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  • LSU prepares for a hostile environment in Orlando ahead of season opener

    September 1, 2023 6:02 PM

    Orlando - The highly anticipated rematch between LSU and Florida State is quickly approaching, and FSU may have a bit of an edge when it comes to their fanbase. Last year, the two teams faced off in New Orleans with a predominantly purple and gold crowd cheering for the... more »
  • WATCH: Coach Brian Kelly previews LSU's season-opener

    August 28, 2023 11:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly held his first game preview of the 2023 regular season Monday, looking ahead to the Tiger's season-opener against Florida State this weekend. The game will air at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 on WBRZ, Channel 2. Subscribe to the WBRZ YouTube... more »
  • Florida man was getting oral sex when he crashed head-on into FedEx truck, officials said

    June 3, 2022 2:35 PM

    FORT LAUDERDALE - A man was treated for injuries to his genitalia after he wrecked his vehicle while getting oral sex, according to first responders. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue told WPLG-TV that workers found two people unclothed inside the SUV after it hit a FedEx truck head-on Thursday evening.... more »
  • WATCH: Massive offshore Florida brawl caught on drone video Play Video

    May 12, 2022 11:13 AM

    VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Video shows a massive brawl at a party on the water in Central Florida this past weekend. The incident happened Saturday in what was billed as a "huge flotilla-gathering" called "Mayhem at Lake George 2022." An estimated 800 people attended the event. Several... more »
  • Deputies arrest burglary suspect after search in Denham Springs

    February 27, 2022 1:22 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies arrested a man wanted in a string of vehicle and structure burglaries after an active search Sunday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office pursued Justin Dewally, 40, on Sunday morning near the intersection of Juban Road and Florida Boulevard. Sheriff Jason Ard announced around 10... more »
  • Antonio Brown is no longer a part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach says

    January 3, 2022 5:14 AM

    Wide receiver Antonio Brown apparently retired mid-game Sunday, according to Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians. According to ESPN , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New York Jets 28-24 Sunday, but midway through the game, a frustrated Brown was seen on the sideline taking off his jersey... more »
  • Boyfriend named 'person of interest' after returning from cross-country trip without missing girlfriend

    September 15, 2021 3:05 PM

    North Port Police officers in Florida are calling the boyfriend of a woman who went missing on a cross country trip as "a person of interest." Police say Brian Laundrie has reportedly refused to talk to investigators after he returned home without her following a trip... more »
  • Tropical Storm Mindy forms in Gulf, not a threat to local area

    September 8, 2021 4:18 PM

    UPDATE, 4PM WEDNESDAY: The National Hurricane Center estimates maximum winds to be at 40mph, and therefore, Tropical Storm Mindy has formed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. The rest of the forecast is unchanged. Tropical Depression Thirteen has formed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. It... more »
  • Florida Guard's Red Horse responds to Hurricane Ida

    September 6, 2021 9:57 AM

    BELLE CHASSE - Thousands of volunteers from across the country are making their way to Louisiana to assist in post-hurricane recovery. Florida deployed nearly 30 members of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (Red Horse) to lend a hand in New Orleans. The... more »
  • Increasing number of Florida links to assassination of Haitian President

    July 14, 2021 6:48 AM

    Officials have tied an increasing number of Florida residents to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise and at least one of the suspects was a former U.S. law enforcement informant, according to CNN . A hit squad took Moise's life in a planned attack last Wednesday. The... more »
  • White House: Bidens to visit Surfside, Florida amid building collapse rescue efforts

    June 29, 2021 12:52 PM

    According to a Tuesday morning announcement from the White House, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside, Florida, Thursday amid search and rescue efforts at the site of the city's partially collapsed 12-story residential building, CNN reports. As of Tuesday, at least 11 people... more »
  • Nearly 100 people missing after deadly Miami condo collapse Play Video

    June 24, 2021 4:58 AM

    SURFSIDE, Fla. - At least one person is dead and nearly 100 people are missing after part of a 12-story beachfront condo near Miami Beach collapsed early Thursday morning, according to CNN . Miami Dade Police said Thursday afternoon that 99 people are still missing and 53 people are... more »
  • Sisters, ages 7 and 9, found dead in Florida canal

