Lantern. One of those thin, tall ones you see at the patch. Let me tell you about someone who is really gourd gous. Orange you glad i wore this color today . Max defender 8 not finding any rainfall. And i dont expect any today either. 66 in plant city. 64 in wimauma. 66 in bartow. Above average this halloween with a high of 86. In weather and traffic on the 8s, i have the eightday temperature trend for you. And we trend cooler. I will tell you when. One problem cleared in pasco county. The interstates look good but here in polk county, we have southbound 27 was taking up lanes and we had a delay here at Florence Villa road on 27 but looks like its off to the right shoulder now. Thats great news. And lets move over here, we have lanes blocked, state road 64 at taylor road through myakka city area. Take state road 62 instead. And heres a live look at the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Gorgeous drive across all of the bay area bridges right now. Thats a ok on the campaign trail, controversy swirls around the Hillary Clinton after the fbi claims more emails were found on a computer belonging to the estranged husband of her top aide. And this comes months after an investigation into the emails appeared to be wrapped up. News channel 8s ryan hughes is live in clearwater this morning. Donald trumps running mate, Vice President ial candidate at today. And this issue, were sure its going to come up. Reporter good morning. Mike pence will be here at clearwater aviation later today. One issue he will likely touch on, Hillary Clintons emails and this latest twist. Now overnight, we learned the United States Justice Department obtained a warrant to search a computer belonging to anthony weiner. He is being investigated for alley emails from the clinton aide are believed to be on the computer. The fbi director announced the find in a letter to congress on friday. It comes about a week left in the president ial campaign and sent clintons team scrabbling. Listen here. Is the biggest political scandal since watergate. Its pretty strange to put before an election. Reporter and were told more information on the emails could potentially be released later today. Again, governor mike pence will be here to speak to supporters at a hanger here at clearwater aviation. The event gets underway at 6 00 but doors open at 4 00. Tickets at this point are still available. Back to you. Thank you. House could come down to florida. Both candidates plan to campaign hard right until the very end. Hillary clinton will campaign in tampa tomorrow at a get out the vote event. And her husband, former president bill clinton will be in Pinellas County tomorrow. And on wednesday, Vice President joe biden will stump for clinton in tampa while president barack obama campaigns across the state in jacksonville. For the Trump Campaign, as ryan just reported, Vice President ial candidate mike spence in Clearwater Today while Donald Trumps schedule only goes through tuesday, we well, florida of course is most certainly a battleground state but Hillsborough County may be the battleground county. Yeah, whoever carries hillsborough tends to win it all. The countys majority vote has correctly predicted the winner in 19 out of the last 20 president ial elections. Meredyth censullo is in the news center this morning with more on why this part of the state is so critical to the election. Political analysts consider Hillsborough County a key county, not just for our state, but across the u. S. The countys balance of registered democrats, republicans, and independents makes it one to watch. Both the trump and clinton campaigns have made multiple visits to Hillsborough County in the past few weeks and as you have heard, thats going to continue as both candidates more than 232,000 votes have been cast in mailin ballots and early vote manage hillsborough so far. And so far, democrats lead republicans in voter turnout by 17 . A closer look at the numbers here, just over 86,000 republicans have voted compared to about 100,000 democrats. Thats a difference of more than 14,000 votes so far. Every vote could ultimately helpid that close and that means, your vote matters that much. Remember, the entire election in 2000 was settled by 547 votes here in florida and decided who was president of the United States for the next eight years. Reporter any news that comes out by the candidates could be the reason why one or the other walks away with the win and that is why you will Hillsborough County for the next week and a half. Gayle man, interesting that were that pocket that really decides so much. Thank you. Well, donald trump is continuing to question the fairness of this election. He is raising doubts about the validity of colorados mailin votes. In colorado, all registered voters receive a ballot but can later request a new one or vote in person. This weend person. Theyll void your old ballot. Get your new ballot. And you can make sure it gets in. In some places, they probably do the that four or five times but we dont do that. That but thats great. Critics say trumps comments might encourage those who have already voted to vote again. But the Trump Campaign is to make sure that everyones vote and other news this morning, tampa police are investigating a deadly shooting at a hotel near busch gardens. Gunfire broke out at the tampa hotel