That morning. They believe that he was able to do this and then drive away basically leaving town and avoiding the authorities they were able to fake a lot figure out on Surveillance Video exactly when they believe he hit her. And the sheriff reiterated, really a heartbreaking moment saying listen, if kendrick had pulled over at the time of the accident that this arrest. And, and that is the reason he is facing a firstdegree felony. For now, live, adam winer. And going in depth on hit and run accidents. They are extremely common here. Florida department of highway run accident. 186 of those were deadly under state law leaving the scene of an accident is punishable by four years in prison. The smiling little girl that you see behind me, the 70 year sevenyearold is doing better. They upgraded her condition just a few hours ago. Her and her mother were walking to the bus stop when someone hit them. Investigators the driver was trying to clean his windshield and he didnt see them. The driver and his passenger stopped to help and called 911. Neighbors have complained about the dangers in that area. It was my niece that hit him and that hit them. She just got off work and didnt see them on the highway. They feel bad. The driver is not facing updated. This veteran Police Officer accused of drinking and driving is still in jail. We are live a madeira beach. And you have learned has been arrested once before. Reporter this is the second time that he has been arrested for dui. That 2 to 3 miles from where im standing they spotted him late last night passed out in his own car near intersection of gulf boulevard and the deer away. Green is an officer with the st. Petersburg police department. And caught the police chief placed him on administrative leave without pay. This is not the first time that he has gotten in trouble for drinking and driving. He was suspended back in 2010 after a dui conviction. Part of the policy says that officers who have had a dui cannot have a sip of alcohol potential of getting randomly tested. The chief stressed behavior like this will not be tolerated. People in his own neighborhood say they are shocked. Every encounter that i have had with him is always professional and he gives you the straight story on things and he was always helpful. Reporter the chief says that officer green and his patrol car be confiscated. Voter registration ending just minutes ago after two extensions. In the meantime, were waiting to hear from Hillary Clinton about a new series of emails. Best time hackers broke into the account of Clintons Campaign manager. They found that they grouped potential running mates by race and gender. The only name not put into a category was bernie sanders. Donald trump suggesting that paul ryan is rooting for him to lose. And, he doesnt want him to become president as because of some of those. To think you want to to win . Maybe he wants to run. Trump has spent the last several days claiming the upcoming election is rate in suggesting is suggesting that his his followers keep an eye out when things are going bad you start blaming someone else. Then you dont have what it takes to be in this job. And dont forget, the third and final president ial debate is tomorrow night at 9 pm. You can watch it right here on your new station. The debate. Good afternoon everybody. Another warm day temperatures in the upper 80s. But notice mostly dry. Wanted to showers popping up. There will be many. Temperatures are anywhere from the middle to upper 80s. An not unless this evening. At and for that matter, not even overnight. And by this weekend, the coolest weather that we have seen last april. More on that coming up in the next couple of minutes. Have horrifying new video to show you. You have to see this to believe this. Watch as they take a nineyear old girl and her mother at second. You can see them walking through. That family runs into them. And one of the robber starts waving around a gun. The nineyearold girl tacking your shopping cart. And, the robbers get away with the cash. We know that many of you have family there right now. So were asking you to share this video and maybe someone will recognize them. I have shared it on my facebook page. Fire, that badly damaged they campus. Investigators are trying to put a dollar value on that damage. And, we do know a rough partially collapsed. And, for employees were inside when the fire began. Is everyone out of the building . I need everyone out of the building. Fortunately, everyone 90 tampa families have an opportunity to learn more about driving. Theyre going from four lanes to eight. So include improvements for pedestrians. Before construction continues, you can get your questions answered. Flamingo dancers, celebrating its the 28th year that they have honored its rich history. Its something that the mayor says could be more important. Its who we are. Is the Foundation Upon which the city stands. And this is a city that doesnt build walls we build bridges. We are stronger because of it and more competitive because of it. Local students also performed at the celebration. Probably seen in its like this one we are digging deep to find out if it could actually happen. And who is working to make sure that you vote no on amendment to pierce plus, puppies plucked on z256iz zy6z welcome back. Pots oldest candy and full next to schools, those are some of the strong claims being made in here is paul tonight with the truth test. Yes, i spent the day Fact Checking this out. And i follow the money to find out whos behind it. Its one of the strongest antimedical marijuana commercials. With amendment two, this is what medicine will look like. Up to 20 times stronger than it once was marketed to kids sold next to schools. Wait candy . Is that really true . Well, here it is word for word, what you will be voting on. It is true that it allows edible forms but, nowhere here does it say that it will be sold as candy or marketed to kids. In nearly 2000 pot shops across florida no medical know for sure how many centers will pop up, that will depend on demand. But the truth is that the department of health supposed to regulate the centers when they do pop up. The details about are still sketchy. Thats what its trying to get to. No way to stop it unless you vote no. So, who is bankrolling these ads . It is called drugfree florida. Heres a list of the top donors in the top money man is the casino magnate sheldon addison. A major donor to the republican party. Hes given 7 million to drugfree florida. 