WFLA Articles: March 5, 2018

March 5
Plant HS teen organizes talent show to raise money for suicide prevention SeaWorld, Georgia Aquarium staff save dolphin attacked by shark Rangers legendary 3B prepares for 21st season Florida House passes bill for first responder PTSD benefits Florida Senate votes to set 17 as minimum age to marry Stoneman Douglas boys hockey team surprised with Stanley Cup visit Former Tampa Bay Rays team doctor will not be charged after woman alleges sexual abuse Crystal River Middle School student about teacher with white nationalist podcast: ‘She’s a racist’ Florida 10-year-old attempts to steal car from dealership Angry critics tell DCF secretary what’s wrong with Hillsborough foster care Some parents express outrage over Citrus teacher accused of hosting racist podcast Florida Senate passes school safety bill putting restrictions on gun sales Daycare employees accused of giving kids melatonin gummies to calm them down for nap time Strong wind shift fans previously contained, 220-acre brush fire in Highlands County Clearwater Fire & Rescue crew extinguishes motorcycle fire Tampa Bay area bomb squad members make beeping Easter eggs for visually impaired Oscar ratings plunge to a record low UCF championship license plate part of transportation bill Pasco woman calls 911 as man hangs from her moving car in Wesley Chapel Gator takes stroll around Flagler Beach strip mall Florida State senators debating school public safety bill that would allow districts to arm staff Should schools be required to tell parents about bullying? Students discuss school safety at Gibbs High with Rep. Crist What’s Going Around: Tampa Bay area doctors treating pink eye, lice and more After 25-year absence, scallop season returns to Pasco County Polk sheriff: Knife-wielding suspect dead after being shot by deputy Bitcoin: Boon or bust? Can you still make money on cryptocurrencies? Man accused of shaking 10-month-old, saying baby needed to ‘toughen up’ Former Trump aide says he’ll defy Mueller subpoena Former NASCAR driver arrested in Florida for attempted underage sex Over 100 Tarpon Springs students miss school after threat found on bathroom wall ‘Dumb phone’ hopes to battle social media addiction & distractions Missing child alert canceled for 16-year-old boy from Marion County FHP looking for SUV suspected in random shooting of Broward woman’s car Florida House votes for tax cuts and tax holidays Did you know: Texas Rangers HEARTWARMING: Florida nurse adopts severely abused twins Man arrested after stealing Frances McDormand’s Oscar trophy West Virginia teacher’s strike: ‘We feel…under attack’ Boardwalk at Venice park destroyed by illegal ‘warming fire’ ‘Trick or Treat Day’ debate: Should Halloween festivities be held on weekends? Fashion Wrap What is Breast Augmentation? Hard Sun May the Force Be with You Hillsborough deputies seek help finding sex predator on the run Bill Cosby goes to court to stop accusers from testifying WATCH: Cops say 10-year-old Volusia Co. boy tried to steal SUV Indiana officers honor slain deputy shot during chase Former NASCAR driver arrested for attempted underage sex VIDEO: Actors leave Oscars, surprise moviegoers next door with snacks Lacoste adopts temporary logo to help endangered species Man is pain-free after face tumor removal New Pensacola billboard calls NRA ‘terrorist organization’ Animals stolen from Florida wildlife sanctuary Did you know? Local libraries offer many services for free Florida Senate to vote on school safety, gun purchases bill today Select Tampa Bay area Walmarts offering $10 gift card when you donate blood