OSPREY, Fla. - A long-running debate over the future of the historic Blackburn Point Bridge is continuing in Sarasota County as leaders weigh whether to preserve, restore, or replace the nearly century-old structure. Sarasota County is hosting its third public meeting on the project Thursday evening, where residents can review the latest proposals and provide [...]
11th, June 2026, 09:25pm
A young manatee with wounds from a watercraft incident and shark bites was rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
11th, June 2026, 09:22pm
Hillsborough County residents can access free groceries, health screenings and vaccinations at the county’s community health fair this weekend.
11th, June 2026, 09:20pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Summer break is officially here, which means schools are out and students are enjoying their time off. Teens across the Tampa Bay area, and across the nation—are looking for ways to stay active and engaged. However, communities have recently seen a troubling rise in unruly behavior. From Washington, D.C., to right [...]
11th, June 2026, 09:12pm
Video above from previous story: Videos show chaos of Clearwater teen takeover; 17-year-old charged CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A "teen takeover" in Clearwater Beach that was planned on Wednesday didn't happen after the Clearwater Police Department took preemptive efforts. On June 1, the police department's real-time operations center learned about a "Clearwater Beach Takeover" that [...]
11th, June 2026, 09:05pm
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WFLA)— A "good boy" was rescued from a canal on Wednesday by the Cape Coral Fire Department. The pup was rescued from a canal Wednesday evening near the 2900 block of SE 5th Avenue, according to firefighters. Pictures showed the dog being rescued by firefighters from the canal before heading to the [...]
11th, June 2026, 07:01pm
A western Kentucky man has been accused of scamming customers by selling apple juice and water bottles in place of high-dollar bourbon through Facebook groups.
11th, June 2026, 06:50pm
The comments came after Trump in the Oval Office said he loved the recent inflation numbers, despite the consumer price index rising to 4.2 percent over the past 12 months.
11th, June 2026, 06:36pm
President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
11th, June 2026, 06:19pm
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Temps warm into the low 90s under a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon. Spotty showers develop along the coast around lunchtime. They drift inland during the middle of the afternoon and then meander through the evening. It will be dry tonight with temps falling into the mid and upper [...]
11th, June 2026, 05:52pm