Melissa Marino is a reporter and anchor for WFLA NBC, covering news in Tampa, Florida. With a focus on local stories, Melissa has covered a range of topics including crime, politics, and community events. Her work has also been featured in various news outlets across the country.
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Melissa's coverage focuses on local news in Florida, particularly Tampa Bay. She has a strong emphasis on government announcements and evolving stories, as well as breaking news related to government and politics, crime, laws, car accidents, and safety.
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By: Rachel Tucker, Melissa Marino
TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA ) — Florida voters will get to weigh in this November on two proposed amendments addressing recreational marijuana and abortion rights.
By: Melissa Marino
“Now they have to go to another state, when this is already been like a really traumatizing experience. We’re going to do the same patient care navigation, with travel funds, but itR…
By: Melissa Marino
Lachstock Consulting chief executive Nick Carracher speaking at the GRDC Research Update in Adelaide in February.
By: Melissa Marino
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials are issuing a warning to Tampa Bay-area drivers after reports that someone is sending out text messages that appear to be from SunPass in order to shake down customers for payments and personal information.
By: Melissa Marino
The City of St. Petersburg notified the FWC in March after discovering more than a third of the population had died at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in St. Petersburg.
Crop ecologist Professor Victor Sadras spoke at a recent GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops field day about the critical period.
By: Kevin Accettulla, Melissa Marino
A man pleaded guilty Monday for his role in allegedly conspiring with Tim Burke, a journalist and husband of a Tampa city official, to unlawfully access computer systems tied to Fox News and other …
By: Melissa Marino
Four people are facing charges, accused of traveling from southwest Florida to attend an “organized street racing event” in Hillsborough County.
By: Melissa Marino
Law enforcement announced dozens of arrests in an operation targeting the trafficking fentanyl and other drugs on Tuesday, which is also National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
By: Melissa Marino
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa police officers are entering a third day of trying to find a missing Tampa mother, who is believed to be endangered.
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