WFLA NEWS Channel 8
Customers await accountability as pool company owner faces fraud charge | Better Call Behnken
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- Customers await accountability as pool company owner faces fraud charge | Better Call Behnken
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Consumers who paid tens of thousands of dollars for pools that were never finished are still asking when they’ll see accountability, months after the owner of West Hernando Pools and Spas was arrested.
Frank Bierwiler, whose company was the focus of a Better Call Behnken investigation into unfinished pools across Hernando County, was arrested in February on a fraud-related charge tied to construction funds. Court records show the case is still moving through the system.
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- Family Sues OpenAI Alleging ChatGPT Played Role in FSU Mass Shooting
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- OpenAI is facing a new lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT played a role in the Florida State University deadly mass shooting. The lawsuit alleges that the suspect gunman, Phoenix Ikener, utilized ChatGPT to gather information on how to load a gun, discussed other shootings across the country, and the legal consequences of mass shootings. The attorneys representing the victim's family are seeking accountability for OpenAI's role in the shooting. OpenAI has stated that ChatGPT is not responsible for the crime, but questions remain about how Ikner was able to continue "alarming conversations" in the months and days leading up to the shooting.
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- 4-year-old drowns at pool party, Bradenton mother arrested
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A 4-year-old girl drowned at a pool party over the weekend, and her mother was arrested and charged with child neglect. Bradenton Police say officers were called to Kendall Ridge Apartments on 26th Avenue west in Bradenton just after 9 P.M. Saturday night. Investigators say a large group of people, including family members, was gathered around the pool after operation hours, when the child slipped underwater. She was under water for more than 1-2 minutes.
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- 4-year-old and a woman die in Largo mobile home fire
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- LARGO, Fla. (WFLA)— Two people are dead and 1 injured after a mobile home caught on fire in Largo early Monday morning.
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- Alaska city sees final sunrise for 84 days as 'midnight sun' season begins
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- FINAL SUNRISE: The United States' most northerly city saw its last sunrise on Sunday, as the sun won't set again in the city for 84 days. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/alaska-city-sees-final-sunrise-for-84-days-as-midnight-sun-season-begins/
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- Travel Tales | Conversations with Keith Cate - Episode 2
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- 16:08
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Oh, the Places He's Been! Keith Cate has been on incredible journeys over his four decades in the news business. From Spain and Russia, to Germany, France and Cuba - Keith has crisscrossed the globe covering some of the most important stories of a generation. We look back at some of the incredible destinations that helped shape his journalism career.
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- Florida deputy rushes into water to save 3 girls struggling in rip current
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- RIP CURRENT RESCUE: A Florida deputy jumped into action to save three girls who were struggling in a rip current. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/video-florida-deputy-rushes-into-water-to-save-3-girls-struggling-in-rip-current/
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- A Broadcast Journey | Conversations with Keith Cate - Episode 1
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- 17:43
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- From the radio waves of Kingsport, Tennessee to the airwaves of Tampa Bay - Keith Cate's career has taken many twists and turns. We talk about some of the people he's worked with and the winding path that eventually led him to Media General and WFLA. It's a 44-year journey that's coming to a finish line.
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- Sentencing Delayed for First Defendant Convicted in Julio Foolio Murder Case After Judge Removed
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The first defendant convicted in the murder case tied to rapper Charles Jones, also known as Julio Foolio, is back in court Monday morning.
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- K-9 tracks down missing 96-year-old man in wooded area near Lutz
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- "HEY, I FOUND HIM!": A missing 96-year-old man was found on Saturday after a K-9 located him in a wooded area not far from his home. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/video-k-9-tracks-down-missing-96-year-old-man-in-wooded-area-near-lutz/
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- Monday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- It will be cloudy and warm today with highs in the upper 80s. Feels like temps will be in the mid-90s with higher humidity.
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- Community gathers to mourn Plant City murder victims
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Community members gathered at McCall Park in Plant City to mourn the four family members, including two small children, who were shot and killed a week ago.
