm up to nearly 90 degrees this afternoon. Furthermore, the dry air is expected to move over the weekend, making it extremely comfortable tonight. Saturday and Sunday mornings have low 70’s temperatures and 60’s dew…
The Florida Department of Education has issued a harsh warning to public school educators after a social media post by at least one teacher that appears to celebrate the death of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Education Board member Anastasios Kamoutsas said disciplinary action, including revoking the educational accreditation, could continue for those found to be in violation of professional conduct. Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist, was assassinated while speaking at a university event in Utah. After his death, at least one Florida teacher is said to have posted rough or congratulatory messages about the murder on social media. In…
Cape Coral, Fla. (WFLA) – An unexpected visitor flew like a private 9/11 memory ceremony held at Cape Coral. Firefighters said they heard the screams of eagles as if to announce its presence when they landed on a fire station on a burnt-down shop road. Americans celebrate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack with an emotional ritual This appeared to have held a moment of silence at 8:46am when the first plane hit the North Tower to honor those killed on September 11, 2001. (Credit: Cape Coral Fire Station)(Credit: Cape Coral Fire Station) Hubed Eagle “stayed for a while…
Lee County, Fla. (WFLA) – A woman is being welcomed as a hero after saving an 11-year-old girl who slipped into a lake in South Fort Myers on Saturday. According to NBC affiliate WBBH, just after 10am, Mia Garcia gathered shells with her sister at Lakes Park, slipped and fell into the water. Sitting nearby, Bridget Addison heard Mia’s scream and immediately ran to the rescue, although she didn’t know how to swim herself. “I saw her in the water when I looked over, so I just ran,” Addison said, giving the reporter details. Mia’s grandmother, Dawn Lushert, told reporters…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – The reaction has been poured in after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old was shot dead at an event at the University of Utah, with thousands of students and families scattered after a shot rang out. The letter warns Florida educators about the impact on “despicable comments” about the murder of Charlie Kirk The incident brings dark emotion to students here in Florida after experiencing a massive shooting at Florida State University campus in Tallahassee just a few months ago. Kirk traveled around the country to gather young students out and voted for…
Video: Following Charlie Kirk’s death, unity was spurred. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Department of Education sent state educators on Thursday warning them to be held responsible for “silly comments” made online regarding Charlie Kirk’s death. Florida State Board of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas wrote in a letter dated Thursday, September 11th that social media posts of that nature caught his attention. But he said the posts don’t reflect the “majority of Florida educators.” “Nottheless, I will conduct a survey of all educators engaged in this sleazy and approved behavior,” his letter said. MSNBC analyst fired after comments about Charlie…
Cape Coral, Fla. (WFLA) – Former U.S. Rep. Madison Cowthorne was arrested in Florida on Wednesday. The Republican who represented North Carolina from 2021 to 2023 was accused of not appearing in Collier County Court. Court records obtained by NBC affiliate WBBH show that a warrant was issued for Cowthorne’s arrest on Wednesday after missing out on his arrest that morning. He was scheduled to appear on August 19 after being quoted by Naples police for driving without a valid license. Cowthorne, who lives in Cape Coral, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. He was released from prison…
Palm Harbor, Fla. (WFLA) — The 911 anniversary event at Curlew Hills Memorial Park was an emotional morning memory that left many shedding tears. Gov. Ron Desantis is present and emphasizes the importance of continuing to educate the next generation of tragic events that unfolded that day 24 years ago. 9/11 Remembrance Anniversary Events 2025 “It’s important for our children to know that on the worst day when the worst evil was placed before us,” DeSantis said. “We saw the best this country has to offer. We saw true heroism.” That heroism was Bob Dwyer, a New York City firefighter…
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A 70-year-old Florida woman had to bite a pit bull in a desperate attempt to save a dog while attacking outside a grocery store. A video shared with NBC affiliate WESH showed Sparky, the 14-year-old dog of Shirley Pasamanik, who was suddenly attacked by a pit bull on September 1st. “It was out of nowhere, unprovoked, fixed on us. And I did everything I could, we ended up on the ground,” Pasamanik told the news station. Video: Charges at a Florida judge during court hearing The video shows Pasamanic fighting to protect his dog with his…
o’zapft! (Tap!) As Oktoberfest season is all for us, it’s something the mayor of Munich screams when the first Oktoberfest beer barrel is tapped on September 20th, and perhaps they say at a German restaurant in Horrorbach in Sanford. Best German: 2025 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award Oktoberfest, despite its name, is celebrated in September (while both Horrorbach and the German American Association will explore its factoid in the weeks that throw the annual festival in October, for now, there is a roster of local spots that can quickly win Dasfest around the Metro. Aracato: music, food specials, and of course:…