WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)

WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)

WFLA-TV, which operates on virtual channel 8 and VHF digital channel 7, is an NBC-affiliated TV station based in Tampa, Florida, and also caters to the nearby city of St. Petersburg. It is one of the primary television outlets owned by Media General. The station's studio facilities are situated on South Parker Street in downtown Tampa, sharing space with its former sister outlets, The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com. The transmitter for WFLA is located in Riverview.

Local
English, Spanish
Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority
84
Ranking

Global

#28825

United States

#5540

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#155

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Monthly visitors

Articles

  • 23 hours ago | wfla.com | Ty Russell

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Former Rep. David Jolly has announced he’s running for Florida governor. The Dunedin native served as a member of Congress as a Republican from 2014 to 2017. He left the party in 2018 and recently registered as a Democrat. “Is it okay to change your mind? I think it should be. I think more politicians should change their mind. I think the question is when we see politicians who change values. My values have been the same,” Jolly said.

  • 1 day ago | wfla.com | Jeff Patterson

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — President Donald Trump has put a travel ban into place for people trying to travel from 12 nations into the United States and restrictions on people traveling from seven others. The ban impacts people coming from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. A spokesperson from the U.S. State Department said the ban is needed to protect U.S. citizens and American interests.

  • 1 day ago | wfla.com | Gayle Guyardo

    BLOOM (TAMPA) – It’s no secret that girls who participate in sports often go on to thrive in leadership roles—and a growing body of research backs that up. Studies show a powerful connection between athletic involvement and future success in the workplace, especially when it comes to breaking into the C-suite. If that’s any indication, the powerhouse girls of the Plant High School Varsity Lacrosse Team in South Tampa are destined for greatness well beyond the field.

  • 1 day ago | wfla.com | Marilyn Parker

    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla (WFLA) — Hillsborough County is asking residents to give input on potential spending for storm recovery funds. The county held the first of nine public meetings on Wednesday night. $709 million of federal funding is available to help with recovery and mitigation efforts related to Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery.

  • 1 day ago | wfla.com | Avery Cotton

    PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Tucked away inside Crews Lake Wilderness Park is a hidden gem where trains may be small, but the experience leaves a big impression. The Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad is a fully volunteer-run miniature railway that offers free rides to the public on the second weekend of every month. With more than two miles of track and a fleet of colorful locomotives — including fan-favorite blue, red, and yellow engines — it’s a place where history and childhood joy ride side by side.