Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution

xperts suggest that grownups who care about children start by setting aside matters of politics and public policy — like the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections and the debate over capital punishment. Focus instead on how witnessing someone's death by firing squad might land with young viewers — and how best to reassure and protect them.

13th, October 2026, 07:55pm

What is that strange cloud in the sky?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A SpaceX launch Tuesday morning made a "strange cloud" form over Tampa Bay. No need to panic over the formation this morning. The Noctilucent cloud is from the launch! SpaceX launched its CRS-35 around 6:33 a.m. A noctilucent cloud is a thin, silvery-blue, cirrus-like cloud that is primarily composed of ice crystals [...]

13th, October 2026, 06:50pm

Six Flags closes 9 rides in 6 parks after person dies in roller coaster incident in Georgia

The death would be at least the seventh at the Georgia park, including one in 2006 in which a man had a likely heart attack on the Goliath coaster, according to the Doan Law Firm, which tallies amusement park accidents and represents victims.

13th, October 2026, 06:22pm

Development unlikely for disturbance in Atlantic: NHC

Further development appears unlikely as an area of low pressure moves slowly northward in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.

13th, October 2026, 05:35pm

Tropics quiet after record-breaking Hurricane Isaias batters Florida | Tracking the Tropics

The tropical Atlantic is quiet again after Hurricane Isaias made history as the latest-forming hurricane on record.

13th, October 2026, 05:35pm

Late meltdown by Rays at home leaves them with 7-3 loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALCS

Things nearly got even worse for the Rays in the ninth, when Caminero and left fielder Jonny DeLuca collided while chasing Brayan Rocchio’s foul ball.

13th, October 2026, 05:19pm

Florida executes prisoner who killed his cellmate to get death sentence

A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed Tuesday, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack.

13th, October 2026, 04:56pm

Florida to execute a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence

A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed Tuesday, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack.

13th, October 2026, 04:56pm

David Jolly faces FAMU students in gubernatorial town hall

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) - There are twenty-two days left until Election Day, and Monday night was David Jolly's turn to face FAMU students in a gubernatorial town hall series. The student-led town hall marked the second installment of a series at Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University featuring both gubernatorial candidates. Republican nominee, Congressman Byron Donald, [...]

13th, October 2026, 04:49pm

Pinellas County School District discusses future of schools ahead of Tuesday’s vote to consolidate, move learning facilities

On Tuesday, Pinellas County School Board members will face a tough decision: whether to close or consolidate several schools.

12th, October 2026, 11:29pm