Tampa Bay-area shelter pausing intake of kittens after virus outbreak
TAMPA, Florida — The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is pausing the intake of stray kittens due to a virus outbreak. Officials from the shelter said they won't be taking in kittens younger than four months old until further notice because of feline panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper. It's a highly contagious...
10 arrested after stealing thousands worth of diesel fuel, selling it for $2 per...
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will discuss how it dismantled a large-scale diesel theft operation on Thursday morning.
Guilty plea in animal cruelty of ‘Waddles’ the pig
The SPCA of Tampa Bay has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges stemming from their treatment of a pig named “Waddles."
Sheriff: Suspects arrested for stealing $650k worth of diesel across Tampa Bay area, Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 10 people linked to stealing $650,000 worth of diesel fuel from gas stations across the state. Sheriff Chad Chronister said Operation Van Diesel started about six months ago when gas stations had discrepancies of fuel on hand. Deputies...
Tampa Police Search For Missing Man With Autism
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing and endangered man with autism. Robert Noche, 54, was last seen on Wednesday, September 3, around 8 p.m. in the 3100 block of W Palmira Avenue. Noche is described as a Hispanic male,...
Hospitalized children race through hallways at TGH
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Children at Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH got a special in-hospital race as the third annual Kids Fun Run at ZooTampa kicks off on Saturday. The hospital hosted a special adaptive race for children in rehab and those who are hospitalized and unable to attend the event in person. The patients and...
New Florida Aldi location opening this week, plus more new stores announced
After some postponements , a new Aldi location is set to open in Tampa Thursday, Sept. 4, with another following in Aventura the week after. The popular no-frills grocery store chain also has announced new stores coming to Naples and Palm Harbor, along with at least 16 more locations in progress in Florida. The new...
Dog found with both feet tied on Ruskin road
RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — A dog is now getting treatment at the Pet Resource Center after it was found dumped on the side of a Ruskin road with their feet tied together. According to Hillsborough County, animal control responded to a report on Wednesday that someone tied a dog’s front legs together and back legs […]
Contagious disease prompts Humane Society of Tampa Bay to pause kitten intake
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Humane Society of Tampa Bay will not accept young kittens for the time being due to a contagious feline disease. On Wednesday, HSTB said the shelter is pausing its intake of kittens under four months of age due to feline panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper. The American Veterinary...
Pastor speaks out after arrest of church leaders at center of federal investigation
TAMPA, Fla. — There are new allegations against the self-described religious leaders at the center of a multi-million dollar federal investigation. One week after a raid in Tampa, Detroit, St. Louis and North Carolina, a pastor said the leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church harassed her when she refused to join...