US military poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens other in Mideast

CENTCOM said it would still allow ships traveling between non-Iranian ports to transit the strait, a step down from the president’s earlier threat to blockade the entire strait.

13th, April 2026, 06:15pm

Trump says military has blockaded Iranian ports

The question is essentially who can endure the most pain: Could a blockade make Iran’s economic situation untenable and force it to concede? Or will it drive global oil and other prices so high that Trump is forced to back down?

13th, April 2026, 06:15pm

Iran threatens Mideast ports as US set to impose shipping blockade

CENTCOM said it would still allow ships traveling between non-Iranian ports to transit the strait, a step down from the president’s earlier threat to blockade the entire strait.

13th, April 2026, 06:15pm

Tampa woman sentenced for trafficking Microsoft certificate of authenticity labels

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—A Tampa woman was sentenced for trafficking illicit Microsoft certificate of authenticity labels. Heidi Richards, 52, was sentenced to 22 months in prison and a $50,000 fine following her conviction, the Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice announced. “HSI is committed to protecting the integrity of the technology marketplace and ensuring [...]

13th, April 2026, 06:11pm

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

HOUSTON (AP) — Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check. With NASA’s lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What’s next? And how do you top that? “To people all around the world who look up [...]

13th, April 2026, 05:00pm

Do you have a $1 bill with a star on it? It could be worth much more

Star notes, also known as replacement notes, are U.S. banknotes that feature a star symbol in place of the letter that usually appears at the end of the serial number.

13th, April 2026, 04:51pm

Missing man's body recovered 19 ft deep in water near Sunshine Skyway Bridge: PCSO

Deputies confirmed Sunday night that they have found the body of a boater who went missing in St. Petersburg.

12th, April 2026, 10:33pm

'The flames were too intense': Man recounts Sarasota house fire that killed mother

A man is speaking out after a deadly house fire tore through his family’s longtime home and killed his mother.

12th, April 2026, 09:08pm

Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor after he was accused of sexual assault.

12th, April 2026, 09:02pm

1 dead, 1 critically injured after reported shooting in Tarpon Springs

Officers confirmed Sunday evening that they are investigating a reported deadly shooting.

12th, April 2026, 07:26pm