WFLA Articles: August 2, 2019

Bucs offense responds with better practice Friday Pasco Co. health department gives out vaccines for Hep A after state declares health emergency SPCA Florida ‘rent a dog’ program expands Tampa man arrested for illegal disposal of biomedical waste Clearwater “Gator Lady” gifted $10k in free repairs after insurance claim denied California festival gunman killed himself, officials say Puerto Rico governor resigns as promised; successor sworn in Trump pick for national intelligence director is withdrawing U.S. Postal Service releases Forever Stamps in honor of ‘brave and loyal’ military dogs Restaurant Ratings Most Violations: July 22 to July 26 Who pays for flood-damaged cars at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy hotel? WAVE WATCH: Unsettled weather to bring scattered to numerous showers and storms this weekend Nonprofit helps secure funding to pay Capitol Hill interns Stormteam 8 Forecast: 50% Storm Chance For Saturday Contractor leaves home in shambles, Plant City couple out thousands Sheriff will not testify in Drejka case Rowdies forward nominated for USL Championship player of the month ‘We’re going to have fun’: USF LB Nico Sawtelle reflects on first day of practice Polk reconsiders proposal to allow evidence to be discarded in school investigations AC work complete at 21 Hillsborough County schools Plant City home still gutted 2 years & $80K later, contractor has couple on hold New deal for gov’s plane raising old concerns in Florida New cycle track touted as first step in improving safety in Lakeland Campers gain athletic and academic experiences at summer program in Tampa International Beer Day highlights Tampa Bay’s brewing boom 2 years, $80,000 later their home remains gutted, contractor has them on hold ‘Freaking nightmare’: Parents of Sarasota boy hit and killed while biking to school speak exclusively to 8 On Your Side Clearwater firefighters collecting school supplies for students Where to go to protect yourself against the Hepatitis A outbreak Tampa teen accused of robbing 2 gas stations at gunpoint Tracking the Tropics: Chances for development lower Friday for tropical wave in Atlantic Police union: Firing officer will paralyze force WAVE WATCH: Tropical moisture brings widespread, heavy downpours Friday and Saturday First Friday in St. Pete canceled due to weather Gov. DeSantis announces new red tide task force Mike’s Hard Lemonade Helps Clear the Shelters Homework? Bartending student arrested for DUI in Hudson Summer Skincare Routine Coast Guard stops 27 Cuban migrants south of Florida The Daytime Buzz Dorm Room Etiquette Preparing for Back to School Closing arguments continue in former FSU student’s double-murder trial Is your rescue pet the cutest in Tampa Bay? Show us here! Tampa woman tried to smuggle 94 pills into jail underneath hairpiece, deputies say Judge considering protective order for sheriff in Michael Drejka case Welcome to Florida: Celebrate sharks, other sea creatures at Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium K-9 visits children at Lakeland Regional Health Bulletproof backpacks growing in popularity this back-to-school season Former USF student starring in new show on Oprah Winfrey Network 164,000 jobs added in July; 3.7% unemployment Florida officials declare Hepatitis A emergency Comic Con celebrates 10 years at Tampa Bay festival Cow killed by car after wandering onto Polk highway; 2 hurt St. Pete police search for missing dog in stolen vehicle Tickets for Chance the Rapper at Amalie Arena on sale today Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Saoirse Hill, dies at 22 Woman says hair fell out in clumps after using conditioner from Walmart Fight against Florida abortion waiting period suffers a blow Florida gets new state official to head climate change prep Man claims he was attacked for wearing MAGA hat FBI: Amazon delivery drivers part of $10 million theft ring Flooding in Vinoy Hotel parking garage damages dozens of cars Florida woman allegedly threw Chihuahua over animal shelter’s fence Dessert Diva shares her recipe for Blueberry Streusel-Topped Muffins Man in wheelchair killed in Clearwater crash Back-to-school sales tax holiday is here! STORM TEAM 8: Numerous storms expected Friday and Saturday Bucs annual women’s night celebrates female fans, encourages diversity New Rays players help earn sweep in Boston