The Florida Communications Group on Wednesday eliminated 25 full-time positions from its newsrooms at The Tampa Tribune, TBO.com and WFLA, News Channel 8. ...more

May 28, 2009

As the result of dwindling advertising revenues, WFLA, Channel 8, plans to discontinue its 11 a.m. newscast at the end of May. The announcement to end "News Channel 8 Midday" and other changes involving WFLA and The Tampa Tribune were made to the newsroom staff this morning by WFLA News Director Don North and Managing Editor for Online Loren Omoto. ...more

March 31, 2009

You know how it is. You're half dressed, trying to get ready for work while chugging down that cup of coffee and listening to the news on the tube at the same time. ...more

September 12, 2008

Longtime WFLA-TV anchor Bob Hite apologized during a news broadcast to viewers, family and friends for Wednesday's arrest on a charge of driving under the influence. ...more

November 22, 2007

TAMPA - One week before his retirement, longtime WFLA news anchor Bob Hite was arrested early this morning on a charge of driving under the influence. ...more

November 21, 2007