Brandon OroGold owner has change of heart, issues refund
The owner of the Brandon OroGold store has had a change of heart.
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Sen. Brandes joins fight for embattled charter schools in Pinellas
Parents and board members at Windsor Prep charter school will have a new champion when they meet Tuesday night in an ongoing effort to save …
More cars impacted by Takata air bag recall with little help in sight
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The largest auto recall in U.S. history grew even larger this week. Toyota is recalling an additional 1.5 million cars because of concerns o…
The ultimate guide for tipping everyone
Unless you’re a real cheapskate (or received bad service), you’re probably already tipping your restaurant servers 15% to 20% and your barte…
Storm Team 8 Forecast
Latest Forecast
We’re still enjoying low humidity for late-May. Just a 10% chance of an afternoon shower. Highs in upper 80s.
Outraged parents of injured toddler take to social media
“The first thing I saw was Jacob’s black eye,” Quinney recounted. “And I was like, oh my gosh, what happened? And he turned over and the who…
Historical marker’s movement raises concerns
The original location of Fort Alafia is a signifigant part of eastern Hillsborough County’s history. However, the spot no longer marked as i…
Drafthouse seeks feedback on gender-neutral bathroom design
“We’ve been thinking about what an inclusive commercial gender-neutral restroom design might look like so that these challenges are not even…
WATCH: Chicago zoo shares video of wolf pups
The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago has shared images of its baby wolves. The zoo welcomed the Mexican gray wolf puppies last month.
Car theft victims worry crooks are using technology to get around locked doors
While deputies said teens are breaking into cars through unlocked doors, the victims don’t agree. Victims told News Channel 8 they had their…
WATCH: Burglar falls through ceiling of Orlando restaurant
Caught on camera: A tumbling thief made a daring rooftop heist and then came crashing through the ceiling of a store.
Sarasota police alerting neighborhoods about crimes, weather with app
This month the Sarasota Police Department started using using a new tool to keep residents informed and safe.
Humana to hire 250 in Tampa
Health care employer Humana plans to add 250 more jobs to the Tampa Bay area.
Polk County investigators charge Kissimmee man with capital sexual battery of child
Polk County investigators charged a 38-year-old man with 10 counts of capital sexual battery on a child.
Wrong bear euthanized after hiker is attacked
After a bear attack in the Great Smoky Mountains backcountry, biologists euthanized a bear. A DNA test now shows the bear killed is not the …
Tampa loses Super Bowl bids
Tampa has lost its bid to host an upcoming Super Bowl.
ROAD TO THE CUP: Lightning will attempt to close out Pens
Pittsburgh’s Penguins are fighting for their professional lives tonight as they face the Lightning in Tampa.
Hospitalized war veteran says goodbye to beloved horses
“Horses are his life. We’ve been training and raising horses for over 30, 40 years,” said Roberto Gonzales’ wife, Rosario.
Florida police seek tipster in fatal ZombiCon shooting
Investigators who combed through hundreds of tips following a fatal shooting during a zombie-themed street festival in Florida say one tipst…
St. Pete Beach city leaders to discuss beach permits after rapper’s float party
A gigantic float party billed at bringing 18,000 partygoers to St. Pete Beach on Sunday went down without the expected commotion, but it is …
Smart phone hacks make your phone even more useful
You might not know about the cool things you can do with your smart phone.
Bill Cosby ordered to stand trial
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Bill Cosby has been ordered to stand trial in the lone criminal case lodged amid dozens of accusations that he molested women.
Cops: Woman left child, 2, alone in van during senior care job orientation
A Tampa woman is accused of leaving a 2-year-old girl alone in a van without air conditioning while the woman attended a senior care job ori…
Man goes viral for trip through airport security line
You may have seen this on social media: A man making national headlines for what — or who — he took through security at the world’s busies…
Dog saved from being euthanized when tick found on its neck
Ollie the collie had a close call when he was saved from being euthanized after a tick was found on the animal’s neck.
Tampa Bay doctor sentenced to 25 years in 3 pill mill deaths
A federal judge in Tampa has sentenced a 76-year-old doctor to 25 years in prison for the deaths of three patients who were prescribed pain …
Troopers clock minivan full of Amish teens going 110 mph
Five teens face various charges following a traffic stop by Indiana State Police where the Dodge minivan they were in was clocked doing 110 …
Many turning to black market for fertility drugs despite risks
For some couples desperately trying to have a baby, there is almost nothing they wouldn’t try. That includes buying fertility medications fo…
The Biggest Recall Just Got Bigger: Toyota Adds 1.6 Million Vehicles to Takata Recall
The action expands what was already the biggest automotive recall in U.S. history.
Stretch of US 19 in Pinellas Park to close in evenings for paving project
If you travel on U.S. 19 in the Pinellas Park area, you’ll want to know about a new road construction project that begins this month and wil…
Grief inspires generosity, sparks desire to pay it forward
She ordered a cappuccino and a breakfast sandwich at the Breakfast Spot in Cohoes on Friday. But it’s what she left behind that one waitress…
