Iran retaliates to a second day of US strikes by firing at Gulf states, Jordan

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S and Iran traded strikes for a second day, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war. The American attack, which lasted into Thursday morning in Iran, appeared more intense and wider than the day before, but Tehran released little information on the extent of [...]

11th, June 2026, 05:41pm

Sen. Moody backs bill to require American flags to be made in the U.S.A

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to ensure American flags are made in the U.S.A during Flag Week. S.900 would require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes. “As we celebrate National Flag Week, we honor the enduring symbol that is our Stars and Stripes. [...]

11th, June 2026, 05:30pm

Walmart drone delivery plans to expand to Florida

Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Fransico Bay Area and Salt Lake City will have the service by 2027.

11th, June 2026, 04:50pm

'A terrible job': Hernando Commission rejects fire department's request for tax hike

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hernando County officials heard presentations from Hernando County Fire Rescue and the Public Safety Director Wednesday, where first responders asked for a tax increase between 4% to 6% for improvements to infrastructure, new fire stations, improved equipment, and increased staffing. In total, the revenue would increase by about $45 million, [...]

10th, June 2026, 11:16pm

'This is a travesty': Plaintiff reacts to FL Supreme Court allowing new congressional maps

"This is a travesty, quite frankly, to see the Florida Supreme Court turn a blind eye to what we believe was an egregious power grab," said Genesis Robinson, the executive director of Equal Ground Florida.

10th, June 2026, 10:30pm

'A menace to society': Prosecutors seek 'substantial' sentence for Palmetto man convicted of 8th DUI

The State Attorney's Office is seeking an enhanced sentence for a Manatee County man who was recently convicted of his eighth DUI offense.

10th, June 2026, 09:48pm

GOP Rep. Laurel Lee, Hillsborough Black Democratic leader discuss redrawn maps

Rep. Laurel Lee (R - District 15) appeared on an upcoming episode of Battleground Florida. She discussed several topics including the Iran War, tensions with Cuba, and investigation into democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, and redrawn congressional maps.

10th, June 2026, 07:39pm

'Most severe case we've ever seen': Sea turtle makes remarkable recovery from injury at Florida Aquarium

Biologists with the Florida Aquarium's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center say one turtle is making a remarkable recovery from one of the worst injuries they've ever treated.

10th, June 2026, 07:11pm

Safety Harbor wildlife advocates urge city to relocate Fourth of July fireworks

Wildlife advocates are urging city leaders to move this year’s Fourth of July celebration back to Waterfront Park

10th, June 2026, 06:59pm

'We will be hitting Iran hard,' Secretary Hegseth visits CENTCOM and receives update on Iran

Secretary Pete Hegseth visited MacDill Air Force Base to receive an update on ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in Iran. He mentioned the US will be striking Iran if they don’t make a deal with the United States.

10th, June 2026, 06:43pm