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A Brandon man is facing a staggering 21 felony charges, including attempted murder, after he opened fire into a car full of people on I-75, with three kids in his own backseat. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/brandon-man-facing-21-felony-charges-after-shooting-at-car-full-of-people/
January 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM
A Brandon man is facing a staggering 21 felony charges, including attempted murder, after he opened fire into a car full of people on I-75, with three kids in his own backseat. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/brandon-man-facing-21-felony-charges-after-shooting-at-car-full-of-people/
The Trump administration is facing blowback over its legal justification for the toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid accusations it violated international law. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/legal-basis-for-maduros-capture-trailed-by-grave-concerns/
January 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The Trump administration is facing blowback over its legal justification for the toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid accusations it violated international law. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/legal-basis-for-maduros-capture-trailed-by-grave-concerns/
A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-death-toll-in-2-week-old-protests-challenging-irans-theocracy-reaches-116-activists-say/
January 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-death-toll-in-2-week-old-protests-challenging-irans-theocracy-reaches-116-activists-say/
Trump signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from being used in judicial proceedings, a week after U.S. forces initiated a covert operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-signs-executive-order-to-safeguard-venezuelan-oil-revenue/
January 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Trump signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from being used in judicial proceedings, a week after U.S. forces initiated a covert operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-signs-executive-order-to-safeguard-venezuelan-oil-revenue/
Police said he was heading down a steep cut that had a 24-30 inch vertical drop, which caused his ATV to flip over, trapping him underneath. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/florida-man-dies-of-fatal-head-injury-after-steep-drop-flips-atv-at-lakeland-park/
January 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Police said he was heading down a steep cut that had a 24-30 inch vertical drop, which caused his ATV to flip over, trapping him underneath. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/florida-man-dies-of-fatal-head-injury-after-steep-drop-flips-atv-at-lakeland-park/
A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor’s brother — during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-six-killed-in-mississippi-suspect-in-custody/
January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor’s brother — during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-six-killed-in-mississippi-suspect-in-custody/
Thousands of people across the country marched on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer and the shooting of two people in Portland, Oregon. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-protests-against-ice-planned-across-us-after-shootings-in-minneapolis-and-portland-oregon/
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Thousands of people across the country marched on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer and the shooting of two people in Portland, Oregon. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-protests-against-ice-planned-across-us-after-shootings-in-minneapolis-and-portland-oregon/
Iran's parliament speaker warned the US military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-death-toll-in-2-week-old-protests-challenging-irans-theocracy-reaches-116-activists-say/
January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Iran's parliament speaker warned the US military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-death-toll-in-2-week-old-protests-challenging-irans-theocracy-reaches-116-activists-say/
Happy Birthday, Mary J. Blige! 🎉 The R&B and hip-hop artist best known for hits like "Real Love," "You Remind Me," and "I'm Goin' Down," turns 55 today! https://www.wfla.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday, Mary J. Blige! 🎉 The R&B and hip-hop artist best known for hits like "Real Love," "You Remind Me," and "I'm Goin' Down," turns 55 today! https://www.wfla.com
TODAY IN HISTORY: On what would be her birthday, we remember country music singer and actress Naomi Judd, best known as one-half of 'The Judds.' https://www.wfla.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
TODAY IN HISTORY: On what would be her birthday, we remember country music singer and actress Naomi Judd, best known as one-half of 'The Judds.' https://www.wfla.com
National non-profit Homes for Our Troops held a kick-off ceremony in Lithia on Saturday to celebrate the start of construction on a wounded veteran’s personalized home. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/homes-for-our-troops-builds-custom-adaptive-home-for-blind-army-vet-in-lithia/
January 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
National non-profit Homes for Our Troops held a kick-off ceremony in Lithia on Saturday to celebrate the start of construction on a wounded veteran’s personalized home. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/homes-for-our-troops-builds-custom-adaptive-home-for-blind-army-vet-in-lithia/
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said first responders pulled a Honda CR-V, with the driver still buckled in, out of Lake Marion last night. A small dog was also found swimming in an air pocket. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/police-pull-mans-body-still-buckled-in-car-out-of-lake-marion/
January 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said first responders pulled a Honda CR-V, with the driver still buckled in, out of Lake Marion last night. A small dog was also found swimming in an air pocket. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/police-pull-mans-body-still-buckled-in-car-out-of-lake-marion/
A crew with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue proved Saturday morning that they're looking out for all Tampa Bay residents, human or otherwise 🐶 https://www.wfla.com/news/always-ready-to-help-hillsborough-fire-rescues-small-dog-that-slipped-down-drain-pipe/
