WFLA Articles: October 1, 2019

Parents of child killed by distracted driver say ‘hands-free’ law should be everywhere in Florida Warner pushes for protection of whistleblower in impeachment inquiry 5 things that surprised us during our 10 days on the US-Mexico border Beer vendor arrested after charging Dolphins fan $724 for beer 50,000 fans expected to fill Oakland Coliseum for Wild Card Game between Rays and A’s Former sleep lab tech accused of touching female patients inappropriately Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law Hidalgo County residents respond to pending border wall project Universal Orlando extends holiday offers for Florida residents Highlands Co. sheriff’s office searching for missing teenager Veteran Rays player wants teammates to appreciate playoff appearance Arizona man accused of killing son in attempted exorcism Mom charged with first-degree murder in death of her 5-month-old son R. Kelly complains of jail hardships, not seeing his 2 girlfriends ‘This is what we set out to do’: Morton talks playing in postseason with Rays 2 years after Las Vegas attack, loved ones honor 58 victims Low-budget Rays, A’s meet in AL wild card game at Oakland DHS, Mexico join forces to locate and capture dangerous criminals Storm Team 8 Forecast: Temps Running Above Average Stronger firearm background checks may be on table for Florida in 2020 Pompeo, Democrats trade intimidation charges in Trump probe After viral campaign, hundreds turn up at veteran’s funeral in Sarasota Pasco Schools pass campus recording ban for parents and visitors Alabama lawmaker connects with constituents on Capitol Hill over coffee Lawmakers call to dissolve Port Richey Ex-lover and hitman testify in murdered FSU professor trial Hands-free driving law takes effect, Hillsborough Co. deputy applauds action Woman taunts lion after climbing over safety barrier at New York zoo White House launches ‘opportunity zones’ website Worker electrocuted at Tampa construction site NASA lander captures marsquakes, other Martian sounds “Red flag” laws still being debated as gun reform seemingly stalls at White House Deputies: 14-year-old arrested for threatening to kill students at Pasco middle school Get your groceries delivered by Walmart for free until November Sarasota woman arrested after causing DUI crash with 2 children in backseat Hillsborough County detectives investigating cases of so-called bank jugging State reverses decision, vows to give disabled man needed medical device after Better Call Behnken report Sleep study technician accused of inappropriately touching patients in Pasco County Twin 3-year-old girls found dead in Georgia vehicle 15-year-old boy stabbed to death while protecting sister from burglar Viral Eagles fan raising money for childhood cancer research New NYC law issues fines up to $250k for calling someone ‘illegal alien’ Running with Type 1 Diabetes Pet Health: A Day in the Life of a Zoo Veterinarian Mini Doughnut Delights Tattoo Health and Safety Pinellas Park woman wins $2M from scratch-off ticket Chance the Rapper’s Tampa show canceled Pranksters break into control room, post pornographic images to I-75 billboards South Texas rancher tours desolate brush country where he often sees migrants in distress Yuengling, Hershey come together for limited-edition chocolate beer Craft Ice with Ice-T & Vanilla Ice Finding the Perfect Mattress Police seek tips in St. Pete homicide What’s Trending A Million Little Things A Decade of Dance Hundreds attend Sarasota funeral of veteran Lynx bus overturns on I-4 in Orlando Surprise snowstorm creates viral wintry wedding photos Texas border town mayor says people swimming into U.S. very common 2 found dead in New Port Richey, detectives investigating Dallas officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting neighbor Pinellas baby who suffered brain bleed dies; mom may face new charges Know Your Poo Rock Your Life Decapitated gator in Sarasota likely had head removed after being hit by car, FWC says Verdict expected in Dallas officer charged with shooting neighbor Raiti’s Rides Creepy Florida Police: Man carjacks woman after Disney trip, flees with grandmother, infant Honoring the fallen at Pearl Harbor Iraq War veteran helps veterans find freedom through Virginia boat club Service animal helps improve veteran’s quality of life D.C. bakery eases veterans’ transition to civilian life – one scone at a time ‘Life’s not over’: Disabled veteran dedicates life to lifting up others 92-year-old veteran dances his way through Navy service D-Day survivor remembers bloody battle 75 years later Buffalo Soldier recalls service in all-black Army cavalry Service dogs change the lives of American military heroes Intoxicated man with pocket knife sits down in Florida classroom to ‘test security’, officials say Veteran-owned coffee shop breaks stereotypes for female veterans Ladies supporting ladies: Military moms gather for support while their children deploy First black Army deck warrant officer remembers piloting duck boats during WWII Polk deputies search for ‘armed and dangerous’ man after Frostproof murder Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 95th birthday This Day in History: Disney’s Magic Kingdom opens Health Benefits of Wine Man running 50K race dies after being struck by lightning near finish line Boy gives birthday money to police Sweet homecoming proposal video of Florida teens with Down syndrome goes viral Police: Driver hit parked car that crashed into St. Pete home, left scene Funeral for veteran with no family to be held at Sarasota National Cemetery Photo of football player pausing to honor the national anthem goes viral McDonald’s selling 1 million Big Macs for one cent WATCH: Beverage cart goes beserk at O’Hare Airport VIDEO: Sleeping octopus changes colors while possibly dreaming LIST: New laws take effect in Florida on Oct. 1 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: October starts out hot and breezy Hero dog saves Pasco woman’s life after her iPad catches fire Laredo ports briefly surpass LA as No. 1 for incoming goods