11-year-old faces 1st-degree murder charge in death of 5-year-old brother

An 11-year-old boy is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his 5-year-old brother in Colorado, authorities said Wednesday.

12th, March 2026, 11:14pm

Trump: 'When oil prices go up, we make a lot of money'

On Wednesday evening, Trump told reporters the Strait of Hormuz was in good shape despite being closed since the conflict’s beginning.

12th, March 2026, 11:11pm

Florida man climbs in Amazon truck, drives off with delivery driver in back, sheriff says

A Florida man was caught on camera climbing into an Amazon truck and driving off with a delivery driver in the back, according to a video posted by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

12th, March 2026, 10:48pm

Iran's new leader issues first statement: Strait of Hormuz must remain closed until war ends

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, released his first statement on Thursday, asserting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and Tehran will continue attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors. In a message read on Iranian state television by a news anchor, Khamenei said the “lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must definitely continue to [...]

12th, March 2026, 10:47pm

Powerball double play ticket worth $10M sold at Florida Circle K

LEESBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Someone in Leesburg is $10 million richer after buying a winning Powerball double play ticket. According to the Florida Lottery, the winning ticket was bought at the Circle K on County Road 44 in Leesburg. There was only one winner of the double play in Wednesday night's drawing. There were no [...]

12th, March 2026, 09:55pm

Push to preserve Gas Plant District history through community event

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Community members in St. Petersburg are being invited to help preserve the history of the Historic Gas Plant District as the city moves forward with plans to redevelop the site. Organizers are hosting a community gathering Thursday evening at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church to collect photos, documents and personal stories tied to [...]

12th, March 2026, 09:29pm

What to know about cychlorphine, the synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Multiple states have raised the alarm in the past month about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid tied to several dozen recent overdoses that is far stronger than fentanyl.

12th, March 2026, 08:55pm

Tampa mayor reviewing police department policy after Florida AG threatens removal

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Tampa's mayor is now reviewing the police department's policy after Florida's attorney general accused her of violating state immigration laws. AG James Uthmeier is threatening to remove Mayor Jane Castor from office if she doesn't make changes by the end of the month. He said Castor is forcing sanctuary policies on [...]

12th, March 2026, 08:54pm

1 child dead, another injured in Winter Haven hit-and-run: PCSO

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— One child is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash involving two children around 8 p.m. near 2140 Crystal Beach Road. One child died from their injuries. According to deputies, detectives are trying to find the driver.

12th, March 2026, 07:46pm

Woman with past DUI arrested in Winter Haven hit-and-run that left 1 child dead, 1 injured

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— One child is dead and another is in the hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Detectives were looking for the person responsible for hitting the two children as they were about to cross the road outside of their church on Wednesday night. Investigators [...]

12th, March 2026, 07:46pm