across the state worked. they are not clear on how the mother and children were located but they were pulled over. they were heard from. the mother took the children from their grand parent's home. they have custody of the children. they were taken just overnight and had not been heard from since several hours later. they were found south of the georgia boarder. we know they are safe. no word on whether the mother will face any charges. we'll look into that. back to you, we know that you will follow up on that. live for us out there. >> a tragic story out of

a boy was killed yards from his front doorstep. he was hit by a suv running to catch the bus. it was in the preserve apartments. the sheriff's office said he was running to catch the bus when he was hit by a suv. you can see the vehicle. the collision knocked him to the ground he hit his head and later died at the hospital. he wind to middle school. they don't believe the driver was impaired. >> teen is in a coma now. she was shot during a home invasion in pasco county. but the bullet did not come from the suspect's gun. we're learning why the homeowner is just as much to blame for what happened. and aaron mesmer is live outside of the sheriff's office. the crime does not sound random. >> it isn't that's where the sheriff said this house was a drug house that was, quote, poisoning the community and a

renting it, the person renting it shoulders the blame in the incident. she is identified at karen clark. we were there as she was arrested. before 1 a.m. three men barged into the home a suspect was armed. they started shouting for clark's boyfriend who came out with a shotgun. they described the scene as a melee. lark's boyfriend was shooting. and the three suspects got away. instead of helping two other teens in the home tried to hide the drugs at a nearby house. this was actually the second time that this house in holiday was hit in the last five months. the sheriff had strong words for everyone involved in the home. >> this is a drug house, they poison the community put people at harm, they put their neighbors at harm. we want to make sure that is out there.

a life and death situation. >> deputies aletted four people in the home. we mentioned clark. conrad is charged with being a felon in charge of ammo. the others are 15 year olds facing marijuana charges. the man who fired the shot he is not facing charges. we did knock on the door the person who answered said he was defending himself and everyone has a right to baird arms. we'll follow up and bring you updates at 6:00. we're live in pasco county. >> thank you. another cloudy and wet day we're seeing showers on sky tower radar. let's get over to paul, how long wig this last. on and on. it will last to april. there is an end in sight but you know. you look outside and it is as dreary and as dank as it can get. 65 degrees a northwest wind at 13. that's a look at the bay shore camera.

there is rain around but the heaviest rain now is slicing over the bay area and finally the upper level winds are shifting for about west southwest to west northwest that means the rain in the gulf will shift to the east and southeast. and it will be a completely different day with developing sunshine and a cool breeze. still some rain to go. light to moderate through citrus. hernando, pasco. moving into polk county. that's near haines city, heavy rain along 60 in polk county. now heavy rain moving east of tampa, near eastern manatee county near duette. and down in venice. look out in the gulf. the rain is diminishing a bit. watch how things play out on the future cast model with rain shifting east and southeast,

mostly clear. and tomorrow, as i said. looks good. the weekend forecast i'll have the forecast in 15 minutes. >> back to you. >> fobbing forward to seeing the is sun again. we have our eye on iowa as the candidates gear up for the debate with one exception. donald trump is boycotting the debate before the iowa caucuses. and craig patrick is at the debate hall. how is the gamble playing there in iowa where are you? >> well, we're hearing from trump supporters he is projecting strength by stepping out. the critics say he is chicken and either way fox is moving on without him. and with this, a lot of undecided voters here in iowa could lock in or some could flip one way or the other depending on how it plays out. fox news removed the space for

at the is taking a risk and he could get burned. >> the biggest thing in life is showing up. that tells me how he would behave as president. >> boycotting 9 debate has given him attention -- boycotting the debate hats given him attention and it could back fire. it may turn off the voters and turn the tide. >> i cannot see a leader who throw as tantrum every time he has to face a question. >> with donald trump out of the debate. they could get an opening to breakthrough and score points. marco rubio is in third and could be in the best position to make a move. >> people can be angry about the direction of the country but they have a right to know from the people that aspire to the presidency what you will do if you are elected. that's why the debates are important. >> and this debate is important just four days before the caucuses in iowa, this will have

