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The idea and Harrison Boonstoppel’s story brought tears to Tampa City Council members who unanimously approved the dedication last year. wfla.com/news/hillsboro…

REST IN PEACE: Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander in the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' series, died at the age of 54, his family confirmed Friday. wfla.com/news/national/…

Spanish police say a security video showed University of Alabama student James Gracey accidentally falling into the ocean the night he went missing. wfla.com/news/national/…

A Pensacola woman has been arrested for allegedly peeing on and damaging furniture items in two local Airbnbs. wfla.com/news/florida/f…

Results for woman whose insurance information was mixed up with another patient wfla.com/8-on-your-side…

‘It makes you angry’: Three emaciated dogs were taken in by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay this month, with the dogs being so starved that they were vomiting sticks and rocks. wfla.com/news/hillsboro…

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state of Florida is preparing for a potential mass migration due to possible political or economic shifts in Cuba.  wfla.com/news/hillsboro…

"I KNOW THEY'RE READY" 🐾 Two bobcats have been returned to the wild almost exactly one year after the siblings got separated from their mother. wfla.com/news/hillsboro…

Ahead of a crucial decision next month, residents and business owners stood alongside the proposed relocation site for Talbot House Ministries, holding signs opposing the move. wfla.com/news/polk-coun…

It’s gameday at the Bench! 4 first round matchups coming your way. 12-seed Akron and 5-seed Texas Tech start us off this morning. Gators are the late game at around 9:25 pm. @WFLA

A Polk County inmate was hit with over a dozen new felony child pornography charges after deputies said they found additional evidence.wfla.com/news/polk-coun…

Los Angeles County officials are carrying out what may be the largest animal rescue operation in U.S. history, removing hundreds of dogs and cats from a property. wfla.com/news/national/…

A 10-year-old who suffered multiple injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver is now recovering at home with his family, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. wfla.com/news/polk-coun…

"Find his rightful place”: A woman is searching for the family of a Polk County marine to return his cremated remains after she found them at a yard sale. wfla.com/8-on-your-side…

March Madness is doing more than fueling rivalries in Tampa; it’s giving the local economy a serious slam dunk. wfla.com/news/hillsboro…

NEW BODYCAM: A deputy shot a Florida man after he stole a shopping cart full of merchandise from a Walmart in Orlando, according to body camera footage. wfla.com/top-videos/bod…

NEW VIDEO: Surveillance footage shows this "19 Kids and Counting" star being booked in an Arkansas jail for allegedly sexually abusing a minor during a family vacation in Panama City Beach. wfla.com/news/florida/1…

Here is a look at how much you can save: wfla.com/news/national/…

Landing a job has gotten harder, and many Americans are accepting lower pay to get hired. wfla.com/news/national/…

Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Read more: wfla.com/news/internati…