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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team held practice at the Rowdies facility Monday morning as they prepared for a friendly match against Uruguay. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/u-s-mens-national-soccer-team-preparing-for-upcoming-friendly-at-raymond-james/
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Preparing for Thanksgiving travel rush: AAA predicts 90% will travel by car https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/preparing-for-thanksgiving-travel-rush-aaa-predicts-90-will-travel-by-car/ 
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Florida Board of Education has unanimously approved seven new standards drafted by conservative think-tank The Heritage Foundation. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-approves-new-conservative-backed-education-standards/ 
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are caught in the crossfire between hunters and conservationists as the state prepares for its first black bear hunt in nearly a decade. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/controversy-arises-over-floridas-black-bear-hunting-season/ 
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Commissioners in Manatee County will hear from the public Tuesday before voting on whether or not to adopt a juvenile curfew ordinance. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/manatee-county-commission-to-vote-on-implementing-juvenile-curfew/ 
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with the United States. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-says-he-will-sell-f-35s-to-saudi-arabia-on-eve-of-crown-princes-washington-visit/
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
“There comes a moment where you’re like, 'This is me. I’m a husband and a father, it’s on me to do something,'" Kevin said. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/worst-nightmare-denver-parents-awake-to-hear-intruder-walking-toward-sleeping-kids/ 
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
NEW CLEAN WATER RULES: The EPA announced that it is redefining the scope of the Clean Water Act to limit how much it covers. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/epa-moves-to-limit-scope-of-clean-water-law-to-reduce-amount-of-wetlands-it-covers/ 
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Supreme Court let the lower court's ruling stand, which found that pregame prayers over a loudspeaker at a state-run event would be considered government speech. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/supreme-court-denies-tampa-christian-school-petition-on-pregame-prayers/ 
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
"Profound investigative missteps": A judge ordered the Justice Department to hand grand jury materials to ex-FBI director James Comey as he fights criminal charges. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/judge-orders-doj-to-turn-over-grand-jury-materials-to-james-comey-cites-disturbing-pattern/
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Medicare Part B premiums will rise by about 10 percent in 2026, according to a notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). https://www.wfla.com/news/national/seniors-hit-with-10-percent-medicare-part-b-cost-increase-in-2026/ 
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is investigating a golf cart business that abruptly shut down, leaving customers without their carts or deposits. https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/pasco-sheriffs-office-opens-investigation-after-golf-cart-business-abruptly-shuts-down/ 
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The company is chopping prices again for the treatment, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance. https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-health-and-wellness/prices-cut-for-popular-obesity-treatment-but-doctors-still-see-cost-challenges-for-patients/ 
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Business owners are warning consumers that they might see fewer options and higher price tags for decorations this year as a result of tariffs. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tariffs-cause-shortage-on-holiday-decor/ 
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
GAMING DEALS: GameStop announced a "Trade Anything Day" that will take place on Dec. 6, allowing customers to trade almost any item, even taxidermied animals, for in-store credit.
https://www.wfla.com/top-stories/gamestops-trade-anything-day-lets-customers-trade-unusual-items-for-in-store-credit/ 
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A new lawsuit, filed in Florida, accuses Costco of selling “falsely labeled and marketed tequila” under the company’s Kirkland Signature brand. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/lawsuit-alleges-costcos-kirkland-signature-tequila-is-falsely-labeled-what-to-know/ 
November 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Tampa Police Department said the crash happened when a four-wheeler failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a pickup truck.
14-year-old killed, 15-year-old critically injured in Tampa crash
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November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
FEMA head David Richardson is departing the agency, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed Monday. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/fema-chief-departs-agency/ 
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
RAPPER'S HOUSE ROBBED: A group of gunmen robbed Rapper Tekashi 6ix9nine's Florida home, holding his mother captive in the process, according to authorities. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/gunmen-held-tekashi-6ix9ines-mother-against-her-will-in-florida-home-invasion-sheriffs-office-says/ 
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that new dietary guidelines are expected to be released next month that will end the "war on saturated fats." https://www.wfla.com/news/national/rfk-jr-says-new-dietary-guidelines-coming-soon-were-ending-the-war-on-saturated-fats/ 
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
WORST ROADS: Half of the top 10 metros with the worst roads in America are located in Florida, a report found. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/tampa-bay-4-other-florida-metros-among-areas-with-the-worst-roads-in-america-report/ 
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Tampa Police Department addressed widely-circulated rumors that the shooter may have been affiliated with law enforcement. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-police-address-shooter-misinformation-in-dj-shyguys-death/ 
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles discussed her history with plastic surgery during an interview, saying she wanted to approach it in an open and honest way. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/simone-biles-explains-her-decision-to-undergo-breast-augmentation/ 
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM