WFLA News Channel 836m
‘Nervous for this neighborhood’: Sarasota residents dread Tropical Storm Helene
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Many residents in Sarasota say they’re dreading Tropical Storm Helene as they continue to recover from catastrophic flooding last month. “I’m nervous for this neighborhood,” ...
Same-sex couples in Thailand can get married when equality law takes effect in January
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after ...
US Navy replenishment ship damaged after refueling warships in the Middle East
A U.S. Navy replenishment ship operating in the Middle East sustained damage after refueling vessels and the cause is under ...
Tren de Aragua gang started in Venezuela’s prisons and now spreads fear in the US
Former federal agent Wes Tabor says his phone has been lighting up with calls from police departments around the U.S. for ...
Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family’s calls to spare his life
A Missouri man convicted of breaking into a woman’s home and repeatedly stabbing her was executed Tuesday over the objections of the victim’s family and the prosecutor, who ...
Texas man who waived his right to appeal death sentence is executed for killing infant son
A Texas man who had waived his right to appeal his death sentence was put to death Tuesday evening for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago, one of five ...
Tampa City leaders warn of potential storm surge threat
Tampa City officials say storm surge is a major concern as some areas could see very high water levels because of Helene.
WFLA News Channel 82h
Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over “L.O.L.” dolls
NEW YORK (AP) — Toy maker MGA Entertainment must pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the name and likeliness of teen pop group OMG Girlz with one of its popular lines of dolls, a federal ...
Iran’s president tells the UN that his country wants to play a ‘constructive role’ in world affairs
Iran’s new president signaled to world leaders Tuesday that he wants to open a “constructive” chapter in his country’s international relations — but he made clear that ...
More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe’s end, study finds
It became more common for authorities to charge women with crimes related to their pregnancies after the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022, a new study found — even if they’re almost never accused ...
Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt, arrested on child pornography charges
( The Hill) — The son of Ryan Routh, the suspect in custody in connection with the second apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, has been arrested on federal charges of ...
Los Angeles Sparks cut ties with coach Curt Miller after 2 losing seasons
Curt Miller is leaving as coach of the Los Angeles Sparks after the WNBA franchise missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season and second under him. The team on ...