Attorney: FBI sought possible arrest of Brian Laundries mother in Gabby Petito case | #HeyJB LiveWFLA News Channel 82024-10-21 | Attorney: FBI sought possible arrest of Brian Laundries mother in Gabby Petito case | #HeyJB LiveBeware of unlicensed public adjustersWFLA News Channel 82024-10-20 | While Matt Collins is busy renovating his home, near Westshore Boulevard, after Hurricane Helene, he says "professionals" are routinely trying to get him to hire them - for something‘We are back’: Bradenton Beach open for business after Hurricane MiltonWFLA News Channel 82024-10-20 | No curfew, no checkpoints: the city of Bradenton Beach is open for business. Georgia McCarthur reports.Battleground Florida: Amendment 3WFLA News Channel 82024-10-20 | Moderator Ty Russell has a discussion involving legalizing marijuana in Florida.41K Pinellas County homes were damaged by Hurricanes Milton, HeleneWFLA News Channel 82024-10-19 | 41K Pinellas County homes were damaged by Hurricanes Milton, HeleneIts a graveyard, you cant live there: FEMA now offering Transitional Sheltering AssistanceWFLA News Channel 82024-10-19 | 'It's a graveyard, you can't live there': FEMA now offering Transitional Sheltering AssistanceFEMA opens TSA programWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Hurricane survivors are getting help with hotels.Prolonged power outages cause increased need for food in Polk CountyWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Prolonged power outages cause increased need for food in Polk CountyFEMAs TSA programWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Neighbors along Indian Rocks Beach react to FEMA's activation of the program.Gulfport business owners work hard to reopen after being hit by three hurricanesWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.No way to prevent flooding, SWFWMD disputes Lake Thonotosassa residents claimsWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Historic flooding has been an issue following the storms. Lake Thonotosassa among the places where banks overflowed.Prolonged power outages cause increased need for food in Polk CountyWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Prolonged power outages cause increased need for food in Polk CountyProlonged power outages lead to increased need for food in Polk CountyWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Prolonged power outages lead to increased need for food in Polk CountyHillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez discusses case of baby found dead on UT campusWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | The mother of a baby found dead in a trash can on the University of Tampa campus earlier this year was charged in the infant’s death, Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez announced Friday. Read more on WFLA.com: bit.ly/3UdIzhoTampa Bay Rowdies move to IMG Academy for final 2 regular-season gamesWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | The Tampa Bay Rowdies will play their final two regular-season matches at IMG Academy due to the impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.Withlacoochee River crests, residents coming back to check on homes they evacuatedWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Withlacoochee River crests, residents coming back to check on homes they evacuatedSt.Pete theatre damaged during Milton hosts clean-upWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | St.Pete theatre damaged during Milton hosts clean-up‘Hope Bus’ makes stops in Tampa Bay after hurricanes, offers disaster reliefWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | ‘Hope Bus’ makes stops in Tampa Bay after hurricanes, offers disaster reliefWe were sleeping in our car for about four days: Hope Navigators offer housing assistance after MiWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | 'We were sleeping in our car for about four days': Hope Navigators offer housing assistance after MiltonHomes evacuated after storm debris fire at scrap yardWFLA News Channel 82024-10-18 | Some homes in St. Petersburg were evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a two-alarm fire at a recycling center, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.SBA leader visits the Bay AreaWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | The SBA administrator visits business owners in need of disaster relief loans.SBA pauses relief loansWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | The leader of the SBA visits Tampa Bay. Members of Congress discuss disaster relief.City of Tampa works to remove storm debris within 90 daysWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | Tampa’s Solid Waste Department is working against the clock as back-to-back hurricanes have left unprecedented amounts of debris across the city.The Power of Community after Back-to-Back Hurricanes | Rooted in ProgressWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | Hurricane's Helene and Milton have rattled the entire Tampa Bay area. In Episode 17 of Rooted in Progress, we heard the latest update on hurricane relief efforts in the Sarasota area from Sarasota's Mayor, Liz Alpert. Tampa native, rapper and community advocate, Tom G, also joined us to discuss his relief efforts across minority communities. It takes all of us coming together to get through this difficult time. Tune in to hear the available resources in your area. ----- Connect with Rooted in Progress! Rooted in Progress on YouTube: bit.ly/3zeThMU Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3VLrRHg157 arrested in Polk County human trafficking operationWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 157 people in what was described as an operation focused on human trafficking.Sarasota High