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Hillsborough County
Taylor Swift Tampa Concert: What to know before you go
The Tampa Sports Authority released information for those who plan on attending Taylor Swift's "reputation" Stadium Tour at Raymond James Stadium on Aug. 14.
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Red Tide
How to check for red tide before going to the beach
A red tide bloom is plaguing southwest Florida beaches. The bloom is killing thousands of fish and other sea life. Here's how to check conditions at Tampa Bay area beaches.
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Clear the Shelters
Do you have the cutest pet in Tampa Bay? Prove it!
Submit your photo and gather votes to become Tampa Bay's cutest pet.
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Clear the Shelters
22 shelters participating in Clear the Shelters pet adoption event Aug. 18
Thousands of pets are looking for their forever homes and News Channel 8 is On Your Side helping to make that happen in the Tampa Bay area.
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National
Firefighter killed battling California blaze
Authorities say a firefighter has been killed battling the largest record blaze in California history.
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National
High school counselor asked to resign over sexual orientation
Shelly Fitzgerald, a counselor at Roncalli High School, was told that her job is in jeopardy after school leaders learned that she is married to a women.
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Politics
Marco Rubio's next act won't include another run vs. Trump
After flaming out in the GOP presidential primary — and enduring rival Donald Trump’s taunts along the way — Sen. Marco Rubio is entering his next act in politics.
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Sports
USF coach earns 2020 Olympic berth with USA softball
USF softball coach Ken Eriksen has enjoyed a long and decorated history with USA softball. On Sunday, Eriksen helped Team USA clinch a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games by winning a world championship with a 7-6 extra innings victory over Japan.
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Report: Google tracking your movements, even if location tracking disabled
A new report shows that Google is tracking your movements, even if you have disabled location tracking in your settings.
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Iowa launches new website in search for missing student
Investigators searching for a University of Iowa student who vanished last month are launching a new website to generate tips from potential witnesses.
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Hillsborough County
Stolen card used for over $500 at Walgreens after Apollo Beach smash-and-grab burglary
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking for thieves who tried to use a stolen card multiple times after a smash-and-grab burglary on Sunday.
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St. Petersburg police body camera pilot program put on pause
The St. Petersburg Police Department may be getting new technology, but it all depends on whether they can get it to work properly.
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Politics
Governor Kasich trolls Pres. Trump with Putin GIF
A picture is worth a thousand words, and for Ohio Governor John Kasich, a GIF may be worth even more.
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Mote Marine Lab to run tests to mitigate red tide
Scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory will begin tests using technology they hope will mitigate red tide.
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Local News
Manatee detectives seeking information about man missing since May 25
Manatee County sheriff's detectives are still seeking involving about a man who has been missing since May.
Latest Videos
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#1 symptom for measles is NOT a rash
It's rare, it's highly contagious and it's in the Tampa Bay area.
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Mote Marine Lab to run tests to mitigate red tide
Scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory will begin tests using technology they hope will mitigate red tide.
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8 On Your Side
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- DCF says Secretary Carroll resignation won't stop foster care reforms in Hillsborough
- Dispatch distress, threats of reprimands, create HCFR pressure cooker of PTSD
- Elderly woman says she continued to get bills for emergency equipment she no longer needed
- Dispatcher distress leads to PTSD in Hillsborough Fire Rescue
- Restaurant Ratings Most Violations: July 30 to August 4
- Heartbroken Hernando County couple has warning about coyotes
- Former dispatcher predicts tragic consequences unless Hillsborough Fire Rescue hires more help
Florida News
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- WATCH: NASA launches Parker Solar Probe on mission to 'touch sun'
- Florida man caught putting white bodily fluid into co-worker's drink, police say
- Florida girl dies after being struck by stray bullet
- Florida child welfare head quitting next month
- WATCH: NASA spacecraft rockets toward sun for closest look yet
- Florida police union asks members to not buy Dolphins tickets after anthem protest
- Police: Florida couple beat boy, made him clean toilet with toothbrush
Viral News
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- VIDEO: 2 girls get stuck on escalator at mall
- #813Day: You know you're from "The 813" when...
- Tap and pray: Churches using card readers for donations
- Heat wave put flamingos in the mood for 1st time in 15 years
- Raw chicken 'teddy bear' pulled from Facebook Marketplace
- McDonald's giving away McGold card, giving one person free food for life
- WOW! Amazing photos show osprey carrying catfish with fish in its mouth
Local News
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- Stolen card used for over $500 at Walgreens after Apollo Beach smash-and-grab burglary
- St. Petersburg police body camera pilot program put on pause
- Mote Marine Lab to run tests to mitigate red tide
- Manatee detectives seeking information about man missing since May 25
- Port Richey residents without trash pick up for three weeks because of trees
- Gov. Scott declares state of emergency over red tide
- Law enforcement sets up website for Mollie Tibbetts search
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