WFLA Articles: August 8, 2018

August 8
Steinbrenner remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’ premieres in Tampa Mancini’s 2B in 9th lifts Orioles over Rays despite 5 errors Officer shot twice at Waffle House in Jacksonville Beach Stuck flip-flop blamed for SUV driven on top of 2 cars Are fish from the red tide area safe to eat? Russians are currently in Florida’s voting records, Sen. Nelson says ‘Superman’ actress Margot Kidder’s death ruled a suicide Sheriff: Massacre suspect’s behavior was a ‘roller-coaster’ Man upset by wife’s illness kills them both at hospital Heartbroken Hernando County couple has warning about coyotes Cops: Woman gives birth in Burger King bathroom while overdosing on heroin Pinellas Park man accidentally shoots self while live on social media app Former dispatcher predicts tragic consequences unless Hillsborough Fire Rescue hires more help Video interrogation of Parkland school shooter released Man impersonating election official going door-to-door in Polk County Stranger answers college student’s prayer attached to balloons Man dumps 10,000 gallons of used cooking oil in vacant lot in Davenport Suspects hop Tampa store counter, steal 87 cigarette cartons County commissioners unanimously pass resolution, urge lawmakers to amend Stand Your Ground Columbus man doesn’t let broken water main interrupt shower Red tide crisis causing drop in hotel bookings Red tide moves into water off Pinellas County Good Boy! K-9 catches thief who stole car from Haines City dealership that donated him Original Aerosmith tour van found in the woods Taylor Swift Tampa Concert: What to know before you go Westchase parents still waiting for safety improvements near Farnell Middle School DeSantis, Putnam debate ahead of GOP primary for governor US to impose sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack 10 millionth Mustang rolls off Ford production line Tampa mom accused of leaving girl to drown denied bond during tearful court appearance Documents: Man at compound was training kids for school shooting USF QB Brett Kean cleared of suspension Clear the Shelters: Paw Warriors Celebrate Hippie Fest in Tarpon Springs Fast & Healthy Back-to-School Breakfasts Jerry O’Connell on New Role in ‘Carter’ SRO reluctantly poses for back-to-school picture Make Your Own Guava Wontons Relive Your Childhood at the Replay Museum Category 3 Hurricane Hector churns south-southeast of Hawaii Island Rice Krispies Treats is making braille snack notes for visually-impaired kids Florida man accused of breaking dog’s pelvis because he was mad at owner WATCH: Driver sideswipes patrol car seconds before officer steps out 6 dolphins found dead in Sarasota County waters Florida man dies after being punched in mistaken-ride confrontation Police: 11-year-old stealing from market shocked with Taser Disney’s new ‘sleep hotline’ offers bedtime calls from Mickey and gang New mom tests positive for opiates after eating bagel ‘I warned him’: Grandma shoots man masturbating near her home All ‘Harry Potter’ movies returning to theaters for a limited time All ‘Harry Potter’ movies returning to theaters for a limited time Frontier expanding service from Tampa to 6 more cities ‘Daddy, I’m sorry’: Children pleaded for mercy before father allegedly killed them Bill Clinton’s debut novel is a million seller Homeless woman arrested for removing tombstones at Seffner church Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher expecting their second child New York congressman indicted on insider trading charges Pasco man found ‘severely injured’ in apartment arrested for murdering neighbor ‘I’m a white, clean girl’: Woman lists reasons why she shouldn’t be arrested Final suspect arrested in slaying of Florida rapper XXXTentacion FWC trying to determine if whale shark on Sanibel Island is red tide victim Red Tide: What is it? Is it safe to eat local seafood & swim in impacted areas? Debby becomes tropical storm, poses no threat to land Explore Whimzeyland bowling ball house covered in art in Safety Harbor Woman steals ambulance outside hospital after getting tired of waiting for ride 12 officers, 2 sergeants to be sworn in today at Sarasota County schools Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs… all looking for homes! Mother convicted of rape, selling son to pedophiles on web Remains of child found at New Mexico compound could be missing Georgia boy, 3 Winning the School Year: Getting your family back into a routine Tampa mom accused of leaving 4-year-old daughter appears in court Tiger preserve celebrates 100-day birthday of 9 tiger cubs New rule will help Bucs quarterbacks on the run