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WFLA News Channel 8
Tampa, FL · English · TV & web
WFLA News Channel 8 is a news outlet based in Tampa, Florida, covering local and national news with a focus on community events, politics, and current affairs. It reports on a range of topics including transportation, legal issues, business developments, and international incidents.
- 5 stories today
- 49/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 5 Tampa, FL peers
Today’s stories
- Judge allows evidence from similar attack in Jennifer Odom murder caseA judge has permitted the use of evidence from a similar attack in the murder trial of Jeffrey Crum, who is accused in the abduction and killing of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom.
- Major solar company files for bankruptcy: What to know about your warrantyA major residential solar installer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns among customers about the status of their warranties and ongoing service.
- US Coast Guard ends involvement in Lynette Hooker investigationThe US Coast Guard has ended its involvement in the investigation of Lynette Hooker's disappearance, but the Coast Guard Investigative Service will continue the probe.
- 83-year-old Hillsborough County business owner cleaning up ruins after fire destroys inventoryAn 83-year-old Hillsborough County business owner is cleaning up after a fire destroyed his inventory.
- Family describes moment stolen car crashes into St. Pete home, sparking fireA stolen car crashed into a home in St. Petersburg, causing damage and a fire. The homeowners are recovering from the incident.
- St. Pete mayoral candidates prepare for debate, one turns down inviteSt. Pete mayoral candidates prepare for a debate, with one declining the invitation. Voters will hear from candidates seeking to challenge Mayor Ken Welch, who aims for a second term.
- 'Walls are closing in': Suspect sent disturbing texts hours before shooting St. Pete man point-blankA suspect allegedly sent disturbing texts expressing homicidal thoughts hours before shooting a man point-blank in Pinellas Park, Florida, as revealed in court documents.
- Father arrested after abandoning his 4 children at a Largo facility: affidavitA man was arrested in Largo after allegedly abandoning his four children at a family services facility.
- VIDEO: Man wanted in Polk County arrested in Gainesville after ramming patrol cars, deputies sayA man wanted for narcotics violations in Polk County was arrested in Gainesville on June 5 after fleeing deputies and ramming patrol cars.
- TaxWatch flags Florida's $829.7M questionable budget projectsFlorida TaxWatch criticizes $829.7M in questionable budget projects, suggesting local member projects are out of control despite lawmakers' claims of a leaner budget.
- Shark attack leaves 1 injured at Navy marina in FloridaA person was injured in a shark attack at a Navy marina in Panama City, Florida, and taken to the hospital.
- 'Like a contortionist': Florida man arrested after hiding in AC ductwork, deputies sayA Florida man was arrested after deputies found him hiding in an air conditioner's air handler, contorted behind the ductwork.
- Florida man accused of shooting cat in eye with BB gun, killing itA Florida man was arrested after shooting a cat in the eye with a BB gun, killing it, according to Brevard County deputies.
- Kurt Busch shares message of mourning after death of Kyle Busch: 'Rest easy, little brother'Kurt Busch expressed grief over the death of his brother Kyle Busch, thanking supporters and reflecting on their racing history.
- Rare underwater footage captures Great White SharkDivers captured rare underwater footage of a Great White Shark in the Mediterranean near Sicily, Italy.