WFLA Articles: October 24, 2019

In time for Halloween, museum holds creepiest doll contest Osceola deputies search for mother who never picked up son from school Ohio student runner disqualified for wearing hijab Truck crashes into Treasure Island home Hudson 3rd grader called a ‘hero’ for reporting gun at school NHC monitoring disturbance with high development chance Senator calls plan to collect DNA from migrants ‘wasteful expenditure of money’ Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by bus in Tampa Fatal crash shuts down SR 54 in both directions Citrus County deputies locate missing 12-year-old, 15-year-old Halloween display turns home entrance into Cookie Monster Storm Team 8 Forecast: Higher Humidity To End The Week All Children’s program helps law enforcement interact with people on autism spectrum Late Congressman Elijah Cummings lies in state for special ceremony Unique guitar-shaped hotel opens at Florida Seminole casino Republicans stonewall Democrats’ election security plans Florida woman set on fire at Taco Bell Drug price bill renamed for Elijah Cummings 2 charged in murder of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney Tampa hosts Medal of Honor Convention Lindsey Graham resolution condemns House Dems closed-door impeachment inquiry Lime to host safety event to teach proper scooter riding techniques in Tampa Family mourning Manatee County teen killed in hit and run Florida Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade highlights creative pet costumes GALLERY: Learn about Medal of Honor recipients at Tampa convention Professor holds baby during lecture so mom can take notes Countdown to Heart Walk: Heart Health in the Workplace Popeyes to hire 400 employees for November return of chicken sandwich Check your zip code: Where you live can determine how long you live Alimony reform debate likely to resurface in 2020 session Mini-horses bringing smiles to Alzheimer’s patients Get Moving: Roll and Stretch Your Way to Better Health Gun control advocates say Republican bill to addressing gun violence doesn’t do enough Old complaint resurfaces after woman claims she was groped at Scream-A-Geddon Running Against Cancer Disney+ reportedly working on ‘Hocus Pocus’ sequel Take a Bite: Acai Bowls Preventative Tips for Breast Cancer Take a Bite: Healthy St Pete 4x Olympian Fights Breast Cancer with Positivity Loaded gun found in 8-year-old’s backpack at Hudson Elementary, deputies say Staying safe on Halloween: How to find and avoid sex offenders in your neighborhood Snake tries to eat dead snake as wasp attacks University asks students to use ‘jazz hands’ instead of clapping to avoid triggering anxiety MLB to look into umpire tweet threatening ‘cival war’ if Trump is impeached Police: South Daytona woman dislocates 10-year-old son’s jaw because he wouldn’t stop playing Fortnite Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for fall North Port police searching for missing elderly man Vehicle found after teen skateboarder hit and killed in Manatee County WATCH: Southeastern Stream Live – Week 9 ‘Not going to damage the spirit of Kathleen’: Principal addresses teachers after tornado damage at school Green Beret with cancer wants gov’t held accountable, seeks support from veterans groups New Florida bills would require water safety education in schools Grow and Give Fabulous Finds for Fall Benchmarking visit to North Carolina ‘Big Game Bound’ Week 8: Sunday night without Mahomes Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez donate year’s worth of food to school Major Florida health system fined $2M for HIPPA breach Hunter dies after being attacked by wounded deer Several pets die in Lealman mobile home fire; family displaced Comcast executive reveals when new Universal Orlando theme park will open Diavolo Heat camera at tourist attraction spots woman’s breast cancer Fall Wardrobe Refresh with Tommy Bahama Publix Aprons: Creamy Pork Marsala Rosa Pasta Jury finds man guilty of killing 2 on Florida houseboat Be Ready to Retire with Campbell & Company DeSantis supports bill allowing college athletes to make money Let the good times grow at Hillsborough Co. fair Packages of dry dates recalled over high sulfite Good Samaritans rescue woman trapped overnight in submerged vehicle Promising Alzheimer’s drug back on track for approval Sex offenders sue over signs discouraging trick-or-treaters Most states not giving driver’s license data to Washington Californians hit with 2nd round of sweeping blackouts amid wildfire concerns Chaotic scene as Republicans disrupt impeachment deposition Execution stay for man convicted of killing 14-year-old Pinellas girl DNA test reunites half brothers; both were cops in Florida Motorcycle crash shuts down part of U.S. 19 in Pinellas Park Couple gets probation for malnourished baby’s death JetBlue testing new ‘checked’ carry-on bag fee Tampa Palms Elementary Pledge of Allegiance Trump includes Colorado in states getting border wall Nats dominate Astros, take 2-0 World Series lead 39 truck death victims in UK were all from China Rep. Elijah Cummings to lie in state at US Capitol ceremony Part-time, substitute crossing guard positions available in Polk County Road Rants: The wrong way to drive hands-free Hedman scores late goal, Lightning beat Penguins 3-2 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Increasing humidity and afternoon showers