WFLA NEWS Channel 8
6-year-old Starts Trip To Disney World With Police Escort To Fulfill His Make-A-Wish Dream
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- 6-year-old Starts Trip To Disney World With Police Escort To Fulfill His Make-A-Wish Dream
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- DREAM COME TRUE🏰❤️A police department in Boston partnered with the Make-A-Wish foundation to give a 6-year-old a police escort on his way to fulfill his wish of going to Orlando to visit Disney World. https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/watch-6-year-old-starts-trip-to-disney-world-with-police-escort-to-fulfill-his-make-a-wish-dream/
#news #wholesome #florida #orlando #disneyworld #makeawish
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- DeSantis Wants Lawmakers Back: Property Tax Fight Far From Over
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Governor Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session to discuss property taxes, with some leaders suggesting a gradual phase-out, while local governments worry about potential budget cuts.
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- Tierra Verde Marina redevelopment approved by St. Pete review commission
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- A proposed redevelopment and expansion of the Tierra Verde Marina sparked hours of passionate public comment Wednesday, as hundreds of residents packed St. Petersburg City Hall ahead of a key decision on the controversial project.
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- Florida Man Steals Charity Donation Box, Flees From Officers, Police Say
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- "YOU'RE SLOW": Surveillance footage from inside of a Florida restaurant shows a man stealing a donation box before leading police on a chase.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/watch-florida-man-steals-charity-donation-box-flees-from-officers-police-say/
#news #florida #daytonabeach #cctvfootage #bodycam
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- Peptides Explained: The ‘Game-Changer’ Inside the Weight Loss and Longevity Boom
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- PEPTIDES ARE SHIFTING THE CONVERSATION AND AT THE CENTER OF A GROWING CONCIERGE WELLNESS TREND, DR. LUKE WILLIAMS SAYS DEMAND IS EXPLODING, DRIVEN BY BOTH MEDICAL USE AND POP CULTURE BUZZ
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- Residents crowd St. petersburg City Hall ahead of Tierra Verde Marina controversial vote
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A proposed redevelopment and expansion of the Tierra Verde Marina sparked hours of passionate public comment Wednesday, as hundreds of residents packed St. Petersburg City Hall ahead of a key decision on the controversial project.
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- Closing arguments expected in Julio Foolio murder trial
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Closing arguments are expected in the Julio Foolio murder trial on Thursday.
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- Children heading to school in Pasco County must be potty-trained, school board says
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- 5:26
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- A new policy would require children heading to kindergarten to be potty-trained in Pasco County.
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- Tampa Thursday Forecast | Max Defender 8
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Holly has your Thursday forecast.
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- Getting to the Root of Hair Discrimination | Rooted in Progress
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- 29:42
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- States are beginning to curb hair discrimination in the workplace and in school through new laws, including the Crown Act. Hairstylist and Salon Owner, Latoya Rucker, talks about the growth in educating all stylists on all hair textures, while also sharing how she's educating the next generation of cosmetologists in Tampa Bay.
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- What do Florida voters really care about? | Battleground Florida
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- 24:09
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Clearview Polling and Research expert Steve Vancore joins Battleground Florida to discuss how affordability and recent disapproval of President Trump will influence the November election in 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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- Prayer service held for murdered USF student Nahida Bristy
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A prayer was held at the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay for Nahida Bristy. She is one of the two USF doctoral students who were murdered last month. Her family is awaiting her remains in Bangladesh, where funeral arrangements are being made.
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- City of Sarasota may increase paid parking hours
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A big parking change could soon impact drivers across the city of Sarasota. Leaders are moving forward with the next step of a proposal that would expand paid parking hours, increase fines and enforce parking in city garages around the clock. Right now, it's paid parking Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but the city of Sarasota is looking to extend those enforcement hours until midnight, seven days a week.
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- FAMU's Head Drum Major Talks Historic College Career, Faith and Her Future | Rooted in Progress
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- 28:53
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Oluwamodupe Oloyede is the first female head drum major for the Marching 100 band at FAMU. As she approaches graduation, she looks back on her many blessings including her ''Sinners' performance at the Oscars, viral Delta Sigma Theta new member presentation and making history as FAMU's first female head drum major.
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- Puppy dies after Tampa woman caught on camera throwing, kicking it
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- A puppy that was kicked and thrown onto asphalt multiple times in an incident caught on camera has died, according to Hillsborough County officials.
“Despite the tireless efforts of our dedicated veterinary staff, the Pet Resource Center is saddened to share that the abused dog brought into our care passed away during surgery Tuesday,” a spokesperson for the county said in a statement Wednesday.
