WFLA NEWS Channel 8
Florida boy struck by two vehicles shows facial expressions after medically induced coma; Pasco
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- Florida boy struck by two vehicles shows facial expressions after medically induced coma; Pasco
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A 10-year-old boy who was struck by two vehicles in Pasco County is starting to show expressions after a medically induced coma. Asher Thompson’s mother says he is starting to smile and cry. Jackie Almeida says she knows her son’s road to recovery is long, but she longs to hear him call her ‘mom’ once more.
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- The race for Commissioner of Agriculture heats up in Florida | Battleground Florida
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- 49:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- As early voting for the Florida Primary Election begins, Your Local Election Headquarters continues to speak with candidates who will appear on the ballot. Agriculture Commissioner candidates Matt Taylor (R), Joey Mendoza Atkins (D), and Don Prichard (D) appear in this episode of Battleground Florida.
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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- Jorge Posada Says Today’s Baseball Is Turning Players Into Robots | The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez
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- 39:59
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Jorge Posada joins Tino Martinez for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about the Yankees dynasty, the Core Four and the state of baseball today.
Posada shares stories from his early days with Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, including the unusual first impressions that eventually became the foundation of a championship era. He also explains how Rivera discovered his legendary cutter and why Bernie Williams deserves more credit for helping change the direction of the Yankees organization.
The conversation then turns to today’s game. Posada discusses analytics, pitch counts, declining fundamentals and why he believes too much information is turning players into robots. He also reveals whether he would consider managing, what separates great managers from the rest and why catchers are uniquely prepared to lead a clubhouse.
Plus, Posada and Tino revisit their championship mentality, an unforgettable matchup when Tino returned to ...
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- VIDEO: Passerby rescue stranded sailor after boat capsizes near Davis Islands
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A sailor who lost control of his boat a few miles off the coast of Davis Islands was rescued by two passing boaters Sunday afternoon. Severe weather flipped the small sailboat, leaving the man who was sailing alone stranded in the water without a lifejacket, video shows.
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- Florida 'super speeder' arrested after going 105 mph with kid in car: deputies
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A Florida "super speeder" was arrested after deputies said the driver was caught going 105 mph with a child in his car.
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- Manatee County Hits Pause on Proposed Lakewood Ranch Sportsplex,
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- After hours of passionate public comment and growing opposition from nearby residents, Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to freeze plans for a proposed indoor sportsplex in Lakewood Ranch while staff explores alternative locations.
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- FDOT continues Moving I-4 Forward project, focusing on I-4 and U.S. 27 interchange
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- As the Moving I-4 Forward project continues, the focus on Project 3, which is dedicated to I-4 and U.S. 27 interchange, adding additional lanes going westbound.
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- What Does Living in Survival Mode Truly Mean? | Bloom Health Club
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- 29:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- What Does Living in Survival Mode Truly Mean? | Bloom Health Club
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- GOP primary nears as Fishback survives eligibility suit
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback celebrated a legal victory Tuesday after a judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging his residency. Following the ruling, Fishback called for Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins to resign, alleging misuse of taxpayer funds. Meanwhile, Democratic candidate David Jolly expressed confidence in winning a broad coalition, while opponent Dotie Joseph urged voters to carefully vet all potential nominees before the August 18th primary.
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- VIDEO: Passerby rescue stranded sailor after boat capsizes near Davis Islands
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A sailor who lost control of his boat a few miles off the coast of Davis Islands was rescued by two passing boaters Sunday afternoon. Severe weather flipped the small sailboat, leaving the man who was sailing alone stranded in the water without a lifejacket, video shows.
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- Court hears lawsuits against Florida's property tax amendment
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Court hears lawsuits against Florida's property tax amendment
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- Florida executes 2 men in a day
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The state of Florida executed two death row inmates Tuesday. James Duckett, convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old in 1987, was executed earlier in the day, while Dominick Occhicone, who was convicted of murdering his ex-fiancé's parents in 1986, was executed later in the day.
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- Wednesday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8 Weather
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Wednesday includes a 50% chance of scattered showers and storms and breezy conditions with an ongoing onshore wind pattern.
