WFLA Articles: August 18, 2019

103-year-old woman sets record for world’s oldest skydiver Broadway show single tickets on sale for RP Funding Center in Lakeland Fatal hit-and-run driver comes forward, deputies still investigating in Manatee Co. Banana Republic joins clothing rental craze 83-year-old Tarpon Springs woman found safe, Silver Alert canceled Two-car crash causes lane closures in Land O’ Lakes Man arrested for stealing bull, trying to sell it in Lakeland Funeral service held for children killed in daycare fire Trump likens buying Greenland to ‘a large real estate deal’ Several states introduce digital driver’s licenses, government IDs Deputies looking for John Deere thief in Plant City Driver comes forward following fatal hit-and-run in Manatee Co. Jack Whitaker, Hall of Fame sports broadcaster, dies at 95 22 hearses carry more than 1,000 flower arrangements to Walmart Memorial site Multiple agencies searching for firefighters who went missing during fishing trip Newborn baby found abandoned in wooded area Scam Alert: Use caution when asking smart devices to auto-dial STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Finally getting back to ‘normal’ Florida man jailed, accused of threatening mass shooting Richards expected to start as Rays host the Tigers Road closures in Land O’ Lakes due to car crash Police: Ohio man arrested for threat against Jewish Community Center of Youngstown ‘Do what you were born to do’: Polk County 7-year-old on way to becoming bull riding superstar Missing Child Alert canceled for 4-year-old in Broward Co. Islamic State claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63 Obama’s high school basketball jersey sells for $120,000 Amber Alert issued for missing Indiana teen, located in Arkansas, family says Legislators warn of ‘vaping epidemic’ among teenagers ASK JOHN: How many holes are in drinking straws? Former Cincinnati Bengals player Cedric Benson killed in motorcycle crash Local politics for the week of August 18th Report: Florida ranks among worst states to raise a baby Oklahoma woman rents out “Golden Girls”-inspired home on AirBnB No bond for Clearwater man charged with first-degree murder Welcome to Florida: ‘C Ponies’ offers unique ride, swim with drum horses Couple accused of faking baby’s birth, death for money Python surprises Westchase newlyweds on dinner date Muslim civil rights group joins call to ban sale of Confederate flag at Ohio county fair Trump economic adviser plays down fears of looming recession Leatherback sea turtle nests unsuccessful in Sarasota County LGBTQ history to be taught in all Illinois public schools starting next year First responders attend race for free after helping with Dale Earnhardt Jr. crash Questions from Better Call Behnken prompt contractor to finish ‘she shed’ this week Deputies searching for man accused of stealing air compressor, chainsaw Family finds live frog in carton of organic salad greens MUST-SEE VIDEO: Hammerhead shark snags tarpon from charter captain’s hands After nearly 7 months, Virginia teen emerges from coma FHP investigating fatal Sarasota crash Family increases reward in St. Petersburg unsolved murder on anniversary of death Woman caught on camera using racial slur against shopper at Publix Study finds that second-born children are more likely to be criminals Sarasota teen creates ‘Turtle Safe Toy Box’ to save turtles, clean beaches Veteran accused of ‘horrific’ acts against children, alleged victim asks why military didn’t stop him Large gator spotted taking swim in Pinellas Park puddle Multiple agencies searching for missing firefighters who went fishing Friday USF RB Johnny Ford goes out of his way to meet 8-year-old fan Officer on leave after apparent Klan document seen at home Last El Paso shooting victim laid to rest on Saturday Breakfast, lunch is now free to all students at 77 Atlanta Public Schools Florida mom arrested for leaving girl in hot car for 3 hours Woman thought she had kidney stones, gave birth to triplets STORM TEAM 8: Elevated rain chances, especially north of Tampa bay Police: Florida mom aims at tanker, tries to kill self, sons Clearwater man charged with first-degree murder after killing 24-year-old man Deputies arrest Brooksville attempted murder suspect At least 13 people arrested at Portland, Oregon, protest Brosseau’s RBI single in 13th lifts Rays past Tigers 1-0