Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County is 'brokenhearted' over soldier killed in Kuwait

People across Polk County have been mourning the loss of a local U.S. service member killed overseas, including Sheriff Grady Judd, who released a video statement Wednesday.

4th, March 2026, 04:04pm

Raymond James Stadium to host British soccer teams in pre-season matchup

Iconic British soccer teams Leeds United and Wrexham AFC will face off at Raymond James Stadium as the teams prepare for the upcoming season.

4th, March 2026, 04:02pm

LIVE: U.S. House debates Iran war powers resolution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump's decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, gives lawmakers an opportunity to [...]

4th, March 2026, 03:55pm

U.S. House debates Iran war powers resolution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump's decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, gives lawmakers an opportunity to [...]

4th, March 2026, 03:55pm

WATCH: Dog missing for 43 days in wilderness reunites with his owner

An 11-year-old dog was reunited with his family this week after he went missing for 43 days in Colorado's high country.

4th, March 2026, 03:52pm

'A heartbreaking case': 4-year-old's death in Wimauma ruled a homicide

Deputies in Wimauma are investigating after a 4-year-old child's death was ruled a homicide.

4th, March 2026, 03:49pm

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds

Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.

4th, March 2026, 03:39pm

Heavy drinkers have 91% increase in colorectal cancer risk, study finds

A Cleveland Clinic study found that heavy drinking over one's lifetime increases colorectal cancer risk.

4th, March 2026, 03:30pm

St. Pete man accused of shining laser at deputies' helicopter

A St. Petersburg man was arrested on Tuesday after deputies say he shone a laser lightning device at a helicopter.

4th, March 2026, 03:15pm

Man pulls loaded gun on driver during I-4 road rage incident in Tampa: FHP

A man was arrested after troopers said he admitted to pointing a weapon at another driver.

4th, March 2026, 03:03pm