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- Supplies gathered for seniors affected by roof collapse in Bradenton
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- After more than 150 residents were evacuated from the Aviata Assisted Living Facility in Bradenton, community members gathered supplies to help those whose whole lives were uprooted over the weekend.
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- Nearly-extinct bird species thriving in conservation project
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- After decades of nearing extinction there may be a promising future ahead for Florida scrub jays now that conservationists working with the Mosaic Company take another big step to repopulate.
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- Neighbors push back against $80 million sportsplex location
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Manatee County recently got the greenlight to move forward with plans for the $80 million expansion of the indoor sports and ice complex at Premier Sports Campus North in Lakewood Ranch, the parcel of land next to the Lakewood Ranch Library. However, residents nearby the site showed up to the Manatee County commission meeting Tuesday voicing their concerns.
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- Hillsborough County early voting starts Monday
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer spoke in Ruskin on Tuesday about early voting, security, and other important topics.
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- 2 drivers arrested after officer catches them street racing on Florida road, police say
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- STREET RACING ARRESTS: Two drivers were arrested after police said they were caught street racing on a Florida road.
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- Heroic lifeguards rescue boy from pounding California waves
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- "VERY BRAVE": Lifeguards jumped into action to rescue a 10-year-old boy who was being pummeled by waves, thrashed through thick white water, and overpowered by rip currents.
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- Driver arrested hours before birthday after going 99 mph on Sarasota road, police say
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A driver was arrested just hours before his birthday after police said they caught him going 99 mph on a Sarasota road.
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- Body Cam: Tampa police officer fired after tasing incident, violating policy
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Tampa Police Department fired one of its officers for repeatedly violating department policy related to a tasing incident earlier this year.
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- What's going on in the pacific? | Tracking the Tropics
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- 11:33
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- With all things quiet in the Atlantic this week, our Tracking the Tropics team has the latest on the major hurricane in the Pacific, a storm moving close to Hawaii, and a very strong typhoon.
Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup
Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO
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- TPS to end for thousands of Haitian migrants
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- On Monday, hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants will lose their Temporary Protected Status. This comes after the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, ruling that DHS was within its purview to terminate the benefit for Haiti and Syria. Advocates argue that the conditions in the country haven’t improved enough for migrants to go home, but DHS says that the benefit was always meant to be temporary and it’s been used as a de facto amnesty program for far too long.
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- Who handled relocation, outreach after roof collapse at Bradenton assisted living facility?
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Manatee County officials Monday shed light on who handled the relocation of residents and outreach after an assisted living facility's roof collapsed in Bradenton Saturday evening.
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- Manatee County Commissioners to Discuss New Location for Proposed Sportsplex Amid Neighborhood Conce
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Manatee County commissioners are expected to discuss a possible new location for a proposed sportsplex during Tuesday’s commission meeting after residents voiced concerns about the project’s current site.
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- Fishback wins case, will stay on primary ballot
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Lt. Gov. Jay Collins failed to remove opponent James Fishback from the gubernatorial field on Monday. A Leon County judge ruled to keep Fishback on the primary ballot.
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- Newly released affidavit reveals more details in standoff on I-75
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Ladavion King, who was arrested in connection with the murder of a City of St. Petersburg worker last Wednesday, has been charged with four counts of second-degree attempted murder as well as one count of first-degree murder, according to a newly released criminal affidavit.
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- Tuesday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8 Weather
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- An unsettled pattern will maintain elevated rain chances for Tampa Bay throughout most of the workweek, with an elevated 60% chance of scattered storms Tuesday.
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- Pasco man could become Florida's oldest executed in double execution set for Tuesday
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Florida is set to become the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day, planning lethal injections Tuesday for an ex-police officer convicted of a young girl's murder and an octogenarian who would be the second-oldest inmate put to death in modern U.S. history.
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- Massive fish tank explosion floods pet store
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Security video shows when a massive fish tank exploded at a suburban Illinois pet shop this week.
