WFLA Articles: July 12, 2019

Sarasota deputies use ‘Operation Chill’ to reward kids who commit acts of kindness ‘It’s powerful’: Tropical storm starts lashing Louisiana Recall issued for Universal Security smoke alarms Tampa police plan ‘pop up’ at Starbucks to help strengthen community relations Pool contractor charged with grand theft, released on bond Fire Rescue investigating a reported fire at UT’s Plant Hall Wesley Chapel accused apartment killer kills self in Highlands County Traffic fatality on I-75 affecting traffic from Selmon Expressway to US 301 Restaurant Ratings Most Violations: July 1 to July 6 Law enforcement warns of “porch pirates” ahead of Amazon Prime Day Corrupt contractors locked up again after 8 On Your Side investigation Hillsborough families worried about I.C.E. raids Anime fans take over Tampa Convention Center for Metrocon Children with rare birth defect reunite with doctors, staff at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Hit and run victim’s family upset by delays Police need help identifying car burglary suspects in Clearwater Walmart holding Teacher Appreciation events at Tampa Bay area stores Memories of 2016 flood haunt Baton Rouge ahead of Barry New water sports park opening in Auburndale Man goes blind after wearing contact lenses in shower Blue-green algae making its way around Tampa Bay again Road rage suspect shoots at driver, speeds through neighborhood to avoid Pasco deputies faces Grand Theft charge 10th Annual Dunedin Orange Festival Case or No Case: Which is a Legal Matter? Club Med Family Travel Trips Summer Home Trends with Hunter Fan Company WATCH: Florida man bitten by venomous snake The Daytime Buzz Deputies trying to identify man possibly connected to attempted homicide in Wimauma Keith Thurman THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Police: Dad beat alleged carjacker to death with help of bystanders Welcome to Florida: Fulfill your need for speed at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid Epstein deal scrutiny Pregnant woman overdosed in parking lot with 2 children in hot car, deputies say Barry becomes 1st Hurricane of 2019 Atlantic Season, weakens after landfall Report: ICE agents arrive in Florida ahead of scheduled raids Man accused of threatening to blow up Clearwater hotel due in court Pregnant mom, son found dead after car was swept away by floodwaters Quake rattles greater Seattle area; no link to California Dessert Diva shares recipe for Watermelon Salsa with Homemade Cinnamon Tortilla Chips WATCH: Coast Guard makes dramatic drug seizure, raiding submarine Charming Charlie to close all 261 stores after second bankruptcy filing Savage family confronts R. Kelly’s publicist during press conference Police: Driver used case of beer as child’s booster seat Florida mom arrested after girl licks tongue depressor at doctor’s office, puts it back Elvis Presley’s 24-karat gold piano unveiled at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Trump approves federal declaration due to Barry