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LARGE BLAZE AT USF CAMPUS: A viewer captured video as crews worked to put out a fire at the Marine Science Lab building on the University of South Florida’s campus in St. Petersburg on Saturday afternoon. wfla.com/news/pinellas-…

HISTORIC WIN: Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. wfla.com/news/national/…

More than half of Americans say the level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has declined since the start of President Trump’s second term, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. wfla.com/news/national/…

Ryan Pepiot will not pitch this season for the Tampa Bay Rays because of a right hip injury that requires surgery. wfla.com/sports/rays/ra…

The 2026 tax filing deadline has passed, but experts recommend preparing for your next return now, especially in the wake of tax code changes in the Trump Administration’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” wfla.com/news/national/…

A driver who is accused of fleeing the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian Friday is now facing additional charges as Bradenton police believe the suspect was intoxicated. wfla.com/news/local-new…

"I think it depends greatly on the type of job that you have whether it's helpful," Dr. Doug Scharre, director of the Division of Cognitive Neurology at Ohio State University said. wfla.com/news/national/…

#DEVELOPING: A man barricaded himself at a St. Petersburg apartment complex Saturday after calling in threats to the police department’s communication center, officials said. wfla.com/news/pinellas-…

“We’ve seen lots and lots of freaky things,” said Big Texan co-owner Billy Lee. wfla.com/news/national/…

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that other airlines will offer discounts for Spirit ticket holders, as well as "preferential employment interviews" for the airline's employees. wfla.com/news/national/…

Officials have identified a woman who died after falling from a balcony aboard a Carnival cruise ship near Catalina Island. wfla.com/news/national/…

MISSING CHILD ALERT: A statewide alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen in North Miami. wfla.com/news/florida/s…

BOLTS WIN ⚡ Gage Goncalves scored off his own rebound at 9:02 overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series. wfla.com/sports/tampa-b…

The Florida Attorney General’s Office has joined in an investigation into “Sloth World” after a recently released report revealed that dozens of sloths bound for the Orlando attraction died in a cold warehouse. wfla.com/news/florida/f…

A hunter in Utah was shot during the opening weekend of the limited-entry turkey season after another hunter mistook their decoys for a turkey. wfla.com/news/national/…

The Church of Scientology is pushing back against a viral social media trend that has brought groups of teens into its Hollywood buildings, calling the incidents dangerous and potentially criminal. wfla.com/news/national/…

After months of negotiations, Spirit Airlines could cease operations if it cannot reach a government bailout deal. wfla.com/news/national/…

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills allowing teacher unions to be decertified depending on a participation requirement and streamlining the teacher pay increase process. Critics say the bills do more harm than good. wfla.com/news/florida/d…

A federal appeals court has blocked the mailing of mifepristone, a drug used to safely end early pregnancies, requiring that the pill can only be given in person at clinics. wfla.com/news/national/…

A man was arrested following a “dangerous road rage shooting” that unfolded across multiple roadways in Hillsborough County earlier this week, authorities said. wfla.com/news/hillsboro…