One dead after reports of shots fired in North Portland
2023-01-26
One person was found dead after officers responded to a report of shots fired in North Portland early Thursday morning, Portland Police confirmed to KOIN 6.Continue Reading
Park planned for Selmon Expressway underpass in south Tampa
2023-01-26
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The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority announced plans to make improvements to the southern portion of the Selmon Expressway and its underpasses.Continue Reading
Crash snarls traffic on I-75 north near Big Bend Rd.
2023-01-26
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A crash on I-75 in Hillsborough County is backing up traffic during the busy morning commute. The crash happened at around 6:30 a.m. on I-75 NB near Big Bend Road. DOT camera footage shows the two right lanes are blocked. This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the […]Continue Reading
Florida OnlyFans model sues school district over alleged volunteer ban
2023-01-26
A mother is suing a Florida school district, claiming she is not allowed to volunteer at her children’s school because she has an OnlyFans account.Continue Reading
Sen. Rick Scott running for re-election: report
2023-01-26
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida is seeking re-election in 2024.Continue Reading
Cool breeze all day, chilly night ahead
2023-01-26
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The cold front thatbrought a line of storms through our area last night has made it to our south. That means, cooler air filters in through the day. Highs only reach the low to mid 60s, and there will be a cool breeze all day making it feel chillier despite lots […]Continue Reading
Clatsop County residents criticize free land giveaway proposal
2023-01-26
A proposal in Clatsop County to tackle the housing crisis along the Oregon coast is drawing criticism from residents after reports that leaders are considering giving acres of public land away for free to develop affordable housing.Continue Reading
Honduran man accused of moving fentanyl, firearms between Portland motels
2023-01-26
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A man arrested for moving over two kilograms of rainbow-colored fentanyl, other narcotics and multiple guns between two Portland motels, is now facing federal charges after he was arrested on Tuesday, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office announced.Continue Reading
Plant City man made more than $300K after creating fake deeds for properties: deputies
2023-01-26
A Plant City man is accused of making fake deeds for six properties.Continue Reading
61-year-old man airlifted to hospital after ATV accident
2023-01-26
A 61-year-old man was life-flighted to a local hospital after an ATV accident Wednesday morning, according to Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue.Continue Reading
Are we transitioning into an El Niño pattern?
2023-01-26
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — There are small signs that hint we may be in for a large-scale weather pattern change soon, from the La Niña pattern to the El Niño pattern. Long-range forecast models show that we might show strong signs of El Niño by the summer. El Niño is defined by unusually warm water […]Continue Reading
Woman awarded $1 million after racial discrimination at Tanasbourne gas station
2023-01-26
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A woman attempting to fuel up her car in Hillsboro nearly three years ago was awarded $1 million by a jury this week after she alleged a gas station worker discriminated against her.Continue Reading
Benson High School Girls Bowling Team makes state championship, first time in history
2023-01-26
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The Benson Polytechnic High School Girls Bowling Team is heading to the state championship. It’s the first time the team has made it there in the school’s history. Continue Reading
Portland charter reforms make way for new district maps
2023-01-26
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Major changes are on their way to Portland’s city council after last fall’s election.Continue Reading
Florida school custodian allegedly threatened to cut student ‘into pieces’ with razor blade
2023-01-26
A Brevard County school custodian was arrested after he allegedly threatened to cut a student “into pieces” with a razor blade.Continue Reading
Tampa Bay toddler diagnosed with golf ball-sized brain tumor after parents notice unusual symptoms
2023-01-26
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A two-year-old girl from Seminole is battling brain cancer. She was recently diagnosed with a rare tumor.Continue Reading
Drink Celsius energy drinks? You may be eligible for up to $250 from settlement
2023-01-26
If you’ve purchased a Celsius energy drink since 2015, you may be eligible to get some money back.Continue Reading
COVID-19 immunity strengthens over time in vaccinated people, OHSU Study shows
2023-01-26
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The human body’s immunity to COVID-19 gets stronger as more time passes between vaccinations and infections, according to a new study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University researchers. Continue Reading
