TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched an investigation into Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoff by the selection committee. Moody’s Antitrust Division sent a Civil Investigative Demand to the committee for information about “possible contracts, conspiracies in restraint of trade or monopolization of trade and commerce […]
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend has been nominated for the NFL’s Salute to Service award for his work in building homes for veterans. Martin Gramatica was chosen as the team’s nominee. His foundation has built 10 homes for veterans, according to the team. “I am incredibly humbled and grateful to be […]
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Tampa Bay Rays coaches will not be returning to the team in 2024, the team announced on Tuesday. First base coach Chris Prieto and assistant hitting coach Da DeMent will not return to the team next year, according to the announcement. “I am appreciative of the hard work and […]
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Barry Melrose, an NHL analyst and former coach who spent a short time with the Tampa Bay Lighting, is retiring from broadcasting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced on Tuesday. Melrose coached the Los Angeles Kings from 1992 to 1995, including a Stanley Cup Finals appearance, according to ESPN. […]
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rays were eliminated from the MLB Playoffs after dropping Game 2 in the AL Wild Card. The Rays fell to the Rangers 7-1, dropping the series 2-0. The Rangers advance to face the AL East Champion Baltimore Orioles. According to the MLB, attendance at Tropicana Field was […]
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 6 game against the Detroit Lions has been moved to 4:25 p.m., the team announced Monday. The NFL moved the Oct. 15 game, which was originally scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium, and the team will be […]
BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander homered, DL Hall worked out of a sixth-inning jam and the Baltimore Orioles clinched the AL East title with a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Dean Kremer (13-5) allowed two hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings, striking out eight, and the Orioles reached […]
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A fundraiser has been set up for the family of a Pinellas County Florida man who they say was fatally attacked by a 13-foot alligator on Friday. A GoFundMe was created on Saturday with a goal of $10,000 to help with funeral expenses. Sabrina Peckham, 41, was found in a waterway […]
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An Orange County Florida man allegedly stole an alligator from Tampa to celebrate a birthday, and was caught keeping the animal in a resort bathtub, according to a report. WESH reported that the 25-year-old Florida man took the alligator from Croc Encounters where she previously worked so she could take pictures with it. […]
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An Orange County Florida man allegedly stole an alligator from Tampa to celebrate a birthday, and was caught keeping the animal in a resort bathtub, according to a report. WESH reported that the 25-year-old Florida man took the alligator from Croc Encounters where she previously worked so she could take pictures with it. […]