WFLA Articles: October 21, 2019

Cancer drug shortage could end sooner than expected Teenagers so addicted to cellphones they’re going to detox centers Lakeland couple loses everything after tornado shreds home ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ final trailer released, tickets on-sale Kristen Bell offers support in search for missing ‘Cupcake’ Respected St. Petersburg veterinarian and wife, killed in plane crash Sarasota County Schools bracing for potential sexual harassment lawsuit EPA updates rules for lead contamination German shepherd found abandoned in crate has been euthanized NC teacher accused of putting disabled student in trash Dunkin’ to introduce meatless sandwich nationwide DA: Brothers saved meth equipment in fire, left grandmother to die President Trump blasts critics who pushed him to cancel G-7 in Florida Mom accused of killing daughter after portraying her as terminally ill Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking A Weak Cold Front Deported combat veterans open their doors to former soldiers in exile Home security company refunds seniors who say they were tricked into contract Third litter of puppies left in dumpster prompts passionate plea from animal shelter Kathleen Middle School moving forward with portable classrooms, roof repairs after tornado Thieves distract cashiers for free gift cards 29-year-old arrested for deadly shooting after month-long investigation, police say Texan Democrat Henry Cuellar not sold on Trump impeachment just yet Hundreds of dogs seized from Hillsborough Co. breeder ready for new life Scariest haunted house in U.S. requires 40-page waiver, doctor’s note, safe word Florida Senate considers fate of sheriff removed by governor Tampa man arrested for leaving victim to die in bushes near railroad track, police say Tampa police investigating fatal crash No. 1 Alabama preparing for QB Mac Jones’ starting debut Settlement in opioid lawsuit could be guide for similar suits Logs slide from truck and impale SUV; driver survives Accused Pasco Co. carjacker: ‘I’m not a violent man’ ‘Different when it happens to you’: Lakeland church recovering after tornado, food pantry destroyed Polk Co. residents cleaning up after tornado ripped through neighborhood Tupac Shakur arrested for meth possesion, threatening officers with knife, police say Woman arrested for causing disturbance after being kicked out of St. Pete club for having sex, police say Bus recall has local school boards checking inventory Take a Bite: Gluten Free Baking University of Florida tops new list of best colleges in the state, report says Kids Health: Opioid Misuse and Suicidal Behaviors Dating Do’s and Don’ts One-on-one with cookbook author Ellie Krieger ‘Bucs with B.A.’ addresses changes needed after Bucs’ 2-4 start St. Pete veterinarian, wife killed in plane crash in North Carolina Clouds, moon could hamper viewing of Orionids meteor shower in Tampa Bay tonight Worker injured in New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse detained by ICE 2 days later Bradenton police locate missing 8-year-old girl John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John reunite for ‘Grease’ sing-a-long event in Tampa Largo couple held boy, 12, at knifepoint, stole his bike, deputies say $10.8M federal funding announced for youth mentoring Saban: Alabama QB Tagovailoa has procedure for ankle injury Florida bounces back with 38-27 win over Gamecocks Florida Orchestra brings back free happy hour concerts VIDEO: Fire at large garage prompts Philadelphia school evacuation Fumble recovery, late TD helps Texas A&M beat Ole Miss 24-17 Swift runs for 2 TDs as Georgia tops Kentucky 21-0 Joe Burrow throws 4 TDs passes, LSU routs MSU 36-13 Tools to Escape Your Car Bigger Auburn routs Arkansas 51-10 Mermaid University Fashion Wrap Fall Fashion for Florida Spooky animals lurk in the dark at ZooTampa’s ‘Creatures of the Night’ No. 1 Alabama survives Tua injury, beats Tennessee 35-13 Nationwide school bus recall claims students may not be adequately protected in case of a crash Halloween costume may pose car seat safety hazard WATCH: Defense helps guide Dores to first SEC win Fire department surprises kids with cancer with visit from pink fire truck Vaughn scores twice as Vandy upsets No. 22 Missouri 21-14 St. Pete seniors recover $25k after roofing complaint ‘Bro! We’re in the tornado!’ Man records scary video from inside Dallas-area twister Police: 3 kids, 245 animals found living in ‘deplorable conditions’ in Florida home Burger King selling ‘Ghost Whopper’ for Halloween U.K.’s first Chick-fil-A will close just 6 months after opening Tornado damages 12 classrooms at Kathleen Middle School Veteran in hospice gets to see his beloved dog one last time VIDEO: Trump supporter sprays bear repellent on protesters Law stopping Florida felons from voting temporarily halted FHP: Seminole woman fled 2 accidents before causing fatal crash Duchess of Sussex calls 1st year of marriage difficult Report: Synagogue massacre led to string of attack plots Mulvaney getting second-guessed on his defense of Trump Pepin Academies Pledge of Allegiance NWS confirms tornado touched down in Dallas 1st federal opioid crisis trial to focus on distribution Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Lakeland STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Front lifts north, increases rain chances and humidity