on north 22nd street. One man died but a second man is expected to survive. Investigators explain its not an accidental shooting and they are not searching for suspects. A Sarasota Church is on edge after an Armed Robbery in the Church Parking lot. And now the church is telling people to be aware and walk together. This happened at the church of the covenant on tamiami trail. A man approached him. Listen to how he describes what happened. And there was a man standing next to my car. And he said he wanted some help and wanted some money. And i said, no, that i dont have any. And he grabbed me by the arm. And thats when i reached in my pocket and took the 10 bill that i had out. The robber ran into the woods. The victim describes the man as white, between 30 and 35 years old, 61, and about 190 pounds, long brown hair and a beard, wearing jeans and carrying a blue backpack. And lets turn things over to leigh spann with a check of the monday morning wakeup weather. It is above average what you to expect. 68 degrees at 7 00 a. M. And the fast warmup, 76 at 10 00 a. M. By 2 00, we hit 85. And even 86 at 3 00. And still very mild right on through the evening. So at 5 00, i know the kids may be just heading out to get the first few houses with candy, 84 degrees, light breeze, clear skies and ghostly clouds through the evening but calm, you just have to wait a while. Mid80s through the midweek. And upper 70s by the weekend. We check in now with traffic on the 8s. Hopefully not too scary. No, its ghostly out there. Not a lot going on. Pretty quiet. Lets look at palm harbor, u. S. 19. Good drive here. State 54 to tampa road, 12 minutes. And up to speed through land olakes. No delays there in polk county. And we have an accident trying to wrap delays anymore. Everything is off to the side of the highway at old lakeland highway. And you can see just a little bit. But the yellow is traffic still going fine here, just a little bit slower than if it was green. South 27 north of Florence Villa grove road. When we come back, we will look at Manatee County where we have a fatal crash. Thats a look at weather and traffic on the 8s. Back to gene and gayle. Thank you. Fans after a heart breaking loss in overtime. The bucs went into the second half ahead. The bucs answered with a touchdown and had a chance to tie it up but they missed the extra point. The peter pirates didnt give up though. They took the lead with a touchdown and twopoint conversion. But then the final blow. The raiders tie the game and in overtime, score a touchdown to win it. The bucs have a short turn around now. They host the falcons thursday night here at home. The bucs now have three wins and four losses and are second place in their division. The cubs live to see another day, forcing a game six back in cleveland tomorrow night. The cubbies got a huge outing from starting pitcher john lester who only allowed one hit and two earned runs through six innings. The closer secured game five for the cubs, winning 32. The former rays manager now cubs manager talked about the win i have never wanted to play the seventh game of a world series in my life. So we get to go with two rested starting pitchers. Last night was the cubs first world series win at Wrigley Field in 71 years. For game six, its in cleveland tomorrow night beginning at 7 00 p. M. A lot of people rooting for him because of his ties to the rays. Man, 71 years. Wow. New video of a an attack at the new orleans airport. What tid first though, a Hillsborough County music teacher returns to work after surviving a devastating crash. Up next, a look at his recovery as he gets back in the classroom. Youre watching news channel 8 today. Oh, look. Another antiwrinkle cream in no hurry to make anything happen. With the. Fastest retinol formula available. Its clinically proven to work on fine lines and. Even deep wrinkles. One week . That definitely works rapid wrinkle repair. And for dark spots, rapid tone repair. Neutrogena . Were back. A tampa music teacher is expected to return to work this morning after losing his girlfriend in a drunk driving crash this summer. Sean henkins has been recovering for more than two and a half months. Mary mcguire is live at the school this morning. And its been a difficult road of recovery for him. Reporter yeah, its not been an easy past few months. Not only did he have to deal but hes had to focus on his recovery after the crash. He and his girlfriend were driving home from the movies on august 14th when it happened. Pinellas park police say Bryce Mccloud was impaired when he hit the couple at the 4000 block of park boulevard. The couple was rushed to the hospital where she passed away from her injuries. You would never think just driving from a movie that and now im trying to get back on the road. Im just super, almost, i dont want to the say paranoid but its nerve racking. Reporter now the driver of that car that crashed into them, Bryce Mccloud, is charged with dui manslaughter. Since the crash, he has been advocating against drunk driving and will participate in a mothers against drunk driving they have created a team in memory of caroline and he is expected to return to work a little bit later this morning, gayle. Hes had some physical healing and definitely emotional healing to do. Incredible hes turning it around into a lesson for everyone. Thank