Senators still hope for details on a deal to pause the war in Iran as talks falter

Senate Democrats and Republicans alike have high hopes for a deal to end the Iran War and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a proxy of Iran, is complicating Trump’s negotiations with Tehran, leaving lawmakers hungry for more information as they return to Washington. Trump last week indicated [...]

2nd, June 2026, 06:04pm

Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration's fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The former Republican senator will sit before House and Senate [...]

2nd, June 2026, 05:02pm

Man who killed his girlfriend's baby is set to be Florida's eighth execution of 2026

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago is set to be executed Tuesday evening. Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was sentenced to [...]

2nd, June 2026, 04:50pm

'We have a safe beach': Clearwater leaders react to violent teen takeover, police ID suspect in shooting

"This type of event is not going to be tolerated and there's consequences that go along with it," said Deputy Police Chief Michael Walek.

1st, June 2026, 10:53pm

'Teen takeover' thwarted in Wesley Chapel as teens find large law enforcement presence

A so-called "teen takeover" had been advertised for Monday night in Wesley Chapel, but few attendees stuck around after finding patrol cars scattered throughout the area.

1st, June 2026, 10:31pm

Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame NBA coach, dies at 79

Longtime NBA coach Rick Adelman, the winningest coach in Sacramento Kings franchise history, has died at the age of 79.

1st, June 2026, 09:23pm

Cheese bread sold at Publix, Walmart recalled over salmonella concerns

A Michigan-based company is recalling some of its popular frozen cheese breads over potential contamination with salmonella.

1st, June 2026, 08:56pm

Investigation underway after apparent human remains found in Wesley Chapel: sheriff

The Pasco Sheriff's Office launched an investigation on Monday after apparent human remains were located in an area of Wesley Chapel.

1st, June 2026, 08:06pm

Pet food, supplies now consistently available at Feeding Tampa Bay

The need for pet food is increasing across the area. To help, Feeding Tampa Bay and Greater Good Charities, along with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay are all coming together to make sure your fur babies are just as healthy as you are at home.

1st, June 2026, 07:44pm

Clearwater businesses report thousands in losses after 'teen takeover,' shooting

A peaceful summer night turned into chaos as hundreds of teens participated in a 'teen takeover' in Clearwater Beach. One young man was shot and taken to the hospital. Local business owners say that they lost thousands of dollars because of the incident, and the parents need to be held accountable for last night's ruckus, as well as the children.  

1st, June 2026, 07:26pm