WFLA Articles: January 8, 2020

January 8
49ers’ TE George Kittle ready to bring the energy at Levi’s Stadium, ‘We’ve got to give them something to cheer about’ Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Sarasota, police say Man breaks into Taco Bell, cooks, takes a nap Video shows teacher violently grabbing Florida middle school student 6-year-old Ohio boy beats leukemia; classmates celebrate final chemo treatment ‘He’s my warrior’: Terminally ill boy in Wisconsin gets final wish Florida lawmakers push deregulation once again CBD quality inspections underway Lawsuit filed over Treasure Island citation for Veterans Day boat display Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces she’s starting 2020 ‘cancer-free’ Man who crashed through wall at Sarasota-Bradenton airport unlikely to recover Trebek: ‘Jeopardy!’ retirement isn’t imminent despite cancer Temple Terrace mom making sure kids in community don’t go hungry Storm Team 8 Forecast: A Major Warm-Up Expected Into The Weekend California fire captain among Americans helping in Australian fire fighting efforts Porch pirate steals couple’s wedding photos then returns them Survey: Millennials spend $300 a month on alcohol Hillsborough Co. Commissioner promises change after 8 On Your Side investigation into junk-filled property U.S. officials warn of Iran cyberattacks 8 On Your Side: Seminole Heights homeowners’ hear from water company after report Lawmakers working to repeal ‘Authorization for the Use of Military Force’ USF women’s head basketball coach calls 20-year career his ‘dream job’ Florida first responders heading to Puerto Rico following earthquakes Clearwater police crossing guard hospitalized following hit-and-run, police say Polk leaders warn students on the dangers of vaping Senators weigh in on Iran situation after president’s address, classified briefing Lawmakers focused on military safety overseas following Iran’s missile attack LSU responds to online petition to cancel classes for the National Championship game Pasco middle school teacher arrested for child pornography Oil prices tumble after Trump’s address on Iran Trying to get to the Seahawks vs. Packers game? It’ll cost you Honey Badger has Chiefs facing former team in NFL playoffs Lakeland man arrested following 2019 DUI crash that killed girlfriend Deputies locate missing man with special needs in Hernando County Lawmakers call on Facebook to do more to protect users Celebratory gunfire strikes man at St. Petersburg restaurant on New Year’s Day Oscars won’t have a host in 2020 Missing Tampa man found safe 10-year-old boy returns $900 to woman who lost envelope in Target Who Would You Rather Kiss? Aging Secret: Whiter Smile LEAPIN’ LIZARDS: Florida man admits to stuffing giant lizards in socks, then shipping them from the Philippines as ‘electronics’ Video: 20 cats found living in Virginia Beach storage unit Chili’s offering $5 Patron margaritas all month long Truck spills white paint on I-275 near I-4 Tampa Bay gas prices increase as conflict with Iran escalates Rays 2020 regular season schedule released At least 63 Canadians dead in Iran plane crash Cardi B’s slams President Trump, announces filing for Nigerian citizenship Missing New Mexico toddler believed to be in danger after mom found dead Toddler hit by foul ball at baseball game has permanent brain injury, attorney says ‘Yes To’ recalls face masks following complaints of burns “Blind Eyes Opened” gives a voice to those impacted by sex trafficking Keep giving after the holidays with Metropolitan Ministries Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to ‘step back’ as senior members of Royal Family Burger king testing plant-based breakfast sandwich Man sentenced says he stole from Marshalls to help his family Puerto Ricans left homeless after biggest quake in century Infant stuffed in backpack, dies in car; Texas man charged with capital murder How taking action on social media helps consumers Building Strong Communities at the Y An Innovative Approach to Treat Epilepsy Publix chicken tender subs on sale this week Power Swabs: Start 2020 with a Whiter Smile Tips from the butcher for your next steak night “Below Deck” star Ashton Pienarr talks season 7 Florida man accused of groping child at SeaWorld Police release grisly details in mutilation death Sarasota police seek more victims of church leader accused of sexually abusing boys Some elementary schools in Utah no longer handing out homework Jimmy Garoppolo ready for 1st playoff start for 49ers Seahawks DE Jadaveon Clowney shares childhood challenges to support local kids FHP: 15-year-old girl dies as mother recklessly evades troopers on I-75, crashes Police find missing Clearwater man in Tallahassee From ‘Who is he?’ to 13-3: Matt LaFleur’s first year Deputies: 1 person in custody after shooting, SWAT situation in Hernando County Trump: No Americans harmed in missile strike; Iran standing down Woman, 3 children die when home catches fire Serena, Nadal, Federer commit to Australian bushfire charity match Lights, camera, pitch! Bring your Hollywood ideas to local pitch festival New USF College of Medicine opens in downtown Tampa Report: McCarthy new head coach of Cowboys St. Pete mayor increases paid parental leave for city employees Rescue group asks knitters to make items for animals impacted by brushfires Get paid $4,000 to be Florida theme park tester Florida dad loses more than 150 pounds to join Army Sgt. Paul R. Smith Middle School Pledge of Allegiance Woman’s dog crushed to death by grooming table at PetSmart Missing Fort Myers girl found safe Verhaeghe’s hat trick helps Lightning rout Canucks 9-2 Motorcyclist killed in crash on U.S. 19 in Holiday STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Last cool day before a warm-up 49ers’ offensive assistant Katie Sowers is paving the way for women in the NFL 49ers’ wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders says NFL should not expand season to 17 weeks