WFLA Articles: July 19, 2019

July 19
Casting call for City of Tampa’s ‘Tampa Treasures’ video series Ragu pasta sauce recalled due to plastic threat $15 minimum wage passes U.S. House, likely to be on Florida ballots in 2020 Power outages affect TECO, Duke Energy customers in Tampa Bay area Tampa Bay Rays host White Sox, Red Sox in six-game homestand Pampers release new ‘smart diaper’ Appreciation or violation? Large patriotic signs in Plant City cited by code enforcement Mariana residents ready for Dozier saga to come to a close Off-duty Auburndale firefighter saves burning house garage in Winter Haven 1 year later, stand your ground shooting victim is remembered at Clearwater celebration Teen arrested for grand theft auto on his 18th birthday in Pinellas County Dozens attend solidarity rally for Puerto Rico Oil, gas drilling plans for Gulf of Mexico concerns local representatives Large meteor streaks, breaks apart across Florida sky Thursday night Momentum grows for bill banning criminal history question City of Lakeland considering entering internet business Restaurant Ratings Most Violations: July 8 to July 13 Changes to Florida system for concealed weapons license Lawmakers across political spectrum head to border to see crisis for themselves Deputies: St. Pete teen fleeing law enforcement crashes into woman, kills her Police warn of ‘Warrant Scam’ in Tarpon Springs Defense bill allocates funding to fight sexual assault, child pornography in Defense Department Tampa cybersecurity company warns FaceApp may compromise users privacy Pool contractor arrested again, denied bail by Pinellas judge Rowdies host ‘Yellow and Green Dream’ Camp After federal court rules on who can charge for dietary advice, here’s where you can find a licensed professional Local WWII veteran and POW celebrates 102nd birthday Plant HS grad finishes 4th in Youth Sailing World Championship Burn Boot Camp in St. Pete offering classes to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association Clearwater native Keith Thurman facing Manny Pacquiao Water bottles left in hot car may start fire, first responders warn Riverview man arrested for stealing pickup, trying to throw owner from bed of truck Helping homeless pets in the heat Florida sheriff to investigate Epstein’s time outside jail LISTEN: 911 call from Lakeland woman arrested for taking estranged husband’s guns Woman charged in baby abduction at Florida bus stop Round Table Super Bowl champ Mitch Petrus dies of heat stroke How to Get Kids Active Sarasota motorcycle officer hurt in crash Woman riding motor scooter critically injured in St. Pete crash, police say Police: Pinellas Park man pretended to book business meeting, trashed hotel rooms instead Homeless teen working multiple jobs gets a full ride to college How to Make Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa Caladium Festival Mighty Mule Party Preview Woman’s neck sliced open in freak lawnmower accident Church sign in Virginia says ‘America: Love or Leave It’ Father intentionally drove autistic boys off pier to collect insurance money, prosecutors say Army Futures Command, now a year into modernization plan, almost fully operational Police: Man jumped to his death from Lakeland hospital parking garage Welcome to Florida: Explore history, wildlife & the galaxy at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Family to hold vigil for Markeis McGlockton 1 year after shooting Man accused of raping 4-year-old girl in McDonald’s restroom Manatee, Pinellas bars named in top 10 Beach Bars in Florida Another Bluetooth skimmer found in Pinellas County Police: Florida driver ran over and killed toddler, took off At least 1 injured in St. Pete crash involving motorcycle; traffic affected Deputies: St. Pete teen fleeing law enforcement crashes into woman, kills her Military wife asks for help in finding daughter’s lost ‘daddy doll’ 1 in critical condition, 2 pets dead after Zephyrhills fire Want to scare someone? Busch Gardens is hiring actors for Howl-O-Scream Documentary on Skyway Bridge disaster opening at Tampa Theatre this year, tickets going on sale today Donating blood can get you free movie ticket Read the label: Not all cold brew is created equal Dessert Diva shares her recipe for No-Bake Caramel Chocolate Brownies Tickets for Post Malone Tampa show going on sale today STORM TEAM 8: Summer storms develop again this afternoon and evening Hillsborough County teacher wins 2020 Florida Teacher of the Year Sally Field, ‘Sesame Street’ to receive Kennedy Center award