Stories in a minute, but now, a first look at your friday forecast with dave. 3 3 3 developing this morning search for a stolen car. Across two counties. Heres a look at where deputies found it. At tyrone north. Deputies arrested the driver after a pursuit. They say the vehicle was stolen from tampa. Passenger who at one point 3 another police chase. This time in polk county. And it was all caught on camera. The guy in that white pickup truck took deputies on more than a 14 mile chase before he was finally caught. more 3 it all started thursday morning when someone called to report a suspicious vehicle in their front yard. When deputies got there. The suspect told them he didnt want to go back to jail. And took off. During the chase. The suspect drove through a pasture. Crashed thru a fence. And went through a ditch full of water. He also crashed into a car that pulled over to let police get by. Four people were inside that damaged car. Fortunately, no one was hurt. 3 deputies eventually caught up with suspect 50 yearold tad ray whitworth. He was out on bond for animal cruelty. This is his mug shot from that arrest. He now faces several new charges. 3 3 dangerous street drug. It appears to be getting even more popular, here in tampa. Tampa fire rescue says theyve seen a big spike in medical calls related to spice. During the past week, they responded to twentytwo calls. Where the drug had made someone sick. In fact, 12 of those calls came on monday alone. There will be a press conference later this morning, to tell us more about the problem. Its a joint effort by tampa police, tampa fire rescue, and tampa general hospital. 3 3 in st. Petersburg the search continues for the people who shot a little girl. 3 3year old jayla mack was hit in the stomach, during a driveby shooting. It happened around two yesterday afternoon on 10th avenue south. 23year old Terrell Holliman was the other person shothes already been released from the hospital. The shooting has now enraged city leaders. Especially when a small child is involved. They showed up at the scene and declared enoughs enough with this 3 police are looking for a white dodge challenger. No word on the childs condition. But she is expected to recover. 3 walter an update now, on an attempted child abduction in polk county. The Sheriffs Office now says. The girl made it all up. The 11year old claimed a man tried to lure her into his car by saying her mom was in the hospital. Deputies even created a composite sketch. Sheriff grady judd says the girl created the story because she didnt want to walk home from the bus stop. The girl has written a letter of apology, but she will also be charged with filing a false police report. 3 3 in the race for the white house get ready for a very surprising endorsement today. Former republican candidate ben carson. Is now planning to support donald trump. Carson talked with trump yesterday. Carson said he thinks the trump we see on tv is just for show. But behind the scenes, hes quote. A thinking individual. Another reason carson is probably picking trump few weeks ago, after a cruz staffer spread a rumor. That carson was dropping out. 3 trump also made a point to mention that carson endorsement. During last nights republican debate. It came up during a conversation on our nations education. And the future of common core 3 it was also a strong night for marco rubio. Who is fighting hard to keep his Campaign Going 3 and while the republicans were in miami. The democrats were right here in tampa. Hillary clinton addressed supporters at the ritz in ybor. She tried to sharpen her economic message, citing local facts and figures about the impact of the port of tampa and the i4 corridor. Bernie sanders held a rally at the Florida State fairgrounds. He hammered all of his usual talking points. Money in politics, student loans, universal Higher Education and immigration reform. He also said he feels like michigan is repeating itself here in florida. With 3 the Clinton Campaign also holds an advantage in delegates, and even a dead heat here in florida wouldnt bring sanders much closer. But a good showing would at least give sanders evidence that hes getting stronger. Sanders also cited a poll last night, that showed him beating Republican Donald Trump in the general election by nearly twenty points. 3 and the campaigning continues today in the bay area. Chelsea clinton is hosting two get out and vote events. The first one at the Francis Event Center in sarasota. Thats on north palm avenue. Chelsea will meet with volunteers and supporters and address topics like gun violence and affordable college. It starts at noon. Clinton will then come to st. Petersburg for her second event. She will be at the swahrey bakery on centeral avenue. That event starts clintons website to reserve a spot at either event. 3 3 get ready for a lot of speeding this weekend, on the streets of st. Pete. But for once. Police wont mind thats because its time for the firestone grand prix. The annual indycar race is taking over downtown, for three days of fast cars and family fun. 3 this is the 12th year the verizon Indycar Series takes over the city. The onepoint8mile course goes right through downtown. And right along the water. Tampa bay Buc Gerald Mccoy is this years grand marshal. And the race seems to get more popular. Ever year. This weekend, organizers are expecting more than two hundred thousand people. And they say this event isnt just local. Or national. There are fans coming, from all over the world 3 if youre going out to the race you can park at the trop for 10dollars and get a free shuttle will take you to the track. Practice and qualifying will take place today and tomorrow. The finals start sunday just before one pm. And obviously if youre driving in the area this weekend. Expect a lot of detours and delays. Fox 13s alcides will have live reports. Starting in our next half hour. 3 still ahead paying respects to a former first lady. A look at the political leaders. Who will be at todays funeral for nancy reagan. 