WFLA Articles: May 3, 2017

Hot air balloon lovers take to clouds at Akita Sky Festa Parents: Detention deputy reeked of alcohol, was belligerent at daughter’s Lakeland soccer practice Realmuto drives in 4 runs, Marlins beat Rays 10-6 North Tamiami Trail now open after fatal vehicle versus pedestrian accident ‘Rosie the Riveter’ receives diploma 2 alligators left behind after Pennsylvania home eviction Judge scolds USF football coach at player’s hearing Backpack full of spice, crack cocaine, firearms thrown from car window during New Port Richey pursuit Hillsborough County Commission puts bite into dog barking ordinance Florida man arrested for allegedly forcing wife into prostitution, molesting teenager Phase 2 expansion of TIA to cost $91 million more than original plan Trump likely to sign order on political limits for churches Hillsborough commissioners concerned by plan to dump human waste near Little Manatee River Cuts planned for Orlando office of anti-death-penalty prosecutor Suit: Robert Durst’s 2nd wife helped hide killing of his 1st Trump pushes school choice, making good on campaign promise Cops: Woman threw massive rock at North Tampa health facility Man accused of sexually abusing a chicken Parents, former employees, concerned over alleged lack of discipline at Seminole Middle School Speed Busters: Residents worry about speeders near Wellswood neighborhood Health bill teeters on the brink as House OK’s $1.1T budget bill Hillsborough County burn ban extended through May 25 Tampa Amscot customer robbed as others watch Portion control made easy by using size of hands How a near-death experience changed my life Widespread Google Docs spam emails carry phishing attack Officials: Volusia student finds loaded gun in school bathroom Cops: Suspected bank robber hid in Sarasota man’s shed until homeowner fired gun Fantasyland? Florida revives push to legalize fantasy sports Epcot Food and Wine Festival adds more days, marketplaces Florida governor declares public health emergency over opioid epidemic 7 bounty hunters shot at wrong car, charged with murder VIDEO: 3 bicyclists dangerously run red light in Sarasota Firefighters battling brush fire in Citrus County Police: 2 dead after shooting at Texas college Suspected car thieves put elementary school in Venice on lockdown Police: Man opens fire in Miami library; shot by security officer Woman drove around with newborn’s corpse, police say Starbucks latest creation is… Black Belt Mom Headlines: College student almost burned alive; Man in underwear tased in Pasco; Firefighter busts a move Accessories that can Save Lives Personalized Gift Cards Vehicle accelerates during auto auction; 3 dead, 9 injured Hot Wheels VIDEO: Man identified after attacking woman at Tampa ATM VIDEO: Man in underwear crashes into patrol car, is tased during bizarre encounter in Pasco Real Life Miracle: Polk college student almost burned alive Facebook to hire 3,000 to review videos of crime and suicide WFLA News Channel 8 expands, adds morning news on WTTA Great 38 Drunken driving suspect gives her name as Hillary Clinton Tampa prostitution message board lights up over 8 on Your Side sex investigation Authorities: Drunk, disorderly deputy arrested at daughter’s soccer practice in Polk Co. FBI chief says he had to tell Congress of Clinton email news American Airlines to cut more legroom in economy class VIDEO: Firefighter dances while directing traffic Bacteria prompts health advisory at Hillsborough Co. beach Small plane crash caught on camera House backs bill to change overtime rules for private sector Facebook Live video could mean prison for Florida felon with gun IS attack on US convoy kills 8 Afghans, wounds 3 US soldiers Tampa pet stores could be banned from selling animals from large-scale breeders