WFLA Articles: August 9, 2019

Bucs offense in the air against the Steelers School superintendent donates bonus to pay for students college application fees Make-A-Wish grants wish of young girl with congenital heart disease to meet ‘Dolphin Tale’ animals Dessert Diva: Peaches & cream butter cookies for National Peach Month Pinellas speedway where trespassing racer died caught trespassing just weeks ago, management says USF Fan Fest features free youth clinic conducted by first female NFL coach Sumter deputies arrest man connected to numerous robberies in three local counties Why is it so humid – even for Florida? Florida awarded $6.3 million to upgrade 911 call centers Trump calling for stronger background checks Travel expert offers ways to avoid baggage fees while flying Deputies asking for help identifying gun store burglary suspects in Clearwater Community plans fundraiser for Bradenton teen injured in boating accident FSU Study finds tourism pays lowest wages in US Economy. Wave Watch: Scattered morning rain will give way to isolated afternoon storms this weekend Bucs fall to Steelers 28-30 Clearwater squatters may have moved out Jesuit HS baseball team receives state championship rings Judge rules no bond for Valrico carjacking suspect after hearing testimonies 16-month delay in retirement checks leaves former VA worker penniless Family living in mice-infested Bartow apartment turns to 8 On Your Side for help Riverview couple sick of buzz in Frontier landline Carnival Fantasy fails health inspection due to improper food storage, brown shower water Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend Jurors in controversial Clearwater shooting trial will see enhanced videos Police: El Paso shooting suspect said he targeted Mexicans Homeowner reports handgun stolen during Florida sex party Snake found swallowing its own tail Husband speaks out, blames harassment from fellow business owners for wife’s suicide Deputies: Pasco man fought gunman after being shot in head, died from gunshot wound to chest Junior World Series Champions Retirement checks stuck in DC, former VA worker facing homelessness and welfare Sail Plaza, Big Ray’s Fish Camp now open beside Tampa Convention Center The Daytime Buzz Back to School Tips Built By Hand Trump says he wants background checks, also reassures NRA Walmart removes violent video game displays, but keeps selling guns, ammunition Broken elevator traps seniors in Pinellas Park apartments for weeks Go-kart driver dies after crash in illegal drag race at Showtime Speedway Pitmaster, Lee Ann Whippen Compete’s in Food Network Show Alligator will be euthanized after killing dog in Auburndale Case or No Case: Who Has The Legal Case? Lucky Charms introduces marshmallow-only bags Hillsborough superintendent gives Back To School address Friday Vietnam War airman’s remains flown home by his son, a Southwest pilot Lightning single-game tickets on sale now Citrus County implements emergency text-to-911 service Bucs begin preseason on road against Steelers Welcome to Florida: Enjoy Tampa International Airport…without stress of traveling VIDEO: Man trashes Florida gas station, punches clerk Rosie Ruiz, Boston Marathon course-cutter, dies in Florida Missing Florida girls found safe after being outed by Uber driver No time to spare! Celebrate National Bowling Day Deputies work to identify would-be burglars in Hudson STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Oppressive humidity to end the work week Deputies: Lutz boy home alone calls 911 for gator in yard McConnell wants to consider gun background checks in fall Deadly carjacking suspect being held in jail on no bond Forest Fire prevention icon Smokey Bear is turning 75 4 arrested for smuggling phone into Pinellas County Jail Dog rescued from sewer in Pinellas Park 1 hospitalized after shooting on Armenia Avenue Supervisor of Elections recruiting bilingual poll workers in Sarasota STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Oppressive humidity to end the work week Improving disabled pets’ lives, one set of wheels at a time Heart-pounding back to school picture features unexpected photobomb