St. Petersburg residents say anti-semitic flyers placed in Little Free Library boxes WFLA News Channel 8 2026-09-23 | St. Petersburg residents say anti-semitic flyers placed in Little Free Library boxes
Beware of unlicensed public adjusters WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-20 | 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 Milton WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-20 | No curfew, no checkpoints: the city of Bradenton Beach is open for business. Georgia McCarthur reports.
Battleground Florida: Amendment 3 WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-20 | Moderator Ty Russell has a discussion involving legalizing marijuana in Florida.
41K Pinellas County homes were damaged by Hurricanes Milton, Helene WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-19 | 41K Pinellas County homes were damaged by Hurricanes Milton, Helene
Its a graveyard, you cant live there: FEMA now offering Transitional Sheltering Assistance WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-19 | 'It's a graveyard, you can't live there': FEMA now offering Transitional Sheltering Assistance
FEMA opens TSA program WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | Hurricane survivors are getting help with hotels.
Prolonged power outages cause increased need for food in Polk County WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | Prolonged power outages cause increased need for food in Polk County
FEMAs TSA program WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | 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 hurricanes WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | 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 claims WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | 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 County WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | Prolonged power outages cause increased need for food in Polk County
Prolonged power outages lead to increased need for food in Polk County WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | Prolonged power outages lead to increased need for food in Polk County
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez discusses case of baby found dead on UT campus WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | 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/3UdIzho
Tampa Bay Rowdies move to IMG Academy for final 2 regular-season games WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | 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 evacuated WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | Withlacoochee River crests, residents coming back to check on homes they evacuated
St.Pete theatre damaged during Milton hosts clean-up WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | St.Pete theatre damaged during Milton hosts clean-up
‘Hope Bus’ makes stops in Tampa Bay after hurricanes, offers disaster relief WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | ‘Hope Bus’ makes stops in Tampa Bay after hurricanes, offers disaster relief
We were sleeping in our car for about four days: Hope Navigators offer housing assistance after Mi WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | 'We were sleeping in our car for about four days': Hope Navigators offer housing assistance after Milton
Homes evacuated after storm debris fire at scrap yard WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-18 | 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 Area WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | The SBA administrator visits business owners in need of disaster relief loans.
SBA pauses relief loans WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | The leader of the SBA visits Tampa Bay. Members of Congress discuss disaster relief.
City of Tampa works to remove storm debris within 90 days WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | 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 Progress WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | 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/3zeThMURooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66mRooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3VLrRHg
157 arrested in Polk County human trafficking operation WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | 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 recovery WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | Sarasota High Student-Athletes & Coaches aid in Milton community recovery
TECO crews hoping to restore power by end of day on Thursday WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | 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 meteorologist WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | Amanda Holly named News Channel 8 Today morning meteorologist
Completely stalled out: Drivers concerned after getting bad gas WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | 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 residents WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-17 | A fire was seen on top of a large pile of hurricane debris Tuesday night in St. Pete Beach.
Clearwater Apartment residents stunned by flooding WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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 Zephyrhills WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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 histo WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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 differently WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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 removal WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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 flooding WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | Hernando Co. Neighbors continuing to battle flooding
Tampa officials discuss hurricane debris collection process WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | City of Tampa officials discussed the city's progress on collecting storm debris from neighborhoods in a news conference Wednesday.
Holmes Beach: debris removal concerns WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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 Milton WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | Polk County officials seek owners of 102 pets found during Hurricane Milton
Kucherov gets 4th goal of the season, Lightning beat Canucks 4-1 in Milton-delayed home opener WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | Kucherov gets 4th goal of the season, Lightning beat Canucks 4-1 in Milton-delayed home opener
Pinellas schools reopen following hurricane Milton WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | Pinellas schools reopen following hurricane Milton
Run for Fun 5K changed to virtual after Milton WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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 floodwater WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | For many, Hurricane Milton is long gone, but one neighborhood in Seffner is still inundated with water.
Think twice before burning hurricane debris WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-16 | 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.
Withlacoochee flooding threat leads to evacuations in Hernando County WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-15 | 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 County WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-15 | 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 hurricanes WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-15 | 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 hurricanes WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-15 | 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 Milton WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-15 | Lakeland childcare center closed after roof ripped off during Hurricane Milton
Seminole Heights charter school is asking for communitys help after extensive Milton damage WFLA News Channel 8 2024-10-15 | 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.
