WFLA Articles: August 26, 2019

August 26
Largo couple says large hole is threatening their mobile home Clearwater Target among 25 stores selected to have new Disney store within store Teen with no arms completes triathlon Man found with mummified remains called dangerous to society 2 arrested following chase and crash in Tampa, police say Suspect sought in Sebring shooting, police say Owner faked story of dog’s slit throat to get free vet care, sheriff’s office says Couple faces life in prison over starvation death of 3-year-old boy 26-pound cat up for adoption finds ‘fur-ever’ home Eddie Murphy to host ‘SNL’ for the first time in 35 years Wave Watch: Morning rain returns this week with onshore winds Near-drowning victim’s family makes too much to qualify for benefits, too little to afford them Police: Teen shot after pack of motorcyclists attack driver in Tarpon Springs Viola Davis set to play Michelle Obama in proposed series Washington man’s pickup stolen while he was robbing store across the street, police say Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking Tropical Storm Dorian Florida admits error, lottery winner collects 2 years later Ruggs: Tide aiming to be ‘just like any other Alabama team’ President Trump denies report that he wanted to nuke hurricanes Orgeron: No. 6 LSU focused on Georgia Southern triple-option Shocking allegations surface in hearing over troubled Palmetto charter school Mississippi State placed on 3 years’ probation by NCAA Something new for Georgia: Road opener against SEC rival Auburn’s Malzahn took ‘refreshing’ look at his past offenses New poll shows 67% support legal marijuana in Florida Congress, FCC seeking easier suicide hotline number FEMA calls on government to work together to better prepare for natural disasters ‘They’re a coward, they’re an animal’: Boy, 4, dragged down street in Pasco hit-and-run After first confirmed vaping death, Tampa doctor issues e-cigarette warning John Jonchuck & attorneys push for new trial in daughter’s murder Dorian weakens ahead of landfall; Tropical Depression 6 to become Tropical Storm Erin Nearly record-setting python captured in Florida Florida couple travels to every national park in 7 months with bed in van Cape Coral officer arrests dinosaur Why Fall Is A Great Time To Cruise Right lane closed on I-4 EB at CR-579 due to voids in roadway Judge rules against Johnson & Johnson, orders $572M payment for role in Oklahoma opioid crisis KFC will soon be serving vegan fried chicken USF coach highlighting importance of playing Wisconsin Teen motorcyclist shot in apparent road rage incident, police say Feds exploring I-4 corridor as possible site for new child migrant facility Deputies locate missing Hernando County woman Boy holds hands of crying classmate with autism on first day of school Farmers’ Almanac predicts ‘polar coaster’ winter ahead Florida man threatens man with machete for not flushing toilet, Pasco deputies say St. Pete church challenges lawmakers to stand up to NRA after bullet hits preschool window Mary Poppins attraction, more rides coming to Disney World Vehicle fire snarls traffic on Sunshine Skyway Bridge New Tampa mental health clinic to treat thousands of Florida veterans, military families Brazil’s Bolsonaro causes global outrage over Amazon fires Florida man arrested for harassing Michael Jackson impersonator outside Dunedin club STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Onshore flow brings higher rain chances Pasco couple left child at home for 8 hours to drink at bar, deputies say 14-year-old brings loaded gun to Polk Co. high school, police say Summer Home Trends To Help You Get Cool Dirty Dogs Contest Winner Fashion Wrap Amputee Adventure Organization WATCH: Previewing the Florida Gators with Braden Gall Niman Ranch Next Generation Scholarship Wine Dinner National Dog Day Documentary looks at police work with informants after Rachel Hoffman’s death Tracking the Tropics: Dorian forecast to be slightly stronger this weekend near Bahamas Dairy Queen releases fall candles and Blizzards Woman dies of mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling VIDEO: 3 men rip Apple products off display table at Tampa store, flee without paying Starbucks introduces new pumpkin spice drink Hearing starts over troubled Lincoln Memorial Academy Doggone good time in St. Pete for National Dog Day Vince Naimoli, man who made the Rays, dies at 81 Trump says his Florida resort would be ‘great location’ for next year’s G-7 Police seek owner of dog found with mouth duct-taped, throat cut Officials say California deputy lied about being shot Pedestrian killed on U.S. Highway 27 in Highlands County Man missing from Sarasota nursing home found safe Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund pledges $5M to Amazon amid fires Website to help Florida anglers submit, track their catches Mom, daughter killed in Florida shooting that injured cop USF announces new fan rally events across Tampa Bay Trump claims serious trade negotiations with China to begin John Jonchuck’s lawyers fight for new trial in daughter’s death Marks Street closed at Kirby Street after single-car crash in Tampa Tropical Storm Dorian strengthens as it moves over the Atlantic STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Afternoon storms form and push inland