Teacher at Florida middle school arrested for sexually abusing child, sheriff says

A middle school teacher at a public school in Charlotte County was arrested on Friday in connection with a sexual battery investigation involving a child, authorities said.

24th, July 2026, 03:57pm

'Flesh-eating' bacteria death reported in Florida

The Florida Department of Health reported the first "flesh-eating" bacteria death of the year on Thursday.

24th, July 2026, 03:42pm

Domestic violence suspect crashes into ditch while fleeing Hillsborough deputies

Deputies arrested a man who they said led law enforcement in a pursuit after strangling a woman.

24th, July 2026, 03:38pm

Florida ranks #5 for U.S. measles cases in 2026: CDC Report

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida is in the top five states with the highest reported cases of measles in 2026, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Across the country, there have been 2,318 confirmed cases, already exceeding the total for all of 2025, which was 2,289. The new [...]

24th, July 2026, 03:13pm

Tony Romo arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated

Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

24th, July 2026, 03:13pm

Iowa man convicted of intentionally hitting geese with vehicle

A Huxley man was convicted by a federal judge on Thursday for intentionally hitting geese with his vehicle.

24th, July 2026, 02:19pm

VIDEO: Florida man arrested after stabbing victim over family feud, deputies say

Body camera video shows the moment deputies responded to a stabbing in Ormond Beach on Friday, in which two men were injured.

24th, July 2026, 01:53pm

St. Pete City Council sends $600M bond referendum for flood protection to November ballot

St. Petersburg voters will decide this November whether to approve a $600 million bond referendum to fund flood protection and major water infrastructure projects across the city.

24th, July 2026, 01:07pm

Clearwater Ferry crash victim's family says Coast Guard's reports must be released

Clearwater Ferry crash defendant Jeff Knight appeared in court Friday afternoon for a pretrial hearing.

24th, July 2026, 01:02pm

Clearwater Ferry crash defendant Jeff Knight appears in court

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Clearwater Ferry crash defendant Jeff Knight was scheduled to appear in court Friday afternoon. Knight was charged with eight counts of leaving eight counts of felony leaving the scene of a boating accident involving death and or serious bodily injury for crashing into the ferry in April 2025. The crash [...]

24th, July 2026, 01:02pm