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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 9m

His lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss some charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ap-luigi-mangiones-lawyers-seek-dismissal-of-federal-charges-in-assassination-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 39m

The company, a defense and commercial explosives manufacturer, has had multiple violations reported with the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/osha-violations-reported-prior-to-massive-explosion-at-tennessee-facility-documents/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 1h

Tampa police are investigating an armed altercation that took place during a District 5 City Council community forum Thursday night. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/armed-altercation-interrupts-tampa-city-council-community-forum/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 1h

REMEMBERING MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG: Today, we remember and celebrate the life of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who died earlier this year due to complications from diabetes. https://www.wfla.com/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 2h

Happy Birthday, Joan Cusack! 🎊 The actress best known for roles in 'Addams Family Values,' 'School of Rock,' and 'Sixteen Candles' turns 63 today! https://www.wfla.com/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 2h

Happy Birthday, Cardi B! 🥳 The Grammy-winning artist made history as the first solo female rapper to win Best Rap Album with her 2018 album 'Invasion of Privacy' https://www.wfla.com/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11h

Cash App giving $100 to users through October. How to enter https://www.wfla.com/news/national/cash-app-giving-100-to-users-through-october-how-to-enter/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner https://www.wfla.com/news/national/trump-threatens-tech-export-limits-new-100-tariff-on-chinese-imports-starting-nov-1-or-sooner/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

"I heard yelling": A Chicago TV station employee was detained by ICE as she asked bystanders to let her employers know what was happening to her. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/wgn-employee-detained-amid-ice-activity-in-chicago-later-released/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

“You are not going to get away with threatening people this way,” Bondi said during a news conference in Tampa. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/bondi-announces-arrest-after-alleged-threat-to-tampa-conservative-podcaster/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 13h

lawmakers met with insurance executives to discuss the future of AI and how its continued growth may affect Florida's insurance market.
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/how-could-ai-affect-the-future-of-floridas-insurance-market/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 13h

WATER BILL PROBLEMS: After a year of residents reporting unusually high water bills, the St. Pete City Council has agreed to review its water billing department. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/st-pete-city-council-agrees-to-review-troubled-water-billing-department-after-year-of-outrage/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 14h

5 schools in Manatee, Sarasota counties could turn into charter schools https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/5-schools-in-manatee-sarasota-counties-could-turn-into-charter-schools/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 14h

President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, with the award instead going to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/white-house-responds-after-trump-misses-out-on-peace-prize-again-politics-over-peace/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 14h

Trump is expected to make an announcement aimed at reducing drug prices.
https://www.wfla.com/news/national/live-trump-to-make-announcement-on-lowering-prescription-drugs/

Live: Trump to make announcement on lowering prescription drugs

The White House says the president’s Friday afternoon announcement in the Oval Office is aimed at reducing drug prices, but has provided few details.

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 15h

Multiple vehicles were damaged after they caught fire in a small lot in Citrus County. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/citrus-county/multiple-vehicles-engulfed-in-flames-in-citrus-county/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 15h

32 fallen officers to be honored at TPD's 31st annual Memorial Run https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/32-fallen-officers-to-be-honored-at-tpds-31st-annual-memorial-run/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 15h

REST IN PEACE: Singer John Lodge of rock band The Moody Blues died "suddenly and unexpectedly" at the age of 82, according to his family. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/john-lodge-singer-and-bassist-of-moody-blues-during-classic-era-dies-at-82/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 16h

Winter Village returns for its 10th anniversary, transforming the riverwalk into a waterfront winter destination. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/winter-village-returns-to-tampa-for-10th-anniversary/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 16h

"A CHALLENGING SITUATION": Twenty-two states are either in a recession or on the verge of a downturn, according to a new analysis from Moody's Analytics. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/22-states-are-in-a-recession-or-on-the-brink-moodys/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 16h

The Winter Haven Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Raymond Martin Mikeal III, who is wanted for second-degree attempted murder. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/winter-haven-man-wanted-after-brutal-attack-on-woman/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 16h

Beppy the tiger cub displayed her swimming skills at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
https://www.wfla.com/news/beppy-the-tiger-cub-shows-off-swimming-skills-at-jacksonville-zoo-and-botanical-gardens/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 17h

Feeding Tampa Bay preps to assist during government shutdown https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/feeding-tampa-bay-preps-to-assist-during-government-shutdown/

Feeding Tampa Bay preps to assist during government shutdown

Related video: Government shutdown stops flood insurance amid hurricane risk TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — On Monday, government workers will have officially been without a full paycheck, and Feeding Tampa …

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 17h

A man who was out on bond for a bank robbery from earlier this year was arrested for attempting to rob a bank after his mom turned him in, police said. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/two-time-tampa-bank-robber-arrested-after-mom-turns-him-in-police-say/

Two-time Tampa bank robber arrested after mom turns him in, police say

A man was arrested on Thursday for attempting to rob a bank after his mother called police to turn him in, authorities said.

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 17h

Stone crab season begins October 15 and runs through May 1.
https://www.wfla.com/weather/reel-talk/reel-talk-stone-crab-season-begins-oct-15/