iowa which can and -- can and often does move the polls in other states. going back in time rick sanitorium won iowa he is traveling badly. he knows what it takes to win. we'll bring him into the coverage at 6:00 in an hour. we'll ask him from his perspective what does it take to win. what is changing and what is different and and what could change tonight. >> looking forward to that. the republican debate is at 9:00 on the fox news channel. we'll have coverage for you join line and then tonight at 10 and 11. tampa police want your help finding a man accused of trying to sexually assault a woman on her front porch. >> it was at 2 a.m. on tuesday a man similar to the one in the sketch here grabbed the woman on her porch in the area of hillsborough avenue east and 15th street north.

light and dog barking scared off the man. there is a $3000 reward being offered. nfl has camp. baseball has spring training facilities and now maybe soccer teams will spend seasons in pinellas. and steve nichols tells us the target number now is 8. >> just two. >> the union a team spend a month in pinellas, they spent money and stayed in touch with the fans in philadelphia. >> here is a view of our hotel. >> we just got done training. the sun is out. it's never raining, the pre-season was the start of a bigger plan. pinellas county can be a

for major league soccer. >> the home of the rowdies focused on a mid-february document involving the rowdies and six success san onofre soccer teams. three mls teams spend their pre-season in pinellas. >> this has had a vision. an executive said he has grown this in another sport. >> with the jags. nfl aren't open to the public. i said have a practice, we're trying to build a fan gace. pinellas advertises tourism in all of the soccer town. >> it makes sense to find one more touch point for the brand in the market. >> clearwater in the game with a practice field. st. pete has a professional soccer stadium that may grow bigger. more on that at 6:00.

will feature 8 matches in february. they are not a major league soccer affiliate. they won 4-0. >> she faced years in prison. why the mother accuse offed of trying to smother her baby is getting out of jail. a warning from the world health organization about the zika virus. that's spreading and it means for pregnant women or those

'spreading explosively'- those are the words used by officials to describe through central and south america. the world health organization announcing today and the zika virus. the who will address the spread. as the cdc issues travel warnings to pregnant women. dr. jo has the latest the let's start here at home. should people be worried. >> i don't think we should be

we should be informed and should be knowledgeable. there have been 31 cases here in the u.s. from 11 different states and the district of columbia. we know three were here in the state of florida. there is no evidence it was spread. there is no evidence they were bitten by a mosquito and that bit someone else and caused at this it to spread, that's a concern, especially here in the south. now one of the things we should be looking at of course is going and traveling the areas. really the travel advisories are out there so women who are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant should not go to the areas. remember, if they have a family member or a spouse or someone who was in the area and comes back here, they probably need to take some precautions, obviously, to keep the mosquitos from biting one another and there has been a report of possible sexual transmission.

the people that may be affected or in contact with the individuals who have been to those areas. >> thinking globally, how big of a task for health officials to get this under control? >> they're saying it will be huge. we have different living conditions they may not have screens or air conditioning and more susceptiblity to the spread. it has taken hold in the areas. so, those are huge issues you know we did hear today from the world world health organization the director-general had this to say, take a listen. >> year not going to wait for the science to tell fuss there is a link. we need to take action now, whatever we can do in terms of control and environmental control. every member of the community can do something. >> now, that link she is referring to is the birth defect

that have a lot of the zika virus circulating. she is looking at that and vaccines that could take years vaccine work. in the meantime what they're areas. we do that hear so someone here comes back with it. the mosquito control comes in. looks at the air, they try to contain it. we have a lot. we're ahead of the game and in other parts of the world they are behind the 8 ball, linda. >> chris? check this out a tornado knocked down several trees in a dell ray beach neighborhood. it took down power lines, ripped shingles off roofs. it knocked out power to 95. no one was hurt. it was classified as an ef-0 scale. still, though, damage there. we didn't have anything like that in the area but a lot of rain, paul. >> this is the second day in a row they had the tornado down by coconut creek yesterday afternoon.

