It formed right on the coast of jacksonville. Its actually drifting to the north and west. Its onshore now but the tim pact is going to be real small. Notice the wind flow bring all the rain to the northern side of this up into city councilling and and even into some of georgia. Not even all of georgia. As it pushes slowly to the north, its going to be a Tropical Storm for the next few hours. And then it will weak on the a tropical depression and then just fizzle out basically in the the impact on us, while we do have tropical moisture linger inning in place and a south to southwest wind. That means a couple showers are possible near the coast. Very light and spotty showers. Places are seeing, again, light rain in coastal areas of manatee and sarasota county. Basically along and west of 75. And thats why i left in the 20 rain chance this morning. Now again, you heat things up and theres not a lot of moisture in the atmosphere. The rain chance is higher than so 30 chance at noon. 50 during the later afternoon hours as the storms push east. At 5 38, i have an eightday temperature trend for and you i will let you know what to expect as you get closer to the weekend and leslee lacey has that. Right now, folks traffic wise, the interstates look good but we have an update for you here. I just got off the phone with florida highway patrol. The eastbound lanes of ridge road are completely blocked just past airway boulevard. Thousand get around it. Theresc college right there. And what is happening is patrol cars are routeing you through the college. And thats how you get around that. Theres no need to talk other alternatives, just allow for extra the time. And they expect this accident and everything to be cleared up including the investigation by about 6 30 a. M. So i will keep you posted as soon as that happens. And still, weve got one of the westbound lanes at university under 75 blocked due to overnight construction. Back to gene and gayle. Detectives are investigating a death in a quiet neighborhood in brandon. Theyre trying to figure out how a person at a home died. News channel 8s ryan hughes is live from the scene. We have been checking in with him all morning. What is the latest now, ryan . Reporter gene and gayle, good morning to you guys once again. Investigators have been here at this home in brandon for the past five hours and you can see that they are still here onscene. A number of them in the front yard. At this point, they have been going in and out of this home after a search signed by a judge early this morning. And we have video of the scene to show you right now. Were told by a sheriffs spokeman that someone called 911 around 12 15 this morning. Deputies got to the home and they tell us they found a person dead inside and. But they are not saying what led to the death of the person or the gender of that person. And we are told by the interviewed. As you can see, an investigation underway. More detectives have arrived here within the last 30 minutes or so. So obviously, they are taking the situation seriously trying to get to the bottom of what happened. And once we get more information from here, we will pass it along to you. Back to you for now. Definitely more to come. Thank you. And a frightening scene overnight in this after an suv smashes into a port richey home. It happened on greenbrier lane. Thats in the Jasmine Estates neighborhood. You can see the suv crashed through the homes garage. Were told the driver went off the road. The suv then jumped the curb and ended up in the house. The homeowners say there have been other crashes like this in the past few years. More breaking news, a body was found in the road near the intersection of 4th avenue and after midnight. At this hour, Pinellas County deputies are not releasing details about the persons identity or how that person died. Right now, the search is on for a man who attacked a 16 yearold girl when she was walking to her bus stop. News channel 8s mary mcguire is live where it happened near 20th street east and 50th avenue drive in east bradenton. Mary, this had to be terrifying for that teenager. Reporter so she tells us that she thought she was going to die. She was just walking to the bus stop just about 24 hours ago around 6 00 a. M. Yesterday when she heard a mans voice. Now deputies tell us that this happened around 6 00 a. M. When the man approached the girl, told her to turn around and face him. When she didnt, the man grabbed her backpack, tackled her to the ground and told her to take her clothes offer. The teen did not want to be identified but tells us that she thought that she was going i tried to scream so he covered my south and he was like shut up or im going to choke my mouth and he was like, shut up or im going to choke you. I was afraid i was going to die. Reporter we have a description of the guy. The man is about 57, skinny, about 25 years old. He was wearing jeans and a dark shirt. If you know anything, please call crime stoppers. Now thankfully that girl was able to escape, get back to her house to speak with her mother and then they authorities. We are told that Manatee County sheriffs deputies will be patrolling the area for the rest of the week just as a precaution to give peace of mind to parents out here in Manatee County, gag. Wow, what an county, gayle. Wow, what an incredibly scary story. Thank you. A controversial vote on Ride Sharing Services in Hillsborough County is now in question. The countys Public Transportation commission was set to vote today on new rules for Services Like uber and not happen today as scheduled. However, a member of the board tells news channel 8 that it will go on as planned. The ptc meets at 9 00 a. M. News channel 8 will be there to get answers. Also happening today, the city of st. Pete is holding another public open house on the pier district project. This is the second of three meetings hosted by the city. Youre invited to offer suggestions about the pier and also the area leading up to the pier, todays meeting starts at 6 00 