Astronauts arrive at International Space Station on quickest US express flight yet

Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a U.S. speed record.

2nd, October 2026, 07:12pm

Pentagon sending over 4,000 Marines, sailors to Middle East as buildup ramps up

There are more than 50,000 U.S. service members operating in the Centcom region. 

2nd, October 2026, 06:08pm

US conducts experiment aimed at improving ability to detect nuclear blast

The experiment was focused on improving capabilities to detect a "decoupled" explosion.

2nd, October 2026, 06:02pm

Army veteran, 74, files lawsuit after wrong leg amputated

She is now living as a double amputee after having the correct procedure done four months later.

2nd, October 2026, 06:00pm

Heavy rain likely Friday evening, afternoon storms this weekend

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- An abundance of moisture has surged back into the Tampa Bay area fueling high rain chances today through next week. Skies will stay mostly cloudy today with a mostly dry morning. Rain chances will increase to a 70% late this afternoon into this evening for heavy downpours that drift north and [...]

2nd, October 2026, 05:41pm

Missing person reported on Pass-a-Grille beach

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing person in the St. Pete Beach area. PCSO responded to the Pass-a-Grille Beach neighborhood of St. Pete Beach shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday. WFLA News Channel 8 reached out to the sheriff's office and the U.S. Coast Guard for more [...]

2nd, October 2026, 05:15pm

Missing person found on Pass-a-Grille beach

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A missing paddleboarder was found on Pass-a-Grille Beach, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office announced. PCSO responded to the Pass-a-Grille Beach neighborhood of St. Pete Beach shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday. According to deputies, the paddleboarder was later found walking in the water.

2nd, October 2026, 05:15pm

Clearwater City Council votes to give away more city property for $50M development with Scientology ties

Despite pushback from residents, Clearwater officials are giving up more city land.

1st, October 2026, 11:30pm

Clearwater City Council votes to give away more city property for development with ties to the Church of Scientology

Despite pushback from residents, Clearwater officials are giving up more city land.

1st, October 2026, 11:30pm

'Biggest day of the year;' downtown St. Petersburg businesses rejoice ahead of ALDS

Ahead of playoff baseball's return to St. Petersburg and Tropicana Field, downtown businesses are bracing for at least a weekend of packed crowds.

1st, October 2026, 10:44pm