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WFLA News Channel 8 is a news leader in Tampa Bay.
Tampa, FL
Joined March 2009
NEW DETAILS: Ex-NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin died Saturday after being detained by California police officers for allegedly breaking into a residence, a source confirmed. https://t.co/9wa7U8zIJt
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LOST LUGGAGE: A study by California-based packing company Arka said Miami International Airport is the “worst hub for handling luggage.” https://t.co/QHPIIKZ3me
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TEEN ARREST: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a teen armed with a rifle after a traffic stop in Plant City on Oct. 16. https://t.co/IbvbXWbZiK
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Starting with the 2028 fiscal year, states with an error rate of higher than 6% will start losing federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. https://t.co/d5PEcwHYVk
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RECOGNIZE HIM? Police are searching for a man who they say attempted to kidnap a woman after offering her a ride. https://t.co/n9GonDVb4P
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A 7-year-old girl died after she and two other children were hit by a truck on a Tampa road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. https://t.co/57K4AeF7A4
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Longboat Key to potentially rename 'Gulf of Mexico Drive'
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Longboat Key’s town hall workshop meeting could potentially decide whether or not to rename Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly rammed her vehicle into a family driving a low-speed vehicle.
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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City Beach woman was arrested Thursday morning after she allegedly rammed her vehicle into an Indiana family driving a low-speed vehicle (LSV). Accor…
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Florida gas prices hit lowest point since 2023, AAA says
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Florida gas prices ticked down two cents last week, marking the lowest daily average since December 2023, according to AAA.
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Democrats rip DHS jet purchase during shutdown
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Democrats criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for purchasing, during the government shutdown, two high-end private jets for the secretary and other top officials to use for their o…
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The Secret Service “discovered what appeared to be an elevated hunting stand within sight line of the Air Force One landing zone” before Trump arrived in Florida, the FBI said. https://t.co/3Aluu0D714
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Israel resumes ceasefire in Gaza and says aid deliveries will restart Monday
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Gaza’s fragile ceasefire faced its first major test Sunday as Israeli forces launched a wave of deadly strikes, saying Hamas militants had killed two soldiers, and an Israeli security officia…
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Tropical wave in Caribbean likely to develop this week: Where's it headed?
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The National Hurricane Center continued to monitor a tropical wave with a high chance of development in the Caribbean Sea on Monday.
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Amazon cloud computing outage knocks out Zoom, Roblox and many other online services
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An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many governments, universities and companies, including The Associated…
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The FWC decommissioned an offshore patrol vessel after more than five decades of service. https://t.co/e2wfqryVJk
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Free speech is under attack. CANCELLED features @toadmeister explaining how cancel culture was born on U.S. campuses, and grew into a global movement to silence dissent. Watch the full documentary only on Tousi TV+
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FOOD AND FUN: Dave & Buster's has teamed up with a company to launch a new program for adults 50+ to enjoy brain-boosting games, good food, and social fun. https://t.co/n3VB6exxIr
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"ADVENTURE DOESN'T HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE" : An 82-year-old man defied the odds by potentially becoming the oldest person to climb the base camp of Mount Everest. https://t.co/99LTDxsxlN
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REST IN PEACE🕊️🏈 Former Bucs running back Doug Martin has died at age 36. His cause of death is unknown. https://t.co/xSxHBb4EJY
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Officials are investigating after a windshield cracked mid-flight on a United Airlines plane. https://t.co/tongDbxAJx
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MODERATOR: Are you willing to commit to NOT raise the sales tax? MIKIE SHERRILL: I'm not going to commit to anything right now. On Nov. 4, vote NO on Mikie Sherrill. ❌
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Applications for The People First Hurricane Recovery Programs open in Pinellas County on Monday to offer support to those impacted by hurricanes in 2023 and 2024. https://t.co/mXvrOFpxfd
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