nino for sure, let's look out. we have more clouds and rain. if you want sunshine good news. this is it. we'll get the rain around for a time. we put this into motion. it is a dark and has that seattle look. overcast. temperatures in the 60s. and they continue to go up. now up to 6.14 for the month, this is from december through march. that doesn't seem like much. we had barely a half inch of rain the average for the spell is 10 and a half. the winter of 1997-98 that fell in december. 36.19 inches of rain during the

that's incredible. i don't think we'll get there but there is more rain on the way, the satellite loop shows the remnants of the cold front which has been very slow. we talked about this the problem is that winds above us which literally dried the fronts, they have been parallel to the front. there is nothing to move the front, this is it. they are more northwesterly. that will take it and boot it. there could be clouds south of tampa bay. a cool breeze in the 60s. there is the low.

it shows the last impulse going by. us. that is high the weekend not all that type as it moves up, the heaviest is across the bay area now. we had a band go through steady. and some of pinellas. very well. the roads are wet. we slide to the south ash cade and.

optimistic about a weekend. and sunshine and in the 60s we're holding in the 60s. and the low moving tonight. on the weekend. and return clouds. showers. and it will be dry with sunshine both days. the dew point is 63. and at 14. and it will be cool, we're down to 50.

>> and great, more sunshine and delightful. the winds 15 nots. and low died tonight. rain chances are up. a front on the way. and sometime on wednesday. a chance of showers. all over the place. we could hit 80 on tuesday. we turn chilly thursday and friday. >> remembering the challenger disaster 30 years later.

astronauts tol3 tribute to the crew of the a tribute to the crew of the challenger. family members laid flowers at the memorial built in honor of the 7 who died that day. it exploded 73 seconds after liftoff. it was 30 years ago today and if you are old enough you rather exactly what you were doing when you saw the news. for the families of the seven astronauts, the memory is as fresh today as it was then.

widow and the son of dick scobee. >> counting... >> the first thing that morning we were all we were excited. >> start. >> 4, 3, 2, 1 and lift off. lift off of the 25th space shuttle mission. it has cleared the tower. >> we gathered at the top of mission control all huddled together. wrapped in our coats to watch that launch. we cheered. then the unthinkable. numb we were in shock. no one survived. >> you know it's a tougher day,

in our memory. >> we never lost an astronaut or had a tragedy like this we mourn seven heroes, mourn their loss. >> anyone who lost someone they love, they know what it is like whether it is a long illness or something that is unexpected that feeling of loss is the same. ours was public and we shared it with the nation, how does a family recover after this? >> i could answer that. you have a strong mother who takes charge of the family. that's what my mom did. she was that voice that spoke for us all, that was nice. someone that we could all look to for guidance in the things that were happening. >> then the joy of our deciding that we want the world to know how they lived not just how they died. >> the families of the seven we cannot bear, as you could do, the pull impact of the tragedy, but we're thinking about you so

your loved once were daring and brave they had the special grace, that special spirit that says give me a challenge i'll meet it with joy. >> after the challenger disaster, the crew's families decided to honor the memory and work by creating the challenger center for space science education. now there are accidents all across the country where thousands of students carry on the challenger's mission every year. >> we're following a story on the fate of this disgraced aimportant involved in a dui scandal. what the supreme court has decided. they dry it out. it ran, they dry it out f they stop we can get a roof on.

3 disgraced tampa attorney who was fo the disgraced attorney who was found guilty of a dui setup has been permanently disbarred. we told you on tuesday, stephen diaco asked the state supreme court to go ahead and strip him of his license. today they did just that. a judge determined that he with two others, robert adams and

arrest of a rival. the same judge recommended all three be permanently disbarred while stephen diaco's fate has been determined the two others career. remember this young woman baby? she is getting out of jail. she was 19 when she was charged with attempted murder and child abuse. she has been diagnosed with mental disabilities. gloria gomez has been following this case from the beginning. where is violet going. >> to a group home where she will get the help she needs and that had her smiling from ear to ear in court. >> we have seen her in tears, frustrated, annoyed. now the frowns have turned into it. >> we certainly are going to released. >> today may be the last day the teen mom spends behind bars. the judge approved her transfer

