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Alessandra Young

Tampa

News Reporter at WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)

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  • 3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Alessandra Young

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A public meeting is being held in Tampa on Thursday to go over the South Howard Flood Relief Project. The city said the effort will improve drainage, but business owners have been raising concerns about the potential impacts of the project. Areas like Parkland Estates are notorious for flooding during not only hurricanes, but even heavy thunderstorms. The multi-million-dollar project is designed to bring relief to those residents who have become accustomed to the flooding.

  • 3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Alessandra Young

    DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — One local company is going above and beyond to give their appreciation to veterans in Tampa Bay. Normally, when you see a veteran or speak to one, you thank them for their service. Employees at Achieva Credit Union are taking that a step further and are writing personal, heartfelt letters to those who made a difference to this country, by serving it.

  • 3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Ashley Suter |Alessandra Young

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office holds a news conference about a Florida law that is going into effect on July 1, 2025. Under the new law, juveniles who distribute narcotics that cause a fatal overdose could now be prosecuted for murder, HCSO said. This update is a direct response to the deaths caused by individuals unknowingly consuming narcotics that are laced with deadly substances.

  • 3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Alessandra Young

    PASCO COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) – With hurricane and rainy season here, Pasco County leaders are working to make sure their stormwater system can handle the increased amounts of water. The plan has been years in the making, but the process is not without its challenges. County leaders said they are not just focusing on flooding from the hurricanes, but also from your typical summer thunderstorm.

  • 3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Alessandra Young

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Teamsters went on strike to protest what they said are unfair labor practices at Breakthru Beverage’s in Tampa. It’s a part of a statewide work stoppage that will also impact the company’s operations in places like Fort Myers, Orlando and Tallahassee. From early Tuesday morning through the afternoon, workers were chanting that they are Teamsters and what they want is a fair contract.

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14 Dec 23

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