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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 3m

RESCUE VIDEO: A father and his baby were rescued after they were left stranded on the roof of a car that was surrounded by fast-flowing floodwater in Arizona. https://www.wfla.com/video/man-baby-rescued-from-roof-of-car-surrounded-by-fast-flowing-floodwater-in-arizona/11171043/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 23m

20-year-old motorcyclist dies in St. Pete crash

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 43m

Two people were arrested following the death of a toddler who showed signs of prolonged neglect and physical abuse, according to police. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/2-arrested-in-death-of-toddler-who-showed-signs-of-abuse-police-say/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 1h

Spooky season is upon us! | An all-new Halloween-themed drink, along with returning Halloween favorites, is coming to stores, in addition to a limited-edition merchandise drop.

Dunkin’ launches new Halloween-themed menu item

A new drink, the return of a fan-favorite, and a bucket? You can find them all at Dunkin’ starting today.

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 1h

Attorney for Rep. Cory Mills accuser calls for removal from office, hints at criminal charges

An attorney for the woman granted a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) said she hopes he is removed from public office, and hinted that he might face future criminal charges. …

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 2h

WHERE IS BROOK LYNN? New Port Richey police are still looking for answers in the case of a 21-year-old woman who vanished 10 years ago. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/unusual-and-troubling-new-port-richey-police-still-searching-for-woman-who-disappeared-10-years-ago/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 2h

CRIST FOR MAYOR? Charlie Crist is mulling a potential run for St. Petersburg mayor, the former Florida governor and congressman confirmed today. https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/charlie-crist-strongly-considering-run-for-st-pete-mayor/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 2h

CLOSE CALL: A fast-acting security guard saved a woman from a close call with an oncoming tram. https://www.wfla.com/news/world/close-call-security-guard-acts-fast-to-save-woman-from-oncoming-tram/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 3h

Speaker Johnson suggested the Ethics Committee will investigate after a Florida judge issued a restraining order against Mills over allegations that he threatened a former girlfriend.

Speaker Johnson suggests Ethics will take look at Cory Mills over restraining order

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday praised Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) as a “faithful colleague,” but suggested the Ethics Committee will investigate after a Florida judge issued a restraining …

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 3h

The State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals, citing comments on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/state-department-revokes-6-visas-over-charlie-kirk-comments/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 3h

SNACK TIME 🐻 This dumpster diving bear stole the show while a TV reporter was covering storms in southern California. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/watch-bear-grabs-a-bite-to-eat-behind-reporter/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 3h

CHARGED: The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children detectives charged a former Sarasota County school security aide with sexually abusing a teenager.
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/sarasota-county-school-employee-charged-with-sexually-abusing-a-teenage-student/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 4h

"Vile and inexcusable": The Young Republican National Federation called for immediate resignations after the exposure of a group chat in which Young Republican leaders referred to Black people as "monkeys" and discussed sexually assaulting adversaries. www.wfla.com/news/nationa...

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 4h

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Aviation Section arrested a vehicle theft suspect in Valrico on Oct. 10.
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/valrico-vehicle-theft-suspect-arrested-after-fleeing-from-deputies/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 4h

MEGA MONEY: More than a month after a record-setting $1.79 billion Powerball jackpot was won by two tickets, another massive lottery jackpot is building. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida-lottery/mega-millions-jackpot-grows-to-625m-when-is-the-next-drawing/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 4h

A student at Spoto High School was arrested after bringing a firearm to school, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced.

Riverview student arrested after bringing gun to school: HCSO

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A student at Spoto High School was arrested after bringing a firearm to school, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced. School administrators and an HCSO schoo…

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 5h

LIVE: Florida doctor detained by Israel during aid mission to Gaza describes experience https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/florida-residents-detained-by-israel-during-aid-mission-to-gaza-describe-experience/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 5h

"Not an easy decision": A Florida judge has temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for President Trump’s future presidential library. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-judge-temporarily-blocks-transfer-of-downtown-miami-land-for-trumps-presidential-library/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 5h

NATIONAL GROUCH DAY!
Embrace your inner grouch, and tag someone that embodies the spirit of today!
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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 5h

A man was arrested after breaking into multiple Pinellas Park homes while he was naked.

Man arrested after breaking into Pinellas Park homes naked, police say

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA)—A man was arrested after breaking into multiple Pinellas Park homes while he was naked. Pinellas Park Police Department responded to the area of 5892 97th Circle North on…

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 6h

Since the shutdown began Oct. 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported controller shortages in cities across the U.S. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/government-shutdown-puts-renewed-spotlight-on-the-cracks-in-the-us-aviation-system/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 6h

The Israeli military said Wednesday that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of a hostage who was held in Gaza.

Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of a hostage

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military said Wednesday that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of a hostage who was hel…

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 6h

Estimates of how many will be impacted by expiring tax credits have ranged from 3 million to more than 4 million enrollees. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/who-will-get-hit-hardest-by-expiring-aca-health-insurance-subsidies/

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WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 7h

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/social-security-cost-of-living-announcement-delayed-by-government-shutdown/

WFLA News Channel 8 @wfla.com · 7h

Thousands gathered at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Tuesday night to welcome 90 veterans home from their Honor Flight.

90 veterans return home after 1st Honor Flight at SRQ in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – Thousands of community members, families, local students, and residents gathered at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Tuesday night to welcome 90 veterans home …

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