phillips. you call this an arc alert on friday and it's not over. >> it definitely isn't over yet. think that we have one more day will have to deal with the significant rain. tomorrow's rain will not be any heavier than any other rain event but because we have had more days of rain, we are getting a break right now. that's why we will see additional flooding because we have seen so much rain over the last five days. and here's a look at the folks who have seen the most. it is from citrus, hernando, and pascoe county. even along the coastal areas we have seen a good 7 to 8 inches of rain far less as you move inland. so call this evening tomorrow night, this flood watch reminds ?remains in effect. future cast showing, while tonight will give us a break, the first thing tomorrow morning you are ready see the reins beginning to stack up and that could mean a headache for your tuesday morning commute.

were on high alert when it comes to the zika virus. but the mosquitoes that carry the virus has a very specific area where it lays its legs here -- eggs. >> yes, take a look at this puddle here. the 80s mosquito that can carry this must -- virus would never lay it's a good ther that has even the smallest amount of water inside. and, those containers could be in your own backyard. >> these are mosquitoes right after hatching, and they could be swimming in containers left out on your property. >> she lay her eggs right around the waterline. and when it rains, this water

hatch. >> then, you only have a week before they are full adult mosquitoes. >> we are looking at a short interval of time. >> you need to get rid of standing water. if you have plants like this, you want to make sure that all of this gets dumped out. >> at the used tire shop, the owner says that he sprays his tires wi mosquitoes. >> this is why every single day, i spray. >> but just down the road, we found standing water and tires for sale and mosquito larva a swimming inside. -- swimming inside. it is consistent, and it keeps creating more places to lay eggs. >> a lot of containers are

>> planters can just dump water out like this. they can keep those eggs from ever hatching. you don't want to be the one that is breeding those mosquitoes in your own neighborhood. thank you. aaa is warning drivers to be cautious. driving through flooded st can be dangerous. and, they say if you see rising water do not drive through it. and if you find yourself in a flooded area and your car stalls to not stay in the car. get the higher ground. flood rise -- floodwaters rise quickly. right now, for anyone who needs sandbags there are places open. with free sandbags. and, here are the locations.

visit our website abcactionnews.com the storm blows the roof off of a family's home. and tonight, it is raining in their living room. jacqueline spent the day with the family as they struggle to put a roof over their heads. >> instead of being on her house, her roof is in her backyard. >> i just heard this roar and i heard my roof kind of peel back sort of like a >> a storm ripping it off. >> i was just in shock and i still am when i come out here.>> the family told us that they do not have insurance leaving them with gaping holes in the roof. and with heavy rain in the area it is raining inside of the house. >> various areas we're going to have to take down part of the ceiling. >> they didn't think it was safe enough for us to see the

windowsills collecting rainwater. >> i'm starting to get worried about mold. >> she says she has even thought about tuning water in the likelihood that it will draw mosquitoes. >> she said she and her husband are just hoping and praying to get a new roof over their heads. and avoid being flooded out. >> we been through a lot in our lives and it will resolve itself. we will be fine. you have to feel for them tonight. a reminder, you can get weather warnings sent right to your cell phone just download our storm shield at it is available right now for android and iphone. >> the former cia staffer turned presidential candidate is turning to twitter to gain support just like his opponents. it will officially launch an independent base for the presidency today.

tweeted and 10 of those are from today. and, deadlines havarti past in several states. happening now, henry clinton is getting ready to talk about jobs. she was in st. pete with a similar talk at the coliseum. the meantime donald trump is in detroit chair in his plans. at this moment she leaves trump by eight percentage points in the latest washington post poll doubling her lead from a month ago. >> sued over telemarketers. -- a florida university is being sued over telemarketers. they machine dial people several times a day. the man who filed the lawsuit says that he was called by telemarketers three times a day despite repeatedly telling them he wasn't interested in being a student. they were a for-profit con -- college until 2011.

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sick after being best eating drug laced candy. they tossed bags y into the crowd. they say, it had high amounts of thc. it has been raining all day on and off. taking a live how traffic is moving oothly. and since the rain, we could see some problems early this week on the road. and maybe even worse because of we are tracking the roadwork on to 75. hello. the construction we have been talking about on to 75 continues. this is in the overnight hours right at the junction. but keep in mind, that there is a potential for complete closures of the interstates. if you drive those overnight hours sure that you leave yourself extra time. a lot of daytime construction happening this week.

this will run through wednesday, also worked labarge just north of mlk closed again a few other projects, 19 between whitney road, they are doing some repaving. and also, at state route 56 between 65, and work going on state route 52 between 19 and hicks, daytime hours. divorce in the financial decisions that come with it, tonight we have that expert advice in the one mistake you

thieves are stealing bicycles across tampa even

garages like this. police say that many bike owners are making it too easy. we are taking action with the two things that you can do to keep the peace. >> -- >> reporter: gift, right here, we have had at least three complexes that have had problems like this the last six months. and now, to make matters worse, sheriff often see an uptick in bike that's when kids go back to school. nicole is stuck walking these days. >> it's my property and it's gone. >> her mountain bike stolen right out of her garage. >> the cable is on the ground, my bikes are gone. >> she is not alone. just last week, these two still a veterans bike out of the