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- Sen. Moody and Florida Democrats Prep for August Primary
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Florida voters will decide whether Republican incumbent Ashley Moody retains her U.S. Senate seat this November. In the Democratic primary scheduled for August 18, State Representative Angie Nixon will face off against retired Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman. Both candidates have criticized each other's platforms, focusing on issues like socialism and political establishments.
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- Moving company complaints on the rise, vet companies before signing contracts
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Moving company complaints on the rise, vet companies before signing contracts
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- Hillsborough dress code petition gains support as parents remain divided over new rules
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A petition calling on Hillsborough County Public Schools to reconsider parts of its updated student dress code is gaining support as parents continue to debate the changes ahead of the new school year.
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- 'We didn't know what happened,' Family reacts to Aviata roof collapse
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- 157 residents were evacuated from Aviata at Bradenton Villas Saturday night after part of the roof collapsed. This incident has shaken family members, whose loved ones were staying there. Family members of the residents say they want answers from management.
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- Florida man accused of shooting woman to death before setting house on fire
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A Florida man is accused of shooting a woman to death before setting a house on fire.
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- 13-year-old girl rescued after kidnappers take her to Florida motel room, officers say
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A 13-year-old girl was rescued earlier this month after her kidnappers took her to a motel room in Florida, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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- PSTA and TPA announce direct transportation link for downtown St. Pete to TPA
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- On Monday morning, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and TPA made a huge announcement when it comes when it comes to your commute to your commute getting to and from the airport.
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- Why the Yankees Core Four Never Asked Nick Swisher to Change
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Nick Swisher explains why Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and the veteran leaders of the New York Yankees never asked him to change his personality.
Swisher reflects on bringing the same energy to the ballpark every day, finding his role inside the Yankees clubhouse and becoming an important part of the team’s 2009 World Series championship.
Watch the full conversation on The Clubhouse with Tino Martinez.
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- Monday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8 Weather
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Elevated rain chances and a low-end flood risk continue Monday for the Tampa Bay area.
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- Investigation continues after partial roof collapse forces evacuation of 157 in Bradenton
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Questions remain for residents and their families after more than 150 people were safely evacuated from a Bradenton assisted living facility following a partial roof collapse Saturday evening.
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- DUI driver arrested after driving into active crime scene in Hillsborough County
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Deputies arrested a suspected drunk driver after they said he drove into an active crime scene early Sunday morning.
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- 150+ residents evacuated after roof collapses at Bradenton assisted living facility
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- First responders worked to evacuate and relocate over 150 residents after the roof of an Assisted Living Facility partially collapsed Saturday evening.
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- Troopers find German Shepherd wearing emotional support collar in Polk County
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Troopers assisted a lost German Shepherd that they found in Haines City Tuesday night.
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- Postal van catches fire after two-vehicle crash in Sebring
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Firefighters are investigating after quickly extinguishing a vehicle fire Monday afternoon.
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- Tampa Venezuelan community collecting donations one month after devasting twin earthquakes
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Local Venezuelan Americans are continuing to ask the public for help with donations, food, non-perishables, and medical supplies to send to the South American nation following horrific twin earthquakes on June 24th. According to the United Nations, around 5,000 people were killed and more than 16,000 are missing.
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- Annual 'Backpack Build' prepares 30,000 backpacks for Tampa Bay students
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The Bullard Family Foundation hosted its annual Backpack Build Saturday, where hundreds of volunteers stuffed school supplies into 30,000 backpacks.
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- AAU basketball players arrested accused of theft, coach also arrested
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Five teenage basketball players were arrested after being accused of stealing from a Davenport 7-Eleven, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
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- Tampa stadium fight intensifies as mayor, council members trade blame over Rays negotiations
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The fight over a possible Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa is becoming increasingly contentious, with Mayor Jane Castor and members of City Council blaming each other for slowing the process.
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- Vocal Quaker Parrot ruffles feathers as he takes on administration position at Humane Society of Tam
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Georgie is one of a kind at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Not only does the vocal parrot run the show, but he is the first animal they have officially adopted after fostering.
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- Elderly couple receives refund after Tampa cemetery mix-up | Better Call Behnken
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- An elderly Tampa couple has received a full refund after discovering the cemetery plots they purchased nearly two decades ago may already contain graves.