Student-Athletes & Coaches aid in Milton community recoveryWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | Sarasota High Student-Athletes & Coaches aid in Milton community recoveryTECO crews hoping to restore power by end of day on ThursdayWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | As of Thursday morning, thousands of people across the Tampa Bay area were without power but they are expected to have it by the end of the day.Amanda Holly named News Channel 8 Today morning meteorologistWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | Amanda Holly named News Channel 8 Today morning meteorologistCompletely stalled out: Drivers concerned after getting bad gasWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | Jocelyn Shook evacuated for Hurricane Milton and spent days searching for fuel.Fire at hurricane debris site in St. Pete Beach raises safety, health concerns for residentsWFLA News Channel 82024-10-17 | A fire was seen on top of a large pile of hurricane debris Tuesday night in St. Pete Beach.Clearwater Apartment residents stunned by floodingWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Milton swept through their clearwater apartment complex, forcing hundreds of families from their homes... But tonight, many of those driven out by rising flood waters say they're left with no place to go.Residents pleading for help getting to flooded homes in ZephyrhillsWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Hurricane Milton may seem long gone, but some Zephyrhills residents are pleading for help, as they are still unable to get access to their flooded homes.Thonotosassa residents say water was released without warning, suing state for negligence amid histoWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Lake Thonotosassa is seeing historic flooding. Residents along the lake turned to 8 On Your Side after they flooded and they say it wasn't because of the storm, but instead claim the water was released without warning.Small cities manage debris differentlyWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Neighbors on Holmes Beach are frustrated over the slow debris removal compared to neighboring small City of Anna Maria.Help on the way for Treasure Island debris removalWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Comprehensive coverage of local, regional, state and national news events that affect the Tampa area are provided by the News Channel 8 First at 4:00 News team.Hernando Co. Neighbors continuing to battle floodingWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Hernando Co. Neighbors continuing to battle floodingTampa officials discuss hurricane debris collection processWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | City of Tampa officials discussed the city's progress on collecting storm debris from neighborhoods in a news conference Wednesday.Holmes Beach: debris removal concernsWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Neighbors want more done about debris removal. The city responds with a plan to speed up service.Polk County officials seek owners of 102 pets found during Hurricane MiltonWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Polk County officials seek owners of 102 pets found during Hurricane MiltonKucherov gets 4th goal of the season, Lightning beat Canucks 4-1 in Milton-delayed home openerWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Kucherov gets 4th goal of the season, Lightning beat Canucks 4-1 in Milton-delayed home openerPinellas schools reopen following hurricane MiltonWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Pinellas schools reopen following hurricane MiltonRun for Fun 5K changed to virtual after MiltonWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - When Hurricane Milton ripped through the Tampa Bay area, it damaged Al Lopez Park, and the City of Tampa is cancelling all events there for the next few weeks.Is it ever going to end?: Hillsborough County homes still in floodwaterWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | For many, Hurricane Milton is long gone, but one neighborhood in Seffner is still inundated with water.Think twice before burning hurricane debrisWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Some Tampa Bay-area residents said their neighbors are burning their hurricane debris, and sending fumes into their houses through open windows because they don’t have power.Climate change spikes MiltonWFLA News Channel 82024-10-16 | Climate change spikes MiltonWithlacoochee flooding threat leads to evacuations in Hernando CountyWFLA News Channel 82024-10-15 | Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.Frustrations grow as floodwaters have nowhere to go in Pasco CountyWFLA News Channel 82024-10-15 | Nearly a week after Hurricane Milton many homes are still surrounded by flood water in Zephyrhills, and it's going nowhere fast.Homeowners worry about insurance premiums post two hurricanesWFLA News Channel 82024-10-15 | Homeowners question whether Florida's already fragile property insurance market can handle back-to-back hurricane damage.St. Petersburg woman with special needs stuck in evacuation shelter after back to back hurricanesWFLA News Channel 82024-10-15 | Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.Lakeland childcare center closed after roof ripped off during Hurricane MiltonWFLA News Channel 82024-10-15 | Lakeland childcare center closed after roof ripped off during Hurricane MiltonSeminole Heights charter school is asking for communitys help after extensive Milton damageWFLA News Channel 82024-10-15 | Walton Academy for the Performing Arts is a title one school primarily serving underrepresented families. The vulnerable school community has been hard hit by Hurricane Milton.