    June 23, 2021 1:07 PM

    LAUDERHILL, Fla. - Two sisters were found dead in a Florida canal this week, and officials are still investigating how they died. On Tuesday afternoon, a 911 call was made to Lauderhill police regarding a body floating in a canal near a neighborhood. Later that night, another call was... more »
  • Florida bartender goes viral for discreetly writing note to help harassed customer

    June 22, 2021 10:25 AM

    ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A Florida bartender who noticed that a woman was being sexually harassed went viral for his creative and discreet way of coming to her aid, Yahoo News reports. A woman tweeted her thanks to the St. Petersburg-based bartender for protecting her from a customer she... more »
  • Manatees have been dying at extremely high rates this year, Florida wildlife agencies warn

    May 30, 2021 5:30 PM

    RUSKIN, Fla. - Around 749 manatees have died in Florida in 2021, an unusual mortality event according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . This year marks one of the worst die-offs of the species in years, since a 2010 cold snap. Some authorities say around 1,000... more »
  • Police: 2 dead, 20+ injured in Florida banquet hall shooting

    May 30, 2021 3:10 PM

    HIALEAH, Fla. (AP) — Two people died and an estimated 20 to 25 people were injured by gunfire in a shooting outside a banquet hall in South Florida, police said. The gunfire erupted early Sunday at the El Mula Banquet Hall in northwest Miami-Dade County, police told news outlets.... more »
  • Florida concert offers vaccinated guests nearly $900 discount on tickets

    May 28, 2021 6:44 AM

    TAMPA BAY, Florida - Around the country, local governments and business owners have been thinking up creative ways to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in their communities. In Florida , music-lovers were encouraged to get vaccinated when a concert promoter announced an over $900 discount on concert tickets for vaccinated individuals.... more »
  • Florida woman trespasses at high school to gain Instagram followers, police say

    May 12, 2021 9:38 PM

    MIAMI - A woman has been charged and ordered to stay away from a Miami high school after trespassing and pretending to be a student in order to gain followers on social media. According to police, Audrey Nicole Francisquini, 28, entered American Senior High School on Monday, portraying herself... more »
  • 64-year-old paddleboarder bit by shark at Florida beach

    May 2, 2021 10:11 PM

    NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - A 64-year-old woman was bitten by a shark, causing minor injuries. According to the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue, the woman was in about 8-10 feet of water when the incident happened Friday morning. The victim felt the shark bite her foot, causing... more »
  • Florida Democratic congressman Alcee Hastings dies at 84

    April 6, 2021 1:18 PM

    Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, a civil rights activist who was appointed to the Florida federal bench by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, has passed away at the age of 84, CNN reports. Hastings' chief of staff, Lale M. Morrison, confirmed the news Tuesday (April 6) morning. The late... more »
  • LSU Softball gets swept by Florida

    March 28, 2021 7:48 PM

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 11 LSU softball team fell in the final game of the series Sunday afternoon 9-3 to No. 5 Florida. The Tigers fall to 18-11 on the season and 4-5 in the SEC while Florida moves to 24-3 on the season and 8-1 in the SEC.... more »
  • Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Florida Boulevard in critical condition following crash

    March 7, 2021 7:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian who was reportedly hit by a vehicle on Sunday (March 7) evening. It was around 6 p.m. that personnel with Baton Rouge EMS were dispatched to a crash site within the 11900 block... more »
  • Woman said she attacked sister with EpiPen because she's 'allergic to drunks'

    February 19, 2021 10:07 PM

    NAPLES, Fla. - A Florida woman told police she stabbed her sister with an EpiPen after the two had drinks because she was "allergic to drunks." WKMG reports police were responding to a 911 hang-up in a Naples, Florida neighborhood when they found Joanna Zielinski, 62, and her sister,... more »
  • Prominent 'Proud Boys' organizer, Joseph Randall Biggs, arrested in Florida

    January 21, 2021 8:05 AM

    ORLANDO, Florida - A prominent member of Proud Boys, an extremist group that participated in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol siege, has been arrested in Florida. According to CNN , 37-year-old Joseph Randall Biggs was captured Wednesday and faces three counts including obstruction of a proceeding, entering restricted grounds... more »
  • Saints fans disappointed after devastating loss against Tampa Bay Play Video

