WFLA Articles: August 22, 2017

August 22
3 giant ‘corpse flowers’ blooming at U.S. Botanical Garden 3 giant ‘corpse flowers’ blooming at U.S. Botanical Garden St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire Rays hold on for 6-5 win over Blue Jays Multiple law enforcement agencies received alert about Kissimmee shooting suspect Both sides respond after Manatee Co. commissioners pass motion to move Confederate monument St. Pete Beach approves booze sales on beach, with restrictions St. Pete Beach approves booze sales on beach, with restrictions Downed power line causes brush fire in Land O’ Lakes Former state Sen. Greg Evers killed in car crash Endangered Manatee woman who wandered from Burger King located VIDEO: Jeep bursts into flames, backs up traffic near Palm River Portion of Selmon Expressway reopen after crash Missouri woman charged with killing daughter with autism Trump returns to immigration issue with Arizona visit, rally New smartphone app ensures your child answers your texts immediately Better Call Behnken: Kids could be out of luck if Hillsborough charter school doesn’t open by Friday Former tropical storm could re-emerge, threaten Texas coast 87-year-old Clearwater woman found safe Reports of firearm at Hillsborough County school prompt lock down Bill proposes banning use of food stamps to buy soda in Florida Former Tampa Bay area athletes disciplined at NC State Officials say Trump’s Afghan plan involves 3,900 more troops North Port police searching for man wanted in armed kidnapping Apollo Beach woman drowns while scalloping in Gulf Auto theft suspect arrested after stopping to watch eclipse in Orlando Hero dog takes rattlesnake bite to protect owner in North Port #TPDPink: Post selfie with pink Tampa police patrol cars Solar eclipse sparks panic over eye damage Secret Service gives all clear after unattended package discovered near White House fence VIDEO: Police surprise daughter of fallen Kissimmee officer on her birthday Part of Fletcher Ave. to remain shut down for 1 week due to cavern Lost iPhone washes ashore on Clearwater Beach, amazingly still works Tampa ‘retired toddlers’ learning to travel at young age Detectives: Gibsonton man used Twitter to send child porn images to Tampa news anchor Tough commute through downtown Tampa? Expect more delays Wednesday Off-duty deputy saves couple from burning car in Manatee County Headlines: Girl, 3, killed by truck; Lakeland cops busted for speeding; Powerball jackpot grows to $700M Drawing nears for Powerball jackpot that’s climbed to $700M Adding Value to Your Home It’s Not You, It’s Your City Men’s Health Ultimate Dog of the Year 9 members of Lakeland police K9 team suspended for speeding up to 101 mph Deadly shooting in Tampa Palms ends friendships forged in neo-Nazi group Pilgrims K9 Partners for Patriots Australia Zoo asks public to help name baby koala Donald Trump shaped ecstasy pills found Charity group wants your eclipse glasses Charity group wants your eclipse glasses Girl, 3, hit, killed by pickup truck in Riverview identified 33-year-old shot, killed during Tampa street fight Passenger: Train was moving ‘super fast’ before crash that injured 42 Girl dies in car crash while heading to first day of school Remains of some Navy sailors found in compartment on USS John McCain Need a tutor? Here’s what to look for and where to find help Family of toddler found dead in Orlando day care van sues Little Miracles Academy Police: Orlando mom left kids in hot car while she drank at bar St. Pete Beach leaders to vote today about alcohol on the beach Manatee Co. commissioners pass motion to move Confederate monument from courthouse