The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and surging oil prices amid the conflict in Iran are causing turbulence for airlines and Americans’ travel plans. Oil prices have skyrocketed since the war began, and futures of international benchmark Brent crude were about $114 per barrel on Thursday. The high cost of oil, as well as the strait’s [...]
1st, May 2026, 06:02pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—The world's top-ranked female competitive eater and undefeated champion of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is graduating from Hillsborough College. Miki Sudo is graduating from Hillsborough College with a dental hygiene degree. Sudo, the undefeated champion of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, is also a mother to a 4-year-old [...]
1st, May 2026, 05:33pm
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is knocking down the price of a PreCheck membership during the month of May, for qualifying customers.
1st, May 2026, 04:52pm
Two young children were seriously hurt in a two-car crash that happened Thursday afternoon at an Oldsmar intersection.
30th, April 2026, 11:08pm
An open house was hosted by the City of St. Pete Thursday at the Coliseum for residents and community members to learn more about potential renovations to the Historic Gas Plant District.
30th, April 2026, 10:19pm
Doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital say a new early detection program is helping catch more lung cancers before symptoms begin and when the disease is most treatable.
30th, April 2026, 08:46pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and now is the time for homeowners to prepare both their properties and insurance documents to ensure they are ready. Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused billions of dollars in damage, destroyed homes and belongings and displaced thousands of people. Some families are still rebuilding. As [...]
30th, April 2026, 08:11pm
Governor Ron DeSantis is set to sign a new congressional map that could give Florida Republicans four extra seats in the U.S. House, which has been met with criticism from Democrats and voting rights groups.
30th, April 2026, 07:19pm
A man was arrested Friday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 13 live iguanas in the bed of his truck with their feet zip-tied behind their backs, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
30th, April 2026, 06:56pm
A man was taken into custody after he trespassed on a boat in the Miami River, saying he was holding it for President Donald Trump, according to body camera footage.
30th, April 2026, 06:47pm