Program for Tampa Bay high schoolers helping address nursing shortage

"Florida is facing this crisis, and we believe this pipeline is pushing out more nurses to be a part of the program," said Tina Pepin, executive director of the Pepin Family Foundation.

9th, June 2026, 06:33pm

Former state senator joins race for Florida Chief Financial Officer

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A former state senator is jumping into the race to be the state's Chief Financial Officer. The seat is currently held by Blaise Ingoglia, who has spent the past year auditing local governments and shining a light on what he calls wasteful spending. The former state senator and Miami Democrat, Annette [...]

9th, June 2026, 06:24pm

Citrus County honeybee farm devastated by fire, estimated $1M loss

A honey farmer is looking at a near $1 million loss after a fire burnt their processing facilities to the ground Sunday morning into the evening.

9th, June 2026, 06:15pm

VIDEO: Man breaks in through ceiling of Bradenton mini-mart to steal lottery tickets, bologna

A man was arrested on Sunday after breaking into and burglarizing a Mini Mart in Bradenton, authorities said.

9th, June 2026, 05:54pm

US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said the strikes would [...]

9th, June 2026, 05:45pm

House sends reconciliation bill funding immigration enforcement to Trump's desk

House Republicans on Tuesday passed a package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029, marking a victory for President Trump and GOP leaders. The nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package that had stalled in the Senate for weeks passed the lower chamber by a vote of 214-212. Rep. Kevin Kiley [...]

9th, June 2026, 05:26pm

Multi-phase City Park project officially underway in Bradenton

A major revitalization project is officially underway in Bradenton.

9th, June 2026, 04:47pm

Man wanted after fatally striking Tampa nightclub security guard with car: police

A fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Sunday has been reclassified as a homicide following an investigation, the Tampa Police Department reported.

9th, June 2026, 04:46pm

Fatal hit-and-run investigation now homicide, suspect at large: Tampa police

A fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Sunday has been reclassified as a homicide following an investigation, the Tampa Police Department reported.

9th, June 2026, 04:46pm

St. Pete mayoral candidates square off in debate

Multiple mayoral candidates shared their vision for St. Pete's future on Tuesday as they went head-to-head in a debate.

9th, June 2026, 04:18pm