DeSantis praises cabinet's vote designating CAIR, antifa terrorism groups; ACLU alleges lack of due process

Gon. Ron DeSantis touted his cabinet's vote to declare a number of groups — including Antifa, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations — as domestic terror organizations on Friday.

2nd, October 2026, 01:29pm

Breeze launches new flight from Tampa to Costa Rica

Tampa travelers can soon board flights to Costa Rica.

2nd, October 2026, 01:07pm

'Good vibes ... no drama': 2 arrested after shots ring out at Lake Wales Mud Hole party

Two people were arrested after a party at a popular Lake Wales outdoor recreation spot ended with four people shot.

2nd, October 2026, 12:49pm

Could a brewing Gulf break our no-hurricane streak? Here's what the models say

It has been a very quiet hurricane season so far, but is that about to change?

2nd, October 2026, 12:41pm

G7 to release 100M barrels of fuel amid high prices

Major economies will release fuel, including diesel, from their stockpiles as prices have skyrocketed in recent weeks. 

2nd, October 2026, 12:37pm

Florida driver accused of striking deputy, patrol vehicle arrested following manhunt

A driver was arrested in Sumter County after he struck a deputy and a patrol vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office.

2nd, October 2026, 12:27pm

$2.5 billion Amazon settlement: More payments being sent out, with another round possible

More people now qualify for the massive settlement, which may produce another round of automatic payments next year.

2nd, October 2026, 12:24pm

October Fall Fishing in Tampa Bay | Reel Talk

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The fall fronts are on the horizon, and so are the cooler water temps that follow. This is an exciting time for fishing in Tampa Bay because some of our inshore fisheries heat up. The snook, redfish, and trout fishery will be even better than it has been. Black drum, flounder, [...]

2nd, October 2026, 11:57pm

DeSantis signs death warrant for man who asked to be executed: court docs

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant on Thursday for 63-year-old James Robertson, who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2012.

2nd, October 2026, 11:28pm

Hillsborough County tops 200 locally acquired dengue fever cases: FDOH

Florida health officials reported 62 new locally acquired cases of dengue fever last week.

2nd, October 2026, 11:22pm