WFLA Articles: October 29, 2019

Tampa college-bound players, coaches react to NCAA approval of athlete compensation Police: Drunk driver crashed Jeep into water in Sarasota 13 evacuated as possible sinkhole opens up in Altamonte Springs condo complex Teal pumpkin project encourages safe trick-or-treating Former Pres. Jimmy Carter will teach Sunday school in Georgia, 13 days after fall ‘Tarzan’ actor’s son unarmed when fatally shot by deputies HBO announces Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon Squirrel goes nuts during church service; hilarity ensues Community honors boy who saved 5 lives as an organ donor Governor DeSantis says 2020 will be the ‘Year of the Teacher’ Storm Team 8 Forecast: A Few Showers Forecast For Wednesday Afternoon United Way, Polk Co. sheriff’s office team up to help Polk tornado victims from fraud Another sexual misconduct allegation surfaces against embattled Avon Park priest Colonel testifies he raised concerns about Ukraine, Trump Boeing CEO testifies, lawmakers call Max 373 jets ‘flying coffins’ LeBron James sends taco truck to crews battling California fire St. Pete bar closing temporarily after customers complain of rash Tampa Bay blood donor meets cancer survivor she helped save More performers announced for 53rd annual CMA Awards $15 Florida minimum wage gets enough signatures to go on 2020 ballot Paranormal activity detected at St. Pete restaurant Enhanced pedestrian, bicyclist safety measures underway in St. Petersburg ‘Jeopary!’ host Alex Trebek surprises man with autism with phone call Report: Immigrants are an economic benefit to the U.S. Debate over biofuel quota continues on Capitol Hill Sarasota Asst. Superintendent resigns following sexual harassment claims Everyone gets free tacos at Taco Bell Wednesday Happy birthday! Internet turns 50 today Police: Mother fatally hit child in anger over dirty diaper John Legend and Kelly Clarkson to remake ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Woman severs man’s penis as he was reportedly sexually assaulting her Double murder suspect indicted by Polk Co. grand jury Florida governor DeSantis signals another push for E-Verify system Regenerative Orthopedics Goodwill is Your Halloween Destination for Unique and Last Minute Costumes 60k+ sign petitions to cancel school after Halloween, Tampa Bay parents not buying it Get Moving: Yoga for all! National Chocolate Day Take a Bite: Healthier Italian Eating with Forbici Advances in Health Technology 40,000 pounds of avocado’s spill on Texas highway Amazon offering free grocery delivery for Prime members WATCH: Woman live-streams brain surgery while still awake Controversial bail bond business moves out of Pinellas Co. neighborhood President Trump to headline Florida GOP fundraiser NCAA to allow college athletes to be compensated for name and likeness Tampa Palms Elementary Pledge of Allegiance St. Pete to host FOX Nation’s Patriot Awards honoring modern day patriotism 13-year-old Bengal tiger dies at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay after incident with brother Along for The Ride Tampa Bay firefighters teaching Halloween safety to protect kids this week Auburndale couple without water for 9 weeks, wants answers from well company Trump says U.S. has killed al-Baghdadi’s ‘number one replacement’ Federal judge blocks Alabama’s new abortion law Fall Eyewear Favorites What’s trending Dancing with the Stars Do you know 8 most-haunted spots in Tampa Bay? John Cena donates $500K to first responders battling California fires TSA reports spike in firearms detected at Tampa Bay airports 1.5 pound baby born at home during Hurricane Dorian deemed a miracle Teeth check: How bad is Halloween candy for you? Florida girl, 14, punched man dressed as Trump, officials say Boater thrown overboard in Anclote River crash dies in hospital Petition to shut down haunted house that requires 40-page waiver claims it’s a ‘torture chamber in disguise’ Inmates transform veterans pod into art gallery at Hillsborough County Jail Heroin found in child’s trick-or-treat bag Chicago-bound plane makes emergency landing in Tampa ‘Courageous 12’ officers who fought for equal rights to be honored in St. Pete St. Pete police begin traffic operation aimed at bicycle and pedestrian safety Clearwater woman wows judges on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Retired doctor, 67, gives birth after ‘getting pregnant naturally’ Florida child migrant detention facility shuts down Heart Walk 2019: Donate during 8 On Your Side’s phone bank Tuesday Army officer says he raised concerns about Trump and Ukraine Man gets 15 years for fatal stabbing during fight in Polk County STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: High humidity through Halloween More addictive than cocaine? Children are watching more online video, study says