WFLA Articles: August 28, 2019

56 years ago today: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Using Uber to get your kids to school? Don’t, drivers say President Trump gives full support of federal government as Dorian approaches Florida Utility companies come out in full force attempting to block energy amendment Boise State, FSU eyeing strengthening Hurricane Dorian Dorian’s rain could spell disaster in Hudson community Mayor Castor urging Tampa residents to prepare for possible Dorian impacts Keeping your pets safe during a hurricane Hurricane Dorian threatening already-saturated land in Polk County TSA bans Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coke bottles Airlines waiving some Labor Day flight change fees ahead of Hurricane Dorian Family sues trucking company, driver after 2-month-old dies in I-75 crash Are Florida’s nursing homes prepared for a power outage? Tracking Isolated Storms Locally & Hurricane Dorian In The Tropics USF Bulls prepared but not overprepared, offensive coordinator says Matthew McConaughey named professor at University of Texas Children born to US service members overseas will no longer be granted automatic citizenship NC Chick-fil-A manager takes food to Popeyes workers who had been absent from his store Tampa Bay sandbag locations by county Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand says she’s dropping out of 2020 presidential race Police investigating deadly shooting in Tampa Florida AG activates price gouging hotline in wake of Dorian Trump trade deal is good news for U.S. farmers, but some say not good enough Victims identified in triple homicide of Rays minor leaguer’s family Hillsborough school leaders back hazardous walking conditions proposal Advocates calling on lawmakers to fund gun control research Deputies: 7-year-old child hit by car driven by mother in Polk Co. Governor DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Dorian South Carolina hoping to lean on experience and depth heading into tough schedule Police: Principal arrested on 30 counts of child pornography Hurricane Checklist: What to have in your disaster supply kit Bradenton man claims $5,000 a week for life for scratch-off lottery game Tampa Bay utility companies, stores prepare in advance of Dorian Tony and Lauren Dungy share stories behind their children’s books Veteran carries fellow Marine who lost his legs up mountain Woman rescued after being trapped in septic tank for days Racer Jessi Combs killed in jet-car crash trying to set new record Marvel celebrates 80th anniversary with massive comic Could Howard Frankland updates slated for 2020 stop more cars from falling into Tampa Bay? Florida teacher wants job back after being filmed mowing lawn in the nude OneBlood asking for donations as Dorian tracks toward Florida Dorian strengthening, expected to become ‘dangerous hurricane’ Alabama LB Dylan Moses out indefinitely with knee injury VolQuest: NCAA grants immediate eligibility to Vols 5-star transfer Aubrey Solomon Samara Weaving starts in Ready or Not Backyard Family Fun Labor Day Travel Must-Haves OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth a reported $12B Marriott banning little shampoo bottles by 2020 The places it’ll go: Dr. Seuss exhibition hitting the road The Director’s Cut: Angel Has Fallen Deputy fires at rifle-wielding teen after child abuse investigation goes awry: HCSO Murder suspects overpower guards, escape during prison transport Deutsche Bank discloses it has tax returns tied to Trump sought by House committees Woman avoids prison after forcing kids to eat dog feces ‘Think before you post’: Hillsborough schools address rash of threats with new campaign Tampa mayor announces $15 minimum wage for city employees Clearwater police searching for 2 grand theft suspects LIST: Here’s where you can get sandbags in Tampa Bay ahead of Dorian Pasco school on alert after ‘vague threat’ SUV plunges into Tampa Bay after crash on Howard Frankland Bridge Family of Rays prospect Blake Bivens murdered, brother-in-law arrested Spring Hill man fires gun to scare off trespassers, hits neighboring home, deputies say Pedestrian struck and killed on I-4 in Seffner Drive-by shooting injures 2 in Tampa Tracking the Tropics: Dorian forecast to become a hurricane soon Clearwater park renovations include removal of over 150 trees STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Tracking Dorian and afternoon rain chances