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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 4h

DeSantis’ last term stirs anticipation, tension in capitol https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/desantis-last-term-stirs-anticipation-tension-in-capitol/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 5h

"When I look at those videos, I want people to know that I understand that I could have handled things better," said former California congresswoman Katie Porter. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/katie-porter-expresses-regret-for-tense-exchange-with-reporter-berating-staffer/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 6h

'We've really got an arms race now': Redistricting battle heats up in several states https://www.wfla.com/news/national/weve-really-got-an-arms-race-now-redistricting-battle-heats-up-in-several-states/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 7h

"SHE WAS THERE FOR ME": An 11-year-old girl received the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive: a medal for saving a life. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/pasco-county-girl-scout-receives-highest-medal-after-saving-fathers-life/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 7h

A Florida judge has granted a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, over harassment allegations from his ex-girlfriend. https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/judge-grants-restraining-order-against-rep-cory-mills-after-ex-girlfriends-harassment-allegations/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 7h

An Alabama father wants answers after he said his son waited hours in an emergency room to be seen while choking on an unknown object. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/boy-left-waiting-3-hours-at-er-while-choking-father-says/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 8h

The Mosaic Company is using approximately 1,200 tons of its radioactive mining byproduct, called phosphogypsum, to build a road.

Construction underway for Mosaic’s phosphogypsum road pilot project

A 3,200-foot section of road is under construction on private property near Mulberry and could change the future of the phosphate mining industry.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 8h

#BREAKING Samuel Smithers, the Plant City killer known as the "Deacon of Death," has been executed for the murders of two women he picked up for sex. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/plant-city-deacon-of-death-set-to-be-executed-at-for-murders-of-2-women/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 8h

HCSO: Thieves used Apple AirTag to track Odessa couple, rob them as they returned home https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/hcso-thieves-used-apple-airtag-to-track-odessa-couple-rob-them-as-they-returned-home/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 8h

A Texas correctional officer has been charged after officials said he was caught smuggling in contraband. The contraband in question? Chicken wings. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/texas-corrections-officer-arrested-over-alleged-chicken-wing-deal-with-inmate/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 9h

CDC FIRINGS: The Trump Administration's mass firings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have spanned over a dozen divisions. https://www.wfla.com/hill-politics/trumps-shutdown-firings-at-cdc-cause-whiplash-despair-what-to-know/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 9h

TEEN ARRESTED: The Florida teenager who sparked an AMBER Alert after staging his own abduction hoax has been arrested, deputies say. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-teen-who-shot-himself-in-staged-abduction-arrested-deputies-say/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

News Channel 8’s Jeff Patterson spoke with Claybra Selmon, Lee Roy’s wife, who explains how they met and how Lee Roy was able to leave a lasting mark on the community.

Lee Roy Selmon: ‘The Original Buccaneer’

News Channel 8’s Jeff Patterson spoke with Claybra Selmon, Lee Roy’s wife, who explains how they met and how Lee Roy was able to leave a lasting mark on the community.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

Cinnamon recall expands to 16 brands with elevated lead levels

The elevated lead levels were discovered during state-level product testing, and the results were then verified by the FDA, according to the agency.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

Tuesday marks the 14th day since the federal government shutdown for the 21st time in the last five decades, and there appears to be no end in sight.

How close are we to the longest government shutdown in US history?

It’s been roughly two weeks since the government shut down, but that isn’t a record.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

Parents arrested after leaving infant unattended on Florida beach: WCSO

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Two Texas parents are facing child abuse charges after allegedly leaving their six-month-old child unattended in a tent on the beach. According to the Walton Coun…

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11h

Instagram is cracking down on the content its teen users can view by rolling out guidelines based on PG-13 ratings used by the film industry. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/instagram-rolls-out-pg-13-content-guidelines-for-teen-users/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11h

Florida officials didn't disclose funding request for 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, lawsuit says

Florida officials didn’t disclose funding request for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility, lawsuit says

Florida officials failed to disclose that they had applied for federal reimbursement for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” leading to a false im…

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

1 injured in Dunedin house fire https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/1-injured-in-dunedin-house-fire/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

A snorkeling day turned chaotic after a swimmer was rescued from a rip current near a Florida island. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/watch-snorkeling-day-turned-chaotic-after-swimmer-rescued-from-rip-current-near-florida-island/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

PASTOR CHARGED: Tampa pastor Elvis Piggott was arrested on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on someone during an altercation at a District 5 City Council forum. www.wfla.com/news/hillsbo...

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 13h

The Office of Parental Rights is filing a civil enforcement action against Roku Inc. and its Florida subsidiary, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.

Office of Parental Rights files enforcement action against Roku

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA)—The Office of Parental Rights is filing a civil enforcement action against Roku Inc. and its Florida subsidiary, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced. The civil enforc…

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 13h

REST IN PEACE: R&B legend D'Angelo, known for his hits "U Will Know" and "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," has died at the age of 51. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/rb-legend-dangelo-dies-at-51-reports/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 14h

"He's locked up': Polk County detectives arrested an Auburndale man who they say ran over a woman and backed over her during a hit-and-run crash. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/polk-county-man-backed-over-hit-and-run-victim-tried-giving-suv-to-nephew-judd/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 14h

Polk County school board members and the district superintendent were able to gauge the community's response to their proposed rezoning plans during today's work session meeting.

School zoning changes coming to Polk County, more community response wanted

BARTOW, Fla. – During today’s work session meeting, Polk County school board members and the district superintendent were able to gauge the community’s response to their proposed …

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