Youre going to notice its a little cooler out there this morning. A little warmer in lakeland at 55 but that is cooler than yesterday for sure. 58 in bartow, 58 in venice, so going through the day the sun is going to rise around 8 a. M. Well be at 60 degrees, cool crisp fall start. Nice warm up, barely a cloud in the sky by noon, 75 degrees and aroun today 77, we cant forget to thank our veterans, a great day for it, afternoon high of 78 degrees. At 4 38 ill have an 8day temperature trend for you. So far kicking off to this nice veterans day. Travel times weve got lights on the surface roads to go through. U. S. 19 looks great through the palm jefferson, looks very good, not a lot of vehicles out there on the roadway, same goes for 275 here, thats a look at weather and traffic. Right now protesters across america angry over the election of donald trump you see them taking to the streets. This happened for a third night in a row including right here in the bay area. And now president elect is reacting to the backlash. Were some of these protests turned violent in the past few hours. Thats right. Right now police in riot gear are trying to break up crowds of angry demonstrators. This video just came in on our news feeds. We took this live off of the feeds. You can see that going on there. Earlier police referring to some objects thrown at officers. Other protests have remained relatively peaceful. Overnight donald trump called them unfair and insighted by the media. They say give trump a chance. They could not have been more warm and welcoming to the trumps and i think america should loo. Now, the president elects tweet sparked an immediate backlash online serving as a reminder of the challenges donald trump faces matches his oath spoken personality to the office of the white house. Well continue to watch these feeds. Like i said, this is still going on this morning and well have the latest video coming up in just a couple of minutes well protests broke out here eagle 8 hd flying over an antitrump protest in ybor city. You see some carrying signs blocking 7th avenue. Some of the protesters claim the whole election process is in question. We dont want regress sieve policies and we dont want that in office and need to examine things like the will he rale college. Protests in ybor cityai into custody. The transition of power is in the works. The 2 men met at the white house in what was described as productive. I want to do everything we can to help you succeed because if you succeed then the country succeeds. Mr. President , it was a great honor being with you and i look forward to being with you many, many more times in the future. Thank you. And after the meeting and meet with congressional leaders. We are anticipating learning more about the specifics about his agenda in his first 100 days. This morning usf police are investigating a series of racially charged graffiti messages on campus. Now, as you can imagine students are on edge. Were joined live from the campus in tampa. Its got to be concerning for students and staff the university doing to address this . Reporter authorities here certainly want to make sure that all of the students feel safe and because of these incidents theyre beefing up their patrols here on the campus. There have been a number of incidents in which racial slurs were written on dorm walls and a recent threat to kill former secretary of state Hillary Clinton if she had indeed been elected housing and education she worked to organize a meeting for students to assure them the matter is being taken seriously. A safe and welcoming community and anything that counter acts that is troubling to us. Reporter now, the person behind the graffiti used a dry erase marker so there was no physical damage to the buildings. Police are investigating but because of the lack of physical damage they say there isnt much that they can do. Now, the universitys president did send out aai she didnt specifically address the cases of this racially charged graffiti but encouraged students to try and get along after what they called a live approximately president ial election. Sounds like a tense situation. Right now tampa police are searching for the person who killed a man at a gas station. It happened in the 2,300 block where we find news channel 8 ryan hues this morning. Investigators tell you the victim died as a result of upper body trauma. Thats all theyre saying right now at this hour. The man was found dead right there at that gas station with whats being described as upper body trauma. Now, this is video taken from the scene. You can see the parking lot and gas pumps roped off by yellow crime scene tape. C police found the man suffering from some sort of injury to his upper body. He was rushed to Tampa General Hospital where he later died. Investigators tell us he was murdered and they dont know yet a motive and havent identified any suspects. Were still waiting for the name of the victim as well. Of course well remain on scene and the moment we get any new information on this case, well certainly let you know. Thanks so much. Lot of folks are going out to enjoy veterans day. Very comfortable today. You might think its a little cool this morning because we have 50s and even a 40degree temperature on the map. Let me show you that, 49 in joy, 55 in lakeland, a little chilly. It warms up quickly once the sun comes up. Already to 68 at 10 a. M. By humidity just the perfect fall day and cooling again pretty quickly during the evening hours. Todays high is 78 now, thats below the average of 79, 80 saturday, 81 sunday, monday, tuesday and wednesday i am adding in some extra clouds and rainfall but hopefully it will be clear enough monday night so you can see the historic super moon. Now, the super moon will appear 14 larger and 30 brighter but this particular we wont see another one quite this large until november 25th, 2034. So lets check in on traffic. Weve got a good drive. This is 275, very good drive thn. Lets take a look at some travel times if youre coming through plant city also a good drive i75 in and out of pasco county free and clear of any salon downs. A bay area coach accused of crossing the line with a student. Still ahead what he did and why detectives are worried there may be more victims. And stuck in a storm drain youve got to see this the amazing rescue effort to see a pair of trapped american bald eagles. 