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Delayed special session leaves Florida budget in limbo

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Lawmakers were supposed to be in Tallahassee on Monday for a special session on redistricting, with hopes that the state budget would be finalized. Instead that session has been delayed and the budget remains stuck in limbo. Before the session wrapped up, the House pitched their $113 billion budget, while the [...]

20th, April 2026, 07:29pm

Red Flag warning issued for Tampa Bay as dry, windy conditions continue

The extremely dry conditions and the wind are posing an elevated risk for wildfires today and tomorrow. Sarasota County re-instated its burn ban, and others like Hillsborough County warn residents to be attentive and cautious to help prevent dangerous situations. There is a red flag warning in place tomorrow.

20th, April 2026, 07:28pm

Republican candidates trade attacks as Florida governor's race heats up

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited Pinellas County on Monday to host a news conference to dispel rumors that he’s dropping out of Florida's gubernatorial race. “We are not suspending our campaign,” Collins said. After canceling an event in Southwest Florida, rumors started to swirl that Collins would exit the race. [...]

20th, April 2026, 07:05pm

City of Tampa provides update on paving progress

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The city of Tampa said it is making headway when it comes to resurfacing the city's roads. Leaders said they have almost doubled the amount of work done compared to historic averages. Some of the areas they have recently repaved include Ybor City, Port Tampa, and Tampa Palms. The rough conditions [...]

20th, April 2026, 06:18pm

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to leave administration

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving the Trump administration to take a job in the private sector, the White House said Monday evening. Questions had been trailing DeRemer about her future in the Trump administration for weeks. Her exit follows the firings of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi. [...]

20th, April 2026, 05:42pm

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