Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the widening war on protected landmarks that are important to Iranian identity and world history. The speed and extent of the damage have so concerned Iran and Lebanon [...]

12th, March 2026, 05:47pm

LIVE: Cold front arrives with a few showers Thursday

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A cold front will bring a broken lie of showers through the Tampa Bay area this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will warm into the low to mid-80s with a mix of sun and clouds, but more clouds than sun at times. The rain will not last long and accumulaions will be [...]

12th, March 2026, 05:27pm

LIVE RADAR: Showers moving through Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A cold front will bring a broken lie of showers through the Tampa Bay area this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will warm into the low to mid-80s with a mix of sun and clouds, but more clouds than sun at times. The rain will not last long and accumulaions will be [...]

12th, March 2026, 05:27pm

Tampa Bay homeowners say Elevate Florida funding delays have left them in limbo

A state program designed to help homeowners raise flood-prone homes is facing questions as some Tampa Bay residents say they are still waiting for answers about funding.

11th, March 2026, 10:56pm

Flight of Honor returns to Lakeland after bringing 100+ female veterans to D.C.

Over 100 female veterans from across the state of Florida spent the entire day Wednesday in the nation's capital as part of a Flight of Honor sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

11th, March 2026, 10:45pm

Pentagon estimates first 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3B

Pentagon officials told lawmakers during a briefing on Tuesday that the approximate cost of war against Iran is more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of action, a source briefed on the figure told The Hill on Wednesday.

11th, March 2026, 09:54pm

Tampa Bay man survives flesh-eating bacteria after being given 10% chance of survival

A Tampa Bay man who was given a 10% chance of survival after contracting flesh-eating bacteria is beating the odds as he goes through rehab treatment.

11th, March 2026, 08:24pm

Shooting call prompts investigation at Largo apartment complex

Police responded to a shooting call on Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in Largo.

11th, March 2026, 08:13pm

SWAT team responds to Largo apartments after reports of man shooting out of unit

Police responded to a shooting call on Wednesday evening at an apartment complex in Largo.

11th, March 2026, 08:13pm

Man says he's a chef and threatens to 'cook' Florida officer after calling police 58 times

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — A man who authorities said called the DeFuniak Springs Police Department 58 times and threatened to "cook" one of the officers was arrested on Tuesday. Officers reported that between Feb. 27 - 28, Brett Philip Gormley, 47, who does not live in DeFuniak Springs, called the department not to report [...]

11th, March 2026, 08:07pm