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Update on Nolan Wells Death Investigation | Rooted in Progress
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- Update on Nolan Wells Death Investigation | Rooted in Progress
- Runtime
- 29:42
- Date posted
- 16 minutes ago
- Description
- Nolan Wells was found dead after going on a boat trip with friends and so many questions still remain as to what happened to him. In this episode of Rooted in Progress we provide the most up-to-date timeline and latest details surrounding the death investigation into 18-year-old, Nolan Wells.
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- Man with dog in golf cart sets garage ablaze, deputies say
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
- Description
- A man in Port Orchard, Washington was arrested after surveillance video shows him setting fire to the garage of a home while driving a golf cart with his dog on Tuesday, according to authorities.
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- Hillsborough County Schools to roll back leggings restrictions following petition, pushback
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
- Description
- The Hillsborough County School Board voted 5-1 Tuesday afternoon to roll back previously approved restrictions to leggings that had been greenlit in the 2026 Code of Conduct in July.
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- Tampa City Council to Consider Dedicating School Zone Speed Camera Revenue to School Safety Improvem
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
- Description
- Tampa City Council will consider a proposal Thursday that would require the city’s share of school zone speed camera fines to be spent exclusively on safety improvements around schools.
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- Uthmeier faces deadline for rewrite of property tax measure
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- Uthmeier faces deadline for rewrite of property tax measure
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- Manatee deputies ramp up e-bike, e-moto enforcement ahead of back-to-school season
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- As students prepare to head back to school, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families with e-bikes and e-motos to make sure they understand the law before hitting the road.
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- Bail bonds scheme defrauds family, leaves loved one in custody
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning of a rise in a type of a phone scam aimed at targeting the loved ones of those in custody. Criminals are impersonating Sheriff's deputies, and in some cases, bail bondsmen, asking for money to be transferred via BitCoin in order to release someone on bond.
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- 2 dogs die at boarding facility in Citrus County
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- The owner of a Citrus County boarding facility is facing felony animal cruelty charges following the deaths of two dogs. According to the Citrus County Sheriff's office, two dogs died under the care of Nikki Palmer, who ran the Pampered Paws boarding facility out of her home in Homosassa.
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- Florida teen arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 4-year-old: police
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- An 18-year-old from Orlando was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 4-year-old, the Orlando Police Department announced.
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- Thursday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- The NewsChannel 8 Morning Team provides a comprehensive look at updated news events, a detailed and up-to-the-minute weather forecast and sports scores.
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- Tampa bay congressional candidates discuss heated primary races | Battleground Florida
- Runtime
- 52:38
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- In this episode of Battleground Florida, Congressional Candidates Mike Beltran (R-14) and Leela Gray (D-13) discuss their campaigns in Florida's 2026 Primary Elections. Also, University of Tampa Economics Professor Abby Hall discusses the state of the economy.
Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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- New Tampa Boulevard getting million-dollar makeover in city’s paving project
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- New Tampa Boulevard is getting a million-dollar makeover. The City of Tampa will repave almost two miles, from Meadow Pine Drive to Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
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- 7-time convicted felon throws bag of drugs out window during Florida traffic stop: deputies
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- Deputies arrested a 17-time convicted felon in DeSoto County on Wednesday after he threw a bag of meth out of a truck's window, according to the sheriff's office.
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- 'It makes me feel like I can do anything': Kids get fresh cuts before the first bell
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- A fresh haircut can do more than change your look, it can change how you feel walking into a new school year. Today, dozens of St. Petersburg kids got a confidence boost, all thanks to volunteer barbers and stylists.
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- Florida gubernatorial candidates face "Free Kill" law debate
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Florida gubernatorial candidates face pressure to address the state's "free kill" law, which limits pain and suffering damages in medical negligence cases, following a failed 2025 repeal attempt.
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- 3D-printed home being built in Florida; St. Pete
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- The City of St. Petersburg is soon to have its’ very first 3D-printed home, built through part of an affordable housing program.
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- Canadian woman arrested after deputies find 12 fraudulent IDs during Tampa traffic stop: sheriff
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Deputies conducting a traffic stop in Tampa found that a Canadian woman who falsely identified herself had 12 fraudulent ID cards, according to authorities.
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- Hillsborough school board looks to build on new success ahead of upcoming school year
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- The Hillsborough County School District is heading into the 2026-2027 school year with an 'A District Grade' from the Florida Department of Education — a milestone the district says it has not seen in more than a decade.
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- Man, 21, accused of killing mother in Florida home after getting out of jail; Polk County
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- Family members told investigators the man had a lengthy history of violence and mental illness, reportedly suffering from schizophrenia and bi-bolar disorder.
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- Florida man killed his mom week after moving in: Polk Sheriff
- Runtime
- 18:31
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Wednesday morning that a man has been charged in connection with his mother’s death.
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- Customers jump in to defend elderly man during robbery at fast food restaurant
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Surveillance video shows the moment three customers at a fast-food restaurant stopped a suspect from taking an elderly man's backpack.
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- Perez Hilton hospitalized in Florida after apparent self-harm on TikTok Live
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Police responded to Perez Hilton’s Miami home Tuesday night after the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to harm himself during a TikTok livestream.
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- Florida deputies teach teens caught riding on sidewalk about e-bike safety
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- "ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS": In a recent traffic stop, deputies pulled over two teenagers riding their e-motos on a sidewalk, something prohibited under Florida law for electric bikes producing more than 750 watts of power.
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- 17-year-old wanted in connection with double murder: Florida officers
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The DeLand Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old who is wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens on July 29.
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- Wednesday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Local, regional and national news events are reported by the News Channel 8 Team, along with business news, sports, area weather conditions and traffic details.
