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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11m

Tropical storm conditions are possible today and into Friday as Tropical Storm Jerry passes by the northern Leeward Islands, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Jerry could become hurricane Friday: NHC

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Tropical storm conditions are possible today and into Friday as Tropical Storm Jerry passes by the northern Leeward Islands, the National Hurricane Center said. Jerry is located…

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 7h

JUST IN: A 10-year-old boy was flown to the hospital Wednesday evening after suffering serious burns in a fire at a Clearwater home, officials said. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/10-year-old-boy-severely-burned-hospitalized-after-fire-sparks-at-clearwater-home/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 7h

Drivers say wet concrete from St. Pete road project caused thousands in car damage https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/drivers-say-wet-concrete-from-st-pete-road-project-caused-thousands-in-car-damage/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 8h

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Baker Mayfield joins Josh Allen as the only quarterbacks to win the award at least once in each of the past three seasons. https://www.wfla.com/sports/buccaneers/bucs-baker-mayfield-named-fedex-air-ground-nfl-player-of-the-week/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 9h

"OH, LITTLE GUY": Two Polk County animal control officers came to a wood stork's rescue Tuesday after the bird's legs became entangled by a fishing lure and line. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/watch-wood-stork-tangled-in-fishing-line-rescued-by-polk-animal-control-officers/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 9h

DeSantis confirms ‘Panhandle Pokey’ underway https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/desantis-confirms-panhandle-pokey-underway/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 9h

State lawmakers returned to Tallahassee this week with affordability concerns top of mind, as they gear up for the next session. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida-lawmakers-clash-over-property-tax-vs-insurance-priorities/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

OPEN CARRY IN PUBLIX? Publix announced that it would be following the change in Florida law, which now allows the open carry of firearms. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/publix-will-follow-change-in-floridas-open-carry-law-company-says/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

The Tampa Police Department released video of a man's interactions with officers before he ran off and got tased, only to fall into the path of a moving car. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-police-release-body-cam-video-of-man-who-died-after-being-tased-hit-by-car/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

#BREAKING President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to begin a plan to end the fighting in Gaza and release the hostages. https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/israel-hamas-agree-to-first-phase-of-plan-to-end-fighting-release-hostages-trump-says/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 10h

A private security guard has been charged with aggravated assault after a confrontation with a visitor at an apartment complex on Monday, authorities said.

Security guard charged after armed confrontation at Tampa apartment complex

A private security guard has been charged with aggravated assault after a confrontation with a visitor at an apartment complex Monday, authorities said.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11h

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the heirs of an actor famed for his “Hawaii Five-0” role claims a company is responsible for the injuries that eventually killed him. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/celebrity-news/lawsuit-blames-las-vegas-company-in-hawaii-five-0-actors-death/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11h

A Nebraska woman says a jump meant to thrill visitors at a haunted house in Kansas City, Missouri, left her with two broken ankles. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/woman-sues-haunted-house-after-breaking-both-ankles/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11h

SNAP CHANGES: The federal government may be shut down, but that didn't stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year.

Changes to SNAP benefits take effect in October: What to know

The federal government may be shut down, but that didn’t stop changes to SNAP benefits from kicking in on the first of the month, which is also the start of the fiscal year.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 11h

NEW FOOTAGE: 4 were hurt after a SUV crashed into a home in Holiday.
https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/3-women-9-year-old-boy-hurt-after-suv-hits-pool-goes-airborne-then-crashes-into-holiday-house/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

One family lost their home and two rental properties in Indian Rocks Beach and are still trying to pick up the pieces.

Indian Rocks Beach family still trying to rebuild after hurricanes destroyed 3 properties

Thursday, October 9, marks one year since Hurricane Milton devastated the Tampa Bay area, on the heels of Hurricane Helene.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

News Channel 8's Jeff Patterson spoke with some familiar names as they reminisced on 50 seasons of Buccaneers football.

Past, present & future: 50 years of Buccaneers football

There’s a saying: teamwork makes the dream work. And countless people have poured into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the franchise as successful as it is today.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

A North Port police officer quickly jumped into action to save a small child who was nearly hit by a car on U.S. 41. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/video-north-port-officer-saves-small-child-who-was-nearly-hit-by-car-on-u-s-41/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 12h

Several major airports were experiencing delays on Wednesday, and smaller airports are at risk of losing service altogether by the end of the week. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/the-shutdown-is-already-causing-flight-delays-service-to-more-than-170-airports-could-stop-entirely/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 13h

A Disneyland guest was pronounced dead after riding the Haunted Mansion attraction this week. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/disneyland-guest-dies-after-riding-haunted-mansion/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 13h

"IT'S EXCITING": The progressive jackpot is on track to be one of the largest slot machine payouts in Seminole Gaming history, according to Aristocrat Gaming. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/jackpot-climbs-past-2-million-at-seminole-hard-rock-casino-tampa-nears-record-level/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 14h

Hillsborough responds to Florida's DOGE spending claims https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/hillsborough-responds-to-floridas-doge-spending-claims/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 14h

"I ain't dead yet!": Dolly Parton took to social media to reassure her fans that she was not on her deathbed as she worked through some health issues. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/i-aint-dead-yet-dolly-parton-reassures-fans-about-health/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 16h

New research out of Northwestern University suggests there may be a way to prevent peanut allergies in children. https://www.wfla.com/dont-miss/peanut-allergies-may-be-prevented-with-new-tools/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 16h

NEW DETAILS: Three women and a 9-year-old boy were hurt after a SUV hit a pool, went airborne, and then crashed into a home in Holiday. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/3-women-9-year-old-boy-hurt-after-suv-hits-pool-goes-airborne-then-crashes-into-holiday-house/