Shapiro launches super PAC as presidential speculation mounts

Shapiro is considered one of many potential presidential candidates for Democrats in 2028. His popularity in Pennsylvania — a Quinnipiac University poll earlier this month found his job approval at 62 percent — has raised his stock among some in the party.

18th, October 2026, 07:03pm

Rays capitalize on Guardians errors, win 7-3 to tie ALCS at 2-2

Jonathan Aranda single led to two runs in the seventh inning when the ball got by right fielder Chase DeLauter, Nick Martinez pitched 5 1/3 innings for his first postseason win and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 Saturday night to even the AL Championship Series at 2-2.

17th, October 2026, 11:33pm

'No Kings' rally held in Clearwater ahead of midterm elections

Protestors gathered at the Duke Energy Trail overpass in Clearwater Saturday morning in another round of "No Kings" rallies.

17th, October 2026, 10:49pm

Vehicle drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and injuring more

One child and one adult were killed, Wichita police reported, without disclosing their ages.

17th, October 2026, 07:41pm

Lightning storm back from 2-goal deficit to beat the Canucks 4-2

Nikita Kucherov scored twice, Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, and Dennis Hildeby stopped 12 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday.

17th, October 2026, 07:32pm

Crews contain 3-alarm fire at vacant Jewish Community Center in Tampa

Crews contained a fire at the vacant Weinburg Village Jewish Community Center in Tampa on Saturday.

17th, October 2026, 07:11pm

NHC: Disturbance off U.S. East Coast will cause high winds, coastal flooding

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance off the eastern coast of the United States.

17th, October 2026, 06:38pm

Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour

Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month.

17th, October 2026, 05:49pm

Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump touted his power in his second go around in the White House Saturday while rallying in Kentucky to bolster Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms, saying, "I can do stuff that is unbelievable.”

17th, October 2026, 05:22pm

Hundreds bike Pinellas Trail raising funds, awareness for lung disease

Hundreds of people strapped on their helmets and sped down the Pinellas Trail on two wheels Saturday morning, all to raise awareness and funding to fight lung disease in the fourth annual Gulf Coast Bike Trek.

17th, October 2026, 05:18pm