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- Lizards, spiders & snakes OH MY! 'Repticon' draws crowds of reptile enthusiasts to Lakeland
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Repticon drew hundreds of reptile enthusiasts to Lakeland on Sunday to learn more about exotic animal ownership and take home a new pet.
The show featured a variety of slithering and crawling animals that were up for sale to go to a good home, ranging from snakes and frogs to lizards and spiders.
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- Weekend morning crew wishes moms a Happy Mother's Day!
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Happy Mother's Day!
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- Illegal drugs, firearm found in reckless driver’s vehicle after pursuit on I-75 in Tampa: FHP
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Troopers said they arrested a reckless driver after he led them on a pursuit early on Sunday.
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- Tampa Weather: Warm & humid Mother's Day forecast
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Tampa's weather forecast for Mother's Day - expect a warm & humid day with inland showers during the afternoon
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- 'Life is precious': Parental responsibility urged after Tampa park arrests
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Nearly two dozen people are facing charges after a large gathering at Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa Friday night turned chaotic.
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- Grey Bull Rescue honors Russian-hostage's escape in victory lap
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Around 100 bikers took to the streets Saturday to honor a man they say was freed from Russian captivity four years ago to the day.
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- Florida lawmakers gear up for special session to pass budget
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The budget is the "lifeline of the state of Florida," and lawmakers are prioritizing projects such as a no-cost program serving veterans, first responders, and law enforcement, flood reduction and storm water improvements in the shore acres neighborhood, and repairs at the University of South Florida's marine science lab. The legislature will gavel in next Tuesday to hammer out the details of the budget, which could fall somewhere between the house's $113 billion dollar plan and the senate's $115 billion dollar budget.
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- Fire Rescue Crew Saves Injured Juvenile Hawk in Palm Harbor
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- RAPTOR RESCUE🪶❤️ A fire rescue crew in Palm Harbor saved an injured juvenile hawk. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/watch-fire-rescue-crew-saves-injured-juvenile-hawk-in-palm-harbor/
#news #florida #palmharbor #pinellascounty #hawk
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- Grieving mother speaks as crash suspect is granted bond
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A St. Petersburg man accused of leaving the scene of a crash that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured another driver was granted a $75,000 bond by judge in Hillsborough County court Friday.
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- Murdered students recognized with posthumous degrees by USF
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were honored with posthumous degrees by the University of South Florida. State Attorney Suzy Lopez will be seeking the death penalty for their alleged killer.
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- Man shot after stabbing woman in Pasco County altercation, deputies say
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Deputies are investigating after responding to a stabbing that led to a shooting Friday morning.
According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred in the Chesapeake Bay Drive area around 8:37 a.m.
Deputies believe an altercation between people who knew each other escalated, resulting in a man stabbing a woman. A second man then shot the accused stabber, deputies said.
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- North Port middle school teacher arrested for inappropriately touching students, police say
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Police arrested a teacher Friday morning following an investigation into allegations of inappropriately touching students.
According to the North Port Police Department, Woodland Middle School teacher Bryan Clum, 37, was arrested on three felony charges related to inappropriate touching.
Clum is being held at the Sarasota County Jail without bond.
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- USF Epidemiologist explains risk level of the hantavirus| HeyJB
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- 1:11:46
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A rare hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel has raised questions about how the virus spreads, who is most at risk, and whether the general public should be concerned.
On #HeyJB, JB Biunno and Josh Scott speak with Dr. Sten Vermund, dean of the USF College of Public Health, to break down the risk level surrounding hantavirus in 2026.
Dr. Vermund explains what hantavirus is, how infections typically happen, why the suspected Andes virus connection is getting attention, and what viewers should understand about the difference between a serious public health investigation and a widespread public threat.
