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.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 5 Tampa, FL peers
Latest stories
- Gov. DeSantis says 'mission complete' at Alligator AlcatrazGov. DeSantis announced the closure of Alligator Alcatraz after declaring its mission complete.
- Off-duty ICE officer saves child from drowning in Wesley ChapelAn off-duty ICE officer saved a 6-year-old boy from drowning at a pool in Wesley Chapel in May.
- Suspect sought after video shows driver setting van on fire in Polk CountyPolk County Sheriff's Office is seeking an arson suspect captured on video setting a van on fire earlier this month.
- Detroit Lions’ Terrion Arnold held without bond in Tampa kidnapping, robbery caseDetroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared before a Hillsborough County judge and was ordered held without bond after turning himself in on felony charges related to a kidnapping and robbery case.
- MCSO investigation uncovers $3.5M statewide elder fraud ringMCSO investigation uncovers $3.5M statewide elder fraud ring. An alleged scheme targeting elderly victims led to multiple arrests, a federal prison sentence, and the seizure of thousands of counterfeit goods.
- Harvey Weinstein rape charge dropped, accuser says she can't endure 4th trialHarvey Weinstein won't face a fourth trial on a New York rape charge as prosecutors dropped the case after his accuser said she could not bear to testify again.
- New Blizzard flavors unveiled at Dairy Queen to honor World Cup, America's birthdayDairy Queen introduces new Blizzard flavors to celebrate the World Cup and America's birthday.
- Video shows aftermath of earthquakes in Venezuela as residents flee through rubble to safetyVideo shows aftermath of earthquakes in Venezuela as residents flee through rubble to safety
- Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor saysFlorida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis who stated it served its purpose.
- 56-year-old e-bike rider hit, killed by SUV in Polk CountyA 56-year-old woman was killed after being hit by an SUV while riding an e-bike in Polk County.
- 'Grand Theft Auto VI' available for preorder, sparks controversy'Grand Theft Auto VI' is now available for preorder after years of anticipation, causing controversy.
- Trump offers aid after 'massive' Venezuela earthquakes: 'Early reports are not good'Trump offers aid to Venezuela after 'massive' earthquakes, citing 'early reports are not good'
- Aldi to release another round of grocery blind boxes: Here's how to get oneAldi is offering another round of grocery blind boxes for customers to claim.
- Woman describes horror of seeing man plunge to his death over Yosemite waterfallA woman described witnessing a man fall to his death over Yosemite waterfall after he entered the water upstream.
- Amy Adams helped save stabbing victim using skills from medical show, she saysAmy Adams helped save a stabbing victim using skills she learned from a medical show.