Construction could close nearly half of Multnomah County Libraries at times
2023-01-26
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Nearly half of the libraries in Multnomah County will be closed at times throughout 2023 as the buildings undergo major construction, Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke told patrons in an email sent Tuesday. Continue Reading
Asteroid coming exceedingly close to Earth, but will miss
2023-01-26
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Asteroid 2023 BU, just discovered a few days ago, is roughly the size of a truck.Continue Reading
Annual point-in-time homeless count begins in Portland
2023-01-26
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A massive effort is underway to try and count the number of homeless people in the Tri-County area.Continue Reading
Woodstock business owners turning to security after break-ins and vandalism
2023-01-26
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Businesses are fed up with crime and vandalism in Woodstock and taking matters into their own hands.Continue Reading
Ex-boyfriend of slain Florida woman Cassie Carli indicted on federal kidnapping charges in Alabama
2023-01-26
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Nearly a year after her body was found in a barn in Alabama, Cassie Carli’s ex-boyfriend has been indicted on charges of allegedly kidnapping her. On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted Marcus Spanevelo on kidnapping charges, alleging that he “knowingly used a means, facility, and instrumentality of interstate and foreign […]Continue Reading
These are the worst U.S. states to drive in, report says
2023-01-26
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Traffic, road conditions and the cost of vehicle maintenance are all things that can make drivers grip the steering wheel a bit tighter. These conditions vary across states for a variety of reasons including population, weather and government investments. Continue Reading
Detectives work to identify persons of interest after mother killed during Tampa shootout
2023-01-26
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa detectives said they are working to identify persons of interest after a mother was killed during a shootout. On Jan. 18, Tampa police said they found Latoya Gay, 26, suffering from a gunshot wound at the Silver Oaks Apartments on Kenneth Court. Gay was taken to a nearby hospital, where […]Continue Reading
Florida’s ‘Pillowcase rapist’ found guilty 40 years later
2023-01-25
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Authorities say the “pillowcase rapist” terrified his victims by breaking into their homes at night. The attacker used a pillowcase or other fabric to cover his face — or the face of his victims — before assaulting them, tying them up and stealing items from their homes.Continue Reading
Big Olaf Creamery ordered to pay $4M after Listeria-related death
2023-01-25
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The family of an Illinois woman who died after becoming ill from eating Listeria-contaminated ice cream has won a $4 million judgement in a federal courtroom in Tampa.Continue Reading
‘Blatant overreach’: Tampa Bay activists outraged after Florida rejects African American studies AP course
2023-01-25
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Local activists are criticizing Florida’s decision to block the College Board’s new AP African American Studies course.Continue Reading
Arctic blast brings snow chances back to Portland this weekend
2023-01-25
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Another round of arctic air is on its way to the Portland metro area this weekend. The chance of snow in places like downtown become increasingly more likely as lingering rain showers coincide with freezing temperatures.Continue Reading
Hillsborough County Commission wants a say in how to spend a half billion dollars on transportation
2023-01-25
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County wants to have a say on how more than $569 million is spent on roads. The money was collected as part of a one-cent sales tax after county voters approved the tax in 2018. County Commissioner Stacy White sued over the collection of the tax and the State Supreme […]Continue Reading
‘Please love me’: Dog found with heartbreaking note reunited with owner
2023-01-25
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“My name is Lilo. Please love me,” read the note found attached to the dog’s collar.Continue Reading
Florida bill aims to ban ‘gay/trans panic defense’
2023-01-25
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book is reintroducing a bill for the third year in a row. It would ban Florida attorneys from using what’s known as the “gay/trans panic defense.” “I think we’re living in a time where people think things like this don’t happen, but they do in fact happen,” […]Continue Reading
Oregon pushes back release date of updated wildfire risk map
2023-01-25
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A remade version of an Oregon state map that shows each property’s risk of wildfire will not be released as early as expected, the Oregon Department of Forestry announced Wednesday. Continue Reading
Trump’s Facebook, Instagram account to be reinstated
2023-01-25
