Trump's baby boom goal sees few signs of progress

More than one year into the second term of President Donald Trump, who declared he would be the “fertilization president,” experts say becoming a parent hasn’t become easier, and the number of people who want children has only continued to go down. 

29th, May 2026, 08:02pm

GenX Tavern is saying 'bye-bye-bye' to 80s, 90s era for fresh concept

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— GenX Tavern in downtown Tampa is saying "bye-bye-bye" to the 80s and 90s era. In a post on Facebook, GenX Tavern said that after seven years, they are closing this chapter and transforming the space into something brand new. "We’ll be closing this chapter and hitting rewind while we transform the space [...]

29th, May 2026, 07:45pm

This Disney World attraction is closing for big changes

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA)— The Carousel of Progress inside Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is closing for big changes. Park guests were told in 2025 that Walt Disney would be added through audio-animatronics technology in the Carousel of Progress, but what other changes are coming? According to Disney Parks Blog, Imagineers are updating all the [...]

29th, May 2026, 05:32pm

5 things to know about tentative US-Iran ceasefire deal

A tentative agreement has been reached between the U.S. and Iran to extend a fragile ceasefire in the three-month conflict by 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and establish a framework for broader talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, according to U.S. sources. Negotiators have been working to finalize the terms of the memorandum of [...]

29th, May 2026, 05:11pm

Church of Scientology plans to renovate downtown Clearwater with $350M project

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) - Clearwater City Council and the Cleveland Street Alliance (the Church of Scientology and its real estate partners) discussed plans for the first time publicly at a workshop Thursday for a $350,000,000 project to revitalize the downtown area. "Instead of being just a pass-through to the beach, this will definitely be a [...]

29th, May 2026, 05:05pm

Americans' savings rate falls to lowest level since 2022

Americans' savings rate fell to 2.6% in April — the first time it's dipped below 3% since June 2022.

29th, May 2026, 04:58pm

7-year-old hospitalized after being hit by car while riding scooter in Lutz neighborhood: FHP

A 7-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Thursday night after being hit by a car in Lutz, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

28th, May 2026, 11:44pm

Child hospitalized after being hit by car while riding bike in Lutz neighborhood: FHP

LUTZ, Fla. (WFLA) — A child was taken to the hospital Thursday night after being hit by a car in Lutz, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the child was riding his bike in a subdivision near Skybrooke Boulevard and Cloudless Bliss Drive when he was hit by a Tesla. The red Tesla [...]

28th, May 2026, 11:44pm

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in Florida

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WFLA) — A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket apparently exploded on the launchpad during a “hotfire test” at Cape Canaveral Space Station on Thursday. The explosion sent a large fireball into the air around 9 p.m. In a statement on X, Blue Origin said it experienced an "anomaly" during the test. "All personnel [...]

28th, May 2026, 10:22pm

Megalodon tooth stolen from Florida's Jackson Blue Springs

Through the years, divers have collected a few artifacts from the cave system and donated them to a display case in the park. But one piece has gone missing.

28th, May 2026, 09:30pm