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- Tampa General Hospital proposes drones to deliver blood
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Tampa General Hospital has announced a blood drone delivery program that they say would give blood to patients in emergency situations much quicker. The hospital is planning on using 2 drones that would be stationed at local fire stations.
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- Judge orders property tax ballot measure rewrite
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The language approved by lawmakers will not be the language voters will see on the ballot. The judge has ordered the state's chief legal officer to make sure the wording is constitutional and not misleading to voters.
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- Evidence includes ChatGPT logs in Phoenix Ikner case
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Attorneys for Phoenix Ikner, the suspected Florida State University shooter, met for a case management hearing ahead of his October trial. Prosecutors and defense counsel discussed potential challenges with jury selection and the review of extensive evidence, including police reports and ChatGPT logs. And while legal teams prepare for the proceedings, several outside lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI regarding the release of investigative records.
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- Why the tropics wake up in August | Tracking The Tropics
- Runtime
- 17:57
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- With things quiet in the Atlantic, WFXR meteorologist Brandon Lashbrook joins our Tracking the Tropics team to break down what is keeping activity to a minimum and what we can expect heading into August.
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- St. Petersburg mayoral candidates respond to poll
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A political action committee that's backing candidate Charlie Crist released a poll ahead of early voting about the mayoral race in St. Petersburg.
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- Hillsborough School Board to Vote on Reversing Controversial Leggings Dress Code Rule
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Hillsborough County School Board is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to roll back part of its recently updated student dress code following backlash from parents over a leggings rule.
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- ‘Pedophile preacher’: Florida pastor accused of having sex with teen, not disclosing HIV status
- Runtime
- 13:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A Winter Haven pastor was arrested after Polk County deputies said he had sex with a 14-year-old boy without disclosing that he was HIV positive.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation began after it received a NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Endangered Children) cyber tip regarding inappropriate contact 42-year-old Timothy Chaneyfield was having with a child.
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- Surveillance video shows nurse using jiu jitsu to subdue aggressive patient
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A nurse said his jiu jitsu practice came in handy after an intoxicated patient became aggressive while being guided out of the hospital.
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- Father arrested after 2-year-old heard calling for help from balcony
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- CAUGHT ON CAM: A father was arrested after a 2-year-old was heard calling for help from a balcony, according to police. Police found drugs and paraphernalia within the 2-year-old's reach.
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- Winter Haven pastor faces numerous battery, traveling to meet minor charges
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- "DOPE SMOKING PEDOPHILE PREACHER": A pastor at St. James United American Free Will Baptist Church in Winter Haven, was arrested on numerous battery on a minor and traveling to meet a minor charges.
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- First visible phase of Port Tampa Bay's new cruise terminal underway
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Port Tampa Bay has begun the first visible phase in the development of its new cruise terminal.
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- 2nd case of dengue fever reported in Hillsborough County
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A second case of dengue fever has been reported in Hillsborough County, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County announced.
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- Tuesday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8 Weather
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Tuesday marks the end of the westerly wind pattern than has maintained morning rain chances for the last several days.
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- Four arrested after 100+ car street takeover on I-75, more to come: FHP
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- THONOTOSASSA FL Florida Highway Patrol is investigating what they say was a more than 100-car street takeover that happened along interstate 75 after midnight Saturday morning.
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- Man arrested after witnesses spot him burglarizing cars in Seffner, deputies say
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Body camera video shows the moment deputies arrested a man after witnesses reported that he was grabbing car door handles throughout a neighborhood in Seffner.
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- Florida man fatally shot after pulling gun on deputies at shopping center: PCSO; Polk County
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A man was shot and killed by Polk County deputies on Monday morning.
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- Buy now, pay later loans may impact credit scores, experts say | Better Call Behnken
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Buy now, pay later loans may impact credit scores, experts say
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- Florida SAVE Act Challenge comes as DC Stalls on Federal Bill
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Republican Party of Florida and the RNC have intervened in federal court to defend Florida's SAVE Act against legal challenges. Voting groups, including the League of Women Voters, argue the new citizenship verification requirements will disenfranchise eligible voters. While the state law is not scheduled to take effect until January 2027, U.S. Senators remain divided on whether to pass a similar federal version during their current session.
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- Downtown Sarasota restaurant offers free parking to keep customers coming
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Downtown Sarasota business owners say the city’s expanded paid parking hours are still hurting business, so one popular restaurant is taking matters into its own hands.
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- Pink Porsche driver arrested after going 96 mph on Florida road, deputies say
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A pink Porsche driver was arrested Sunday after deputies said they caught her going 96 mph on a Florida road.
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- Florida woman arrested after horse euthanized in animal cruelty case: deputies
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A woman was arrested for animal cruelty in Putnam County after a horse, Alex, was euthanized due to severe emaciation, according to the sheriff's office.
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- "We shot him a lot": Florida man pulls gun on deputies to prepare for gunfight, sheriff says
- Runtime
- 10:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared details after a suspect was shot by deputies at a Lakeland shopping center.
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- Man gives Florida officer ride during pursuit of wanted suspect
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Body camera video shows the moment a driver gave an officer a ride after he witnessed a wanted retail theft suspect fleeing from authorities in Port Orange.
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- Driver killed after pulling gun on Polk deputies
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- "WE SHOT HIM A LOT": An Uber driver was killed after pulling a gun out "to engage in a gunfight” with Polk County deputies, Sheriff Grady Judd said. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/shooting-involving-polk-county-deputy-at-shopping-center/
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- Florida man calls deputy demon, points rifle at him during 6-hour standoff, deputies say
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A well-being check at a home in Seville led to a six-hour standoff after a deputy said a man called him a demon, aiming his shotgun at him through the window.
