Georgia McCarthur

1 week ago | wfla.com | Georgia McCarthur

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — For the first time in seven months, Rowdies fans are finally back home at Al Lang Stadium after the waterfront venue was impacted during back-to-back hurricanes, leaving behind heavy damage from the field to the locker rooms. “I am very excited. its been a while. so we had to wait for them to rebuild Al Lang after the hurricane. but we’re here now,” supporter John Tyler said.

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Georgia McCarthur

TAMPA, Fla. — You could say a Florida woman has now rescued her dog twice — first through adoption and then from an alligator's grip. Kimberly Spencer was walking her dog near a pond when the alligator attacked. WATCH BELOW: Dog owner discusses how she saved pet from alligator Tampa woman fights off alligator to save dog She found herself engaged in a terrifying fight between a 9-year-old dog named Kona and an alligator lurking just feet away from her home.

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Georgia McCarthur

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Even though the women’s championship is over, Tampa businesses are calling this weekend a “slam dunk.” This is the fourth time the city has hosted the NCAA women’s basketball Final Four, and it’s not just basketball fans who are winning. From bars to hotel lobbies, Tampa’s been packed with fans, and business owners are feeling the impact of the NCAA Final Four’s boost. “It’s been awesome to have everybody down here, people from all over really coming, enjoying it.

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Georgia McCarthur

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Demonstrators took to the streets to protest Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Saturday, but it wasn’t the only event that took place in the Tampa Bay area. From Tampa to Lakeland, the “Hands Off” rallies were organized to protest federal workforce and spending cuts that organizers say are impacting seniors and veterans. “I am not alone in knowing that there are plenty of other people who feel the same way, and it’s time to speak up,” said protester Ross Gottstein.

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Georgia McCarthur

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa woman came face-to-face with an alligator and jumped on its back to save the life of her beloved dog. It was a terrifying moment that happened in seconds, luckily, she and her dog survived the attack. Nine-year-old Kona is a rescue and on Tuesday her owner, Kimberly Spencer, rescued her. “All of a sudden I heard something and I looked over and I saw like the eyes in the water and I saw it turn right away. It was coming at us.