85 of their money. And number two on the list, the publics family, carol jenkins, the daughter of george jenkins. Amendment to needs a 62 voter approval. A similar one failed in 2014. The polls suggest that it will pass this time. Thank you. We are getting our first look tonight at Surveillance Video of thieves stealing six puppies. Those animals worked for cash worth more than 20,000 combined. He can see them private front door open russian side, into a kennel. They said they stole for english bulldogs. The whole christ, just about 10 minutes. Heists, is just about 10 minutes. They can turn around and sell it for almost anything. They dont care about the puppies. The owner is worried because these breeds need special care. They are looking for four people who might have been you may have seen on facebook, or your friends are sharing it is claims that facebook will make everything you ever posted public including photos and private messages. Thats not true. Facebook even said so itself. You can set the record straight sharing this fact check. For the second Straight Year your child could win a free trip to the Scripts National spelling bee. Our Parent Company is asking students to ea contest. They will pick the top 10 in online voters will choose five winners who get a trip. The deadline to enter is january 31. Trying to get in that stretch for the dry weather. Temperatures are starting to drop yes. Its still warm but it doesnt feel as muggy. Were still looking at a couple of showers. The over majority looks like this. We are still warm. Were still the upper 80s but with the dew point that is quite not as high it looks better. By the weekend we will see very big changes once that i think most folks will like. A couple of isolated showers this evening. Temperatures right now, the heat is still on 86 lakeland, tampa 88, sarasota is 89. As i mentioned the dew point were in the middle is in the middle 60s. And, compared to what we are going to see with the dew point in the 40s and 50s, we will definitely have big changes in store. Fall weather will with our strong front that weve seen is probably last april. Still, the crossed the area mostly 80s. And you can see here, and east to west wind. And it means a couple of showers on the east coast, moving west into the coastal areas. But the overwhelming majority is not seen a drop of rain. Water vapor, dry air covering the area and its not going anywhere. And by this weekend even drier air rolls in. That will bring our morning lows and 50s into the 50s. Heres a look at futurecast, mostly clear, mostly dry wicking up the partly mostly sunny skies. And, most of the day will be just like it has been a lot of but other than that coverage less than 10 . Its so low i dont even have it in the forecast. Our next chance might be about 20 . Until then, very nice weather. It will still see highs in the upper 80s. But again, kind of tolerable based on the fact that the dew point is still pretty comfortable in the 60s. That will drop a lot by early nextee and believe it or not we are still talking tropics because Hurricane Center thinks that this could become auto. But this front, there it is, it will keep whatever this is out to see. It may for the carolinas then move out. And, its sweeps and those drier temperatures. Still hanging in there. And, your sunrises 7 33 am. Are of our forecast partly cloudy sick clear. Temperatures come the wakeup time, 60 to 70. And, look at the forecast rain chances are less than 10 . You get the idea. A friend comes in on friday. Maybe a few showers ahead of that. Look at saturday and look at sunday. Those are in the 50s. Maybe middle 60s along the coast. Once the last time that using the word refreshing . Its on the way. I think that if theyre going to come arrest me a 71yearold is arrested for a fight that went way too far. For the reason that you think. New video of families in the last stronghold. And, tonight we know that eight groups are setting up emergency camps to take in families just like the ones that you see in this video. The United Nations is scrambling thing that the shelter space they have can only house a 10th of the people expected to fully. Propaganda. They released new pictures trying to betray life as normal. A woman conserve time in jail because of swearing at her neighbor. That is obviously an edited recording. She claims she didnt know that her neighbors were there. And, Police Arrested her for Disorderly Conduct she was and intentionally diur still protected under the first amendment. Here, we know that finding a portable housing is an easy so coming up, my one city is putting up the funds to give hardworking people a safe place to live. Literally have the power to report these issues in the palm of their hands. They want you to complain. Todays top stories, a bank manager is arrested and accused of hitting and killing a woman. And, brandnew tonight, officials tell us that jarvis try to cover it up by hitting a sign later. A woman a girl is doing better after being hit by a car. They were walking to the bus stop and someone hit them. The driver is not facing any charges. A Police Officer is in big trouble facing charges for a second dui. Officials say that he was asleep behind the wheel. First, we start with a brandnew story at 5 30 pm. Getting the attention of your local officials is easier than ever before crime to fixing a broken sidewalk. Yes. Isabel unveils the new app thats making your neighborhoods safer. St. Petersburg is paving the way for you to complain. And boy, do they wanted to complain. Especially the sky. He will help launch the use of this app. Its just a better way for us to efficiently serve our