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FEMA said they are ending the BRIC program to help ensure that grant funding aligns with the President's Executive Orders and to support states and local communities in disaster planning, response and recovery.

'Sledgehammer to the chest': Close call for Bartow police officer shot by suspect

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on multiple felony charges after deputies said he tried to poison his adoptive mother with bleach.

'There were a lot of errors': Faulty damage assessments to blame for slow hurricane recovery

‘Errors and inconsistencies’: New Gulfport mayor sheds light on damage assessment confusion

Florida GOP appoints new Manatee Republican leadership; One elected leader removed disagrees with some changes.

Florida GOP appoints new executive team for the county party after turmoil and complaints. One leader who was removed from his elected position speaks out against some of the restructure.

Multiple crews were fighting a brush fire that broke out in the Everglades Wednesday.

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Tampa Bay's weather forecast for Wednesday evening, looking ahead to hot days with very few chances for showers.

Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.

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