>> we are looking for is a serial number and the serial number is here. >> the holder county sheriff's deputies are bracing to get zero numbers in their systems to better track them if they get lost or stolen. >> if you turn a bike upside down, where the gears are, you will see a number. >> this will help them return the bike. >> that serial number, were able to contact you. >>he bike lock. >> they see if i cannot secured they will take it and write off. she wants to get a new bike. >> i want to ride my bike. >> but she is still hesitant. >> and deputies also say, that what you can do is take out your cell phone and snap a picture of the serial number and also of your bike to make sure tt

stolen that can help them track it down. deputies also say what you can do is keep your bike inside your apartment or home to protect yourself. they each have their own bike registration programs that you can take advantage of. right now, hillsborough county detectives are working to find this man. they say, but he demanded money from a bank teller at this florida credit union. he ran off. call crimestoppers if you know who he is. you could be eligible for a reward. having trouble sleeping? the best solutions, they are now warning against taking sleeping pills. better solutions, go see your doctor. they can rule out any medical problems. if you are given the all clear, consider making an appointment. >> cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve the

well as how often you wake at night in the actual quality of your sleep. >> or and more people are dealing with this. requires roughly 2 months of weekly sessions -- more and more people are dealing with this. roughly 2 months of weekly sessions will be covered up your financial experts say, that soon ask spouses need to make sure that every person is left with some retirement savings. for example, don't split the assets by getting house and the other the retirement fund. something you -- something you may not know, one with just one name may still be divided between both spouses. >> this means listening to the things that concern you the most we want to hear the good questions that you have for jobs making ends meet, and we're going to get answers for you just go to abcactionnews.com. look for the good question logo and click on it and tell us what it is that you are curious

weather team in florida. >> i am curious where all this weather will go. >> probably, where eric is standing. it was knee-deep, and, we wouldn't be surprised, i don't think it will be a repeat for town & country. which literally you had waste deep water, tomorrow, i think it will be the last big day of rain a few improvements by later on wednesday. for the first at school. and some kids had school days today but it's not the best day to go back to school. i think that tomorrow will probably be just as bad across most of the area. the doppler radar as we say, the atmosphere usually uses that evening and overnight hours to create lows. it uses a lot of energy going the rain and storms like we had today which is why some folks in the afternoon picked up

just more clouds and sun. that flood watch remains in effect especially for the coastal areas. anywhere west of 75 pella take a much better chance of seeing flooding than if you live on the east side. and the closer you are the better the rain chances that's where they will be higher over the next day or two. then things returned to normal later on. right now we are in the low 80s, highs today are low 80s. well below normal. thanks to cloudy skies. is cloudy at 81. the dewpoint is 71 seven. it is sticky out there. no relief for the next day or two later wednesday and especially thursday into the weekend things will get back to normal. which typically should be about 90. and drop down into the middle 70s. st. pete is sunny, and 79. as i said, it gives the atmosphere chance to re- energize which will probably be

morning so there is the rain that we had early on. we a lot of folks let us know that they have seen a lot of brain since saturday -- rain since saturday. there will be a lot needed over the next 36 hours. an area of low pressure continues to bring in that rich tropical air mass. the heaviest rains will be across the northern counties. we've been talking about this since we issued our alert. later tuesday into wednesday, that begins to retreat and had to the west. it will take some of the rain with it. but still, there will be periods of rain wednesday and on thursday. just not as widespread as they are going to be tomorrow. or as you see, plenty range still expected. and, by thursday, the number is closer to 4 inches anywhere west of 75 at north of i4.

tomorrow morning about 6 am that is when the rain opens and you can notice the storms on the next 24 to 36 hours. there is that seven day. it is foggy. and, at long last more sunshine less storms highs around 90. still ahead, just in time for all of this rain.

something to make you smile here. they sarasota county deputy is paying it forward. an accident leaving a driver visibly upset. it turns out the kitten struck by an airbag. here you see, she snuggled herself right behind the deputy. >> that sweet. the family torn apart for 50

her daughters again but now her plane is replace of happiness after a family member got in touch with her daughters that got in touch and planned a family reunion. >> it is so overwhelming, i went from not having family to having my whole family here. >> it turns out, the daughters who didn't know that the only lived 40 miles apart the orlando area. >> here is wendy with a look at what's coming up next. thank you. a locally acquired case of zika confirms outside of the miami area. where was found, the guidelines for schools and a new warning about products that you are using to protect your family. it's all written down. step to minimize the damage from a flood inside of one family's home. and what that family is doing to make sureit doesn't destroy

massive upgrades going on, that will prevent raw sewage

underwater and on the brink. the newest models as the bay area braces for more heavy rain and the just completed improvements to keep sewage from spilling into our streets. they dodged a bullet but their luck may not last. methodical way that some homeowners protect their homes in weather like this and how you can follow their lead. thank you for joining us. people in palm harbor are on edge. and, the homes on the brink every time it rains. >> and, live near the ranch creek, where many are waiting for what they are saying is the inevitable. >> yes, i just want you to take a look at this. this is a list that the family put together a checklist, if

and, preparing for the worst. >> of the curtains have to come up. i have bags ready for all of the pillows and blankets. have all ready emptied that. >> plastic bins. >> the credenza in the living room. >> plastic bags and and the lower shelves, it is just the beginning of a long list to minimize damage from the next ood. >> these are things that i can't really do until the last minute. >> it was last minute when they cause their home to flood. and, you can hear the distress and her voice. and, you can see the bridge runs behind the home. and high tide with heavy rains will go over. the anxiety is always with you. >> but they have been here for 50 years. before 2006 very few problems. development in northern