2026 men's college basketball season kicks off with Orion Tip-off Classic at Benchmark Arena

The 2026 men's college basketball season will kick off with the inaugural Orion180 Tip-Off Classic at Benchmark International Arena.

1st, June 2026, 02:57pm

Florida sex offender found sitting in sheriff's office lobby arrested after threatening deputies with metal file: deputies

Body camera video from May 29 shows the moment deputies arrested a sexual offender found sitting in the lobby of the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office in Arcadia, where he threatened officers with a metal file, according to authorities.

1st, June 2026, 02:48pm

Taylor Swift announces new original song on 'Toy Story 5' soundtrack, available this week

Taylor Swift announced a new song for fans to enjoy as part of her work on "Toy Story 5."

1st, June 2026, 02:22pm

Brandon man indicted in federal mortgage fraud investigation

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Brandon man has been indicted on a count of mail fraud as part of a mortgage fraud scheme, according to federal prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida said Brandon Dutch Mendenhall, 46, of Brandon, Florida, operated RAD Diversified REIT and other investment funds that got [...]

1st, June 2026, 01:32pm

U.S. Attorney announces mortgage fraud indictment in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida announced a mortgage fraud indictment in Tampa.

1st, June 2026, 01:32pm

WATCH: Motorcyclist arrested after hiding in pond during chase, Hillsborough County deputies say

A man was arrested after he fled a traffic stop and hid from deputies in a retention pond on May 29, according to authorities.

1st, June 2026, 01:25pm

Remains found of national lab worker last seen taking lunch to her daughter a year ago

Melissa Casias had been missing for nearly a year.

1st, June 2026, 01:09pm

Tampa pizzeria ranked among best in the U.S.

A Tampa pizzeria was ranked among the best in the U.S.

1st, June 2026, 01:04pm

Margaritaville brand hotel to open in Sarasota

A Margaritaville-branded hotel is set to open in Sarasota next year, marking the second hotel of its kind to open in Tampa Bay.

1st, June 2026, 12:56pm

WATCH: Deputies use grappler device during chase in Plant City after gun, drugs fly out window, deputies say

Deputies in Plant City used a grappler device to stop a vehicle after illegal drugs and a firearm were thrown out of the passenger's window during a pursuit on May 28, according to authorities.

1st, June 2026, 12:25pm