you, mary. Creepy clown concerns are putting parents on edge this morning. Some parents even plan to carry weapons while trickortreating exercise her Second Amendment right and carry a gun. A mom says she will carry a baseball bat. This follows a nationwide trend of people in creepy clown costumes scaring entire communities. Last week, two men were arrested for threatening and chasing people while dressed as clowns. A 3yearold boy is recovering after a television fell on him. It happened in hudson. The Pasco County Sheriffs Office tells us the tv fell off a dresser. We are making calls this morning to get an update on the boys condition. And a newly released video is making headlines across america. It shows the chaotic scene when a deranged man charged through security, see it there, at the airport in new orleans. It happened last year. The video obtained by louisiana newspaper, the advocate, shows 63yearold Richard White passengers dive for cover. A deputy shot white three times. He died in the hospital the next day after refusing medical treatment. The video was just released as part of an investigation. 5 48 on this monday morning. Max defender 8 on the job. Our own superhero here on halloween. Its looking for rain but its doing its b from it. And this is the dry. We expect to see a lot of dry air. In the upper levels of the atmosphere, thats what the bright red color is. Today we should see very few clouds even. 70 degrees at 8 00 a. M. And its going to be a mild start. Steady warm up to 81 at noon with a light breeze. And above average by 4 00 p. M. Out the door, brooksville, the cool spot, 87. 80s. Got the breeze from the east. That continues, warm and above average for tuesday and wednesday. Thursday, we start tracking a cold front. It comes through friday. Only about a 20 rain chance on friday but that really brings in the cooler air for next weekend. Leslee, how is traffic on the 8s . Well, checking out Manatee County now. Overall, we have a good driver. The interstates look good. Big problem on state road 64 where both lanes are taken away at taylor road. This is county hardee county. Instead of using state road 64 this morning, you can use state road 62 instead. And meanwhile, again, good drive on 75. Meanwhile, we have an accident but its off to the side of the roadway. South 27 north of Florence Villa grove road. Thats a look at weather and traffic on the 8s. Back to gene and gayle. Thank you. A skin patch may help kids with peanut allergies. We will explain how it works just ahead. 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All offer Wellness Programs to Lower Health Insurance costs. This morning, encouraging news for people who suffer peanut allergies. A skin patch may help treat the allergy and raise peanut tolerance. It releases peanut proteins into the patients skin. Researchers tested the patch on 74 volunteers. All were able to consume more peanuts after a year. Thats great news. In charlotte, north carolina, the Pumpkin Patch is going vertical. Each year they create a pumpkin wall. This tradition started in 2004 to show support for then democratic president ial nominee john kerry. And now its transformed into support for a political cause. Scary ones there. But lots of fun. Really cool. Well, treating hepatitis c is costly and leaves many parents in a financial bind. In the next half hour, i will introduce you to one woman who found a hidden way to cut down on the cost and hopes others can learn from her. First on this halloween morning, do you see witches flying around there . Look carefully. Maybe not. I do. Leslee has the traffic. Early on this monday, time for weather and traffic on the 8s. Its halloween. And still spooky when you look outside because its going to be dark for quite some time. Remember how late the sunrises now. 68 degrees at Tampa International airport. 64 degrees dew point. So not mf as far as rainfall, dry as a bone today on this halloween. Wickedly warm with a high of 86. Thats above average. Slowly cooling through the 70s for trickortreat time with an overnight low of 67. Nothing scary about the Sunshine Skyway bridge here. Its a great drive. Havent seen any witches but i dont think they sell brooms with headlights. So i will keep an eye on it. Howard frankland bridge, looks great as well. Out in Manatee County. We do have a fatal crash, both directions of state road 64 at taylor road. Blocked. Take 62 instead. Port tampa bay has now become floridas largest and most diversified. Which helps explain why it is one of dana youngs regional economy, and 80 thousand local jobs. Dana young is working to continue that success, by attracting high waged jobs for families who need them and fighting a bureaucracy that too often gets in the way. Dana young for the florida senate. The race for the white hoe hard for votes in florida but why is one bay area county so critical to the election . We will tell you coming up. The search continues this morning for a hitandrun driver who killed a woman and injured a polk deputy. Why the victims family has faced tragedy before. 2016, second out there will be a game six and the world series is not over yet. The cubs held off the indians last night in game five. And now the series shifts back to cleveland. Well, good morning, welcome to news channel 8 today
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