'Everbody was screaming!' Energy is electric as Rays fans celebrate trip to World Series

Inside Tropicana Field, the energy was just as electric, with fans describing a night filled with screaming, cheering and an atmosphere unlike anything they had experienced before.

20th, October 2026, 02:20pm

Small-ball Rays are four wins from 1st World Series title

The Rays and their low payroll and small-ball style are heading to the World Series seeking the first championship in franchise history.

20th, October 2026, 01:52pm

Sarasota man threatened to 'hunt' Jewish people: DOJ

A Sarasota man is facing possible prison time after being charged with communicating threats to injure another person, the Department of Justice said.

20th, October 2026, 01:31pm

33% say second attempt should follow failed execution: Survey

A third of Americans think that the government should try a second time to put 50-year-old Christa Pike to death after she survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection last month.

20th, October 2026, 01:11pm

Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in wildfire rubble

A California family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family’s home once stood.

20th, October 2026, 01:04pm

Farmers to get one-time payments from $8 billion program, Trump says: What to know

President Trump on Monday announced a program meant to give farmers one-time payments to help "offset diesel costs" this harvest season, but it likely won't have an immediate impact.

20th, October 2026, 01:03pm

WATCH: 3 rescued after boat takes on water near Fantasy Island, deputies say

Deputies rescued two adults and a child from a boat taking on water near Fantasy Island, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

20th, October 2026, 12:53pm

Tracking the Tropics: Monitoring area off East Coast, and how a strong El Niño will impact Florida

WFLA meteorologists will discuss the potential development of an area in the Atlantic and the effect of the strong El Niño that has kept this hurricane season so quiet.

20th, October 2026, 12:10pm

Chocolate potato chips? New Lay's and Pepsi flavors to hit shelves this holiday season

New tastes for of Pepsi and Lay's are coming your way.

20th, October 2026, 12:06pm

How much are World Series tickets for Rays-Brewers games?

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series starting Friday.

20th, October 2026, 11:31pm