Rachel Tucker

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Digital Content Producer at WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)

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‘A revolt’: DeSantis slams Republican leaders over dueling budget proposals

2 days ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

NAPLES, Fla. (WFLA) — The feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders in the state House of Representatives continued Tuesday. DeSantis had strong words for GOP leadership at a news conference at the Rookery Bay Natural Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples. DeSantis touted his administration’s efforts to conserve and restore the Everglades. He urged Florida lawmakers to “keep up the momentum” by approving his proposed budget.
‘Unimaginable loss’: Florida 2-year-old dies after shooting himself with unsecured gun

2 days ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A 2-year-old boy in Jacksonville died on Easter Sunday after shooting himself with an unsecured gun. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened in the Wesconnett area at around 7 p.m. JSO did not say if anyone is being charged in connection to the incident. “Our hearts are with the family and everyone affected by this unimaginable loss,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Florida officer shot after fight breaks out during Easter celebration; 3 in custody

2 days ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A police officer in Florida was shot during an Easter celebration on Sunday. Officers from multiple agencies, including the Lake City Police Department, were providing crowd control services at the Annie Mattox Recreation Center, where the annual Easter event was expected to be attended by thousands of people. A fight broke out among several people just after 8 p.m., according to NBC affiliate WTLV.
‘Very, very kind’: St. Petersburg bishop remembers Pope Francis after his death

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Tucker

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Catholics in Tampa Bay woke up Monday to news that Pope Francis, 88, died just hours after a public appearance to celebrate the Easter holiday. Bishop Gregory Parkes with the Diocese of St. Petersburg joined WFLA News Now at 11 to respond to Pope Francis’ death and discuss how it impacted local parishioners.
‘Very, very kind’: St. Petersburg bishop remembers Pope Francis after his death

3 days ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Catholics in Tampa Bay woke up Monday to news that Pope Francis, 88, died just hours after a public appearance to celebrate the Easter holiday. Bishop Gregory Parkes with the Diocese of St. Petersburg joined WFLA News Now at 11 to respond to Pope Francis’ death and discuss how it impacted local parishioners. “To hear this morning that he passed away, it was a shock,” Parkes said, noting the Pope’s health appeared to be improving after a recent lengthy hospitalization.
2 food service employees killed in FSU shooting

6 days ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Two food service employees were identified as the people killed when a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus Thursday. “We are heartbroken to confirm that an Aramark employee was among those killed at FSU yesterday in that senseless act of violence,” a spokesperson for the food service provider said in a statement.
Is Publix open on Easter in 2025? Here’s where to shop in Florida

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Tucker

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Are you craving “pub subs” for Easter dinner? The springtime holiday is just around the corner on April 20. Easter is celebrated by Christians across the world after 40 days of Lent. If you forget the mashed potatoes or Easter treats this Sunday, you won’t find them at Publix. The Lakeland-based grocery chain announced that all of its stores and pharmacies will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Is Publix open on Easter in 2025? Here’s where to shop in Florida

6 days ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Are you craving “pub subs” for Easter dinner? The springtime holiday is just around the corner on April 20. Easter is celebrated by Christians across the world after 40 days of Lent. If you forget the mashed potatoes or Easter treats this Sunday, you won’t find them at Publix. The Lakeland-based grocery chain announced that all of its stores and pharmacies will be closed on Easter Sunday.
‘America is broken’: Parkland victim’s father responds to FSU shooting

6 days ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

Video above: Interview with FSU student after active shooterTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The father of a student killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida responded to Thursday’s shooting at Florida State University. “America is broken,” Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter, Jamie, was killed when a gunman opened fire at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, posted to X. “Many of her friends who were lucky enough to survive that shooting went on to attend FSU,” Guttenberg wrote.
Florida snake encounters on the rise as habitat disappears, expert says

1 week ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker

ST. CLOUD, Fla. (WFLA) — When it comes to Florida’s creepy crawly critters, experts want residents to believe in the power of facts over fear. “The more educated you are, the less fear you have,” Jason Compton, the founder of snake identification app SnakeSnap, told NBC affiliate WESH. There are four venomous species of snakes in the Sunshine State. WESH spoke to a researcher – one of three in the state – who is approved to extract their venom.