Florida Sen. Rick Scott says gas prices 'are going to be up for a while'

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Wednesday that gas prices will stay above prior levels until the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran ends. 

11th, March 2026, 02:40pm

Florida attorney general threatens Tampa mayor with removal over immigration policies

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Wednesday saying the state will take action if she does not stop "forcing sanctuary policies" on the Tampa Police Department.

11th, March 2026, 02:28pm

Pasco gunman ambushed victims before shooting couple, deputy, affidavit reveals

More details have been released in the shooting of a Pasco County deputy and a couple in New Port Richey on Monday.

11th, March 2026, 02:18pm

Hillsborough County unveils new reservation system for camping sites at 3 popular parks

Getting a camping reservation for three of Hillsborough County's most popular parks just got a little easier.

11th, March 2026, 01:45pm

Teen charged in death of Georgia teacher during prank-gone-wrong releases statement

Jayden Wallace, a student at North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia, was charged with vehicular homicide after the death of Jason Hughes on March 6.

11th, March 2026, 12:51pm

Florida returns $88M in unclaimed property: How to find yours

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced Monday that a record $88 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians in February.

11th, March 2026, 12:34pm

Over 100 female Florida veterans join Flight of Honor to Washington

More than a hundred women veterans from across Florida are being honored with a special trip to the nation’s capital on Tuesday morning, making history in the process.

11th, March 2026, 12:22pm

Mulberry man arrested after using AI to create child pornography: PCSO

MULBERRY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Mulberry man was arrested after using artificial intelligence to create child pornography, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced. Steven Gugel, 47, was arrested and charged with three counts of generating altered sex depictions without consent and five counts of creating generated child pornography after deputies found images that he created [...]

11th, March 2026, 12:21pm

Polk County DUI driver causes 2 hit-and-runs back-to-back, parks at school: sheriff

A Lake Wales man was arrested Tuesday evening after deputies said his impaired driving caused two hit-and-run crashes.

11th, March 2026, 12:15pm

Buc-ees gets an 'F' grade from the Better Business Bureau

The beloved Buc-ees gas station chain may not be so beloved after all. The company has received an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau for unresolved customer complaints.

11th, March 2026, 12:09pm