TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa, Florida, man who goes by the nickname “Lt. Dan” and who went viral on social media for refusing to evacuate his boat ahead of Hurricane Milton has survived the storm.

Tis the season for holiday lights, ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa Claus, and parades galore. Florida has many boat parades planned for December 2025.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa man who goes by the nickname “Lt. Dan” has caused a flurry of online concern for his safety during Hurricane Milton. Lt. Dan, whose real name is Joseph Malinowski, went ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The back-to-back champions had quite a celebration in Tampa Bay on Monday. The boat parade through the City of Tampa to celebrate the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning team ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said that over one million recreational boats were registered in the state in 2022. That sheer number shows the waterways in areas like ...

Tampa’s Special Operations Command and its new chief, Navy Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, has become an increasingly visible ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Millions of dollars worth of boats and fishing supplies will be displayed for enthusiasts of all ages at this year's Tampa Bay Boat Show. In a release, attendees will be treated to Tampa ...

TAMPA, Fla. — What better way to enjoy the holiday season than with a boat parade? It's so Florida. The Friends of the Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade set sail Saturday, Dec. 18, with boats big ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football tight end Tanner Hudson left, wide receiver Mike Evans, middle, and wide receiver Scott Miller celebrate their Super Bowl 55 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Bay area received a dose of Christmas cheer in a way that’s becoming Tampa’s specialty, a boat parade. From lights to music and even Christmas characters, decorative boats ...