Brianda Villegas

Dallas

Traffic Anchor at WFAA-TV (Dallas, TX)

Feature Reporter @WFLA @TampaHoy . @UF Alumna. Retired @AlbertaGator. Small town girl.

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Closures planned on I-635 in Dallas Co. starting Tuesday night

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Brianda Villegas

DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Only one lane of Interstate-635 (LBJ Freeway) will be open heading eastbound between Preston Road and Park Central Drive from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, June 12. These nightly closures are planned for maintenance crews to work on the Park Central Drive bridge. The area underneath the bridge has been prone to flooding, and one person died after their vehicle became stuck in the high water on June 4.
Need last-minute Gasparilla essentials? This gem has you covered

Jan 24, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)- Time is running out to grab those last-minute Gasparilla essentials!South Tampa Trading Co. is a gem you can shop at on Friday with a ton of pirate-themed items. Several customers browsed through racks of bedazzled sweatshirts, t-shirts, bags, accessories, and even scarves to name a few. “I like everything in here,” South Tampa Trading Co. Customer Olivia Halden said. Halden carried her basket through the store, adding some pirate cups and decor to it before checking out.
Visit this St. Pete boutique for last minute Gasparilla outfits or accessories

Jan 23, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Time is running out for all the scallywags to shop for their pirate garb before this Saturday. ARTpool Gallery in St. Pete has a ton of funky and quirky options you can browse through this week. “It’s like if you had a stylish grandma in Las Vegas and they said, ‘come on in, come get styled up in my closet, sweetheart’,” ARTpool Gallery Owner and Curator Marina Williams said. The unique boutique opened back in 2008 and has vintage finds dating back to the 1920’s.
Here’s a look at some of the floats you’ll see during the Gasparilla Parade

Jan 22, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — We are only a few sleeps away from Gasparilla when thousands upon thousands of pirates and people will take over Bayshore Boulevard during the Parade of Pirates. On Wednesday, several krewe members were inside the float warehouse in Tampa to make some final preparations ahead of Saturday.
Still in need of pirate beads? Check out this Gem of Tampa Bay

Jan 22, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Shiver me timbers! We are only a few days away from Gasparilla!If you are still in need of some pirate garb or booty, make sure you check out Buccaneer Beads in Tampa. “It’s been a historic season, 15 trucks later and a container,” Buccaneer Beads Owner Jennifer Grindell said.
Still in need of pirate beads? Check out this Gem of Tampa Bay

Jan 22, 2025 | yahoo.com | Brianda Villegas

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Shiver me timbers! We are only a few days away from Gasparilla!If you are still in need of some pirate garb or booty, make sure you check out Buccaneer Beads in Tampa. Pasco County postal worker’s friendship goes viral on TikTok “It’s been a historic season, 15 trucks later and a container,” Buccaneer Beads Owner Jennifer Grindell said.
Bull riding and country music festival kicks off in Hillsborough County

Jan 17, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

DOVER, Fla. (WFLA)- Giddy up for an exhilarating competition and some lively tunes at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash and Country Music Festival opened its gates on Friday to thousands of fans. Cowboys from all over the world will go for the ride of their lives as they compete for the title. “These cowboys, they travel all over the country,” Host Andre McClain said. “Chasing that dollar, chasing that next ride, calf or whatever it is.
Manatee County Fair kicks off and celebrates 109th anniversary

Jan 16, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA)- From the fried food to the exhilarating rides, the Manatee County Fair kicked off in Palmetto on Thursday. For this year, Strates Shows was named as the carnival provider and have brought exciting and family-friendly attractions to the fairgrounds. The Manatee County Fair is also celebrating its 109th anniversary this year. Throughout the fair’s time, a big focus has always been the youth livestock agriculture shows.
Check out this rock and roll exhibit at this gem in Ybor City

Jan 14, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — From concerts to stage lights and energetic fans, one exhibit has brought light to the heart of Rock and Roll. The exhibit is named Fandom and is located inside The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Ybor City. More than two dozen of the photos featured were taken by local photographer Jay Nolan. “Mom used to take me and my brother to shows,” he said.
Enjoy the weather and strawberry treats at this Gem of Tampa Bay

Jan 14, 2025 | wfla.com | Brianda Villegas

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — It is that time of year again, strawberry season!Due to the lower temperatures, some local farms and markets have been seeing more visitors come out. Fancy Farms Market in Lakeland is one of those places. “The cold weather really sweetens those strawberries up,” Fancy Farms Market Co-Owner Kristi Barnes said. “It’s the best time to get them. Right now.