Local, regional and national news events are reported by the News Channel 8 Team, along with business news, sports, area weather conditions and traffic details.

The bill would end the requirement for high schoolers to pass final assessments for Algebra 1 and English in order to earn their diplomas.

Lakeland police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash.

Temperatures start out in the low 70s this morning with humid air in place. There will be a good amount of sunshine throughout the day as highs rise to record levels soaring into the low 90s with a nice breeze this afternoon.

Abuela del Condado Hardee dejó a su nieta en auto caliente, donde la pequeña murió. Ahora enfrenta cinco años en la carcel

It's a 'sewage nightmare.' So says, a Port Richey man who told 8 On Your Side: the county pumped that waste into his house.

The Women's Final Four will soon be underway in Tampa. During press conferences, the teams expressed excitement and an eagerness to fight for their spot in the championship.

Hurricane Milton was tied for the 4th strongest Atlantic hurricane on record by pressure. The final NOAA report is in with all the details.

A few notable people in the community were honored, and some young student athletes, who could play on the big stage one day, were uplifted as well.

After the smiles and the ringing of the opening bell on Thursday, America saw stocks taking a tumble in reaction to President Trump's announcement of new reciprocal global tariffs.

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.

A South Tampa family's home was flooded during Hurricane Helene and and they salvaged what they could and placed belongings in a storage facility while they repaired their home.

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.