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- Pentagon releases video of UFO resembling eight-pointed star
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Pentagon has begun to release images and video of unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, including a video of a UFO resembling an eight-pointed star. https://www.wfla.com/glance-at-the-galaxy/ufo-files-see-pictures-the-pentagon-released/
#news #ufo #pentagon
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- Deputies Arrest Woman In Stolen Red Bull Truck At Tampa Gas Station
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- RUNAWAY RED BULL TRUCK: A woman was arrested in Tampa after she stole a Red Bull box truck and led deputies on a chase across multiple counties, according to authorities.
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/watch-deputies-arrest-woman-in-stolen-red-bull-truck-at-tampa-gas-station-deputies-say/
#news #florida #tampa #hillsboroughcounty #bodycam
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- Veterans take part in Sarasota fishing challenge | Reel Talk
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- 14:56
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Wounded Veterans Fishing Challenge hosted by the Sarasota Yacht Club is in its sixth year. The event partners with the organization No Person Left Behind Outdoors to bring together veterans and their spouses for a two-day event focused on collaboration.
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- Florida Man Accused of Child Molestation Arrested After Standoff With Knife
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- STANDOFF: A Florida man accused of child molestation was arrested in his home, where deputies found him armed with a knife, according to authorities.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/video-florida-man-accused-of-child-molestation-arrested-after-standoff-with-knife/
#news #florida #crime #leecounty #bodycam
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- Plant City murders details | Abused dog dies | Tampa news compilation
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- 15:46
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- New details were released in the Plant City murders case and a dog that was caught on camera being abused has died. Take a look at the top stories in the Tampa Bay area over the past week.
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- PRESS CONFERENCE: Authorities give update in Kristin Smart murder case | HeyJB
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Authorities are giving an update in the Kristin Smart murder case after a new search connected to Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing the 19-year-old Cal Poly student who disappeared in 1996.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office recently served a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, Paul Flores’ mother, as investigators continue efforts to find Kristin Smart’s remains. Her body has never been found.
Join WFLA's JB Biunno and Josh Scott as they follow the press conference live, break down what authorities reveal, and discuss what this update could mean in one of California’s most closely watched cold cases.
Use #HeyJB and #HeyJosh to have your comment or question featured on stream.
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- PRESS CONFERENCE: Authorities give update in Kristin Smart murder case | HeyJB
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Authorities are giving an update in the Kristin Smart murder case after a new search connected to Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing the 19-year-old Cal Poly student who disappeared in 1996.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office recently served a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, Paul Flores’ mother, as investigators continue efforts to find Kristin Smart’s remains. Her body has never been found.
Join WFLA's JB Biunno and Josh Scott as they follow the press conference live, break down what authorities reveal, and discuss what this update could mean in one of California’s most closely watched cold cases.
Use #HeyJB and #HeyJosh to have your comment or question featured on stream.
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- PRESS CONFERENCE: Authorities give update in Kristin Smart murder case | HeyJB
- Runtime
- 1:31:56
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Authorities are giving an update in the Kristin Smart murder case after a new search connected to Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing the 19-year-old Cal Poly student who disappeared in 1996.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office recently served a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, Paul Flores’ mother, as investigators continue efforts to find Kristin Smart’s remains. Her body has never been found.
Join WFLA's JB Biunno and Josh Scott as they follow the press conference live, break down what authorities reveal, and discuss what this update could mean in one of California’s most closely watched cold cases.
Use #HeyJB and #HeyJosh to have your comment or question featured on stream.
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- Country Thunder kicks off at Coachman Park after venue change from St. Pete Beach
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Cowboy boots are hitting the ground in downtown Clearwater as Country Thunder Florida officially kicks off its three-day festival at Coachman Park Friday.
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- USF Honors 2 Murdered Students With Posthumous Degrees
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- REMEMBERING AND HONORING: The University of South Florida honored two students who were murdered, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, with posthumous degrees.
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/suspect-in-usf-student-murders-indicted-by-grand-jury/
#news #florida #hillsboroughcounty #tampa
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- Hantavirus outbreak: Officials give update on cruise ship evacuation
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- 12:12
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The World Health Organization gave an update on the hantavirus outbreak.
