This was a car. Law. Reporter then our investigation peeled back the layers of bad construction and took you within the walls of a condominium that didnt even walls together. All the two by fours are here. Especially at this elevation. This is the third floor. Reporter we discovered followed. At the time, the official in charge of the building inspectors in Manatee County didnt seem concerned. So how is it possible these things were missed . Ingly dont know that anything was missed by inspections. Reporter after our persistence, even county officials realized there were catastrophic problems and major safety issues. We dont know where that is coming from. But, the same thing that appears to have happened in the reporter and so did attorney general pam bondi who launched her own investigation. Now, three years later, kb is paying a big price. Just looking at that video, it is absolutely outrageous. So here is the deal. The settlement requires kb homes to fix homes up to ten years old an
Tia at 34 degrees. 35 on the map shows how dry the air is. Today, blazing sunshine. Temperatures warming up to a high around 6 4 this afternoon. And then set yourselves up for another cool evening tonight. For the early dinner hours, temperatures will dip down into the 50s. And then tonight, more mid40degree readings. A lot of soccer fans out there. Stick around because were going to talk about the sun coast is ahead. Thank you mark. To a health on your side health alert. Its flu season in florida and with the changing temperatures, mark is showing us were atrisk. This morning, we want to make sure you and your family stay healthy. The latest number shows 51 counties are seeing more cases of the flu. News channel 8 mary mcguire shows us a lot of our coworkers have been sick lately. Certainly true if youve been hearing people sniffling and coughing. Its not just your imagine. The Florida Department of health says flu season is ramping up here in this state and they have advice for you t
Carter. And im stacie schaible. We want to begin with your weather. Its chilly and its going to get chillier. Hes meteorologist stacie phillips. Its going to be colder. Looking outside at st. Pete beach. 56 degrees winds out of the northeast. It has been a breezy afternoon across the area, but notice the beautiful blue skies. At least we have that to go with the cooler weather. Tonight, heres what temperatures will be dropping down to. 39 in temple terrace. 42 in carrollwood and 42 in a apollo beach and 39 in plant city. We should be near 40 in bartow. 38 in arcadia. 35 in invernus. We sdroent frost we dont have frost advisories. Dont be surprised if we have patchy temperatures drop to mid30s. Its a possible for late tomorrow into late tomorrow morning. At the moment, clear skies. And looks gorgeous across the state. High pressure in control. Its keeping rain chances out of the forecast. 59 in temple terrace. 59 in lutes. 62 in sun city center. Inland spots have warmed up more this aft
The driver of the truck fled the scene. This is all we know from here. They are trying to get it capped. Thanks paul. We will check back with you as the story develops. Newschannel8 was there when angelica mererro left jail. She admitted to police she lied about her threeyearold son being in the back of a stolen car. That false report led Clearwater Police on a wild goose chase yesterday. In spite of that, mererro insisted she is a good mother. Adrienne pedersen joins us in studio tonight. And i know you talked to her for about five minutes this morning. Though she didnt want to talk. Reporter thats right. Good evening. Talk about changing her tune. When she first walked out of jail, she insisted she wasnt going to answer any questions. Then, she opened up. Apologized. And even started crying. Why did you lie to the police . That means the person was stalking me. In order to get my vehicle, i told them my child was in the car. Reporter she makes it sound so people. Police say they went
Strap on your helmets. Grab your box of cracker jacks. Super sports sunday starts now. We do have some new guys, but the guys that are returning, they dont really need much message of anything. They go about their business in a very professional manner and show up to play every night. I dont care what Punxsutawney Phil says, spring has spring. The rays pitchers and catchers officially reported to spring training in Port Charlotte this morning. Welcome to super sports sunday. Im your host paul ryan. Before we take in the sights and sounds of spring training we take in some exhaust fumes. Since 1982 the daytona 500 has been the first race on nascars cup series calendar. If auto racing was scripted, i would argue wwe could never create a better ending. Snout out to all the wrestling fans. Lets go to the daytona the 58th edition of the Great American race. Pole sitter Chase Elliott won the Xfinity Series event last night but ran out of luck today. Elliott tours the infield on lap 19 and fi