    January 18, 2021 12:15 AM

    BRUSLY - Saints fans gathered to watch the NFC Divisional Round Sunday evening at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux and Bar in Brusly, only to leave disappointed. "We've always been dedicated. We're from South Louisiana, this is one love, we've loved them forever, even when they were bad," Derek... more »
  • Saints season ends with 30-20 loss to the Buccaneers

    January 17, 2021 10:28 AM

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good. Brady and the Bucs’ offense turned three of four Saints turnovers into touchdowns and... more »
  • Residents displaced from house in Saturday afternoon fire; heater possible cause Play Video

    December 26, 2020 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters responded to a house fire that displaced a family of three Saturday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department, arrived on scene to a house engulfed in heavy smoke located on the 5500 block of Melrose Boulevard. Flames were coming from the... more »
  • LSU shocks #6 Florida, 37-34 Play Video

    December 12, 2020 5:02 PM

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. - After weeks of seemingly non-stop hurdles for the LSU football team, the Tigers are heading back to Baton Rouge with their biggest win of the season. LSU took down the sixth-ranked Florida in Gainesville 37-34 in a match-up where the Gators were heavy favorites. The Tigers... more »
  • Home of fired Florida data scientist raided on suspicion of cyber crime

    December 8, 2020 5:47 AM

    TALLAHASSE, Florida - A Florida data scientist with ties to Louisiana State University accused Florida officials of intentionally withholding coronavirus data from the public earlier this year, and after being publicly chastised by the state's governor, her Tallahassee home was raided by armed authorities on Monday. According to CNN... more »
  • Eta makes landfall along Florida's coast, again Play Video

    November 12, 2020 7:01 AM

    Tropical Storm Eta made its fourth landfall on the Florida coast early Thursday morning, with winds of 50 mph that extend 115 miles from the storm's center, according to the National Hurricane Center. Update: Tropical Storm #Eta has made landfall near Cedar Key, Florida at 4 am EST... more »
  • Eta strengthens into a hurricane as it hovers near Florida, threatening a fourth landfall

    November 11, 2020 7:59 AM

    As of Wednesday morning, Eta has gained strength and become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph as it hovers in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center . Update: #Eta becomes a hurricane again offshore of southwestern Florida. pic.twitter.com/xSYH8gIj8I — National Hurricane... more »
  • Tropical Storm Eta: Big Rig hangs off side of Palmetto Expressway

    November 9, 2020 8:08 AM

    MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – According to WPLG , a truck driver trying to make his way through Tropical Storm Eta's wind and rain early Monday morning accidentally drove his 18-wheeler off the side of an expressway in Florida. The incident occurred on the Palmetto Expressway in Miami Gardens. ... more »
  • Coast Guard searches for possible person in Panama City area waters

    November 9, 2020 6:21 AM

    NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard and partner agencies began a Sunday afternoon search for a possible person in the waters near Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report from Naval Support Activity Panama City security at 2 p.m. of a... more »
  • Disney World officially cuts more than 11,300 employees

    October 31, 2020 6:11 PM

    ORANGE COUNTY, Florida - Walt Disney World, continuing to reel from the punishing financial blow dealt by the COVID pandemic, officially filed paper work with the state of Florida on Thursday to lay off 11,350 of its union employees at the end of the year, ABC News affiliate WFTV reported... more »
  • Florida Gators 'pause' football activities after positive coronavirus tests

    October 13, 2020 1:45 PM

    UPDATE: The LSU-Florida game has been postponed to Dec. 12. Read the full update here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsu-florida-football-game-postponed GAINESVILLE - The University of Florida has suspended its football activities after more than a dozen team members reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Gators are set to take on... more »
  • Woman killed in shooting at Jacksonville Amazon facility

    September 30, 2020 8:55 AM

    JACKSONVILLE, Florida - A woman was killed and a man left wounded following a shooting at an Amazon facility in Florida, CNN reports. According to authorities in Jacksonville, Florida, the shots were fired at an Amazon fulfillment center shortly before 7:24 p.m. ET, Tuesday. When officials arrived, CNN says... more »
  • Man charged with fraud for allegedly using PPP funds to purchase Lamborghini

    July 29, 2020 7:57 AM

    MIAMI, Florida- A man in Miami, Florida, has been charged with bank fraud for allegedly lying on PPP loan applications and spending the money on luxury items such as a Lamborghini Huracán EVO, federal authorities say. According to CNN , funds from the $521 billion Paycheck Protection Program were... more »

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