January 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A crew with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue proved Saturday morning that they're looking out for all Tampa Bay residents, human or otherwise 🐶 https://www.wfla.com/news/always-ready-to-help-hillsborough-fire-rescues-small-dog-that-slipped-down-drain-pipe/
The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund. https://www.wfla.com/mobile/what-to-know-about-tax-changes-getting-the-maximum-refund-in-2026/
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund. https://www.wfla.com/mobile/what-to-know-about-tax-changes-getting-the-maximum-refund-in-2026/
A Brandon High School student who was struck by a CSX train while walking to school on Thursday died from his injuries, the sheriff's office said on Saturday. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/17-year-old-dies-after-being-struck-by-train-in-brandon/
January 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
A Brandon High School student who was struck by a CSX train while walking to school on Thursday died from his injuries, the sheriff's office said on Saturday. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/17-year-old-dies-after-being-struck-by-train-in-brandon/
The killing of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is reverberating across Capitol Hill. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-congress-is-debating-the-possible-consequences-for-ice-and-even-noem-after-renee-goods-killing/
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The killing of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is reverberating across Capitol Hill. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-congress-is-debating-the-possible-consequences-for-ice-and-even-noem-after-renee-goods-killing/
AI-generated faces, voices and full-body performances that mimic real people increased in quality far beyond what even many experts expected would be the case just a few years ago. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/deepfakes-leveled-up-in-2025-heres-whats-to-expect-this-year/
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
AI-generated faces, voices and full-body performances that mimic real people increased in quality far beyond what even many experts expected would be the case just a few years ago. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/deepfakes-leveled-up-in-2025-heres-whats-to-expect-this-year/
Southbound I-275 on the Howard Frankland Bridge will be closed overnight on Tuesday, the Florida Department of Transportation said. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/southbound-howard-frankland-to-close-tuesday-night/
January 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Southbound I-275 on the Howard Frankland Bridge will be closed overnight on Tuesday, the Florida Department of Transportation said. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/southbound-howard-frankland-to-close-tuesday-night/
The Trump administration says its new dietary guidelines mark a revolution for U.S. food culture, emphasizing whole foods like meats, whole-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables — while cutting down on carbs. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/kennedy-shakes-up-dietary-guidelines-winners-and-losers/
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Trump administration says its new dietary guidelines mark a revolution for U.S. food culture, emphasizing whole foods like meats, whole-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables — while cutting down on carbs. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/kennedy-shakes-up-dietary-guidelines-winners-and-losers/
An iconic creature seen in skies across the world, it's Save the Eagles Day! 🦅 The day was initially created to protect a pair of nesting bald eagles in New Jersey and has continued since 2015.
January 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM
An iconic creature seen in skies across the world, it's Save the Eagles Day! 🦅 The day was initially created to protect a pair of nesting bald eagles in New Jersey and has continued since 2015.
Happy Birthday, Pat Benatar! 🎉 The singer rose to fame in the 1980s with iconic hits like "Love Is a Battlefield" and "Hit Me With Your Best Shot." She celebrates her 73rd birthday today! https://www.wfla.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Happy Birthday, Pat Benatar! 🎉 The singer rose to fame in the 1980s with iconic hits like "Love Is a Battlefield" and "Hit Me With Your Best Shot." She celebrates her 73rd birthday today! https://www.wfla.com
Happy Birthday, Rod Stewart! 🥳 The English singer and songwriter best known for hits like "Maggie May" and "Tonight's the Night" turns 81 today! https://www.wfla.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Happy Birthday, Rod Stewart! 🥳 The English singer and songwriter best known for hits like "Maggie May" and "Tonight's the Night" turns 81 today! https://www.wfla.com
Chart-topping rapper Fetty Wap is saying "hey, what's up, hello" to freedom, as he has been released from federal prison earlier than expected. https://www.wfla.com/news/rapper-fetty-wap-freed-from-federal-prison-nearly-a-year-early/
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Chart-topping rapper Fetty Wap is saying "hey, what's up, hello" to freedom, as he has been released from federal prison earlier than expected. https://www.wfla.com/news/rapper-fetty-wap-freed-from-federal-prison-nearly-a-year-early/
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! David Jones celebrated his 101st birthday in Brooksville, surrounded by family and friends. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/hernando-county/d-day-veteran-celebrates-101st-birthday-in-brooksville/
January 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! David Jones celebrated his 101st birthday in Brooksville, surrounded by family and friends. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/hernando-county/d-day-veteran-celebrates-101st-birthday-in-brooksville/
WINTER FISHING 🐟 In the first episode of Reel Talk, AmandaHollyWx and Captain Ryan Amaturo of Reel Nauti Fishing Charters LLC talk about how to catch sheepshead in the "cold" months in Tampa Bay. Catch "Reel Talk" on the WFLA app and your favorite platform!
January 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
WINTER FISHING 🐟 In the first episode of Reel Talk, AmandaHollyWx and Captain Ryan Amaturo of Reel Nauti Fishing Charters LLC talk about how to catch sheepshead in the "cold" months in Tampa Bay. Catch "Reel Talk" on the WFLA app and your favorite platform!