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- Teen Gets Treatment After Posting Plea To Trump Administration To Help Fight Bone Cancer
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- "I'M TERRIFIED": A 15-year-old fighting bone cancer flew out to California for a new experimental drug treatment after posting viral videos on social media asking for help from the Trump administration. He got the help he asked for.❤️ https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/video-teen-gets-experimental-treatment-after-posting-plea-to-trump-administration-to-help-fight-bone-cancer/
#news #trump #trumpadministration #bonecancer #alabama
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- Florida Fashion Educators Break Down 'Fashion is Art' Met Gala Looks
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- 7:05
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- From Beyonce's return to Doechii's shoeless look, Founders of Forms 2 Fashion, Jaison Radcliff and Andrew Browne share the history and meaning behind the 2026 Met Gala looks.
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- Driver chases after kid riding dirt bike on sidewalk
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- CAUGHT ON CAM: A video showed the moment a driver mounted a sidewalk to chase after a child riding a dirt bike on a sidewalk. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/video-driver-chases-after-kid-riding-dirt-bike-on-sidewalk/
#news #crime #chase
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- 'We Gonna Learn Today' Free Interactive Online Platform Educates Next Generation
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- A Tampa man is helping educate the next generation through his free, interactive online program, We Gonna Learn Today, focused on teaching civics, financial literacy and Black history.
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- Florida Deputy Rescues Injured Pelican Tangled In Fishing Line
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- PELICAN RESCUE A video shows deputies in Destin rescuing an injured pelican found tangled in a fishing line, with a severe wound to its leg. The wound was likely caused by a shark encounter.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/watch-florida-deputy-rescues-injured-pelican-tangled-in-fishing-line/
#news #florida #floridalife #destin
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- New Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is ready to win at Florida
- Runtime
- 12:07
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- News Channel 8's Aileen Hnatiuk sat down with Jon Sumrall in an exclusive one-on-one interview.
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- 6 rescued from Florida lake after boat partially submerges in water
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Crews rescued several people from a boat on Saturday after deputies said a storm advisory issued earlier in the day created hazardous conditions.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, crews responded to a 911 call regarding a vessel taking on water in the middle of East Lake Tohopekaliga with six people on board.
The Aviation (STAR) unit quickly found the vessel and guided responding units to the scene. The Ag Marine Unit, Patrol Deputies, the St. Cloud Police Department Marine Unit, and a good Samaritan coordinated the rescue.
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- Gator strolls up to Westchase home, hangs out in front of door
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- SURPRISE VISITOR: An alligator that strolled up to a home in Westchase was captured hanging out in front of the home's door. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/gator-strolls-up-to-westchase-home-hangs-out-in-front-of-door/
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- Tampa council members question Rays CEO about stadium financing
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Tampa council members question Rays CEO about stadium financing
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- Prayer service planned for slain USF student
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- LOVED ONES WILL GATHER TODAY AT THE ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY FOR PRAYER SERVICE AT 2PM AS NAHIDA BRISTY'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY REMEMBER HER AS BRIGHT AND FULL OF HOPE.
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- 1 dead, 2 hospitalized after crash in St. Pete
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- One person is dead and two others are hospitalized after a crash in St. Petersburg early Wednesday morning.
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- Rays CEO ‘exhausted’ over negotiations for Tampa-area stadium deal
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The Tampa Bay Rays brought forward plans for a more than $2 billion stadium deal at Hillsborough College to Tampa City Council as part of a special meeting on Tuesday evening.
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- Wednesday's forecast | Max Defender 8
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A warm and mostly dry pattern is setting up and will last through the weekend. Temps will soar each afternoon into the upper 80s and low 90s.
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- Florida Officer Buys Protective Boots For Dog Struggling To Walk On Hot Pavement
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- "MY POOR BABY" 🐶❤️ An officer spotted a dog struggling to walk on the hot pavement and bought the dog protective boots among other gifts, according to body camera video.
https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/watch-florida-officer-buys-protective-boots-for-dog-struggling-to-walk-on-hot-pavement/
#news #florida #daytonabeach #wholesome
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- Guest House Dispute Lands South Tampa Businessman in Jail
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- A South Tampa man is in jail with no bond after refusing to tear down the guest house in his backyard. Michael Martin's attorney says his client did have the proper permitting for the construction, but a judge ruled that the structure must be demolished.
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- Former Officer Gets Bond in Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- A former Temple Terrace police officer accused of causing a high-speed crash that killed a 6-year-old girl and seriously injured her two siblings was granted bond Tuesday following hours of testimony focused on what led up to the collision.
