WFLA NEWS Channel 8
Takeover with a Purpose' event aimed at teens happening tonight
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- Takeover with a Purpose' event aimed at teens happening tonight
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- ITS ALL HAPPENING RIGHT HERE AT THE NFL YET CENTER, FROM 8 TO MIDNIGHT. THIS FREE EVENT IS AIMED AT GIVING TEENS A SAFE PLACE TO GATHER, AS TAMPA POLICE SHIFT THEIR FOCUS ON PREVENTION.
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- Tampa teen apologizes for takeover during city council meeting
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- "I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY": A Tampa teen apologized for last week's chaotic takeover during a city council meeting. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/takeover-with-a-purpose-event-planned-after-chaotic-downtown-teen-takeover/
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- 'We just miss our little boy': 14-year-old killed in Plant City bicycle crash
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a freshman in high school was hit and killed by a pickup truck at the intersection of North Wilder Road and Bryce Ravine Avenue in Plant City Monday evening.
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- Groups say Florida map violates Fair Districts Amendment
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Several groups have filed lawsuits against Florida's new congressional map, claiming it violates the Fair Districts Amendment, which bans drawing districts to favor a political party or incumbent. The groups argue that the map was drawn with partisan intent to serve the Republican Party, rather than Florida's voters. The governor's attorney claims that race should not be used when drawing districts, and the governor stands by the map, saying it was needed due to population growth. The lawsuits are asking a judge to block the map before the November election.
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- Historic cemetery vandalized, community comes together to restore the damage
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- The historic cemetery in Palmetto that was vandalized earlier this month is now getting help from the community. A local business owner is volunteering his own time and resources to help repair the damage. Christopher Mullinex, the owner of GilCon Materials, in Palmetto, says he immediately wanted to help after seeing the destruction.
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- Friday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- The low humidity in place today will not stick around long. It keeps skies mostly sunny this afternoon with temps warming into the low 90s. Rain chances will increase to a 20% this afternoon and evening for a spotty shower to develop, but it should stay inland.
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- 12-year-old Arrested After Participating in 'Door Kicking Challenge' at Florida Home: Deputies
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- "COULD GET YOUR CHILD KILLED": A sheriff's office shared a video of a 12-year-old who was arrested in Deltona on Tuesday after he took part in the viral "door kicking challenge."
https://www.wfla.com/news/this-is-just-a-lesson-12-year-old-arrested-after-participating-in-door-kicking-challenge-at-florida-home-deputies-say/
#florida #news #deltona #doorkickers
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- Century-old building being demolished in downtown Tampa
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The old GTE building is being demolished, and road closures will start next week. The century-old structure housed the Tampa Tribune back in the 1920's.
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- Clearwater Police Officer set to compete in worldwide competition for shooting
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- One Clearwater officer is hitting the gun range multiple times a week to prepare for a worldwide competition. More than 8,000 athletes from global law enforcement and fire services will participate in the World Police and Fire Games.
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- Lakeland Christian School students win National High School Mock Trial Championship
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The students competed in Iowa earlier this month.
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- DUI driver caught on camera ramming rental car into Florida home, deputies say
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- CAUGHT ON CAM: A woman accused of driving under the influence was arrested after deputies said she rammed a rental car into a Florida home. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/dui-driver-caught-on-camera-ramming-rental-car-into-florida-home-deputies-say/
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- Florida Mother Arrested After 5-year-old Autistic Son Found Naked, Alone on Roadway: Deputies
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- MOTHER ARRESTED: A mother was arrested after deputies said she left her 5-year-old autistic son home alone. Neighbors spotted him near the roadway alone and unclothed, according to authorities.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/florida-mother-arrested-after-5-year-old-autistic-son-found-naked-alone-near-road-deputies/
#news #florida #northfortmyers #leecounty
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- A conversation with a Florida congresswoman | Battleground Florida
- Runtime
- 24:25
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Tampa Bay Young Republicans Executive Director Jake Hoffman discuss the upcoming November Election.
"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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- Man Arrested After Repeatedly Stabbing Florida Deputy In Chest, Deputies Say
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- "MY VEST GOT IT": Body camera video shows the moment a man repeatedly stabbed a deputy in the chest. The deputy's bulletproof vest "saved his life," according to authorities. https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/video-man-arrested-after-repeatedly-stabbing-florida-deputy-in-chest-deputies-say/
#news #florida #crime #marioncounty #bodycam
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- Deputy drives through swarm of '6 billion' termites
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- "6 BILLION" TERMITES: If you thought the lovebugs were bad in Florida, check out what drivers in Louisiana are dealing with. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/video-deputy-drives-through-swarm-of-6-billion-termites/
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- Man Identified in Wife's Murder Extradited to Florida After He Fled to El Salvador: Deputies
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- BACK IN FLORIDA: A man identified in the murder of his wife was extradited back to Palm Beach County on Wednesday after he fled to El Salvador, according to authorities. His wife was found dead in 2023.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/man-identified-in-wifes-murder-extradited-to-florida-after-he-fled-to-el-salvador-deputies/
#news #florida #palmbeachcounty #crime
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- Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may face closure
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- The Florida state budget special session has been unconventional, with committees barely meeting and major questions being discussed behind the scenes. Meanwhile, the state is waiting for reimbursement from the federal government for the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center, which may be closing soon. Governor Ron DeSantis defends the facility as a success, but Democrats argue it has been a waste of taxpayer dollars. Senate Budget Chair Ed Hooper says funding may be coming soon, but the amount and timeline remain unclear.
