After the semi that struck him pulled over and put its hazards on, the man was then run over by a pickup that fled the scene, FHP said. The victim died of his injuries. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/bicyclist-struck-by-semi-on-us-41-was-hit-by-another-vehicle-seconds-later-fhp-says/ 

Even after Republicans suffered nationwide election losses, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or Trump's leadership. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-trumps-republican-party-insists-theres-no-affordability-crisis-and-dismisses-election-losses/ 

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield likes to joke about how much he looks up to Josh Allen. https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/mutual-respect-fuels-qb-friendship-as-baker-mayfield-prepares-for-showdown-against-josh-allen/ 

Authorities said officers were responding to a domestic disturbance and had only been on scene for 10 minutes before gunfire broke out. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/multiple-officers-shot-in-rural-kansas-suspect-reported-dead/ 

Whether you like to dine-in, drive-thru or take it to go, today is your day to indulge in your favorite fast food. 🍟 https://www.wfla.com

Scientists are trying a revolutionary new approach to treat devastating autoimmune diseases by reprogramming patients’ out-of-whack immune systems. Here's how. https://www.wfla.com/news/researchers-try-bold-new-approach-in-race-to-treat-autoimmune-diseases/

A CHANCE TO SERVE: The Florida Department of Corrections is offering a $1,000 hiring bonus for those who become state correctional officers at certain facilities. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/fdc-announces-1000-hiring-bonus-for-new-correctional-officers-at-select-locations/

Navy defeated the Bulls with a final score of 41-38, crushing USF's hopes for the playoff. 🏈 https://www.wfla.com/sports/usf-bulls/heidenreich-becomes-navys-all-time-receiving-yards-leader-as-midshipmen-beat-no-25-south-florida/ 

Firefighters rescued a dog from a smoke-filled house that caught fire in Clearwater. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/responders-rescue-dog-from-clearwater-house-fire/ 

"It's really about rallying a community behind a cause, getting healthy, and ultimately fighting our nation's number one health threat," one organizer said. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/2025-heart-walk-draws-hundreds-for-victory-lap-around-tampa/ 

A quarterback duel between Byrum Brown and Blake Horvath is enough to make South Florida's matchup with Navy one of the most significant games of the weekend. https://www.wfla.com/sports/usf-bulls/no-25-south-florida-visits-navy-in-another-matchup-with-major-aac-title-implications/ 

In recent years, there have been pennies that have sold at auction for hundreds or thousands of dollars. A rare few have been known to fetch more than $1 million. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/does-your-penny-have-these-small-features-it-could-be-worth-thousands/ 

Photos released by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue show the extensive damage a home sustained after becoming engulfed in flames early on Saturday. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/large-fire-claims-tampa-home-early-saturday-morning/ 

A last-minute amendment slipped into the bill that ended the government shutdown has thrown the hemp industry and its consumers into a panic as popular products stand to be banned in a year’s time. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/these-are-the-hemp-products-that-could-be-banned-by-congress/ 

“I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “All I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” https://www.wfla.com/video/trump-pulls-endorsement-of-greene-amid-growing-rift/ 

The two men are accused of robbing a gas station on Scenic Highway North at around 2 a.m. on Friday. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/have-you-seen-them-2-suspects-on-the-run-after-armed-robbery-in-lake-wales/ 

Two lucky cities will be the testing grounds for Chick-fil-A's latest creation: Chicken and waffle sandwiches.

Furious Democrats are expected to direct their frustration toward defeating establishment-leaning candidates in primaries across the country. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/democrats-to-aim-shutdown-fury-at-senate-primaries/ 

Deputies responded to the residence at around 12:40 a.m. on Saturday after receiving a report that someone had attempted suicide. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/sarasota-deputies-shoot-kill-man-while-responding-to-attempted-suicide/ 

Crikey, it's Steve Irwin Day! 🐊 The beloved wildlife conservationist brought joy to and inspired millions before his death in 2006. He is celebrated today, not his own birthday, but the birthday of one of his favorite animals, Harriet the Galapagos tortoise. https://www.wfla.com/ 

The holiday season is just around the corner, and today is the perfect day to start preparing your fridge for the influx of leftovers 🍽️ https://www.wfla.com/ 

Happy Birthday, Sam Waterston! 🎉 The actor best known for playing Jack McCoy in Law & Order and Sydney Schanberg in The Killing Fields turns 85 today! https://www.wfla.com 

#BREAKING: A man was shot and killed during a “roadway dispute” in Ybor City Friday night, the Tampa Police Department said. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/man-shot-killed-during-roadway-dispute-in-ybor-city-shooter-claims-self-defense/ 

The cost to get a U.S. tourist visa has gone up by $250, according to Christopher Teal, U.S. Consul General in Tijuana. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/us-raises-fee-for-tourist-visas-to-435-from-185/  

Tampa Bay organizations hold free grocery events to help those in need https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-bay-organizations-hold-free-grocery-events-to-help-those-in-need/ 

