Gov. DeSantis held a press conference in Panama City Beach where he expressed his support for the "Boater Freedom Act" moving through the state senate.

A former Hillsborough County deputy is accused of throwing a bottle at a woman during a road rage incident.

Oficiales federales y de Florida desmantelan red internacional de pornografía infantil

Choque en contravía deja bebé muerta en el Condado Manatee

KaLeah Spells' mother, Tracey Beasley, said doctors are calling Spells a miracle following the wreck. The family is asking for prayers and they want to see justice served in the case.

For residents impacted by Hurricane Ian in 2022, the recovery process has been a long one. This week, a storm victim in Venice celebrated a big milestone in her recovery journey.

‘Shielding Our Teens’ program launches to help kids learn skills, land jobs in Tampa

An 81-year Army Vet is getting the roof repaired on his lanai. When things hit a standstill, he contacted 8 On Your Side and we are getting results. Roger Swiger's lanai had been rotting and sloping.

Mary Gray has been attending Broadway shows for years and it was important to her to make sure her family got to go to the Lion King at the Straz Center.

The insurance investigation continues at the statehouse with another hearing in the books. Lawmakers forge ahead, demanding more answers around who to hold accountable, after the bombshell reporting revealed Florida insurers were shifting money while claiming to be broke.

Tampa Bay's weather forecast includes gusty downpours moving through tonight, foolowed by a pleasant cool down this week.

As his athletic abilities and calm demeanor get national attention, the people who have known Walter Clayton Jr., 22, said they saw greatness in him his whole life.

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