4,000+ fans attend World Series Game 1 Watch Party at Tropicana Field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — More than 4,000 fans packed Tropicana Field on Friday night to cheer on the Tampa Bay Rays from afar. Supporters could stay in the stands or even venture out onto the field to watch the game on the big screens. Fans could play catch on the baseball diamond, have their [...]

24th, October 2026, 08:08pm

Early voting surges in battleground states as Democrats outpace GOP gains

Early voting is surging in several key battleground states, giving Democrats hope that their strength in midterm polling could translate into a turnout advantage in November. In North Carolina, more than 1.2 million early ballots have been accepted, a 37 percent increase from the same point leading up to the 2022 midterms, according to an [...]

24th, October 2026, 06:01pm

Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series

Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night.

23rd, October 2026, 11:35pm

Elon Musk-backed PAC sends out 'false' text about Abdul El-Sayed in Senate race

A text message from a political action committee funded by Elon Musk is raising concerns by some who work with people living with and at risk for HIV. 

23rd, October 2026, 09:23pm

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch

Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year's Fall Classic, a 103.5 mph fastball from the Milwaukee Brewers' fireballer to the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Díaz on Friday night.

23rd, October 2026, 08:41pm

Tampa mother warns about Kratom after losing son to overdose

A day before National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a Tampa mother shared her son's story who overdosed in January.

23rd, October 2026, 08:34pm

2 teen suspects wanted in robbery at Bradenton home

Police are searching for two teenagers in connection with a robbery that occurred on Oct. 13 in Bradenton.

23rd, October 2026, 08:22pm

WFLA NOW: Rays prep for Game 1 against Milwaukee Brewers

The Tampa Bay Rays will soon face off against the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 1 of the World Series.

23rd, October 2026, 07:27pm

Experts emphasize gun safety after Bartow toddler accidentally shoots himself

The Bartow community is still grieving the loss of a 3-year-old who the Polk County Sheriff said shot himself accidentally with his father’s gun.

23rd, October 2026, 07:07pm

Ric Flair to undergo procedure for 'extremely serious' blood clot

Ric Flair announced he is getting medical treatment for a serious blood clot after reportedly suffering a fall in Tampa.

23rd, October 2026, 06:35pm