Having classes tomorrow. Several have closed schools because of the weather. Parents will have to make other plans for their schoolaged children. Now, tracking Tropical Storm hermine. That was upgraded from tropical depression 9 this afternoon. Hurricane hunters were out investigating this area. And they found we do now have max winds at 40 miles per hour, making it a Tropical Storm. Still moving very slowly off to the north at just 2 miles per hour. So the forecast track storm strengthening into a strong Tropical Storm. As we head into thursday night, you can see, as a strong Tropical Storm, Tropical Storm warnings in effect for our Northern Counties at this point. And quickly moving out as we head into friday and this weekend. But really, the next 36 hours or so. Were going to continue to deal with some very heavy rainfall. Look at the rainfall totals from aint pete beach. So no wonder were dealing with flooding with rainfall totals like that. Always remember, dont drive through the
Penalties and requiring gas station owners to better protect customers. News channel 8s john rogers explains the new changes. Good afternoon, the new law kicks in saturday october 1st. Its going to make it a much more serious crime to install a skimmer. Skimmers are increasingly being found inside gas pumps throughout tampa bay, and theyre becoming more sophisticated. Lawmakers want to discourage it. Starting saturday, a new law will increase the offense of the crime so criminals before, it wasnt taken seriously, it was unknown as a crime. There was a low penalty. The law also increases penalties against crooks who have fraudulent credit cards. And gas station owners will be required to take certain security measures to prevent skimmers from being installed. Reporting in sarasota, john rogers, news channel 8. Contaminated water began leaking into the aquaphor, the governor showed up at a mosaic plant in mull bury, Governor Scott flew over the sink hole that opened up in august beneath
Now the system heading north, florida and east coast on alert. Abc news exclusive, amanda knox. Either im a psychopath in sheeps clothing or i am you. The brandnew true crime documentary stunning new interviews with knox, her exboyfriend and the prosecutor who put them behind bars. This morning shes here live. We have what shes revealing only on gma. And good morning, america. Welcome to robins favorite day. Yes, i love happy friday eve, everybody. Boy, that amanda knox documentary making a lot of headlines and there she is live right now here in our studio and, robin, youll speak with her just ahead. Ginger is standing by. She has her eye on that huge storm slamming the caribbean right now. Millions of people keeping an eye on that, as well. Very busy morning. Moment. First we want to get to that School Shooting in South Carolina. Children terrified after a teen gunman opened fire at the playground. Parents worst nightmare. Three injured before he was taken into custody. His father wa
Matthew. The gas stations were filled with people lining up to fill their cars and plastic storage containers. Leaders in the country are preparing people for the worst. The island, the entire jamaica will be affected by rains, but theres a greater concentration in the eastern part of the island. This morning the waves have picked up coast. Look at that. Matthew is the strongest hurricane since felix in 2007. The columbia eastern providences are bracing for matthew. The country declared the first stage of an emergency. Raul castro led a meeting as they oversaw the storm preparations. This is a birds eye view of hurricane matthew. The Hurricane Hunters will fly coming days. Ed bloodsworth has the latest on where it is headed and what impacts it will have on florida this morning. Reporter good morning. We are looking at an extremely powerful category 4 hurricane. The winds 150 miles an hour, and you can seat eye there. Its not looking quite as organized as it was earlier this morning, an
Video taken minutes before eight people were shot and club rayne. Marvin lancaster the third died. No doubt denver fans are waking up with big smiles on their faces this morning. The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers to win super bowl 50. It is no surprise everything from the game to the halftime show to the crazy commercials are trending all over twitter and facebook. Were taking a deep dive into all of this later this morning. Lets check the weather with meteorologist leigh spann. Especially if you stayed up late, it will be hard to get out of bed this morning with how cold it is 32. Were at freezing in Crystal River in inverness. Close in brooksville. Youre at 33. 33 zephyr hills. Polk county youre in the mid30s. 36 lakeland. Warmer in sarasota at 39 but this is significantly colder even to yesterday morning. Skies are clear. Were behind this cold front bringing in blustery conditions and then there is another one not far on the heels coming through tonight. Enjoy the pretty