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The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation on Sunday night, according to reports.

The Haines City Police Department is investigating after videos posted to social media showed a dispute between an officer and suspect while he was trying to arrest him.

A plastic surgeon from Tarpon Springs was charged with first-degree murder in regard to a missing person who police said disappeared under suspicious circumstances on Tuesday.

The Haines City Police Department is investigating after videos posted to social media showed a dispute between an officer and suspect while he was trying to arrest him.

Complete coverage of local, regional, state and national news events that affect the Tampa area are provided by the News Channel 8 evening news team.

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Hundreds of people plunged into the water at Adventure Island Sunday, all for Special Olympics Florida.

Aurora chasers woke up extra early to capture a stunning video of the northern lights in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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.

Complete coverage of local, regional, state and national news events that affect the Tampa area are provided by the News Channel 8 evening news team.

"I could've went golfing with my friends today, but the kids need to know hey, my dad's here for me and here to do things with me," said Brian Adey as he kicked field goals with his children.

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