breaking overnight, fire breaks out at a bay area daycare. the investigation into what started this blaze. >> >> u.s. supreme court refuses to intervene, clearing the way for the e caution of serial killer. >> >> on this friday, we begin with overnight breaking news, fire breaks out at a daycare on spring hill drive. firefighters say it appears the fire started in a storage closet. flames did damage the daycare

salon. luckily the fire was put out because the firefighters station was nearby. >> >> execution of ray boolean. action news reporter shows us the demonstrators that waited outside of the prison. >> >> reporter: family members of three women killed by oscar ray bowland have waited nearly 30 years for justice. they had to wait a little longer than the original 6:00 p.m. execution time. these three were all beaten, stabbed to death by bowland in 1986. on a chilly foggy night, dozens of protestors gathered, pleading for him not to be executed. former death row inmate recently released read a letter

wife, rose lee wrotelee wrote -- >> coming up on abc action news this morning at 5:00, our reporter, carson chambers was one of the journalists chosen to witness the execution. we'll hear what she has to say. >> the city and the rays have reached a new agreement on the search for a new stadium. a memorandum of understanding was sent, in highlighting what they plan to do to keep the team at top cana field. if the team looks at other options, the mayor wants a chance to make their case as to

i believe the rays should not be in tampa, saint pete should offer them the best choice of staying at saint pete and we should try to do the best job we can, here without letting them go somewhere else. they are in a contract, they should live up to you it. >> >> this morning, people are still talking about them. talking about the team's decision to fire lovey smith, the head coach. praising or second guessing the team's latest move. >> maybe, maybe -- monday. the bucaneers will announce a head coach. >> it was an old school day at 620 sports radio. >> better now than three years down the line, resign him and

everyone in the bay area talking about the departure of bucs coach lovey smith. coach smith's record and rack of progress was not good enough for most fans, with a two-year record of 8-24. much did not have much inside, either >> i think it's a good move because jamis winston needs somebody, more of a quarterback style coach to help progress as a player. >> there were some fans however who think two seasons just is not enough time. >> seem to get everybody out of town a little too quick. i mean, i know it's "what have you done for me lately" but they are way too quick with the trigger. >> reporter: but the trigger was pulled. >> >> abc action news. >> still to come in sports, tom

now can considering as their newer head coach. >> >> right now, we want to check in with shea with a look at your forecast. alot of rain on the way in. >> a lot of wet roads for this morning's commute, especially the earlier you head out. a pretty widespread across our major bridges, heavier downpours making their way on shore. the beach to clearwater. as we move through the morning, we'll start to see this widespread rain becoming more scattered and fewer heavier downpours in the mix and then throughout the day, it will be a hit or miss chance nor a shower or two, nothing too extreme, so the heaviest, most widespread rain occurring here this morning and then we are going to see a little sunshine in the mix throughout the day, topping out in the mid-70s. we have more rain chances as we head into the weekend and a cold front on the way, i'll time out the rain and cooler

>> we want to take a look at your morning commute. this is i275 at west shore. you can see the roads are slick out there. no problems out there, flashing lights, i think is from road construction. janell is watching the traffic cameras and she will tell you how the rain is affecting the roads and the morning commute coming up in 25 minutes >> president obama participated in a town hall meeting, talking about gun control. >> in the same way we don't eliminate all traffic accidents, but over the course of 20 years, traffic accidents get lower, there is still tragedies, there is still drunk drivers. there are still people that don't wear their seat belts, but over time, it is reduced. so, families are spared. that's the same thg we can do with gun ownership.

developing store iny houston. sheriff's office has released a booking photo of former state texas trooper. a grand jury indicted him for perjury in the sandra bland case. he found his one page affidavit to have a false fyeed statement. bland hanged herself in the county jail three days after the city arrested her. is bond is set at $2,500. >> >> a polk county mom and dad in jail accused of abusing their 10-year-old daughter. investigators say they got a call from a witness woe found the girl with duct tape over her mouth and her hands bound. the child had been shocked with a mini taser as well. >> >> powerball fever is heating up as the largest jackpot in lottery history gets bigger. estimated total stands at $700 million.

grow larger before saturday night's drawing. we will get an alert with the winning numbers saturday night, all you have to do is download our free mobile app. >> >> if you are handing out the door and planning on a round of golf. widespread rain will be coming in an end around daybreak. i think things are looking pretty decent. you are going to have wet greens for sure out there, but with wind speeds out of the south 5-10 and hit or miss showers throughout the day, you might be able to get a round in u75 degrees as the high, today, on the warm side for this time of the year, but it will not last. i'll show you when the cooler air arrives coming up in our forecast. >> >> a man convicted of killing a woman is working for the sheriff's office. we'll hear from the sheriff who will not fire that employee and even defends him. coming up at 5:00 >> the search is on for a new

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welcome back. 4:42. this morning, the mother of the so-called affluent zoo teen is back in texas. she is accused of helping her

his lawyers used the defense saying that ethan was too spoiled to know right from wrong. ethan remains at a holding facility in mexico city where his lawyers are fighting his deportation. >> >> surveillance cameras that you see right there show the man walking into a diner where she worked, a man walked up, pulls out a knife and slashes her in in the face. police charged the 41-year-old man in the case, saying he is a long criminal history. >> covering citrus county, the department of children and families is investigating the story behind this frightening photo, deputies rescued a three- year-old child in crystal river who was riding a motorized four- wheeler on the highway. so far, the father is not facing any charges. >>

walgreen's is pulling eight ounce bottles of mandarin oranges off the shelves. nice brands, may have priuses of glass. one person has been injured. if you have any of these oranges, call the number on your website. >> >> it is the new year, the time many of us decide to eat healthier. sometimes, it takes too long to cook a meal from scratch. now, taking action "for your health," showing you how you can let someone else do the cooking at your house without spending huge amounts of money to hire a personal chef. >> made from scratch meals and you don't have to step foot in the the kitchen. pickup and delivery serieses are popping up all over tampa bay, but registered dietitian said it can be a challenge finding the right fit. >> know your personal individual goals. are you considering these meals because you want to save time, because you want to lose weight

>> if you want to check it out in person, fit life foods might be for you. several walk in spots in town, you can pick up a small or need upmeal made fresh. >> they last four to five days. people can come in and stock up for the whole week or grab lunch or dinner for today. >> reporter: starting this month, they are offering personized coaching and meal planning for anyone that comes through the door. if you want your meals to show up at your door, nutrition solutions plan for the whole week. with a fitness background, the founder said his meal delivers changes to your body. you can try 10 entrays a week for $80 or the five-day plan with 20 meals for $119. healthy versions of cakes and peanut butter cups are on the menu. >> we try to break the stigma in terms of what people think