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Tampa woman discovers crook stole her stimulus money

With the pirate invasion approaching, some of us are already prepped and ready to party but others are still putting the finishing touches on their outfits.

Comprehensive coverage of local, regional, state and national news events that affect the Tampa area are provided by the News Channel 8 First at 4:00 News team.

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Un palestino abrió fuego afuera de una sinagoga de Jerusalén Oriental el viernes por la noche, matando a seis personas e hiriendo a otras cuatro en uno de los ataques más mortíferos contra israelíes en años, informaron autoridades médicas. El ataque terminó luego de que agentes de la policía balearon al agresor.

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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has opened a use-of-force investigation into the arrest of Antwan Glover. A video circulating on social media appears to show an officer punching Glover in the head and torso during a traffic stop last month.