Winter Haven school bus crash: What caused 4-vehicle collision that killed 2 people?

The investigation into a Polk County school bus crash that killed a student and another driver is getting a major boost Tuesday as the National Transportation Safety Board is expected to arrive to help determine what caused the chain-reaction crash.

6th, October 2026, 09:05pm

Sheriff Judd provides update on deadly Winter Haven school bus crash

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The investigation into a Polk County school bus crash that killed a student and another driver is getting a major boost Tuesday as the National Transportation Safety Board is expected to arrive to help determine what caused the chain-reaction crash. The NTSB rarely investigates school bus crashes, making its involvement significant [...]

6th, October 2026, 09:05pm

Trump approves death by firing squad for convicted Ft. Hood shooter

Hasan represented himself during his 2013 trial, and said in his opening statement “the evidence will clearly show that I am the shooter.” 

6th, October 2026, 06:14pm

Tropical depression likely to form in Gulf: NHC

A tropical depression is likely to form in the Gulf over the next couple of days, the National Hurricane Center announced.

6th, October 2026, 06:09pm

Tropical Depression Nine forms in Gulf, expected to quickly strengthen into hurricane

Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.

6th, October 2026, 06:09pm

Is the season's first hurricane brewing in the Gulf? | Tracking the Tropics

A tropical depression is likely to form in the Gulf soon, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.

6th, October 2026, 06:09pm

Jim Bakker, televangelist who built 'PTL Club' empire with Tammy Faye dies at 86

Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker built "The PTL Club" into a hugely successful show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.

6th, October 2026, 05:38pm

Rays beat the Yankees 5-2 for a 2-0 lead in AL Division Series

The pesky Rays put all the pressure on the big, bad New York Yankees.

6th, October 2026, 04:48pm

Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire to perform in Dolly Parton tribute

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville native Kelsea Ballerini is one of several artists set to perform in a planned Dolly Parton tribute, according to the Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC. On Monday, CMA and ABC announced the planned lineup for “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” which is [...]

5th, October 2026, 08:17pm

Missing California teen rescued in Mexico after nearly 1 month

Sergio Galvez Perez was arrested during the rescue operation after Mexican authorities found him.

5th, October 2026, 07:41pm