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The state admits it dropped the ball, but 51 year old Wes Diebold lost his license over a 2 dollar mistake. The state admits it dropped the ball, but 51 year old Wes Diebold lost his license over a 2 dollar mistake.

SunPass mistake results in suspended driver's license Video included

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Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock. More>>

FL private schools set to cash in on virtual education tax dollars Video included

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The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. More>>

Termite season heats up in the Bay Area Video included

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The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator More>>

USF studies promise breast cancer breakthrough Video included

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As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF. More>>

Tampa educators to sell supplies at MOSI Video included

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Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne More>>

Fla. doctors in default Video included

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They went to school on federally-backed student loans and have now defaulted on them to the tune of $111.5 million dollars. That means taxpayers are on the hook for that money. 895 doctors nationwide More>>

Traveling light? Board early on American Airlines

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If you're traveling light, you can board earlier on American Airlines. More>>

Only 2 of 13 small SUVs do well in crash tests

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Only two of 13 small SUVs are getting passing grades in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group. Popular models such as the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Jeep Wrangler received only "marginal" More>>

Petitions in to stop the Lens in St. Pete Video included

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Concerned Citizens of St. Petersburg, the group trying to stop the proposed Lens project, turned in 20,000 petitions at city hall Wednesday morning. More>>

Port of Tampa's man in charge Video included

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The Port of Tampa is known for cruising. 975 thousand people boarded ships in Tampa last year. That is a number that could top a million with the help of a fifth major cruise line. Tampa Port Authority More>>

Walmart to open new store in Pinellas Park, provide jobs

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Walmart will open a new Neighborhood Market store in Pinellas Park this summer. The retail giant has 95 full and part-time job opportunities at this location available to start in June. More>>

Guardian; HARC violated trust Video included

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The brother of a former client at the Hillsborough Association for Retarded Citizens (HARC) is calling for the government to step up and protect people like his brother, who can't protect themselves. More>>

Safety concerns for Mazda

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U.S. auto safety officials are investigating complaints that doors won't close properly on more than 39,000 cars made by Mazda. The probe affects Mazda 6 cars from the 2009 model year. More>>

FL surrogate says agency left her on the hook with medical bills Video included

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Surrogacy is a popular but complicated option for infertile couples who want to have a biological baby of their own. Surrogacy arrangements are well protected in Florida making the state a hotbed for surrogacies More>>

BlackBerry unveils lower cost smartphone

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BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry aimed at consumers in emerging markets, stepping up its efforts to regain market share lost to Apple's iPhone and Android devices powered by Google's software. More>>

  • Investigations

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:22 GMT
    The state admits it dropped the ball, but 51 year old Wes Diebold lost his license over a 2 dollar mistake.
    Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
    Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:30:01 GMT
    The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. But under new legislation awaiting the signature of Governor Rick Scott it could
    The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:00:27 GMT
    They went to school on federally-backed student loans and have now defaulted on them to the tune of $111.5 million dollars. That means taxpayers are on the hook for that money. 895 doctors nationwide
    They went to school on federally-backed student loans and have now defaulted on them to the tune of $111.5 million dollars. That means taxpayers are on the hook for that money. 895 doctors nationwide
  • Consumer

  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:36:31 GMT
    As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.
    As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 09:00:46 GMT
    Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne
    Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 1:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:57:30 GMT
    If you're traveling light, you can board earlier on American Airlines.
    If you're traveling light, you can board earlier on American Airlines.
  • Problem Solver

  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:19:25 GMT
    By now, Tiffany Thompson thought her daughter, Maci, would have a pool. The Thompson family signed a contract with Nationwide Pools last summer to build a pool in their backyard, where Maci, who has
    By now, Tiffany Thompson thought her daughter, Maci, would have a pool. The Thompson family signed a contract with Nationwide Pools last summer to build a pool in their backyard.
  • Friday, March 29 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-03-29 23:52:06 GMT
    Luigi's Italian Restaurant on Gandy Blvd. in Tampa is popular with locals and has a loyal following. But that loyalty was tested recently, when more than 800 customers were charged for their meal twice.
    Luigi's Italian Restaurant on Gandy Blvd. in Tampa is popular with locals and has a loyal following. But that loyalty was tested recently, when more than 800 customers were charged for their meal twice.
  • Thursday, March 14 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-03-14 20:32:20 GMT
    There is no simple solution to resolving the massive backlog of disability claims now facing the Department of Veterans Affairs, but in a tiny office in Spring Hill one disabled vet named Deron Mikal is
    There is no simple solution to the massive backlog of disability claims now facing the Department of Veterans Affairs, but in a tiny office in Spring Hill one disabled vet named Deron Mikal is trying.
  • 8 On Your Side

  • Steve Andrews is 8 On Your Side Senior Investigative Reporter for Tampa Bay's most recognized and honored I-team.
    Steve Andrews is 8 On Your Side Senior Investigative Reporter for Tampa Bay's most recognized and honored I-team.
  • Mark Douglas is an Emmy Award winning investigative journalist who has worked in Newschannel 8's Pinellas County news bureau since 1995.
    Mark Douglas is an Emmy Award winning investigative journalist who has worked in Newschannel 8's Pinellas County news bureau since 1995.
  • Stacie Schaible joined News Channel 8 in January of 2000. She anchors weeknights with Keith Cate and leads the 8 On Your Side consumer problem-solver unit.
    Stacie Schaible joined News Channel 8 in January of 2000. She anchors weeknights with Keith Cate and leads the 8 On Your Side consumer problem-solver unit.
  • Shannon Behnken is an award-winning reporter who specializes in real estate, property rights and consumer issues.
    Shannon Behnken is an award-winning reporter who specializes in real estate, property rights and consumer issues.
  • Lauren Mayk joined WFLA as a reporter in late 2010, covering news and consumer issues in the Tampa Bay area.
    Lauren Mayk joined WFLA as a reporter in late 2010, covering news and consumer issues in the Tampa Bay area.
  • Natalie Shepherd joined the News Channel 8 team in June 2007. Natalie comes to Tampa from WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
    Natalie Shepherd joined the News Channel 8 team in June 2007. Natalie comes to Tampa from WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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