WFLA Articles: December 9, 2019

December 9
Varlamov, Nelson lead Islanders past Lightning 5-1 Wrongfully convicted Detroit man freed after 32 years House Democrats to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. President Trump E. coli outbreak linked to Fresh Express chopped salad kits, health officials warn Tampa Bay boy battling leukemia back home with parents after lengthy medical custody battle Manatee County students evacuated from school bus following body spray debacle ‘Whose side are you on?’ Houston police chief blasts senators and NRA following death of officer 6-year-old dies while riding float at South Carolina Christmas parade, family says California police officer rescues cat with head stuck in ramen bag White Castle frozen burgers recalled due to listeria Florida bill would allow local governments to ban smoking at beaches and parks Florida pet owner warns others after puppy eats mushrooms and dies House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on impeachment evidence Congress looks to halt plan cutting 40+ minor league teams from MLB Trump administration looks to fund school choice for students federally Bucs coach praises resilient effort by Jameis Winston Polk mother pushing for change after losing son in motorcycle crash Voicemail said Virginia couple burned by volcano; then silence STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: More warmth ahead, better shower chances later this week VIDEO: St. Leo basketball player suspended after sucker-punching opponent Megan Rapinoe named SI Sportsperson of the Year Obamacare open enrollment ends Sunday UPS drivers pause route to honor, remember driver killed in police shootout Sarasota police investigating shooting at 10th Street boat ramp U.S. DOT to spend $8 million on drive sober ad campaign St. Pete Beach cycling studio turning hard work, sweat into electricity WWE to host ‘WrestleMania Week’ events at Amalie Arena Corals spawned in Florida Aquarium lab, to save dying reefs as new partnership forms Man charged with murder after body found behind mobile home in Gibsonton Lakewood High assistant principal, track coach, students reflect on loss of Navy Airman Truck slams into women’s restroom at Chuck E. Cheese in Orlando Dade City police pay off holiday layaway accounts at Walmart More than 700,000 trips made on e-scooters in Tampa so far Grandson of late President Bush runs for Congress in Texas 1 seriously injured in 50+ vehicle crash in Iowa Cases of vandalism reported as Tampa sees electric scooter ridership soar Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science Pledge of Allegiance NFL star Khalil Mack pays off all holiday layaway accounts at Florida Walmart Pete Frates, inspiration for ‘Ice Bucket Challenge,’ dies at 34 Police searching for porch pirate in New Port Richey Police investigating shooting near Fowler Ave in Tampa Florida authorities arrest girl, 12, for posting kill list USF names Clemson assistant Jeff Scott to be new head football coach Clearwater woman featured on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ shares her experience being on the show Comedian Jeff Foxworthy coming to Hard Rock Tampa Walmart apologizes for Santa sweater with cocaine Kentucky police seize air fryer containing 20 pounds of meth Nativity scene shows Jesus, Mary, Joseph in cages, separated at border Tampa Rough Riders collect bear-y special friends for those in need Tampa resident, ‘Marvel’ star Dave Bautista to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame How to support deployed military members, families during holiday season Headline tickets for Florida Strawberry Festival go on sale Dec. 12 4-year-old twins free selves, climb to safety after crash Police: Man dies after being shot in St. Petersburg, suspect sought 2020 Golden Globes nominations announced Miss South Africa crowned Miss Universe Committee grills Republican, Democratic counsels as vote nears in impeachment inquiry New deaf child traffic signs installed to warn drivers to slow down in St. Pete Lakewood HS principal remembers graduate killed in Naval base attack 5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia Police: Officer hit on head with pliers by burglary suspect in Tampa STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: A warmer week ahead