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- Lawsuit Filed Against DeSantis-Backed Congressional Map
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- THE NATIONAL REDISTRICTING FOUNDATION SAYS CHANGING THE PREVIOUS MAP TO THIS NEWLY-DRAWN ONE UNFAIRLY BENEFITS REPUBLICANS, SHIFTING MORE CONGRESSIONAL SEATS IN THEIR FAVOR.
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- U.S. Air Force shows how it rescued plane crash survivors off Florida's coast
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- "PRETTY MIRACULOUS": For five hours, the 11 survivors of a plane crash off the coast of Florida floated on a life raft, with no means of calling for help and no idea if anyone was coming to save them. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/survivors-of-plane-crash-off-florida-were-on-life-raft-for-hours-with-no-idea-if-help-was-coming/
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- Citrus County meeting derailed by pushing, shoving
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- INVERNESS FL A Citrus County Commission meeting turned sour Tuesday after the commission chair said she saw the president of the Chamber of Commerce hit someone in the audience.
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- New affordable housing complex breaks ground in Lake Wales
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- $21,000,000 in federal tax credits is headed to Polk County to help turn the Grove Manor neighborhood into an affordable housing complex. The buildings will feature nearly 200 apartments and a community center, as well as other amenities.
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- Thursday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Temps will warm into the mid and upper 80s this afternoon, but it will feel less humid with drier air arriving by the evening. Drier air keeps skies mostly sunny through the day as well.
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- Florida Man Blows Fentanyl in Deputy's Face Outside Publix, Deputies Say
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- "IT'S SUGAR": A Florida man was arrested in a Publix parking lot after he blew fentanyl in a deputy's face and attempted to claim it was sugar, according to body camera video.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/its-sugar-florida-man-blows-fentanyl-in-deputys-face-outside-publix-deputies-say/
#news #florida #floridaman #ocalafl #crime
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- Pope Leo XIV appoints new Bishop of Diocese of Venice
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- A pivotal leadership change is underway in the Catholic Church across Southwest Florida. Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Frank Dewane and named Father Emilio Biosca Agüero as the next Bishop of Venice.
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- Fire destroys Valrico sober living home, displacing 12 men in recovery
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Personal mementos, belongings, and years of memories for 12 men were destroyed after a fire tore through a sober living home in Valrico last week.
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- HCSO busts retail theft ring responsible for millions in stolen goods, money laundering
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister revealed 14 people have been arrested in connection to a retail theft operation. He said the thieves are responsible for millions of dollars in stolen goods and money laundering.
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- Man Found Guilty in Julio Foolio Murder Trail Cries in Courtroom, Says He Feels 'Remorseful'
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- TEARS IN COURTROOM: One of the four men found guilty in the deadly shooting of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio outside a Tampa hotel, Sean Gathwright, cried in the courtroom during the sentencing phase of his trial.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/man-found-guilty-in-julio-foolio-murder-trial-cries-in-tampa-courtroom-says-he-feels-remorseful/
#news #florida #juliofoolio #tampa #crime
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- 2 Arrested After 11-month-old Dog Dies of Starvation While Locked in Kennel: Florida Deputies
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Two people were arrested in connection with their 11-month-old dog that died of starvation in a kennel, according to an arrest report. The body camera video shows the first arrest and the puppy still in the apartment. https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/2-arrested-after-11-month-old-dog-dies-of-starvation-while-locked-in-kennel-florida-deputies/
#news #florida #northfortmyers #bodycam #leecounty
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- SEVERE WEATHER: NWS Issued Tornado Warning in Hernando, Pasco County | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 0:00
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Max Defender 8 is tracking severe weather as Tornado Warning issued in Pasco and Hernando County, FL. Both warnings have expired.
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- 11 rescued after aircraft crashes off the coast of Florida
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- 11 RESCUED: The Coast Guard said 11 people were rescued after their aircraft crashed off the coast of Florida. They were brought back to Melbourne International Airport and taken to a hospital for medical treatment. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/10-rescued-after-aircraft-crashes-off-the-coast-of-florida/
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- Sarasota schools offer discounted EKG's ahead of new Florida student athlete requirement
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, first-time high school athletes in Florida will be required to receive an electrocardiogram, or ECG, screening before participating in school sports under a new state law known as the “Second Chance Act.”
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- Citrus County Commission considers pause on AI data center applications
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Citrus county officials are considering placing a moratorium on AI data centers in the county.
