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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Thursday marks 44 years since the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster, an event that sent shockwaves across the Tampa Bay area. On May 9, 1980, the 19,734-ton Summit Venture freighter, got lost in fog and slammed into the bridge, tearing away a large part of the span. Thirty-five people were killed. Most were aboard a Greyhound bus that fell into the water. Only one person survived— Wesley MacIntire, whose truck fell onto the freighter’s deck before hitting the water below. The…

His eponymous museum will mark the occasion by offering discounted tickets to guests.

An 86-year-old woman died Monday after she was accidentally ran over by her sister, who had just dropped her off at her Pasco County home, authorities said.

After a nearly five-year absence, Delta Air Lines plans to restart its seasonal nonstop service from Tampa to Amsterdam, the Tampa International Airport announced Friday.

The interstate was widened to add express lanes in each directions. The lanes will run through the median of I-275, starting just south of Gandy Boulevard and ending at 4th Street North at the Howa…

After making history in 2020, Florida native Caleb Dressel is ready to compete in the Summer Games in Paris.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Did you miss the solar eclipse? WFLA created a time-lapse video of the spectacle, which could be seen over Tampa Bay on Monday. The eclipse became visible in the Tampa Bay area shortly before 1:45 p.m., reaching its peak around 3 p.m., and ending around 4:15 p.m. News Channel 8 captured the eclipse from a viewing party on Clearwater Beach. There’s a bit of shakiness due to the movement of the sun. Tampa area residents saw about 65% eclipse coverage, while those in the path o…

Many Floridians have seen insurance premiums skyrocket as a stream of insurers exits the state’s market. The hikes are primarily driven by factors including extreme weather events and excessive litigation.

The upcoming total solar eclipse will be a big deal for stargazers, and foodies can expect big deals and specials for the event.

Parking at the Tampa Bay AirFest reached capacity for its first day on Friday.