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- Suspect accused of killing USF students indicted
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Capital murder charges were filed against the suspect of killing two USF doctoral students on Thursday. The university also honored those who passed with a moment of silence during their first commencement ceremony of the season.
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- Faint meow in rubble of tornado leads to stunning rescue
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- "I FOUND HIM!": As storm chaser Ashton Lemley picked his way through a tornado-ravaged trailer park, he heard the unmistakable meow of a kitten pierce the predawn darkness. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/faint-meow-in-rubble-of-tornado-leads-to-stunning-rescue/
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- Florida's new congressional map challenged as unconstitutional
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Three groups are taking legal action against Florida's new congressional map, citing "partisan gerrymandering" and claiming it violates the fair districts amendment. The lawsuits allege that the governor's use of partisan data, a closed-door process, and a red and blue map were evident. The governor's legal team argues that the new map was necessary due to population growth and challenges the fair districts amendment. The new map could net Republicans four House seats in the upcoming mid-term election.
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- Hillsborough deputies investigate deadly shooting in Bloomingdale
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a deadly shooting in Bloomingdale.
Leaders with HCSO say deputies were called to Caliente Drive Thursday at about 7 p.m. According to investigators, they found a man with gunshot wounds to the upper body who was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
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- Hillsborough Public Schools, USF impacted by major nationwide data breach
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The Hillsborough County School District is notifying families about a cybersecurity breach affecting the Canvas Learning Management System. Stolen information includes names, email addresses, and student IDs. No passwords or sensitive data were compromised. Officials advise vigilance against phishing attempts.
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- Florida pollster offers advice examining opinion surveys
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- It’s no secret that voters question political polls after several hiccups leading into crucial elections. Some were either outliers or predicted an outcome that was not reality.
Voters will continue to be skeptical of polls leading to November midterms. However, a leading Florida-based pollster has advice on how to see if it’s reliable.
Watch the full episode of Battleground Florida on the WFLA CTV App every Saturday and Sunday.
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- Closing arguments wrap in Julio Foolio murder trial as jury deliberations continue
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A jury is now deliberating in the trial of four men accused in the deadly shooting of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio outside a Tampa hotel in June 2024.
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- DeSantis speaks about AI data centers during news conference in Lakeland
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- 32:08
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Governor Ron DeSantis made a stop in Lakeland on Thursday and is expected to hold a press conference.
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- Pasco School leaders say potty-training problems persist post-pandemic
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Pasco County school leaders say some children are arriving at school without basic life skills already established — including potty training.
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- Friday Tampa Forecast | Max Defender 8
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A front is stalling to our north in the panhandle keeping the weather warm, muggy and mostly dry this weekend.
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- American flags raised along Green Bridge to spread awareness of veteran suicide
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- 22 American flags now fly along the bridge connecting Palmetto and Bradenton.
The display was organized by longtime Manatee County resident, Shannon Glasgow. However, Glasgow says the project is deeply personal, after recently losing his father who was a staple in the community.
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- Polk County launches new drop off trash site to curb illegal dumping
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The site in Haines City will accept trash for a flat fee of $10 per car, SUV or pickup truck.
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- USF Commencement Honors Murdered Students With Moment of Silence
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- MOMENT OF SILENCE: The University of South Florida held a moment of silence for its two students who were murdered, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, at a commencement ceremony on Thursday.
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/prayer-service-held-for-murdered-usf-student-nahida-bristy-before-her-remains-are-taken-to-bangladesh/
#news #florida #usfbulls #tampa
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- A Mother Discharged from Hospital While in Labor Turns Trauma into Advocacy | Rooted in Progress
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- 28:01
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Mercedes and Leon Wells were denied care at an Illinois hospital while in active care and ultimately delivered their baby on the side of the road. They are now turning their traumatic experience into advocacy with their Luv to Love Organization providing resources and education to pregnant and birthing women.
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