Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 [...]

2nd, May 2026, 11:08pm

How much the first 'Jeopardy!' winner took home, and what it'd be worth today

Contestants today can score the same amount - or more - with one question.

2nd, May 2026, 10:33pm

Taco Bell worker accused of shooting customers over soda in water cup

Patterson was arrested following the shooting and charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.

2nd, May 2026, 09:43pm

Pentagon says US naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion 

(The Hill) -- The Pentagon has estimated that the U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran about $4.8 billion in oil revenue, a Pentagon official familiar with the assessment told The Hill late Friday.  The blockade, which was instituted more than two weeks ago, is one of the actions President Trump has used to inflict pressure [...]

2nd, May 2026, 09:41pm

Spirit Airlines winds down operations, leaving Tampa travelers scrambling for alternatives

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Spirit Airlines said it is winding down operations, canceling flights and ending service after failing to stay afloat. The announcement came after last-minute efforts to save the budget carrier fell through. President Donald Trump said a final proposal had been presented, but any deal would have to make financial sense. Spirit said customers will be [...]

2nd, May 2026, 08:58pm

Motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries after St. Pete officer fails to yield: police

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department said one of its officers was involved in a crash on Friday evening after failing to yield to oncoming traffic. The crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. on May 1. SPPD said the officer, in a marked police cruiser, was heading west on 54th Avenue [...]

2nd, May 2026, 08:18pm

Motorcyclist hospitalized after St. Pete officer fails to yield: SPPD

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department said one of its officers was involved in a crash on Friday evening after failing to yield to oncoming traffic. The crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. on May 1. SPPD said the officer, in a marked police cruiser, was heading west on 54th Avenue [...]

2nd, May 2026, 08:18pm

LIVE RADAR: Rain exiting Tampa Bay area

UPDATE: At 5 p.m., the National Weather Service canceled the tornado watch for Citrus, Hernando, Polk, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Calmer conditions are ahead as rain continues to move out of the area. A few showers may linger overnight into early Sunday, but most locations will stay dry tomorrow. Overnight lows will be comfortably [...]

2nd, May 2026, 06:53pm

LIVE RADAR: Line of strong-to-severe storms arrives Saturday

The first half of Saturday remains quiet ahead of an incoming frontal system that brings a line of strong-to-severe storms for the afternoon. Expect rain and storms to begin around 12pm for the northernmost part of our area like Citrus county. This batch of rain and storms will gradually work south and east throughout the [...]

2nd, May 2026, 06:53pm

LIVE RADAR: Tornado watch issued for several Tampa Bay counties

UPDATE: At 11:25 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Citrus, Hernando, Polk, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. It is currently in effect until 6 p.m. The first half of Saturday remains quiet ahead of an incoming frontal system that brings a line of strong-to-severe storms for the afternoon. Expect rain and [...]

2nd, May 2026, 06:53pm