WFLA Articles: February 20, 2020

2 people injured in head-on hit-and-run crash in Clearwater Life of beloved Leto football coach celebrated with 2 memorial services Ex-boyfriend of missing girl’s mother says he never saw the child, AMBER Alert still active Deputy who used taser on Bradenton grandmother was justified, official review says Deputies: 26-year-old killed in Crystal River shooting Border authorities on high alert as cost to prevent spread of coronavirus passes $1B Comedian Brad Williams helps raise over $75,000 for bullied 9-year-old Low wages a concern as unemployment numbers drop, new report says Economists praise Trump fiscal policies, warn economy might not grow as much as promised Report: Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy New poll shows Bernie Sanders as front-runner in Nevada ahead of caucus Lawmakers push vacation rental preemption forward Family dog protects 3-year-old Florida boy lost in woods until police arrive Better Call Behnken helps 80-year-old woman get car back after it was mistakenly repossessed Larry Tesler, computer scientist who pioneered ‘copy’ and ‘paste’ has died Disney unveils new line of Baby Yoda toys Security video shows man attempting to break into homes while lurking in South Tampa backyards 9-year-old diagnosed with cancer becomes honorary police officer EPA admin addresses plan to protect clean water in US Suspects in stolen car barely miss 11-year-old mowing lawn in Florida Pigeons wearing tiny MAGA hats released in downtown Las Vegas Iconic Southgate Shopping Center sign to glow with color in Lakeland Florida Legislature passes abortion parental consent bill Pollen starting to cause discomfort to many Tampa Bay residents MUST SEE: Plane skids across Daytona Beach International Airport runway without landing gear The Doctor Is In: Mold Toxicity Girl Scout Cookies Dog goes viral after escaping owner to run to police department College student dies of flu before 911 rescuers can find him Vipers coach looks ahead to matchup with undefeated Roughnecks Tampa police searching for car burglary suspect USC offering free tuition to families making under $80,000 Lightning swap AHL forwards with Panthers Man charged with sexually assaulting 3-year-old girl in Chicago restaurant bathroom GET MOVING: 1972 U.S. Olympian Jeff Galloway Inspires Healthy Inside and Out: 2020 NAACP Image Award Nominee Nathan Mitchell ATF agents, detectives investigating shooting death of 17-year-old in Wimauma Dessert Diva: Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Race Day Fashion Show with Sparkle Athletic Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck on Highway 92 in Polk County Intersection of I-275, I-4 among worst in country The Art of Cosmetic Aesthetics: How Much Can I Eat? Improve Your Health, Body and Mind at the Gasparilla Expo How to Plan an Incredible Vacation with a Group AMI Kids suspending operations in Pinellas after child slammed on ground suffers fractured skull To show impact of bullying, mom shares video of son, 9, saying he wants to die Tampa company that developed cancer vaccine expanding human clinical trials NTT IndyCar Series to start season with new cockpit safety feature Man accidentally shoots, kills self with gun in Hernando County home KFC unveils fried chicken and donut sandwich Indie rock band Wallows sells out Tampa debut in Ybor City Jury deliberations begin in trial of ice cream man charged with double-murder Bill looking to put money in local communities to fight veteran suicide Car salesman gets 6+ years for stealing $3M from clients ‘Running the race of life:’ Couple who got engaged at Gasparilla Distance Classic to retire Nathan Mitchell Performs The Crystal Maze Family Artist, Gregory Siff Daytime Dish The “Impractical Jokers” talk new movie Daytime chat: Meet the team’s best pals for National Love Your Pet Day Quest for Gold: Sisters ‘want everyone to see what karate is’ 9 killed in suspected far-right attack in Germany Officials call development surges in Pasco Co. ‘smart growth,’ some residents disagree Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison 2 dead newborns discovered in New Jersey recycling center Over 5 million kids water bottles recalled over choking hazard Florida surfer captures drone video of dozens of sharks on beach James A. Hammond Elementary Pledge of Allegiance 3 relatives charged after 11-year-old gives birth in bathtub Want to watch horseshoe crabs mate on the beach? Florida needs your help Christian theme park in Florida laying off most workers $600M Gateway Expressway looking to improve Pinellas County traffic Border patrol SWAT teams to help ICE track down undocumented immigrants Parts of Hillsborough Co. seeing surge in population, new housing Sneezing and wheezing? Pollen season is here and expected to get worse Transportation changes in works to ease traffic troubles in Sarasota, St. Armands Circle Check out classic cars at Lakeland’s Winter AutoFest Debate night brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders attacked by rivals Growing Pains: Polk County prepares for population to soar past 1M Airbnb host finds drugs, knives, and blood stains after 2-day room rental Downtown Tampa’s constant construction causing major growing pains Road Rants Update: Safety upgrades planned for Linebaugh Avenue Woman struck and killed by Mardi Gras float during parade Eaglet on popular Florida eagle cam was killed by rat poison Lakewood Ranch’s record-breaking home sales overwhelming for some residents STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Cold front passes tonight; colder air arrives