p. M. On 22nd avenue north. A local group is offering a reward to help find the arsonist responsible for burning the islamic cent over fort pierce. Tampas council are offering the reward. The st. Lucie county Sheriffs Office says sundays fire was deliberately set but they have no motive and no suspect. The fire did extensive damage mateen. Security video has given investigators some clues. You can see here a man running away from the islamic center. Its not clear but if you recognize this person, please call police. Its 5 38 on this wednesday morning. And we are talking tropics again in weather and traffic on the 8s. Thats right. Tropical storm julia formed at 11 00 last night. If youre like me, i was snoring loudly about that point. And now the good news is, as it drifts to the north, have much of a impact on our forecast. Even most of georgia with the center of circulation, it wont get much rain from this. The impact on us is minimal. Ill tell you. Its leaving us with lingering tropical moisture. So feels humid. Plus we have showers and thunderstorms just lined up along the coastline. So spotty showers along the coast in sarasota and manatee at the moment. And we go from 76 degrees at 7 00 a. M. To 80 at 9 00. Around lunchtime, 85 degrees the rainfall potential, we could see spotty showers between now and 11 00 a. M. And mostly west of 75. Later in the day, those storms push inland. And there will be spotty areas where you pick up 2 inches of rain but most will see less than an inch. Todays high 88. 90 on friday and saturday. And leslee, lets check on traffic on the 8s. Yeah, a couple issues. We still have a fatal crash and an investigation going on in pasco county. Lets take a look at the maps here. And as i zo know that eastbound ridge road is completely blocked and the westbound lanes you can get by fine. And eastbound you cant. And this crash is just past airway boulevard. The fatal accident is always out there for a while because of the investigation. Theres a college in the area. They are routeing you through the college. You can get by, just allow for an extra five minutes. And looks good on state road 52 and state road 54 to the south no delays. Look at downtown tampa, 55 Miles Per Hour. Thats a look at weather and traffic on the 8s. Back to gene and gayle. 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The latest on his trip and why he is inviting lawmakers to miami next. Youre watching news channel 8 today. Im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. Donald trump says he alone can fix the problems we face. Well i dont believe thats how you get things done in our country. It takes democrats and republicans working together. Thats how we got health care for 8 million kids. Weve got to bring people together. Thats how you solve problems and thats what approximately 800 people in florida have been infected with the zika virus. Governor rick scott is in the in addition nations capitol asking for more money to fight the virus. News channel 8s Meredyth Censullo is in the Tampa News Center this morning. What progress did the governor Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell and continue to push for more money. He has allocated more than 26,348 from the state to combat more than 26 million from the state to combat zika virus but he says thats not enough. Tuesday he told Congress Members that zika virus is non part son. Governor scott says he would spend more money on 10,000 more prevention kits for pregnant women. And the state already offers pregnant women free assessments at county Health Departments the states expense. Tuesday scott asked congress to come on down to miami and hold a meeting on zika virus preparedness and prevention before the end of hurricane season. Last week, Senate Democrats blocked a 1. 1 billion zika virus funning package over concerns of eliminating funding for planned parenthood. Legislatures are working under a time crunch. They only have three weeks until they head to another recess. Maybe they should spend the fairs today in the nations capitol. Yeah, thank you. So one burglary victim helped catch the culprits after he saw pictures of them driving his car and wearing his clothes. In this surveillance video, you see three men searching cars in lakeland communities. Here they are again using a stolen credit card. And investigators posted the photos. One victim recognized his things and called detectives. Two of the suspects were denied third. We have new video from one dramatic murder suspect take down. We see night vision footage taken when they first spotted him running. He is accused of slitting a womans throat. Now on the ground, you see here, body camera Video Showing Police using a stun gun four times as they attempt to put the practically naked man in handcuffs. The homeowner was found dead inside and her home. The man faces Second Degree murder charges. To meet with the state counselor. The meeting will take place at the white house. Among the topics will be promoting greater commercial ties between the u. S. And the country. The leader is also expected to meet with secretary of state john kerry. A somber anniversary today, its been one year since flash floods devastating a Polygamist Community on the utah and arizona border. Three cars swept away by water killed the same store drowned seven hikers in a narrow canyon. A Memorial Service is planned for tonight in colorado city. Well, some intense video to show you of a car wreck rescue. This is when a woman found herself trapped inside and her flipped car. Lets give you a closer shot here. A group of Good Samaritans worked together to free the woman from the car. This is cellphone video showing a rescuer using a pocket knife to cut the seat belt and you of the car. The victim says she swerved to avoid a headon collision when her car flipped. The woman is expected to be okay. In this mornings medical report, being out of shape could be as deadly as smoking. Living an unfit life style can lead to a number of health risks. It could take a huge toll on