Christine McLarty

12/11/2021

Starting today Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is beginning clinics to vaccinate children 5-11 years old. What do doctors have to say to parents who are on the fence? Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has more here: http://bit.ly/3okADKx

12/11/2021

: Winter the , star of “Dolphin Tale” dies after battle with intestinal issues: 8.wfla.com/3wGbBcl

Sending love to everyone at Clearwater Marine Aquarium who made her life better & shared her inspirational story with the world. ❤️ 🌎 🐬

11/11/2021

READY FOR LIFTOFF 🚀 NASA and SpaceX are getting ready to launch the Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station. The mission will send four astronauts to the space station for a six-month stay in orbit. The launch is expected to take off at 9:03 p.m. ET 8.wfla.com/3n2YbUC

10/11/2021

COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF 🚀 NASA and SpaceX are getting ready to launch the Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station. The mission will send four astronauts to the space station for a six-month stay in orbit. Amanda Holly is joining WFLA J.B. Biunno from the Kennedy Space Center as we countdown to the targeted 9:03 p.m. ET launch. Use or to ask questions: 8.wfla.com/3n2YbUC

10/11/2021

WILL WE USE THE ALTERNATE LIST? A disturbance in the Atlantic is being monitored for potential development. If it forms, it would be the first storm ever to be named using a new alternate list instead of the Greek alphabet. Our team is breaking down the latest from the NHC as we near the end of hurricane sea. Use or to ask a question. 8.wfla.com/31EOd3A

09/11/2021

RIGHT NOW: Governor Ron DeSantis is speaking on wastewater improvements in Spring Hill. He says $481+ Million is being awarded to 100+ projects to improve water quality. Christine McLarty will have a full recap live at 11:30am on . Watch live here now: https://t.co/R2xQfSqjJN?amp=1

09/11/2021

BREAKING UPDATE: Forensics unit arrives on scene of Plant City shooting and crash. Latest here: bit.ly/3CZeqYH

09/11/2021

. : and car crash in , 2 injured according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has the latest. Latest here: bit.ly/3CZeqYH

08/11/2021

I made Governor Ron DeSantis laugh today.😏

WFLA News Channel 8 learned he submitted paperwork Friday to run for re-election as of . Christine McLarty asked him if that was true. Here's his answer...

Read more here: https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/gov-desantis-to-speak-in-zephryhills-with-florida-senate-president-house-speaker/

08/11/2021

"It's wrong to kick people out of work, it's wrong to micro-manage businesses like that," said Governor Ron DeSantis. He says not getting the 'jab' should not cost people their job. .

What's he doing about it? Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has more: https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/gov-desantis-promotes-goals-of-special-covid-19-legislative-session-federal-lawsuits-over-vaccines-in-zephyrhills/

08/11/2021

"I told them there's a fire & it's dangerous," a 3-year-old told Christine McLarty recalling what she saw.

4 children, 2 adults were injured in a apartment this weekend. Many , , and were .
WFLA News Channel 8 has the story: https://bit.ly/2Ymdpuq

08/11/2021

.St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a driver who hit and killed a 79-year-old in a . The man killed was just a few blocks from his home. Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has the story: https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/st-pete-police-searching-for-suspect-who-hit-killed-man-in-wheelchair/

07/11/2021

. : 4 children, 2 adults escape an overnight that broke out in the attic of a apartment complex. All have serious injuries. Multiple were rescued from the burning building. Christine McLarty has the story. WFLA News Channel 8 has more here: https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/4-children-2-adults-serious-injured-in-bradenton-apartment-fire/

06/11/2021

"St. Pete has the opportunity to become the next Austin, TX,"
Cathie Wood told Christine McLarty. This week the investor & innovator moved headquarters from to . Why & what does this mean for the area?

More from WFLA News Channel 8 here: https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/investor-and-innovator-cathie-wood-moves-headquarters-from-new-york-to-st-pete/

06/11/2021

. for 5 and older begin this weekend in . When and where can you get the pediatric vaccine? Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has details below. Read more on wfla.com

05/11/2021

These were living in and conditions at offices in , FL Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says. More from Christine McLarty WFLA Justin Schecker WFLA News Channel 8 here: https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/eckerd-connects-pinellas-sheriff-to-announce-criminal-investigation-into-foster-care-services-company/

05/11/2021

WATCH LIVE: Right now Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife, the first lady of Florida, are speaking at about implementing programs to help youth fight . Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has more. Click link to watch live:
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/gov-desantis-first-lady-to-speak-with-florida-surgeon-general-at-seminole-high-school/

04/11/2021

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO FOSTER CARE COMPANY: Eckerd Connects, a foster care services business in the Tampa Bay area, is now the focus of a criminal investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. This comes after numerous 8 On Your Side Investigations and reports of children in potentially hazardous situations and sleeping on couches in their office locations. Latest: https://8.wfla.com/3H1Miqj

04/11/2021

Happy to help make this sweet girl's morning a little brighter! Rough start to the day 💩🦅🤣

A bird pooped on my on my way in to work this morning.

