Florida panther struck by vehicle marks 12th death this year

Wildlife officials recently recorded the 12th Florida panther death in 2026.

7th, October 2026, 12:33pm

3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

The fathers of the three friends, who are under 21 and considered minors under Mississippi law, filed the federal lawsuit Monday on their behalf.

7th, October 2026, 12:22pm

Chick-fil-A CEO says restaurants will not utilize AI in drive-thru

Cathy acknowledged, however, that the company may “evolve and change” in other ways based on customer preferences.

7th, October 2026, 11:39pm

MacDill AFB warns of increased noise activity as planes head to Tampa to avoid tropical storm in Gulf

Those who live near MacDill Air Force Base can expect to hear increased noise starting Wednesday.

7th, October 2026, 11:30pm

Florida woman arrested after 10 animals found in crates without food, water: deputies

A woman was arrested in Osteen on animal cruelty charges after deputies found 10 animals living in conditions of "significant concern," the sheriff's office said.

7th, October 2026, 11:23pm

When will 2027's Social Security COLA be announced?

It won't be long until we know how much benefits will increase by next year.

7th, October 2026, 10:48pm

Former Pasco juvenile detention officer accused of sexual battery on detainee after release

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (WFLA)— A former officer at the Pasco Juvenile Detention Center was accused of sexual battery on a detainee after her release. According to an arrest report, between Aug. 4, 2026, and Sept. 14, 2026, Thomas Black III was employed as an officer at the detention center, where the juvenile victim was detained. [...]

7th, October 2026, 10:40pm

Floridians spend most on groceries in these 2 cities, study finds

Inflation has backed off from the eye-watering double digit numbers after the pandemic, but unfortunately for Americans grocery store prices haven't gone down – an especially painful trend for residents of some U.S. cities, according to a new study.

7th, October 2026, 09:39pm

Tropicana Field hosts fans for Game 3 as Rays take on the Yankees in New York

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (WFLA) - Rays fans are coming off a high after Monday night's win against the New York Yankees. The team will make its way to the next round of the playoffs if the win in New York Wednesday night. All eyes are on the Rays as they are hoping to advance to [...]

7th, October 2026, 09:34pm

'Too young for cancer': Mother defies Stage 4 diagnosis, welcomes second child

These are the moments Maralee Lellio fought to live for -- taking professional family photos with two little girls she once feared she would never get the chance to raise together.

7th, October 2026, 09:10pm