Dozens swim for charity in the Ocean Mile at Clearwater Beach

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Sunday morning, dozens of people made a splash at Clearwater Beach for good causes. They were all swimming in the Ocean Mile to help raise money for charities. Over 60 swimmers jumped in the water, swam south almost to Pier 60, and then fought against the choppy currents coming back north. [...]

3rd, May 2026, 02:04pm

USF laboratory building may be a 'total loss' after large fire: president

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — University of South Florida President Moez Limayem said on Sunday the Marine Science Laboratory on the St. Pete campus may be a "total loss" after a large fire broke out Saturday evening. "While our full assessment is ongoing, and will only be completed once it is safe to do so, [...]

3rd, May 2026, 01:14pm

Florida Lottery player scores $20 million win from Caribbean restaurant

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WFLA) — One Florida lottery player woke up a few million dollars richer on Sunday morning. The Florida Lottery said a winning ticket was purchased from a small Caribbean restaurant and mini mart in Kissimmee. One lucky guest at La Caribena Grocery & Restaurant walked out with not just a bite to eat, [...]

3rd, May 2026, 10:11pm

Florida Lottery player scores $20 million win with ticket from Caribbean restaurant

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WFLA) — One Florida lottery player woke up a few million dollars richer on Sunday morning. The Florida Lottery said a winning ticket was purchased from a small Caribbean restaurant and mini mart in Kissimmee. One lucky guest at La Caribena Grocery & Restaurant walked out with not just a bite to eat, [...]

3rd, May 2026, 10:11pm

Trump’s disapproval rating hits new high: Poll

President Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high according to recent poll results.  A ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Friday found that 62 percent of Americans disapprove of the president. Survey results reflect an increase of 2 percentage points from February, and respondents concerns include the cost of living, affordability and inflation. Seventy-two percent of [...]

3rd, May 2026, 09:34pm

2 US service members reported missing in Morocco

The search is ongoing, officials said.

3rd, May 2026, 09:18pm

Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

BOSTON (AP) — Just months into the pandemic, Matthew Haines, like landlords across the country, learned he was barred from evicting tenants who didn't pay their rent under a federal eviction moratorium that lasted almost a year — costing him and his investors over $1 million. Now, the 57-year-old Texan is hoping to get some [...]

3rd, May 2026, 08:03pm

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Pentagon is preparing to release some “very interesting” UFO files uncovered by his administration, generating a mix of buzz and skepticism as he hints at new revelations around questions of alien life. Trump started stoking interest in the extraterrestrial in February, directing federal agencies to release their [...]

3rd, May 2026, 07:12pm

Cooler with some lingering showers Sunday

Some moisture lingering in the wake of Saturday's cold front will maintain some cloudiness over the Tampa Bay area and some limited rain coverage Sunday afternoon. After a cooler morning, temperatures will remain below-average Sunday afternoon as highs top out in the low 80s,near 83° for Tampa. Most of the Tampa Bay area can expect [...]

3rd, May 2026, 06:44pm

Cornell president accused of hitting students with his car

The video, which has been circulating online, shows Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff backing his car in a campus parking lot as a group of students approaches him.

3rd, May 2026, 06:05pm