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Former President Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will be reinstated in the coming weeks, according to the platforms’ parent company Meta. Meta handed down a two year ban on Trump’s accounts in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a suspension that the company called “unprecedented.” Now it will unlock the accounts in the […]Continue Reading
Hillsborough leaders delay school boundary decision
2023-01-25
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Hillsborough County school leaders have decided to delay school boundary changes and possible school closures in the county by at least two weeks.Continue Reading
Head of FPL retiring amid controversy
2023-01-25
The leader of Florida’s primary electric company, which has been embroiled in controversy over allegations that it backed sham election candidates and spied on a journalist, will be stepping down next month, it was announced Wednesday.Continue Reading
Facebook and Instagram to end Trump’s suspension from platforms
2023-01-25
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Nick Clegg, president of global affairs at Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said Trump’s accounts will be reinstated “in the coming weeks” and come with “new guardrails in place to deter repeat offenses.”Continue Reading
Tampa police using real-time crime center to protect Gasparilla crowds
2023-01-25
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On Wednesday, the Tactical Intelligence Unit gave News Channel 8 a look inside the real-time crime center at Tampa Police Headquarters.Continue Reading
45-year-old man arrested for suspected child sex crimes
2023-01-25
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A 45-year-old man was arrested in Eugene for suspected internet child sex crimes.Continue Reading
Neighbors call for change after 20 tons of trash removed from ‘hoarder’s’ yard
2023-01-25
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“If he comes out and this starts all over again, I guess we’re all in for another big fight,” Watts said. “I don’t think the laws are tailored to any extreme situation like this.”aContinue Reading
Indian Rocks Beach leaders agree on possible rental regulation during 4.5 hour meeting
2023-01-25
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — City leaders heard two hours worth of comments from community members following an equally long work session meeting on Tuesday in which commissioners discussed possible regulations on short-term rentals within the city. Leaders discussed the finer points of a 20-page proposal originating from months of debate over how to […]Continue Reading
Illinois-based company pleads guilty to exposing The Dalles to hazardous pollutants in the air
2023-01-25
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The Illinois-based corporation Hydro Extrusion USA pleaded guilty on Jan. 24 to releasing hazardous pollutants into the air from its aluminum-processing plant in The Dalles.Continue Reading
FWC seeking public input as it considers new fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier
2023-01-25
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a virtual workshop Wednesday evening on potential changes to fishing rules at the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. FWC is exploring rule changes that they say could prevent entanglement, injury, and mortality of pelicans and other seabirds at the pier. At the […]Continue Reading
‘Armed and dangerous’ man still on the run, could be driving Nissan Altima, police say
2023-01-25
Wauchula police are continuing to search for a man who they said may be connected to an active homicide investigation.Continue Reading
Road closures, neighborhood maps for 2023 Gasparilla Pirate Fest
2023-01-25
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There are some traffic impacts drivers need to be aware of due to Gasparilla. Here’s a schedule of road closures for the 2023 festival.Continue Reading
Will it be cold for Gasparilla? Here’s a look at past weather
2023-01-25
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Last year, there was plenty of sunshine, but the parade was one of the coldest on record with temperatures starting out at 41 degrees. It was 55 degrees during the warmest part of the afternoon.Continue Reading
Florida lawmakers file bill to ban ‘gay panic’ defense in criminal trials
2023-01-25
Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) and Rep. Rita Harris (D-Orlando) filed new legislation to ban Florida defendants from claiming “gay panic” as an excuse for criminal acts.Continue Reading
Oregon receives mixed reviews in State of Tobacco Control report
2023-01-25
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ALA reports that the Beaver State allocated $53,108,908 in state funding for tobacco control for fiscal year 2023.Continue Reading
‘Emusing call’: Emu taken into custody in Bradenton
2023-01-25
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Bradenton police officers responded to an “emusing call” on Wednesday afternoon.Continue Reading
Mother shares pain after learning daughter is Baby Jane Doe
2023-01-25
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“She was a blessing. She was smart and she was special and that’s why I named her Amore which in Spanish means love,” said Wiggins.Continue Reading