Transcripts For WFLA News Ch8 Today At 530AM 20160810

Olympic team and well get that for you in a minute. The first day of school. How does it look when the kids go back to this morning. If youre going become to school, youre probably just waking up now. And im grading the days forecast at a b. At least it will be mostly dry when you head into school. I know everybody is dressed in the new clothes, excited to head off to school. And 78 degrees and some clouds around. And the rain chance comes up as we go through the so around lunchtime, 30, 40 chance and a much better rain chance after you come home from school today. 87 degrees at this point. Watch for the puddles. And sunday, weve seen anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of rainfall along the coast. And pockets of heavy rain other places too. So take it easy out there. And most of heavy rain in the panama city area. And a couple of sprinkles in the out of the question, and at noon. 60 after 5 00 p. M. So 5 38, i have your eight Day Temperature Trend to get you through the rest of the week and meredith will help you get through the first day of school. Already getting busy. No major accidents to tell you about. This is u. S. 301 and the riverview area. So far so good. Town and country, we have an accident at benjamin and sl the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office on the scene and not reporting any injuries. And looking good along 275, i 75 and i4. Lets scoot town to manatee down to manatee county. We have an accident southbound 75. This is a mile north of state road 70. And it is off to the shoulder and the florida Highway Patrol is on the scene. We have breaking news that a punta gorda officer is on paid leave after accidentally shooting and killing a woman during a training exercise. A terrible event that happened there. How did this happen . Reporter about 35 people were taking part in a Citizen Police acty. The Woman Academy the woman, a 73yearold, was asked to play in a role or not to use lethal force. During the scenario, participant mary nolton was mistakenly shot with a live round and she was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Reporter a local newspaper photographer was there to cover the event and witnessed the shooting. And the charlotte sun, the photographer claims that the woman multiple times. The victim mary nolton was randomly chosen to participate in the role playing scenario. And the Florida Department Law Enforcement is investigating. And the chief told us that people have a lot of questions, but theyre being careful not to jeopardize the investigation. This is a story getting a lot of attention on our news app. Well follow this story and let you know if any charges are filed. Well look for more details through the day. Today is the first day of school for students all over the bay area. Students in hillsborough, manatee, citrus and hernando counties all head back to school this morning. This is a live look at the School Bus Depot where dozens of school buses are ready to hit the roads. Being see the action headed out there this morning. And tens of thousands of kids will be on the buses ready to head back to the books. And administrator have been gearing up for this day all summer long. And ryan hugh is live this morning. Students will start showing there up soon. Reporter good morning. They will, on the first day of the 2016 2017 school year at robertson high school. The electronic sign behind me flashing a number of messages saying today is the first day of school, perhaps a reminder for some high schoolers. 200,st in hillsborough and more than 15,000 teachers and Staff Members here as well. It is the Third Largest in florida and the 8th in the country. And we went along with the bus drivers yesterday and they did run through some of the various routes and they were prepared to pick up students today. Most school start at 7 00 this morning. Back here life this morning, the superintendent plans to visit some district schools this morning, including this talk to some students as they head back on this first day. Exciting times. My kids are so excited. The first day of school is always a special day and were asking to you share the special moment with us. Send your first day of School Photos to news at wfla. Com. And you can share them on our Facebook Page or news app too. In polk county, one man and one woman will be in court after a horrible case of cruelty we need to warn you that you may find the video graphic this is undercover video from peta that shows pigs starving. Were told that the animals went without food or water for days at a time. And the owners face more than 100 animal neglect charges. The Hillsborough County Commission Wants your input on a proposed Transportation Impact fee. Public comment on the ordinance. The funding would start in the 2017 fiscal year from incremental increases. After 48 hours of nearly nonstop rain brings some big problem for several neighborhoods. In the Thousand Oaks patient that, the crews have remove. One of our crews on the scene spotted schools of min of minos. And there was on a small gator. They turn the pumps own and did a few different things. But every time it rains, were they stay is on the top ten stormwater projects. Time is sneaking up on 5 38. At least well get some relief this morning. Yes, the flood watch that has been in effect for several days has been allowed to expire. When you wake up, you will not see rain on you. But will you see rain later . Yes. But the majority of us will dry this morning look at the rainfall potential between now and 1 00 this morning, if you see any and 11 this morning, if you see any showers will be near the coast and very light. They will be a little heavier and we tap into the top trail moisture. Tropical moisture. Not as widespread, but the tropical downpours. And 7 00 a. M. , well be at 76 warmer today because i expect to see peeks of sunshine. 82 at 11, 88 at 4 00 p. M. And today still below average at 88. Tomorrow and as we head into the weekend, it will feel steamy in the low 90s. Well check in with the traffic on the 8s. One of the counties pinnelas, take a live view for you guys. This is 275 near gandy boulevard. And were seei the roadways than we do during the summer. But no delays. Good morning. Clearwater, palm harbor oar looking good so far in the green four on your major roadways. In tampa, one accident. It is minor and i think man at sly. And the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office is on the scene there. This is southbound 75 on the the scene and theyre telling me that all lanes are clear. Straight ahead, an arrest at disney world for a man impersonating an officer. How it was nothing but pure luck that they were able to catch this guy. What did he say now . Well tell you what is drawing firry criticism of the republican president ial candidate. It was a great day. Gogo our swimmers and gymnists. When a night in rio. Possibly not as much as these five young ladies here. The final five they call themselves because in the 2020 games, the teams will be limited to four members. After rio, long time coordinator martha