WFLA Articles: May 18, 2015

Coast Guard rescues 8 boaters stranded off Anna Maria Island Florida budget battle could lead to state park closures Murder, suicide at Dade City retirement home catches relatives by surprise Governor ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Florida’s budget Tomorrow’s Traffic Today: Some Tampa entrance ramps will close overnight Astronaut takes stunning timelapse of Earth at night Baking soda triggered evacuation at high school in Osprey Veteran’s Mulberry widow gets donated home repairs to fulfill vet’s dying wish Baby spiders rain down from sky, cover Australian town Tampa law firm closes its doors, leaves employees, clients in limbo Tyler Johnson scores hat trick; Tampa Bay Lightning even series against Rangers Half-naked Pasco girl, 2, found wandering near busy road Daytime How to Throw a Memorial Day Bash Robber helps hyperventilating worker 5 easy ways to save on your cell phone bill Missing Orlando kids found safe Daytime Living the Farm Sanctuary Life New Brandon Bass Pro Shops store holding job fair this week Boat catches fire off coast of Venice Man rescued after being stuck in Nashville storm drain for 4 days News Channel 8 staff remember Gayle Sierens News Channel 8 anchor Gayle Sierens to retire Sarasota burglary suspect falls asleep in house Case of rabies confirmed in Polk Co. 16-year-old girl gored by bison at Yellowstone Memorial Day 2015 Freebies & Deals in Tampa Bay Waco Police: 192 arrested in biker shooting that left 9 dead One dead, 21 hospitalized after Marine aircraft crashes Morning Headlines: Warms up quickly; St. Pete cop shot; Animal abuse trial for Cabela to begin Man accused in Tampa abused dog case stands trial St. Pete teen asked officers to shoot him, says police chief Free smoothie offered at Smoothie King today Shots fired at car in Palma Ceia neighborhood of Tampa Suspect shot, killed after shooting St. Pete police officer, say investigators