Explants

Video from Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Man arrested after keeping baby tiger, alligator in his home: police

Eagle 8 starts manatee watch

Chapman serves as the King for Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla this year. His family has been a part of the fun for decades.

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It's a touchy subject for some. Who is the first "all-female" Krewe to participate in Gasparilla?

The Veterans Affairs Administration has received more than a quarter of a million benefit claims from veterans now covered by the Pact Act that was inspired in part by a Bay Area man's wait for help.

Comprehensive coverage of local, regional, state and national news that affects the Tampa area are provided by the 6 o'clock News Channel 8 Today News team.

Cool, cloudy Saturday; Much warmer Sunday

It’s the most wonderful time of year in Tampa Bay – it's Gasparilla Pirate Fest!

The Tampa Police Department isn't taking any risks for this year's Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

Demonstrators gathered around the country to protest after the Memphis Police Department released a video showing the beating of Tyre Nichols, who later died.