At least I have friends. Specifically, Christine McLarty who helped wash it out of my hair in the makeup room. 😜

04/11/2021

DESANTIS SPEAKS AFTER BIDEN VACCINE MANDATE ANNOUNCEMENT: Governor Ron DeSantis is speaking at a press conference in West Palm Beach after the Biden administration announced companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19. On Wednesday, DeSantis announced tougher policy goals for election security in Florida. Latest: https://bit.ly/3wcVFhK

04/11/2021

A bird pooped on my on my way in to work this morning.

At least I have friends. Specifically, Christine McLarty who helped wash it out of my hair in the makeup room. 😜

04/11/2021

BREAKING: Fatal pedestrian crash at West Hillsborough Ave. and Geroge Road. Traffic is still backed up at the Town ‘n’ Country intersection, only one of three westbound lanes on Hillsborough Ave. is open. Latest from Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 here:
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/fatal-pedestrian-crash-closes-busy-town-n-country-intersection/

03/11/2021

CHANCES OF A NOVEMBER STORM? We have less than a month left now in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. As Tropical Storm Wanda meanders in the Atlantic Ocean, our team is breaking down how likely it is for a hurricane to form this late. Use or to ask your questions. 8.wfla.com/31xpmPr

01/11/2021

Right now the search is on for an armed and dangerous person who opened fire on a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy at least 8 times when stopped on Halloween during a routine traffic stop.

Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has that story: https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/shooter-on-the-run-after-firing-at-hillsborough-county-deputy-during-traffic-stop/

01/11/2021

“People were yelling, they were very combative," said a couple about a Tampa International Airport ticket counter when passengers were told their American Airlines flight was canceled.

The cancellations stranded thousands nationwide. Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has the story: here:https://www.wfla.com/ask-the-expert/travel/travel-troubles-american-airlines-cancellations-strand-thousands/

30/10/2021

.WFLA News Channel 8 is sharing details about how to stay safe this 🎃👻🍬

A warning from the to ensure your kids receive more treats than tricks. Christine McLarty has the full story. More here: https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/how-do-i-keep-my-kids-safe-from-sex-offenders-drug-laced-candy-on-halloween/

27/10/2021

From teachers and nurses to janitors and bus drivers the area has hundreds of job openings.

There's a from 3pm-6pm in today amid staffing shortages. Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has details here: https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/hillsborough-school-district-hosts-job-fair-amid-staffing-shortage/

27/10/2021

Today the School district is hosting a amid hundreds of shortages. Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has all the details: https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/hillsborough-school-district-hosts-job-fair-amid-staffing-shortage/p

26/10/2021

NO DNA TESTS PERFORMED YET ON LAUNDRIE REMAINS: DNA analysis has not been performed yet on the remains found in the Carlton Reserve last week that were identified as Brian Laundrie using dental records, a medical examiner confirmed this week. Meanwhile, North Port Police say the mix-up by officers in September is a "direct result of a lack of cooperation from the family early on in this investigation." WFLA J.B. Biunno is live with Investigator Mahsa Saeidi Esq. on , where we can feature your or comments. Latest: https://bit.ly/3bdwYbb

26/10/2021

"It was pretty scary," said a woman who was among the first to find the submerged car in .

St. Petersburg Police Department responded to the partially submerged car at 7am where they found a woman in her 30's dead. Christine McLarty WFLA News Channel 8 has the full story: https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/body-found-inside-partially-submerged-vehicle-in-st-pete-police-say/

26/10/2021

BREAKING UPDATE: St. Petersburg Police Department say the woman who died is in her 30’s. They say they were notified around 7am but are still working to learn how long the car was in the water and how it ended up there. More in a live report from Christine McLarty on WFLA News Channel 8 at 11am. More here: https://www.wfla.com/news/body-found-inside-partially-submerged-vehicle-in-st-pete-police-say/