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    Fla. school tells students to drop online classes

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    Florida's main online school is telling worried parents and students that they aren't about to get charged for failing to complete courses. More>>

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    Poll: Rubio gets negative marks on immigration

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    Florida voters give Sen. Marco Rubio negative marks for his handling of immigration and gun issues. More>>

    Tropical depression heads toward Mexican coast

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    Forecasters say a tropical depression crossing Mexico's Bay of Campeche is expected to become a tropical storm before making landfall in that country's Gulf Coast state of Veracruz. More>>

    Zimmerman jury selection moving into a new phase

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    Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the George Zimmerman murder trial are about to move into the next phase of jury selection. More>>

    Amazon eyes location in Hillsborough County

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    The Hillsborough County Commission is expected to vote on $6 million in tax incentives for internet retail giant, Amazon.com. More>>

    Busch Garden's lion cubs in studio at News Channel 8

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    New members of the Busch Gardens lion family stopped by the studio at News Channel 8 Wednesday morning. More>>

    French company coming to Florida

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    A French company is expanding its operations in Florida. More>>

    Hot and humid conditions continue in Tampa Bay Video included

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    Another typically hot and humid day expected in the Tampa Bay area. Temperatures climb to the low 90s, but the heat index values will be near 100. More>>

    Ireland Nugent home with new feet and legs Video included

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    Looking at how Ireland Nugent walks, just a day after getting her new prosthetic legs and feet, and you can tell, this little girl is determined. More>>

    Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport Video included

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    Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until More>>

    Former AGT contestant ready for next chapter Video included

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    Lindsey Norton is preparing for her next chapter in life: College. And she's not majoring in what you might expect. More>>

    Florida AG sues Nationwide Pools Video included

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    Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. More>>

    Divers search Lake Jovita for new clues in Jennifer Odom case Video included

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    Sheriff Al Nienhuis would like to verify that the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is currently working on one of hundreds of very ambiguous leads in the Jennifer Odom Homicide. More>>

    Pinellas Mosquito Control is ready for combat Video included

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    There's a lot of science and work involved in killing mosquitoes, and Pinellas County has a lot of tools at their disposal. More>>

    Zimmerman attorneys inch toward pool of 40

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    Prosecutors and defense attorneys on Tuesday inched toward their goal of finding a pool of 40 potential jurors who will go through a second round of questioning about issues related to the fatal shooting More>>

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    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:21:14 GMT
      A small storm cell that created a waterspout pushed quickly west to east across Tampa Bay near the Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges about 12:38 p.m. 
      A small storm cell that created a waterspout pushed quickly west to east across Tampa Bay near the Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges about 12:38 p.m. 

    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:19:31 GMT
      The Hillsborough County Commission is expected to vote on $6 million in tax incentives for internet retail giant, Amazon.com.
      The Hillsborough County Commission is expected to vote on $6 million in tax incentives for internet retail giant, Amazon.com.

    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:29 GMT
      Looking at how Ireland Nugent walks, just a day after getting her new prosthetic legs and feet, and you can tell, this little girl is determined.
      Looking at how Ireland Nugent walks, just a day after getting her new prosthetic legs and feet, and you can tell, this little girl is determined.
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    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:01:50 GMT
      Florida's main online school is telling worried parents and students that they aren't about to get charged for failing to complete courses.
      Florida's main online school is telling worried parents and students that they aren't about to get charged for failing to complete courses.

    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:54 GMT
      Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring. Numerous customers of Pompano Beach-based Nationwide Pools contacted 8
      Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a pool company that was the subject of an 8 On Your Side investigation this spring.

    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:46:51 GMT
      Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
      Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. Earlier this month the company refused
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    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:17:54 GMT
      A military widow wants to know why another woman's name is engraved on her husband's headstone. The woman discovered the mistake while visiting her husband's grave at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
      A military widow wants to know why another woman's name is engraved on her husband's headstone. The woman discovered the mistake while visiting her husband's grave at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:54:00 GMT
      An image displaying what appears to be a pair of hairy legs has gone viral on the web. According to Buzzfeed.com, the image was first spotted on Sina Weibo, a popular social media website in China. The
      An image displaying what appears to be a pair of hairy legs has gone viral on the web. According to Buzzfeed.com, the image was first spotted on Sina Weibo, a popular social media website in China. The

    • Monday, June 17 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:47:14 GMT
      A new print ad campaign by Kraft Foods is stirring up the controversy. The campaign is aimed at promoting Zesty Italian Dressing yet seems to promote much more. While some believe the ad is acceptable
      A new print ad campaign by Kraft Foods is stirring up the controversy. The campaign is aimed at promoting Zesty Italian Dressing yet seems to promote much more. While some believe the ad is acceptable
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