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- Pest Control Dispute Ends After Couple Shows Proof | Better Call Behnken
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Payment dispute resolved after couple proves pest control bill was paid
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- Tampa officers find beer can in 'Happy Meal' during DUI investigation
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- "YOU EVER SEEN THIS KIND OF HAPPY MEAL?": Tampa officers found a beer can in a Happy Meal box during a DUI investigation. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/video-tampa-officers-find-beer-can-in-happy-meal-during-dui-investigation/
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- Warrick Dunn’s Surprise Changes Sarasota Mom’s Life
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- A Sarasota mother who spent years putting her family first is getting the surprise of a lifetime. Thanks to a partnership with Habitat for Humanity Sarasota and a special gift from former Bucs star, Warrick Dunn, that woman’s dream of homeownership is finally coming true.
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- Florida Parents, Teachers Challenge School Funding
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Parents, educators, and community leaders have filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Education, alleging that it has failed to uphold its duty to ensure public schools are held to the same standards, oversight, and level of accountability.
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- No Arrests After Plant City Family Killings
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — No arrests have been made and no one is in custody in the killing of four members of the same family in Plant City, as investigators continue working to piece together what led up to the violence.
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- Video shows teens tearing up Florida golf course with motorbikes, golf cart
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- GOLF COURSE DAMAGED: Several teens are wanted after deputies said they were caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damage to a Florida golf course. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/video-shows-teens-tearing-up-florida-golf-course-with-motorbikes-golf-cart/
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- Pinellas County celebrates National Travel and Tourism week
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- This week is National Travel and Tourism week, and Pinellas County officials are sharing how much tourism helps their local economy. Leaders with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said their travel and tourism in the area have such a vital role when it comes to not only jobs and economic impact, but millions of dollars in taxes that are then reinvested right back into the community.
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- "The right decision for me": Victor Hedman breaks silence on absence with Lightning
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman released a statement on his stepping away from the game over the past few months.
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- 12-year-old Arrested After Threatening Teacher, Saying She Will 'Shoot Up' Florida School: VSO
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- THREATS AT FL SCHOOL: Deputies arrested a 12-year-old after she threatened a teacher and said she would "shoot up" a school, according to the sheriff's office. https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/12-year-old-arrested-after-threatening-teacher-saying-she-will-shoot-up-florida-school-deputies/
#florida #volusiacounty #news #crime
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- Investigation continues into quadruple murder of grandmother, mother, kids
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- THIS MORNING, THE COMMUNITY RATTLED BY THE DEATHS OF FOUR PEOPLE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD AS A MAKESHIFT MEMORIAL GROWS AT THE SCENE OF ONE OF THE CRIMES.
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- Victor Hedman talks about absence from Tampa Bay Lightning
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Lightning captain Victor Hedman released a statement on his stepping away from the game over the past few months.
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- 2 children, mother, grandmother dead in Plant City killing spree: police
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Authorities are investigating a homicide that left four people dead on Sunday, spanning multiple locations in Plant City. Officers with the Plant City Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of West Tever Street.
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- Quadruple murder in Plant City leaves community in shock
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- A tragic shooting in Plant City, Florida, has left four people dead, including two young children. Police are investigating the murders, which occurred at two separate locations. They are asking residents to check their security cameras for any relevant footage that may help solve the case.
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- What to expect if you are owed a refund after Spirit Airlines shut down
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- What to expect if you are owed a refund after Spirit Airlines shut down
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- Warm with a spotty afternoon shower Tuesday
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- A quiet morning turns into a warm afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the mid 80s. There is a 20% chance of a stray afternoon shower or two.
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- Sea turtle nesting season begins; experts at Mote encourage the community to do their part
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- With sea turtle nesting season here once again, Mote Marine Laboratory is encouraging people to make the beaches turtle friendly for the season. From picking up trash to keeping the beaches dark, there are many things the community can do to ensure a successful season.
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- Family of Man Killed In Clearwater Ferry Crash 'Exhausted' After Jeff Knight Returns to Courtroom
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- "I BEG YOU": The family of Jose Castro, who was killed after a private boat owned by St. Petersburg businessman Jeffrey Knight ran over the Clearwater Ferry in April 2025, said they are “exhausted” after another pretrial hearing.
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/family-of-man-killed-in-clearwater-ferry-crash-exhausted-after-jeff-knight-returns-to-courtroom/
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- USF building that caught fire could be a total loss
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The USF Marine Science Laboratory that caught fire over the weekend may be a total loss. The university's president Moez Limayem released a statement saying there was lightning in the area, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation. St. Pete Fire says about 200 firefighters responded to the scene, and it took them about 3 hours to get the fire under control.
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- Family of man killed in Clearwater Ferry crash ‘exhausted’ after Jeff Knight returns to courtroom
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The family of a man who was killed after a private boat owned by St. Petersburg businessman Jeffrey Knight ran over the Clearwater Ferry in April 2025 said they are "exhausted" after another pretrial hearing on Monday.