3 plus a developing story out west. More than a hundred firefighters. Battling a business fire. Why it just got a lot harder. To reach those flames. 3 3 3 3 3 break 1 2 00break 2 1 45 break 3 1 40endbrk 1 30 3 3 making headlines across america right now a huge commercial fire, in california. More than one hundred firefighters in the Los Angeles Area have responded to 3 flames engulfed a 70 thousand square foot commerical building in the Boyle Heights neighborhood yesterday. The building collapsed. Firefighters then had to mount tractor trailers just so they could reach inside with their hoses. Still no word on what business was working here. And the cause is also under investigation. 3 a private funeral will take place today. For former first lady nancy reagan. Its set to begin at 2 pm eastern time at the Reagan National library in simi valley , california. The event is only open to Close Friends and family. The guest list includes former president george w. Bush and his wife laura, hillary clinton, and first Lady Michelle obama. President the event. The president has a speaking event at the southbysouthwest festival in austin, texas. Reagan passed away sunday at the age of 94. She will be buried right next to her husband. President ronald reagan. 3 and. A scary scene in southern louisiana. Days of rain has caused intense flooding across the state. Trapping people in their homes. More than two hundred people have been rescued so far. This is the scene in south bossier parish. The red river is slightly above flood stage, and streams and bayous are overflowing. Adding to the problems. The area is expecting even more rain this weekend. 3 walter jen 3 3 3 3 still ahead let the madness. Begin. Two florida teams. Battling for an invitation to the big dance. Well see if they helped their cause, after the break 3 plus you know what they say about foxes. And this one. May have been slyer than most. What he stole. That had a golfer 3 check out the fresh new look on Mcdonalds Mcpick 2 menu made with sustainably sourced fish, chicken mcnuggets made with or a quarter pounder with cheese seared on the grill. Live outdoors as as indoors. Havertys has everything you need to find the right fit for your personal style stunning room settings to refresh your patio, sunroom or lanai. Choose a look and accessorize with rugs, lamps, pillows and more to bring your Outdoor Vision to life. Spring into savings with an extra one hundred dollars off every thousand you spend. Plus, enjoy twentyfour month, no interest financing. Havertys. 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He led the bench. With 18 points. Florida advances winning 6861. They will play top seed texas a m today. Florida is definitely on the bubble need a win today. 3 to the greens now. Valspar championship took place last night. Last years winner Jordan Spieth just a little out of synch. 2nd hole of the day on 10. Thats a bogey. Onto 16. He finds the trees along the fairway. Ouch. Hed go in fact, spieth bogeyed 5 of his first 7 holes. Hes tied for 117th place heading into today. Former pga champ Keegan Bradley fared much better. Hes in a threeway for first place right now with ken duke and Charles Howell the third. They are all at 4under. And as for spieth. He only goal today not to miss the cut 3 and to another golf tournament, this time in ireland. And talk about one wild hazard. A man was golfing with his friends. When a fox found his bag. It was cute at first. Until the fox actually stole his wallet he chased it. 3 and got his wallet back. 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Its taco tuesday. Man youre not coming. Get rid of my mucusy congestion. Im go od all day. [announcer ] mucinex keeps working. Not 4, not 6, but 12 hours. 3 3 3 3 its a great weekend to get outside. And there are that perfect weather. Heres a look at some of the hot happenings in tampa bay, the next few days 3 theres a huge celebrity event this weekend in lakeland. Its the fan boy expo. The comic and Pop Culture Convention is going on at the lakeland center. The highlight could be a dukes of hazzard reunion. Luke. Bo. And daisy will all be there. Also on the list barbara eden from i dream of jeannie. Dawn wells, who played mary ann on heeder heder. Who starred in napolean dynamite. Tickets start at 25 dollars. But youll have to pay extra if you want photos or autographs with the celebrities. 3 kids can enjoy a day out with thomas the tank engine today and tomorrow. Its all taking place at the Florida Railroad museum in parrish. You can take a 25minute ride on a fullsized replica of thomas and even meet sir topham hatt. Other activities will include storytelling, video viewing and live music. Thomas will depart every 45 minutes starting at nine this morning. Tickets start at 19dollars. 3 you can also catch a lot of live music this weekend. 50 bands on five stages. Its all part of the gasparilla music festival. Its taking place saturday and sunday at Curtis Hixon Park in downtown tampa. Erykah badu is headlining this years festival. Tickets for the festival start at 30 dollars for one day. 3 watch out for swamp monsters today in weekie festival kicks off today. Hundreds of artists and crafters will have their work on display. Theres also food, live music. And the swamp monster costume contest. Heres a look at one of the previous entries. The swampy fun starts at nine am today. And it runs tomorrow too. 3 ybor city is going green this weekend. For the annual rough riders st. Patricks day parade. Krewes from across florida will take over seventh avenue. There will be beads, floats and plenty of fun. You can avoid the crowds and bad parking by taking the trolley to the parade. It all kicks off at seven saturday night. And its free 3 still ahead in our next half hour a big deal. At the state capital. The controversial new laws. Now on the books. Plus fox 13s Alcides Segui is live in downtown st. Pete, with 3 3 3 3 3 dave 3 3 3 3 developing this morning in tampa the growing threat, of a dangerous drug. Its called spice. And spike in people getting sick from it. Fox 13s Shayla Reaves joins us now from tampa. With more. 3 3 3