WFLA Articles: February 7, 2020

Family honors dead teen by pushing for more safety at Florida State Fair Antarctica appears to have broken a heat record Florida man arrested after crashing car, firing gun at busy intersection, officials say Ex-TSA agent allegedly tricked woman into showing her breasts during screening Anger and virus cases grow in China with 722 total deaths Churches across the country host prom for people with special needs Donna’s law would remove statute of limitation on sexual battery on minors Better Call Behnken warning: Don’t let bank accounts go ‘dormant’ or money could be sent to state Eagle Scouts spend day off school building dog park in Lutz State calls more witnesses in trial of ice cream man accused of 2010 double murder How grandparents are raising grandchildren in wake of opioid epidemic Twins from Steinbrenner HS choose to continue playing baseball in college together ‘Puppies’ found in box on North Carolina lawn turn out to be bear cubs Storm Team 8 Forecast: Colder Air Moves In Overnight Former Port Richey mayor to argue stand your ground at trial EXCLUSIVE: Otter attacks girl, dog in Lakeland home Ex- Miami mayor spokesman accused of sending lewd picture to teenager U.S. House passes PROact in effort to help labor unions Recall issued for Infantino infant carriers due to fall risk Sant’Yago Knight Parade returns to Ybor City Hillsborough deputies locate missing and endangered man House passes Puerto Rico emergency aid bill, fate remains uncertain Feb. 8 honors National Kite Flying Day Florida man arrested after he was caught in someone else’s bed naked Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new program aimed to help inmates ready for release Dems deride, Republicans tout Medicaid block grants Bucs Friday Fitness: Overcoming Injury Procession for fallen state trooper stretches from east coast to Sarasota PETA founder argues for new animal language, says calling your dog or cat a ‘pet’ is derogatory Single father of Texas boy with special needs dies after contracting flu Pinellas Co. schools looking to fill over 50 school bus driver positions XFL season kickoff: From 2001 flop to fresh in 2020 Florida car insurance premiums higher than most other states Montreal group leader takes jab at St. Petersburg in split-city team discussion California man cashes out life savings to try and save his dog’s life EF-0 tornado with 85 mph winds hit Pinellas County, NWS confirms Gov. DeSantis announces end to Common Core education Trump administration plans to expand drilling at a Utah monument Straz Center announces 2020-2021 Broadway season shows Trump ousts officials who testified in impeachment inquiry Doctor explains why News Channel 8’s Gayle Guyardo has to rest vocal cords Under reported Opioid Deaths National Go Red Day Take a Bite: Hearts of Palm Linguine The Doctor is in: Gut Health Dogs attack multiple people in Spring Hill, 1 trauma alert At least 2 Seminole families displaced from storm damage Enter for a chance to see the TODAY Show live The Director’s Cut: Chip gives his Oscar predictions Thursday night storm rips roofs, downs trees in Temple Terrace community Homemade Valentine’s Day gifts with Pilot Pens National Go Red Day Ruskin man arrested on 100 counts of child pornography The Daytime Buzz The Director’s Cut: “The Rhythm Section” Florida waitress accused of stealing hundreds by changing customers’ tips Fitness Friday: Overcoming Injury Tips for Better Digestion Easy Handmade Valentines Tapas Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Pre-Run Breakfast Idea 4-month-old left locked in car while parents shopped at Dollar Tree, police say How to Add Red Carpet Fashion Trends to Your Wardrobe Burger King giving out free Whoppers in exchange for a picture of your ex this Valentine’s Day Should you buy supplements at the convenience store? Take a Bite: Galantine’s Day Eats Keeping Your Valentine’s Flowers Fresh Officer poses as customer in Florida massage parlor sting 3 men get life sentences for drug slayings Living Green: SC Johnson and Brewers Team Up At the Ballpark Mom finds screw in daughter’s jaw 5 years after surgery Officer recorded drunk, passed out behind wheel of cruiser won’t face charges Valentine’s day sweepstakes FHP escorts body of slain trooper to Sarasota Stranger in France finds Girard veteran’s dog tag 70 years later with metal detector 11-year-old leads group running to honor fallen Florida trooper Florida fisherman reels in piece of SpaceX capsule after abort test Seminole family of 7 homeless after tree falls on house during storm Big fun in Tampa Bay as ‘World’s Biggest Bounce House’ inflates for 3 weekends On Facebook, anti-vaxxers urged a mom not to give her son Tamiflu. He later died. Elizabeth Smart says she was sexually assaulted on flight PHOTOS: Storm damage in Tampa Bay Thousands lose power in Tampa Bay after severe storms STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Cooler and drier air arrives; doesn’t last long Stamkos, Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lift Lightning over Pens Several mobile homes damaged amid reports of tornado in Pinellas Park