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The sheriff says the mother was hit twice by stray gunfire fired by her son. Shes at Lakeland Regional Medical Center this morning and expected to recover. A fire breaks out at a home in st. Petersburg. This happened in the 4,400 block of the time but the flames destroyed the home. Investigators are trying to figure out what started the fire. This morning detectives are concerned about the possibility of more victims involving a martial arts coach. Deputies arrested the coach. He owns undisputed fitness and martial arts. Deputies tell us he had sex with a giver at the gym and at home the federal government is cracking on a deadly synthetic pill called pink. It is very powerful. Its a narcotic. Doctors say even something as sn contacted with pink can cause cardiac arrest. Its connected to nearly 50 deaths in the United States so far. Now, the dea is banning the synthetic street drug. Watch. They were caught in a storm drain near orlando. This happened near Orange County and you can see the 2 on the street stuck. How did they get there im not sure but crews blocked off the street when one bird was freed it just flew away. Today americans honor veterans for their service recognizing the brave men and women of the armed f freedom and on this special day a very special birthday for a world war ii veteran a member of the greatest generation who turns 100 years old today. These are great. These must be great to look back at. I like to tyke a lot of pictures. Such a pleasure and on who are to sit down with world war ii veteran alfred. We talked successful Furniture Company for years in downtown tampa. I had the radio and it blanked out. And his time serving our country in the air force. Its good to be one of the old boys. Yes, they were moments but as he reflected he told me overall his life has been ex silver rating. What are your secrets to number of times. First thing i say is yes, dear. I had to ask his wife if that saying yes dear to her in fact, is the fountain of youth is that true . Yes. Isnt in a war veterans picnic on treasure island. Was it love at first sight . I guess so. Because here we are, 66 years later. So happy birthday to you, and ive posted this story on my Facebook Page if you want to wish him a happy birthday and thank him for his service. And all of us here at news channel 8 best. Love seeing stories like that. And really it makes you reflect and think there are people out there who have seen so much and done so much for us and for our country, that today is the day that we say thank you to all of them. Absolutely. Well, across the nation and in the bay area, of course businesses also paying special tribute to veterans today. That means theres everything from free doughnuts, some free drinks even some special deals on admission to events and facilities today. You can find deals for veterans on wfla. Com. Go on there and check those out. But we have our own veteran to salute this morning. Check her out there is that you appeared your mom . That was when i was activated and back when i was a broadcaster. It went well. Youre still here. I dont like throwing them. Theyre not as easy as you think. I remember when i first had to throw one. It drops right i that was a problem, yeah. So then you have to really lob it up. I was reserve but got activated a few times, it was kind of crazy, but i was a broadcaster with afm, armed forces network, now, its American Forces network. It was great. Important part of the service because youve got to keep everybody informed of whats happening. Yes, absolutely. Thank you. Great weather for you today. And traffic on the 8s. Heres a break down of the day, cooler start, clear skies 60 degrees, 75 at noon, 78 just about average this afternoon for this time of the year. Look at this, Crystal River youre 48, 47 in brooksville, 54 in bartow, 60 in sarasota, but everybody is cooler than this time yesterday anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees cooler. So long both today and tomorrow, feeling pleasant, fall like and mostly sunny. An area of low pressure develops along an off the east coast. Sunday still going to be a comfortable day but this front is going to stall in the area. Monday, tuesday and wednesday ill keep it at at least a small rain chance but today not a chance. 78 degrees for you near average again. So the 8 days forecast a little chilly to 80, and 81 on sunday. Taking a look weve got a pretty good drive from st. Pete, about 21 minutes on the interstate alone on 275. On the 175 over the Howard Frankland bridge thats only about 9 minutes. Nice drive there. Lets take a look at the sun coast parkway, 9 minutes, just 7 here on the veterans expressway, bay area bridges look very good if youre going to be heading across that Howard Frankland bridge that is only going to take you thats a look at weather and traffic. 1 heart broken clinton reporter had to walk it off. Supporter. Support supporter im sorry. What or who found in the woods. And how to turn that post election sadness and frown Leonard Cohen known as rock musics man of letters died at 82 years old. . Thats the singer and songwriters most famous song. He also wrote hit songs for other artists. He was already celebrated poet when he moved to new york in 1966 to break into the music business. Writing music up until the day he passed. For sure is. Well, after the election one heart broken woman went on a hike and guess what she bumped into Hillary Clinton herself. Check it out. This is margo and Hillary Clinton in new york where bill and Hillary Clinton have lived for years now. She says she spotted the couple walking their dog and told mrs. Clinton taking her daughter with her to vote was one of our proud east moment. Asking where is bill clinton, behind the camera. Well, going out for a walk or run seems simple enough for women but there are some dangerous. And new in our next half hour 8 is on your side with tips on how you can protect yourself while on a run. Lets take you live outside on this veterans day, its absolutely beautiful. Weather and traffic on the 8s is just were non stop, weve gotta have our extra protein. Zero added sugar, zero artificial sweetener and zero fat. And zero holding me back oikos triple zero. Be unstoppable. Mmm dannon quilted northern works so well people can forget their bathroom experience. But sir froggy can never forget. Whats worse, he thinks. That my arms can never relax or my eyes can never look away . Time for weather and traffic on the 8s, a beautiful clear sky and a little chilly for you this morning. 61 degrees in some places. Its going to be a beautiful afternoon though im expecting 78 degrees, mostly sunny and this is actually really close to or normals. For the weekend, a cool morning for saturday and dont forget head out to the heart walk, like i said a will be warming quickly up to 80 degrees, a few more clouds on sunday. 81. Were looking good in the sun coast area. Heres i75, a good drive through manatee. Also over in sarasota clark to state road 70 a good drive too. People getting used to that new southbound lane at i75 at university. Also a nice drive throughout the plant city area and not seeing any delays coming from lakeland all the way into ybor city. Frankland bridge its only going to take you 6 minutes, also may be about 6 minutes cross the gandy and the skyway is up to speed. Coming up im going to take a look at pasco county. Protests against president elect donald trump turn violent overnight. Hundreds riot in the streets of Portland Police move in. Were following this breaking story this morning. A man killed at a tampa gas station, now the search is on for his murder. Were live with the latest. And today is veterans day. We honor the men and women who served in our Armed Forces Well show you how local businesses are thanking them for their services. Good morning and welcome to news channel 8 today. Happy friday you made it to the end of the work week. Most of us least