growly is retiring. The United States will be th four back to back olympic all around champions if they win. And they could be the first country to sweep all six medals in gyms gymnastics at a single olympics. And lets change focus to making he will phelps. Sweet revenge for him as he collects two more gold medals. He defeated the man that beat chad and the United States dominating with nine gold medals and eight silver and nine bronze. Add them up that is a total of 26. And well see how many more well see today. Paul ryan is with us every single morning till the last olympic medal is awarded. Paul ryan has been busy in yo. But in rio hes been there catching up with our olympic athletes. Controversy over Donald Trumps latest comments about Hillary Clinton. He said that if shes elected president , the Second Amendment people pay be the only way to prevent her from picking federal judges. Clintons campaign immediately accused him of inciting violence. A advisor claims that he was talking about Second Amendment voting power. Donald trump is expected to make a stop in florida later this week. And Hillary Clinton is on the campaign trail in de moines, iowa. She is scheduled to talk about her plan to create an economy that works for everyone, not just for those at the top. And if elected, she has promises during her first 100 days in office to make the biggest investment in new jobs since world war ii. There is a new candidate kicking off a president ial campaign. His sights are set on trump. Were talking about evan mcmullen. He is a conservative mormon focusing on voters in utah. They are 60 more mormon. He needs a thousand significants to get his name on utahs ballot. Crews now have the black during hurricane and they found it 15,000 feet under water. And they spotted the record near april but could not remove it then. As soon as the crews return, the ntsb will start processing the data. Deputies in in Orange County arrested a tried to get into disney with a gun. When questioned, he pulled out a police id car. He was an officer in arkansas. But the Department Fired him three years ago and now he faces felony charges. Shots fired during a protest march on the second anniversary on the damage of michael brown. Things started out peaceful but that was before a car spread through a group of protesters in ferguson, missouri, hitting and injuring one man and that no one else injured it appears that the driver did not drive through the protesters intentionally and no assists were made. No arrests were made. The Neonatal Unit at principle georges hospital is shut down. Two babies died possibly from a deadly bacteria. And they are trying to determine if that is to late. All nine infants from is if that is if that is to blame. And the other babies were removed from the nicu and taken to other hospitals. If you look at these picks this adds up. The track separated and the grain cart tipped about 45 degrees into the back of a bar 5 48. First day of schools. Kids are heading back in many counties. Thats right. A much better news use you try to get to school. Yesterday it was so wet. Of your hair done and your clothes perfect. Good news, drier today. All the rain moved up to the panhandle of florida. Let me tell you as you walk to school, riding the bike to school or just walking to the bus stop. There will over from yesterdays rain just 24 hours from yesterdays morning. We saw rain fall totals more than two inches. And that is not with the saturated ground. It is a small rain chance. We need to be on the lookout for some small flooding. Rain chances will be better in the afternoon and evening. In the area. Mostly dry between now and 8 00. And there may be a few showers in sarasota. And well keep is a small rain chance between now and noon. The showers start about noon along the coast. And 6 00, theres the 60 rain chance and 50 tomorrow. Meredith is in for leslie as kids head off to school this morning. This Hillsborough County. No accidents to report on our majors in and all of Hillsborough County t is getting a little busier. Pinnelas county, youre accident free. The Railroad Crossing arms are stuck this is on 49th street just south of 62nd. You see where the railroad cuts through right here. And right now youll want to use 34th street over here to the east or 58th street. Get that resolved. But right now the detour is in place. And finally an accident on 75 and manatee county. It is southbound 75 before you get to state road 70. The florida Highway Patrol is on the scene and telling me that all lanes are clear right now and im not seeing any delays. Coming up, snap chat just keeps growing and growing. And pretty soon youll see awesome stuff from nbc on there. How is a day out on the ocean and you come back with a dog. Well tell you how this story turns out 5 50 on your wednesday morning. Youre watching newschannel 8 theres nothing like trying something new. Especially when it comes to snacking. Thats why were introducing cheese dippers. The creamy cheese and crunchy breadsticks that go wherever you do. Cheese dippers by the laughing cow. S the coast of massachusetts. Out on the atlantic for a fun day at sea, they came across this this is a dog paddle ago way in the middle of the ocean. The passengers tried to rescue the dog themselves but the boat they were on was too high. So they were able to manage to flag down a near fishing boat and the fishermen picked up dog. You hear the ferry passengers erupting into cheers. Probably jumped off another boat. The at some point show with jimmy fallen and saturday night live will soon appear on your snap chat. Youll find the original content on snap chats discover feature. And the First Entertainment features will include the voice and e news. And theres some stuff that you can check out on there. There is a bunch content on rio. Check it out. Check this out. In synch reunites, sort of. The boy bands former frontman Justin Timberlake posted this picture. The whole gang back together. There they all are. Unfortunately, like us, of 98 boys, there most likely not be a reunion. Are you sure . I was told it was over the hill. Straight ahead, it is the first day of school. Thats right. Hillsborough county, pinnelas, manatee, citrus, hernando counties, good morning. Thank you for waking up early on this first day of school. But a lot more traffic on the roads and the kids on the crosswalks. The crosswalk laws that yo sure that everyone makes it to school safe this morning. Weather and traffic on the 8s in three minutes. Foster farms presents appetites. Even a small one can throw you off your game. They can happen anywhere. And they only get bigger as time goes on. Serve foster farms corn dogs, foster farms corn dogs. Eastern Hillsborough County, fishhawk, we have a report of an obstruction. The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office is on the teachers are ready to welcome students to the classroom. And dangerous crosswalks as students head back to class. Were getting a lesson on crosswalk safety. And Michael Phelps added more gold to his collection. Reaction to last nights wins in rio. Good morning. Welcome to newschannel 8 today