U.S. military operations against Iran continue to hit at many levels, directed by commanders at CENTCOM

Iran is scrambling now to replace its supreme religious leaders, even as the U.S. and Israel are stepping up airstrikes on that country.

3rd, March 2026, 05:50pm

Gina Wilkins named News Channel 8’s 2026 Remarkable Woman of the Year

Surrounded by the volunteers who nominated her and presented her with a $1,000 donation for the charity of her choice, Gina Wilkins learned that the community she spent years serving is now celebrating her.

3rd, March 2026, 05:22pm

Florida police arrest man connected with 40 counts of child sex abuse material: officers

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers arrested a Florida man in Daytona Beach on Feb. 19, accusing him of 40 counts of possession of child pornography, the Daytona Beach Police Department said. Law enforcement arrived at a residence around 6:16 a.m. with a warrant for the arrest of Nicolas Rivas, 30. Officers removed Rivas and [...]

3rd, March 2026, 05:16pm

North Port man speaks on execution of wife's killer 18 years after abduction

“Denise and I were soulmates,” said Denise Amber Lee’s husband, Nathan Lee. “We were supposed to be together forever; we were madly in love.”

3rd, March 2026, 04:51pm

Husband faces execution of North Port woman's killer 18 years after abduction

“Denise and I were soulmates,” said Denise Amber Lee’s husband, Nathan Lee. “We were supposed to be together forever; we were madly in love.”

3rd, March 2026, 04:51pm

Twin sisters arrested after tossing chihuahua out of moving car in Largo: affidavit

Twin sisters were arrested last week after throwing their pet chihuahua out of the window of a moving car as it traveled down a Largo roadway, according to an arrest affidavit.

3rd, March 2026, 04:41pm

5 women accuse Sebring doctor of sexual assault in joint lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of five women who say a doctor sexually assaulted them at his medical office in Sebring.

3rd, March 2026, 04:27pm

101 vultures die of suspected bird flu at Florida state park: FWC

Florida wildlife officials are investigating after more than 100 vultures died or fell ill at a state park in January.

3rd, March 2026, 04:17pm

Giant Publix shopping cart to make rounds in Clearwater this week as new store opens

Clearwater drivers may catch a glimpse of Publix's giant shopping cart on the road this week.

3rd, March 2026, 03:31pm

Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her department's immigration enforcement tactics in front of a Senate committee on Tuesday and pushed back against criticism from Democrats who say she wrongly disparaged two protesters killed by federal officers in Minneapolis earlier this year. It was Noem’s first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths [...]

3rd, March 2026, 03:18pm