Average tax refund up nearly 11% so far this filing season

The average tax refund was $2,290 through Feb. 6 — up 10.9% from $2,065 a year ago, according to the IRS.

17th, February 2026, 08:25pm

'Prophetess' worked alongside Kingdom of God Global Church leaders, new indictment says

TAMPA, Fla. - Federal prosecutors said a woman known as “Prophetess” worked alongside church leadership to run call centers that allegedly used forced labor to solicit donations, bringing in tens of millions of dollars. According to court records, Kathleen Klein is accused of working with church leader David Taylor and executive director Michelle Brannon through [...]

17th, February 2026, 07:53pm

Milan Cortina Olympics highlights: Liu in medal position in figure skating, USA earns two silvers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A busy second Tuesday at the 2026 Olympics came and went with a ton of moments that unfolded in northern Italy. Team USA claimed two silvers Tuesday with the speedskating men's team pursuit and Mac Forehand's silver in an enthralling freeski big air final. Team USA's medal tally is up to [...]

17th, February 2026, 07:23pm

PHOTOS: 2026 Winter Olympics, February 17

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Tuesday's competitions are underway at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Bobsleigh Speed Skating Biathlon Curling Nordic Combined Freestyle Skiing Snowboard Ice Hockey

17th, February 2026, 07:21pm

Snowstorm disrupts Olympic slopestyle, freestyle schedule in Italian Alps

The Olympic final for women’s snowboarding slopestyle was scrubbed off Tuesday's schedule due to a heavy snowstorm in Livigno.

17th, February 2026, 07:13pm

Bald eagle found entangled in vines at Weeki Wachee River released

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A bald eagle that was rescued from vines in the Weeki Wachee River was released after rehabilitation for 49 days, the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay announced. "Weeki Wachee," also known as Martha, was found entangled in vines in the Weeki Wachee River on December 27. The bald eagle was taken to [...]

17th, February 2026, 06:39pm

DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp: 5 takeaways

There’s no end in sight for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as both sides point fingers while seemingly moving no closer to a resolution. The Senate left town on Thursday after Democrats decided against supporting a stopgap spending bill over concerns that talks about the full-year funding measure haven’t advanced far enough. They [...]

17th, February 2026, 06:01pm

Traffic crash during pursuit invovling HSI claims life of school teacher

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - A traffic collision at Whitefield Ave and the Truman Pkwy has claimed the life of a Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) teacher. According to CCPD and SCCPSS, Hesse K-8 School teacher Dr. Linda Davis was killed in a traffic accident during a suspect pursuit involving Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) agents. [...]

17th, February 2026, 05:13pm