dave a polk county man is behind bars. Accused of killing a Sumter County firefighter. Detectives say Caleb Mckinney was distraught over breaking up with his girlfriend, kayla strayner. They say when she showed up at his house with her new boyfriend wednesday night mckinney darted out of the house with a loaded gun. Investigators say he shot lieutenant Clifford Cofer in the chest 5 times. The bullets just missed staryners 5yearold detectives say mc kinney tried to committ suicide after he broke up with strayner a few months ago. He had no ciminal record. Until now. jen to miami. And some good news in the fight against zika. Insecticide spraying is killing many mosquitoes believed to be carrying and spreading the virus in our state. Aerial spraying began yesterday in the miami neighborhood where more than a dozen people have gotten sick. There was concern that normal pesticides sprayed on the grou mosquitoes. But the cdc says the aerial Assault Using insecticide appears to be working. jen as crews fight to get rid of zika. Us lawmakers are fighting over zika funding. During a News Conference yesterday, president obama said the situation is getting critical. And that federal money to fight the virus is quickly running out. Lawmakers were at odds on how much money to devote to the fight when they left washington for a sevenweek recess last month. While some are calling on congress to return early and vote on funding, house and senate happen. As expected. Both the tampa and st. Pete City Councils approved a highspeed ferry between the two cities. Hillsborough commissioners approved the plan earlier this week. Pinellas commissioners still need to weigh in. Their vote will give the green light to test this Ferry Service for six months. It could start as soon as november. New this morning. St. Pete police track down a stolen car. And find Something Interesting inside. Its a camera. That didnt belong the car. So. Police posted these pictures, found on the camera, to its Facebook Page. Hoping to track down the owners. Looks like it worked if you read in the comments. A woman writes we had our gopro with these pics and many videos stolen saturday night. We were heartbroken when we realized it was stolen. Thank you so much to st. Pete p. D. For posting this. She also writes she will contact the Department Later today. To holiday is just three days. And its cutting it very close to the beginning of the school year. But. It can save you some money. Fox 13s Shayla Reaves joins us now from staples in tampa. In tampa. Now from staples reaves joins us fox 13s shayla you some money. But. It can save the school year. The beginning of it very close to and its Cutting Three days. Free holiday is just this years tax this years tax free holiday is just three days. Very close to the beginning of the school year. But. It can save you some money. Fox 13s Shayla Reaves joins us now from staples in tampa. Tax free holidayshorter this yearaugust 57holiday period started 12 01 a. M. Todayends 11 59 p. M. Sunday School Supplies max 15 per item those that apply clothing max 60 per item those that apply tax Free School Supply items binders calculators pencils pens, refills poster boardnotbooksnotebook filler paperconstruction paper crayons taxable School Supplies books not otherwise exempt staples staplers computer paper printer paper correction like shayla said. Floridas back to school taxfree weekend begins today. And when you go shopping. Why not get a little . Extra to donate . Good day is hosting a back to School Supply drive next monday. Its to benefit hillsborough and Pinellas County schools. From 6 am to 10 am. You can drop off supplies just outside our station on kennedy boul meet some of our good day team. We also have another drive over at the long center on belcher road in clearwater. We have a list of some of the and today in Pinellas County you can get your kids a free . Health check today. Before they head back to school. The Florida Department of health is hosting free . Dental screenings today. Its for all kids age four to 18. You can visit Health Departments in st. Pete, pinellas park, largo and clearwater. They open at eight am, and its on a first come, first serve basis. Again. Its completely free. You . Have to keep calm on the roads. Especially these days. Take it too far. And once again, on a tampa roadway. Road rage turned to funfire. Fox 13s Alcides Segui joins us now from the jail to explain. Toss to weather. Tonight. Rio takes center stage. Well take a look ahead to the olympic opening ceremonies. jen and a . Glitch. That makes it look like someone knows the winner before the event is with all thats at stake we need Patrick Murphy in the senate. Patricks a strong progressive, whos fought special interests on behalf of working families and won. Its why theyre attacking him. Dont believe the negative attacks. Ive counted on patrick to protect social security. To fight for a womans right to choose. And to stand up to the gun lobby to reduce gun violence. I count on Patrick Murphy. Lets the games begin the opening ceremonies for the summer olympics in rio take place tonight. The . Games are actually already underway. With soccer matches the past few days. But things