A mixologist teaches how to make drinks with leftovers in a jam jar.

The News Channel 8 Team presents the latest information on the events of the day and timely updates on local sports, weather conditions and traffic issues.

High school students in Polk County are spending their summer learning about trauma, nuclear medicine and blood at Lakeland Regional Health.

A tragic crash is drawing attention to the dangers electric bikes can pose to children. Maddox Moore, 15, of Polk County, was visiting his grandparents in New Smyrna Beach earlier this month when he was hit by a car while riding his new e-bike. He died days later in the hospital.

Amid a federal education freeze of $6.8 billion, Pinellas County Schools are at risk of losing $9 million.

A judge has set the date for one of the state's most high-profile trials of the year. Pheonix Ikner, the man accused of killing two and injuring six others in a shooting rampage at Florida State University on April 17th, is now set to face trial in four months.

Tense and descriptive moments today in a Pinellas County courtroom as opening statements began in the sentencing phase for Shelby Nealy.  Nealy now facing the death penalty for the 2018 murders his ex-wife's mom, dad, brother. State prosecutors painting a graphic scene of the murders of members of the Ivancic family.

La Ciudad de Tampa ofrece Zonificación 101 y 102 este sábado de 9 a 12 en el City Center de Hanna Avenue. Resuelva sus dudas sobre permisos de construcción con expertos.

Hillsborough County commissioners approved a plan Wednesday to spend more than $700 million in federal funds for hurricane recovery.

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.

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard joins Pro Football Hall of Famer Rondé Barber to break down the 2025 Bucs offense, pressure on key playmakers, and what fans can expect this season. Rondé also reacts to the Tristan Wirfs injury, the Bucs' new white creamsicle uniforms, ranks his top 5 throwback uniforms, and answers fan questions in this week's Ask Rondé.

The Rondé Barber Show is now available on the WFLA streaming platforms and wherever you get your podcasts!

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A judge has set the date for one of the state's most high-profile trials of the year. Pheonix Ikner, the man accused of killing two and injuring six others in a shooting rampage at Florida State University is now set to face trial in four months.

A Florida man was arrested twice in two days after deputies said he dumped more than 500 pounds of trash on two different roads.