the bodys lungs. And it could impact the bodys ability to retain oxygen which could make it harder to move around. Dust may contain harmful chemicals from every day products. Researchers from George WashingtonUniversity Tested dust samples from homes in 14 states. They found evidence of 45 toxic chemicals used in cleaning products and home furnishings. The chemicals which can be inhaled, ingested of absorbed through the skin are linked to cancer and reproductive problems. Seconds away from 5 48 on this wednesday morning. And youre talking the tropics today, leigh in weather and traffic on the 8s. Thats right. A new Tropical Stormforced at 11 00 last night. Its actually on land already. It came onshore overnight. Near the jacksonville area. But its hard to pick it out as a tropical system. You can see the counterclockwise flow and some of the rain moving into South Carolina but its almost all dry on the western and Southern Side. And were on the Southern Side of still has 40 Miles Per Hour winds now and pushing into the border of georgia. Its going to quickly weaken to a tropical depression later today as it drifts northward and weakens completely through the next couple days. 48 hours or so. All its done for us is leave with us a tropical air mass so we have a couple small showers. One in citrus county, a couple light rain areas in sarasota and western portion of sarasota and manatee counties and its near the coast. And 85 at noon. 88 at 4 00 p. M. And we have a 50 rain chance later today. And let me show you whats going to happen, showers along the coast this morning with the south to southwest flow and its going to push the showers farther and farther inland. And it will give us about a 50 chance. And after that, julia basically leaves us alone, 40 chances for thursday, fred and the weekend. Thursday, friday and the weekend. Traffic looks great away from lakeland and plant city and through ybor city. Heres i4 around known as u. S. 41. All right, a look here again at pasco county. Quick reminder to you, ridge road eastbound completely closed down. A bit west of little road just past airway boulevard. And all the eastbound lanes are blocked due to an investigation from a fatal crash. And you are routed into the local college thats right there. And thats how you get around it. And we have a good drive on state road 52. We still have lanes blocked here Westbound University parkway underneath 75. Will let you know as soon as they clear up. And of course, here in south tampa, southbound macdill just past azeele in the left lane, theres a hole in the roadway with cones. So allow its not going to slow you down but use patients through there. Back to gene and gayle. Thank you. A new record at a Major League Baseball game. And not talking about humans. A different art project. Up next, how this giant interactive billboard is helping promises. Its 5 50. Youre watching news channel 8 it is a big sign as you can see here that sits in the shadows of bostons trinity church. But its not just a giant billboard. Full of the days headlines and proms from world leaders. It examines the power of the posted prom. What i like, the piece is a drawing that you keep and its your drawing. We and you to sign it. And its your words. The blank space in the middle, thats where anyone can write many a contract they want to keep with themselves. It keeps you honest here. From a pen to a fingerprint, you can sign with anything. National toy hall of fame. Its between the fisherprice Little People and care bears verses the robots and transformers. None of them could make it. Some of them could make it. Or all of them could make it. The rules will be announced november 10th. For more information, go to wfla. Com. I love clue. Yeah, thats a great one. The Chicago White sox have a new attendance record. Yeah, it went to th pups of all breeds were represented by the proud owners as the white sox welcomed pooch patrons in their annual bark in the park event. They were the first mlb team to hold a dogs day 20 years ago. They brought in 1,122 pups in their game against the indians last night earning official recognition by the guinness book of World Records for the most number of furry fans to would just fall asleep. Breaking news overnight, a Death Investigation in a quiet brandon neighborhood. We will take you live to the scene with at this time latest from investigators. Scene with the latest from investigators. First, quiet out there. Lets find out what the day looks like with weather and traffic on the 8s is just three tampa bay is amazing. I work here, i raise my kids here, i even take care of my mom here. But you know what . I could use a hand. Hey we hear you its why aarp is supporting family caregivers like you with free tools and resources. And were making our community an even better place to live, work and play for people of all ages. When you think aarp, then you dont know aarp. Its 5 58. Time for weather and traffic on the 8s. Skies are patchy clouds. Theres a couple showers along the coast but not bad. The wfla towercamera in downtown tampa, 79 degrees at Tampa International airport with a dew point of 75. It is muggy. A tropical air mass will keep with us a 50 rain chance today. Light breeze and high of 88. How about traffic on the 8s . Out here between sarasota and arcadia, flight the middle, seidel road. And quick live look again at traffic in downtown. More vehicles but great speeds breaking news overnight, a Death Investigation in a quiet brandon neighborhood. We are live the scene. Along the Courtney Campbell causeway. Plus, tracking the tropics. Tropical storm julia is causing problems on the northeast coast of florida. Will it have an impact here . Leigh spann tells us what to expect. Thank you for joining us here on news channel 8 today. Im gene ramirez. And im gayle guyardo. Lets get you out the door with the tropics. Yeah, you think Tropical Storm julia, what are you talking senate well, it formed at about 11 00 last night. It was an area of low pressure we were tracking yesterday