The bill would end the requirement for high schoolers to pass final assessments for Algebra 1 and English in order to earn their diplomas.

More regulations could be on the way when it comes to breeding dogs in Florida. Republican Rep. Meg Weinberger, out of Palm Beach Gardens, has filed House Bill 1481 to add rules for breeding dogs. The lawmaker has named the bill “Make America’s Dogs Safe Again.”

More regulations could be on the way when it comes to breeding dogs in Florida. Republican Rep. Meg Weinberger, out of Palm Beach Gardens, has filed House Bill 1481 to add rules for breeding dogs. The lawmaker has named the bill “Make America’s Dogs Safe Again.”

An assistant principal at a Polk County middle school was arrested after she was accused of inappropriate behavior with a student.

A witness captured video of the moment a helicopter came crashing down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and New Jersey Thursday, killing six people.

A mysterious 10-million-dollar donation to Hope Florida has state lawmakers further investigating the program itself, citing legal issues with the transfer of money. House members at the capitol are now questioning state agencies associated with the program.

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Tampa Bay's weather forecast for Thursday evening, with a look at a cooler & crisp weekend forecast.

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.

The city of Bartow is installing 16 cameras at eight intersections in the city.

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.

Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an Associated Press source says.

Research shows that childhood trauma could affect learning and, in some cases, lead to substance use disorders. Alan Davidson, President and CEO of Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Tina Miller, Executive Director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, join Gayle Guyardo, the host of Bloom, to discuss resources available for students to prevent overdoses, relapses and to help them maintain a substance free live.

For more information on Central Florida Behavioral Health Network visit Help.Hope4SunCoast.org and to learn about programs available for the youth visit FloridaRecoverySchoolsOfTampaBay.com.