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- Pinellas Co. school board to vote on future of metal detectors
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Pinellas County Schools ended their pilot program with the advanced weapons detection systems after 9 days. The program was originally supposed to go through the end of the school year. Safety leaders said after those 9 days of collecting data, they were able to come to their conclusion. Their recommendation is that the county purchase 2 advanced weapons detection systems to be distributed throughout the county, as needed.
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- Tampa Wednesday Forecast | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- It is a mild morning in Tampa Bay. There could be a few spotty showers in our coastal counties through the morning, with higher rain chances east of I-75 early this afternoon.
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- State Lawmakers Gavel in for Budget Special Session
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The House and Senate have fast-tracked the same budget bills from earlier this year, with a final vote expected in the coming weeks, but there are concerns about budget cuts and tensions between the House, Senate, and Governor.
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- GOP Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback addresses teen takeover in Tampa
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- James Fishback is currently running for governor as a republican. During a visit to Tampa on Tuesday, he held a news conference involving how he would handle teen takeovers as leader of the state.
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- Changes to Florida's online fishing licenses makes it more difficult for tourists
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- A recent change to Florida’s fishing license system is causing frustration for tourists and captains across the Gulf Coast. Visitors can no longer buy short-term fishing licenses online, creating confusion for people trying to fish legally, while on vacation. For years, out of state visitors could buy 3-day or 7-day Florida fishing licenses online, before heading out on a trip. Now, visitors have to buy short-term licenses in person at select locations, like tax collector offices.
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- Plant City residents ask for answersafter multiple shootings
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Today the Plant City Police Department announced an arrest in one of the shootings that happened last week, residents say they are frustrated by the lack of information particularly when it comes to the murder of four family members on May 3rd.
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- Florida Deputies Capture Alligator Spotted Near School Bus Stop
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- DO YOU WANT HIM ARRESTED?🐊Video shows deputies wrangling an alligator after a woman saw it along her fence line. The alligator was also spotted near a school bus stop.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/video-florida-deputies-capture-alligator-after-reported-sightings-near-school-bus-stop/
#news #florida #lakecounty #floridalife #alligator
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- 18 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Experience Freedom At Florida Animal Rescue
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- FREEDOM 🐶 Eighteen of the 1,500 beagles rescued from a research and breeding facility are experiencing a new way of life at a Florida animal rescue.
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/18-beagles-rescued-from-research-facility-experience-freedom-at-florida-animal-rescue/
#florida #dogbreeding #rescue #fortmyers
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- SEVERE WEATHER: NWS Issued Tornado Warning in Hernando, Pasco County | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 1:56:23
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Max Defender 8 is tracking severe weather as Tornado Warning issued in Pasco and Hernando County, FL. Both warnings have expired.
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- Female friendships matters | Maggie and the Moms
- Runtime
- 25:07
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- We are joined by an authority on female friendships, Danielle Bayard Jackson.
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- Quick-thinking Florida teens help man change blown tire, end up saving his life
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- GREAT WORK! Three quick-thinking Florida teens are being hailed as heroes after their act of kindness became a life-saving moment. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/quick-thinking-florida-teens-help-man-change-blown-tire-end-up-saving-his-life/
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- Super Speeder in Stolen Car Arrested At Spring Hill School: FHP
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- CAUGHT ON CAM: The Florida Highway Patrol provided video of a 17-year-old super speeder holding on to his clothing items while running from authorities, according to an arrest report.
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/watch-super-speeder-in-stolen-car-arrested-at-spring-hill-school-after-chase-fhp-says/
#news #florida #crime #springhillflorida
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- Police Share Video of 'Drunk' Deer, Warn Drivers
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- "NOT ALL ROAD USERS ARE SOBER"🦌Police put out a warning to drivers about unpredictable deer behavior after capturing this videos of a deer "drunk" on fermented fruits.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/watch-police-share-video-of-drunk-deer-warn-drivers/
#news
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- Florida sheriff's office uses helicopter to rescue pregnant woman, partner and dogs on trail
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- RESCUED: A pregnant woman, her partner and three dogs were rescued on Friday after they began suffering from signs of heat exhaustion along a trail. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-sheriffs-office-uses-helicopter-to-rescue-pregnant-woman-partner-and-dogs-on-trail/
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- Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee for special session budget talks
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- A special session begins today in Tallahassee as Florida lawmakers return to the Capitol to negotiate a state budget ahead of a July 1 deadline to avoid a government shutdown.
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- Sports bar burglarized, 22 arrested at "teen takeover" in Downtown Tampa
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- 22 people from the ages of 12-21 were arrested Friday night at Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa following a "teen takeover" event, according to the Tampa Police Department.
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- Tampa Tuesday Forecast | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- A disturbance will enhance rain chances this afternoon with a low risk for an isolated severe thunderstorm.
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- Plant City residents share concerns after 3 shootings occur in one week
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Plant City residents went to the city commission meeting today to express their grievances over recent gun-related incidents. This, after 3 shootings broke out over the span of a week. Residents hope for more police accountability.
