WFLA Articles: August 7, 2019

August 7
Accused Valrico killer, carjacker previously cut deal with state prosecutors to dismiss life sentence ‘America’s Got Talent’ star from North Port reveals her favorite AGT judge and good luck charm Buccaneers host NFL boot camp ‘School Prayer Zone’ signs popping up ahead of new school year Sam’s Club announces release of chicken sandwich, fries Clearwater homeowner wants squatters living in a tent out of his back yard Deputies investigate shooting in Brooksville Toddler dies after becoming trapped in washing machine Suit: Ohio fertility clinic swapped father’s DNA Tennessee prison employee killed; inmate escapes South Carolina man gets life for raping, impregnating child Which rookie has impressed Bucs’ WR Mike Evans? Bucs’ DL Vita Vea out again? WAVE WATCH: West wind keep morning rain chances high this week VIDEO: Gator spotted in Lakeland parking lot El Paso lawmakers, protesters say Trump’s not welcome while city grieves Man goes viral laughing hysterically at Trump supporter Rita’s Italian Ice offering 99-cent frozen custard for National Frozen Custard Day Orlando International Airport announces new non-stop flight service to Munich Friends and family shocked by details of carjacking victim’s death Red flags and threat assessments in Florida SLIGHTLY DRIER AIR MOVES IN TO END THE WEEK Murder suspect once sentenced to life in prison $90 million VA Mental Health Center not safe for inpatients FedEx is ending relationship with Amazon Neighbor in Clearwater murder case: I heard the gunshot Chipotle bowls contain cancer-linked chemicals, study says FBI offering reward for ‘Tie-Dyed Bandit’ accused of 4 bank robberies in Florida Largest US immigration raids in a decade net 680 arrests Deputies say these 15 apps could put your kids in danger It’s Peter Shatner from now on after judge OKs name change for Pinellas County man President Trump visits Dayton amid gun debate after mass shooting South Tampa softball team rallies to win Little League World Series Stewart solid in relief, Blue Jays beat Rays 4-3 World-renowned fashion designer eyeing Florida hemp Fox chief says Emmy Awards won’t have a host this year Fox: Jussie Smollett won’t be on final season on ‘Empire’ Colin Kaepernick says he’s ready for NFL comeback Walmart workers plan walkout over gun sales Man charged with murder, accused of attacking man outside Treasure Island McDonald’s 2019-2020 bell schedules released for schools in Tampa Bay 2019-2020 bell schedules for Citrus County 2019-2020 bell schedules for DeSoto County 2019-2020 bell schedules for Hernando County 2019-2020 bell schedules for Highlands County 2019-2020 bell schedules for Hillsborough County 2019-2020 bell schedules for Manatee County 2019-2020 bell schedules for Pasco County 2019-2020 bell schedules for Pinellas County 2019-2020 bell schedules for Sarasota County Keeping kids safe: How to find sex offenders in your neighborhood Homestead officer arrested for pushing handcuffed inmate, leaving him with bloody face Graphic details: Valrico carjacker says he strangled man with belt North Port parents worried about bus stop in front of sex offender’s home Puerto Rico high court overturns Pedro Pierluisi as governor USA Today HQ evacuated as police search for man with weapon UCF sorority suspended over group chat about alcohol, fake IDs Teen accused of crashing stolen car, stealing another vehicle, leading deputies on chase in Spring Hill 62 year-old power lifter Deputies: Seffner man stole truck full of pool supplies, led officers on chase Chopped Junior Champion Tracking the Tropics: Saharan dust suppressing development Woman dies from Legionnaires’ disease after visiting Atlanta hotel Keeping Your Data Safe Director’s Cut: The Peanut Butter Falcon Refreshing Iced Tea Drinks New VA Mental Health Center at Bay Pines does not meet safety standards Disney announces streaming bundle Cryotherapy helping heal Tampa Bay area veterans STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: More showers and storms drifting inland Woman bitten after posing for picture with octopus on face Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of the Nature Coast Second body found in case of Safety Harbor man accused of killing his mother Purple Heart recipients honored in Pinellas County Florida Holocaust Museum working to digitize entire museum collection of over 20K items No bond for carjacking suspect accused of murder Man rescues dog hanging near highway overpass by electrical cord Distraction thieves accused of stealing lottery tickets in Pinellas County St. Pete police look for man accused of hitting motel employee, stealing envelope filled with money ‘TRIBE Seminole Heights’ teaches coding, yoga, music and more WATCH: Man breaks window to save dog inside hot car Multiple crashes, chlorine spill cause delays on Interstate 75 in Sarasota Peter Strzok sues FBI for firing him over anti-Trump texts St. Pete mom says son found dead in Maui was an adventurer Toronto takes on Tampa Bay in division play Cyntoia Brown released from prison after being granted clemency Clearwater man arrested for battery after attacking bus driver, officer Pinellas County marks Purple Heart Day with new memorial No bond for Valrico carjacking suspect accused of murder Deputies investigate shooting that killed man, stabbing that wounded another in Holiday Trump faces protests as he visits Dayton, El Paso Florida car dealership pays $1.2 million after fraud investigation Florida governor gives Epstein case to state law enforcement Rays erase 6-run deficit, beat Blue Jays on wild pitch in 10 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Winds off the Gulf of Mexico push showers east of I-75 this afternoon