Florida Lawmakers pass tougher domestic violence laws with bipartisan support

For the rest of the week state lawmakers will be gathering on the floor to try and pass as many bills as possible, with the end of the session just days away.

10th, March 2026, 06:52pm

'He was a leader': Family, friends remember Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork killed in Kuwait

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The family of Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork is remembering the Florida Southern College graduate as a caring son, a leader among friends, and a committed soldier who gave his life serving his country. Khork was one of six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait. Family and friends are now sharing [...]

10th, March 2026, 06:40pm

Florida lawmakers pass effort to block proposed Manatee cruise port, company responds

Justin Tramble is the executive director of the nonprofit Tampa Bay Waterkeeper. He and others worked to block a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

10th, March 2026, 06:35pm

Hernando Co. man arrested for stealing $500K+ worth of onions, potatoes: DOJ

A man was arrested after he was accused of stealing more than half a million dollars of onions and potatoes.

10th, March 2026, 06:06pm

Sheriff Grady Judd says 'troll' crossed lines of First Amendment in 'threats' made to Kaitlin Bennett

A man is facing charges out of Polk County after deputies said he made comments to a conservative social media personality that left her frightened to go out in public.

10th, March 2026, 05:56pm

Driver watching YouTube crashes into highway patrol vehicle, video shows

An alert officer with the California Highway Patrol narrowly avoided being struck by a distracted driver who collided with the back of a stopped patrol vehicle last week in San Mateo, authorities said Monday.

10th, March 2026, 04:35pm

Brandon couple murdered man subletting their apartment, sheriff's office says

Previous coverage: "I LOVE YOU;" Man shot, killed after fight breaks out at Brandon apartment complex: deputies BRANDON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a Brandon couple is behind bars after killing the man subletting their apartment on Monday evening. Court documents said deputies first responded to the apartment complex on Lake [...]

10th, March 2026, 04:18pm

Missing North Carolina teen found with 37-year-old man during Florida traffic stop: deputies

CRESCENT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 16-year-old girl reported missing in North Carolina was found during a traffic stop in Crescent City on Sunday, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. A deputy said he noticed a vehicle traveling at a "high rate of speed" on South US 17. The vehicle slowed but the deputy [...]

10th, March 2026, 03:54pm

Nancy Guthrie's neighbor saw suspicious man walking toward her home

The neighbor, who lived around the corner, told NewsNation she and Guthrie would take walks together.

10th, March 2026, 03:39pm

Tampa Riverwalk nominated for best riverwalk in the U.S.

The Tampa Riverwalk has been officially nominated for best riverwalk in the United States; now it just needs your help to secure the title.

10th, March 2026, 03:32pm