911 call audio from deadly Winter Haven school bus crash released

911 call recordings reveal what happened in the intense moments that followed a deadly school bus crash in Winter Haven on Monday.

6th, October 2026, 02:55pm

Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance

It’s official: Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant.

6th, October 2026, 02:01pm

'She's a hero': Polk bus driver pinned in seat freed herself to help kids in deadly crash

In the midst of tragedy, officials in Polk County took time to recognize the heroic actions of the woman driving the school bus involved in a fatal crash on Monday.

6th, October 2026, 01:46pm

R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies days after turning 69, family says

The Grammy-nominated singer celebrated his birthday last week.

6th, October 2026, 01:45pm

Forget Buc-ee's, this is the US's favorite convenience store, new report shows

Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.

6th, October 2026, 01:08pm

Clearwater man accused of stealing over $2K at Florida Keys resort

ISLAMORADA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Clearwater man was arrested in the Florida Keys after stealing more than $2,000 in goods and services at a resort, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office announced. Malachi Keasler, 26, was arrested on Oct. 3 and charged with grand theft, possession of another person's identification (over the age of 60), and scheme [...]

6th, October 2026, 12:12pm

Trump on war in Iran: 'Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego'

U.S. President Donald Trump seemingly discussed the idea of foreign powers taking out California’s most populated cities while delivering a speech at a Republican rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo in Grand Island, Nebraska Monday evening. Trump was discussing the war in Iran and the price of gasoline before referencing the Southern California cities. “With [...]

6th, October 2026, 12:08pm

Winter Haven student killed in bus crash identified as cheerleader: 'An amazing young lady'

Students, parents, and staff at Winter Haven High School are mourning the loss of a 10th-grade student killed Monday morning in a major crash involving a school bus.

6th, October 2026, 11:51pm

WATCH: Man arrested after threatening employee at Gibsonton McDonald's, deputies say

A man was arrested after he threatened an employee at a McDonald's in Gibsonton, according to deputies.

6th, October 2026, 10:54pm

Shoppers of popular fashion retailer say hackers are sending them messages on app

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has offered its assistance to ASOS, a London-based e-commerce retailer, following reports that the company’s data platforms had been hacked.

6th, October 2026, 10:50pm