The state legislature is now at the halfway point in the 2025 legislative session and as the end swiftly approaches, lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing for more immigration reform.

Before the legislative session even began, lawmakers met for three special sessions on immigration. A key debate then was whether or not the state needed to strengthen the process to verify workers' citizenship through the federal system E-Verify. Now that conversation continues.

Abuela del Condado Hardee dejó a su nieta en auto caliente, donde la pequeña murió. Ahora enfrenta cinco años en la carcel

It's a 'sewage nightmare.' So says, a Port Richey man who told 8 On Your Side: the county pumped that waste into his house.

The Women's Final Four will soon be underway in Tampa. During press conferences, the teams expressed excitement and an eagerness to fight for their spot in the championship.

Hurricane Milton was tied for the 4th strongest Atlantic hurricane on record by pressure. The final NOAA report is in with all the details.

A few notable people in the community were honored, and some young student athletes, who could play on the big stage one day, were uplifted as well.

After the smiles and the ringing of the opening bell on Thursday, America saw stocks taking a tumble in reaction to President Trump's announcement of new reciprocal global tariffs.

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A South Tampa family's home was flooded during Hurricane Helene and and they salvaged what they could and placed belongings in a storage facility while they repaired their home.

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Florida voters may have the chance to set term limits, not just for state lawmakers, but also, for county commissioners and school board members too. The proposed maximum? Eight years in office. But the effort to put this issue on the 2026 ballot comes with a fiery debate.

The Blue Angels soared into Lakeland Thursday with a mission of inspiring excellence in the people who watch their gravity-defying skills.

Tampa Bay's weather forecast for Thursday evening.