Ranch dressing, Waffle House win over World Cup fans

World Cup fans came for the soccer, but American staples like ranch dressing and Waffle House are winning them over.

17th, June 2026, 07:45pm

Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document. The accord, due [...]

17th, June 2026, 06:29pm

Rain chances increase towards the weekend

Drier air is still limiting rain chances for Tampa Bay Wednesday, but high humidity will keep feels-like temperatures in the 100s Wednesday afternoon. Most areas can expect a mix of sun and clouds Wednesday, with a minimal, 20% chance for a few showers and maybe a storm or two. Winds out of the south-southwest will [...]

17th, June 2026, 06:24pm

LIVE: Rain chances increase towards the weekend

Drier air is still limiting rain chances for Tampa Bay Wednesday, but high humidity will keep feels-like temperatures in the 100s Wednesday afternoon. Most areas can expect a mix of sun and clouds Wednesday, with a minimal, 20% chance for a few showers and maybe a storm or two. Winds out of the south-southwest will [...]

17th, June 2026, 06:24pm

WATCH: Drivers try to smash cockpit window to free survivors after plane crash on highway

People left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free those inside.

17th, June 2026, 06:12pm

Potential Tropical Cyclone One could produce life-threatening flooding in southeastern US: NHC

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—Life-threatening flooding is expected across parts of the southeastern United States as Potential Tropical Cyclone One moves northeastward along the middle Texas coast, the National Hurricane Center announced. The disturbance is about 35 miles southwest of Port O'Connor, Texas, and is moving toward the northeast at about 6 mph. According to the NHC, [...]

17th, June 2026, 05:30pm

Tropical Storm Arthur, 1st Atlantic storm of the season, forms near Texas coast

Tropical Storm Arthur has formed near the middle Texas coast.

17th, June 2026, 05:30pm

'It's perfectly doable': Manatee Commissioners request review for vacation rental ordinance

Manatee County residents are at odds over short-term rentals, as some say they leave them with long-term problems.

16th, June 2026, 10:47pm

Dad loses prosthetic leg in Gulf while on family vacation in Florida

The Alabama father was vacationing with his family near Beach Access 63 in Panama City Beach when he lost his prosthetic leg in the Gulf.

16th, June 2026, 08:02pm

Pasco County considers AI data center pause

Pasco County Commissioners considered adding a 12-month pause on AI data center projects at their first reading of the moratorium on Tuesday.

16th, June 2026, 07:56pm