really get into full swing, this week. jen take vo as for the olympic torch it is beginning its final leg into the olympic stadium. Today. The torch will visit the most celebrated landmarks of central and southern rio including Sugarloaf Mountain and christ the redeemer. Then it will make its final journey to the maracana for the opening ceremony. Athletes from every continent have carried the torch. vanessa take vo and take a look at video of rios landmark christ the redeemer statue. Its lit up in the colors of the brazilian flag in honor of the games. Many athletes will be performing near the statute. Including sprinter usain bolt. jen does someone have federation posted a draw sheet online. With all the upcoming olympic matchups. Because of a computer glitch. The player posted . Second in each bracket. Is already being given credit for a victory that means favorites Novak Djokovic and rafael nadal would lose their opening matches. Not likely. The International Tennis federation hasnt commented on every day my challenge is to be in sync with my body, with myself, with my life. It all starts with a healthy routine. Thats why im taking the activia two week probiotic challenge by enjoying activia yogurt with billions of probiotics every day. Because when my routine is in sync, i can face any challenge. Probiotic challenge visit activia. Com to learn more. Take the activia probiotic challenge now. . . . . . . . Ba da ba ba ba . The president ial election can get pretty messy. Especially when it comes to the candidates badmouthing each other. Some would even go as far to say . This election. Seems more like a game than a bid for the oval this video on social media. It Shows Hillary clinton as ms. Pacman. Shes seen gobbling up emails while being pursued by fbi ghosts. You can see the number of deleted emails skyricketing as the game goes on. He said the nominee is like pacman. Because quote shell keep going and going until shes cornered and caught. If you scare easily. Close your eyes this next story is the stuff of nightmares. This creepy clown is feaking out People Living in green bay wisconsin. A Facebook Page has popped up overnight. Featuring pictures of this it inspired clown. Hes apparently named gags the green bay grainy and outoffocus pictures. All showing the clown wandering around the streets late night. With a bunch of black balloons in tow. The police have already received several calls from concerned citizens. But they say theres nothing they can do about it. Superheroes and tampa bay today. Well talk about just some of the a list faces you can see at comic con coming up. Plus dave has another check on the forecast, when good day continues. Why am i so devastatingly handsome, im in a fragrance. What she washed this like a month ago hows a guy supposed to move on sean astin is one of several stars from movies and television in town this weekend for the annual tampa bay comic con. Its going on today through sunday at the Tampa Convention center. And we know walking dead fans are excited about this guest. Norman reedus is also coming to comiccon. Hes best known for playing daryl dixon on the hit show the walking dead. Hes also probably the most . Popular character on the show. So if youre hoping to meet him, start lining up. He actually doesnt arrive at the convention until . Tomorrow. Tickets for the convention start at 30dollars for single day tickets. Or 60dollars autographs and pictures with stars cost extra. And . Reedus is the top ticket. Photos with him cost a . Hundred dollars. . Cash only. Some of them have laser vision. Others wield hammers with incredible strength but all of them end up saving the day. The Pasco County Sheriffs Office is getting into the spirit of comic con. They polled the community. And found out pascos favorite hero is captain america. However. Some deputies seem almost every time i go there i see something that reminds me of why i like to shop there. Ill see someone else smiling and walking away happy, and i know that they just got the same Great Service i always get. Ive been shopping at publix well over 20 years now. I always walk away happy. There is always someone who appears who can answer that question for you. And if they dont know the answer they will find someone who does. Its the Little Things like that, it makes such a huge difference. With all thats at stake we need Patrick Murphy in the senate. Patricks a strong progressive, whos fought special interests on behalf of working families and won. Its why theyre attacking him. Dont believe the negative attacks. Ive counted on patrick to protect social security. To fight for a womans right to choose. I count on Patrick Murphy. You can too. vanessa ahead this hour be careful at stoplights. A fight at one in tampa. Led to one driver being . Shot. jen george zimmerman. Back in the headlines. What he did at a restaurant. That got him punched in the face for college kids anymore now . Grownups, can enjoy a gap year, too some great ideas. For people needing a . Break. vanessa its now 5 . . Thanks for joining us. Im vanessa ruffes, walter allen will join us later. jen and im jen epstein. The news is up next, but first
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