Sarasota woman found guilty of calling for MAGA supporters to be 'shot on sight'

A Sarasota woman was found guilty of making violent threats against MAGA supporters in a video posted to TikTok.

10th, March 2026, 01:37pm

2nd arrest made in connection with manifesto to carry out Florida school shooting: deputies

DELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Detectives made a second arrest on Monday in connection with a Florida middle school shooting manifesto that a 12-year-old posted on social media in February due to bullying, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Detectives recovered text messages during the investigation between the 12-year-old that was arrested in February and a [...]

10th, March 2026, 01:24pm

Minneapolis firm gets $610M contract to build sterile fly facility to fight screwworm

A Minnesota company has been awarded a $610 million contract to help stop New World screwworm from spreading north from Mexico across the border into South Texas.

10th, March 2026, 01:16pm

Reading scores for young kids lag years after pandemic: Research

New research shows students who were not school age during the COVID-19 pandemic are struggling to catch up in reading despite avoiding the classroom disruptions older students experienced. 

10th, March 2026, 01:00pm

'Bee whisperer' swarmed by 30,000 bees: 'I could feel the weight'

He didn't have enough time to put on a face shield if he wanted to save the bees.

10th, March 2026, 12:49pm

Erika Kirk appointed to Air Force Academy board

President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, having her replace her late husband.

10th, March 2026, 12:24pm

Good Samaritans rescue wheelchair-bound man from water after ramp collapse: Florida deputies

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A man who is wheelchair bound was rescued from the water after the ramp connecting a dock to his boat collapsed, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. "A frightening situation at Mariner Cay ended safely thanks to the quick actions of MCSO deputies, Martin County Fire Rescue, a Sea Tow [...]

10th, March 2026, 12:20pm

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with autism.

10th, March 2026, 12:10pm

'Wake-up call': 2 Florida men set stolen UTV on fire, break into ATM, deputies say

FLORAL CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Florida men were arrested in connection with an ATM burglary at the Floral City Strawberry Festival on March 6 and a stolen and burned UTV, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. Crews noticed a damaged ATM when they began setting up for the festival and reported a potential [...]

10th, March 2026, 11:57pm

Crews battle 2-alarm junkyard fire in Tampa

Crews are working to extinguish a fire at a junkyard in Tampa.

10th, March 2026, 11:36pm