#DEVELOPING: Residents in a Pinellas Park neighborhood were urged to stay indoors Friday evening as crews battled a large fire at a business with hazardous chemicals. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/firefighters-battle-large-blaze-at-pinellas-park-business-with-hazardous-chemicals/ 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said the Trump administration is planning to have all SNAP beneficiaries reapply for the program due to alleged fraud. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/usda-head-says-everyone-on-snap-will-now-have-to-reapply/ 

TRUMP CUTS TARIFFS: The products that are no longer subject to tariffs, include coffee, tea, beef, bananas, tropical fruit, wood and iron. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-cuts-tariffs-on-scores-of-products-in-bid-to-lower-prices/ 

JUSTICE UNSERVED: Bradenton police and the family of Yolanda Baxcajay Flores hope newly released video will help solve her murder after a year-long investigation. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/bradenton-police-hope-newly-released-video-will-help-solve-murder-investigation/ 

In the past few weeks, state lawmakers have been hearing directly from residents and county officials about the possible implications of eliminating property tax. https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/florida-lawmakers-face-tough-decisions-on-property-tax-elimination/ 

EPSTEIN'S INNER CIRCLE: Thousands of documents released by the House Oversight Committee revealed new insight into who was in Jeffrey Epstein's political network. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/emails-reveal-epsteins-network-of-the-rich-and-powerful-despite-sex-offender-status/ 

SENTENCED TO LIFE: A North Port man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of his adoptive parents after a Friday jury verdict. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/north-port-man-gets-life-sentence-for-murdering-adoptive-parents/ 

#BREAKING A large law enforcement response was seen outside a home in the Greater Carrollwood area of Hillsborough County. Details: https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/large-law-enforcement-presence-outside-hillsborough-county-home/ 

Multiple agencies, including the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, experienced a disruption in both non-emergency and 911 services. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/citrus-county/citrus-county-emergency-phone-lines-experiencing-disruptions/ 

The 24-year-old's life changed in an instant when police said a driver fleeing officers crashed into a crowded bar in Ybor City. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/it-took-my-breath-away-mom-of-24-year-old-ybor-city-crash-victim-says-daughter-has-long-road-to-recovery/ 

#BREAKING The FAA announced its plans to begin easing restrictions on commercial flights caused by the government shutdown. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/faa-starts-rolling-back-flight-restrictions-some-limits-remain/ 

A Florida man hid from Volusia County deputies in a swamp for several hours, allegedly threatening officers before his arrest on Friday. https://www.wfla.com/mobile/video-florida-man-found-in-volusia-county-swamp-after-leading-deputies-on-several-hour-chase/ 

REST IN PEACE: John Beam, a former football coach featured in Netflix's "Last Chance U," died Friday after he was shot at a college campus. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/suspect-arrested-in-shooting-of-netflix-last-chance-u-coach-john-beam/ 

DEATH FROM MEAT? Researchers say a man died from eating a hamburger after contracting a meat allergy from a tick bite. They say this is the first documented death of its kind. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/man-becomes-1st-person-to-die-from-meat-allergy-from-tick-bite-researchers-believe/

Jack Dorsey, the former head of Twitter who killed short-video app Vine back in 2016, is reviving it nearly a decade later — kind of. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/twitter-founder-jack-dorsey-announces-vine-reboot-app-divine/ 

The former treasurer of the Sarasota Little League was arrested and charged with larceny grand theft, authorities said. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/sarasota-little-league-treasurer-charged-with-grand-theft-of-over-100000/ 

“One of the most important and iconic Titanic items ever to be offered for sale" is expected to fetch $1 million in an upcoming auction. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/rare-titanic-item-expected-to-fetch-1-million/ 

A man is scheduled to be executed on Friday by a firing squad. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/south-carolina-man-is-scheduled-to-be-executed-by-firing-squad/ 

AUTO THEFT SPREE: Police arrested a man who they said is connected to a series of vehicle burglaries in St. Pete. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/man-arrested-in-st-petersburg-vehicle-burglary-spree-sppd/

A Tampa pharmacy has agreed to pay over $17 million after it allegedly submitted false claims to Medicare for over-the-counter COVID-19 tests. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-pharmacy-to-pay-17m-after-allegedly-submitting-false-medicare-claims-for-covid-19-tests/ 

A man was arrested after he rushed "Wicked" star Ariana Grande at a premiere for "Wicked: For Good," forcing security and co-star Cynthia Erivo to intervene. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/video-ariana-grande-rushed-by-man-at-wicked-for-good-premiere/ 

LIVE: Crash blocks traffic on Selmon Expressway https://www.wfla.com/news/live-crash-blocks-traffic-on-selmon-expressway/ 

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is set to retire next year, the company announced Friday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/walmart-ceo-doug-mcmillon-to-retire-in-january-successor-named/ 

Despite having a red light, the car made a U-turn into the path of the motorcycle, causing the fatal collision. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/27-year-old-motorcyclist-killed-when-driver-makes-illegal-u-turn-in-bayonet-point/ 

Drivers on a Southern California stretch of Interstate 5 encountered a peculiar sight over Disneyland Resort. https://www.wfla.com/disney/mysterious-black-ring-spotted-over-disneyland/