treatment for her mental disabilities. >> i'm hearing there is a bed available today this could get done today. >> per public defender said two experts evaluated her and came to the same conclusions. >> they opined that she is incompetent and not likely to be restored although that's not an issue we would reach this morning. >> it has being a long and exhausting saga for violet who has been in limbo for a year. the mom was accused of attempting to smother her baby during a hospital visit a camera caught her in the act. but the family members say she would never hurt her baby. >> she has been good with the baby. she has never, i have severe hen her hit him, yell at him. nothing. there is just kind of you know overwhelming. >> last fall -- >> guilty, she pleaded guilty

saying she did not understand what she was pleading guilty to. she could withdraw her plea and after that she was found incompetent to stand rile. her public defender resigned and the case got the attention it needed. the charges remained, she will be in the right environment to get the help she needs. >> now, she could be traveled today or tomorrow to the group home. by the way, she did lose custody of her child. back to you. >> thank you, gloria. >> the leaks have not stopped shopping center was ripped off in a storm. and they tried to repair the roof but every time they try plans. >> you would not know it without looking up but not having a roof has not campenned business, customers are waiting here for us. >> at this roast they are working double time too push out

>> and they are coming out and helping us out. you know. whatever they can do. >> two weeks ago they and other business owners got a startle with enthe roof was torn off. now the owner is trying to get a new one on, they have a company drawing. >> they tried a number of times to start the work on the roof. when they get up there bad weather blow as and the work is postponed. rains. if it stops for a day we can get a roof on. randy kendrick works over the roar of the driers to keep the noise out. >> this is the busiest time of the year, we have more sails. one business as eight or more. there is no major damage. >> it was in be an area that was not about big deal. >> they have been making things do.

janes. it is aen convenience, we're just shuffled a bit. one they can live with a little bill longer. people. we're feeling blessed. in venice, kimberly kuizon, fox 13 news. the owner of the center will try tomorrow. they hope sunshine will mean the roof will get finished. you know the teen who used the of a men disa defense is defense. he went to mexico with his mother. they were arrested last month. and now during his 2013 trial an expert firefighterred -- testified that his pampered upbringing left him without a sense of responsibility. the affluenza and a judge could move him to an adult jail.

rancher standoff in oregon at a refugee figure -- refuge. the five remains members will arrest. a number of people have been arrested. one protestors was killed in a stop shooting. it started after a judge ordered two ranchers back to prison. changes to restrictions in the city of lakeland has stores and bars upset. it repealed the blue laws letting cars and stores within the city limits to sell it on sundays during the hours they do the rest of the week. that's 7 to 2. polk county has not changed the laws so establishment can only sell between noon and midnight. the county needs to change the businesses down the street. >> there were people in the parking lot.

and once they get some place else, they're not coming back. i lost them before that day, they they forgot you when new are drinking down the street. >> he said he will gather a large group of business owners to attend the next commission meeting.

what is we often hear about people we hear about people stealing defensive dogs from pet stores. and this rare tortoise is worth

and it is the third largest species in the world. it will way 200 pounds and live 100 years. >> they have video of nicole perry taking it. detectives found it at her home and arrested her for theft. four manatees are back in the water. and they are snow pea, wit were released at the viewing center. they just had a fuel year of care at the zoo after surviving the cold last winter. >> they came in as or fins away from mom but did not find it and started getting sick. they were not eating and found themselves in a bad situation. >> they are back out there in

the zoo has treated more than 380 mild manatees. barbie is getting a makeover. the daal will be sold with three new body types. survey, tall, petite. it will be available in 20 skin stones and hair skiles. mattel has been looking for ways to recharge the sales. the company hopes that more kids will relate to the new dolls. welcoming up in sports the lying head into the break on a good note.

calls it like he sees it. if you're having fun it is time to check out trending. >> did you cut your own hair as a child and suffer through school picture bees. >> yes. >> my mom cut mine and i have the bowl cut. >> it was great. and what a handsome young man i was. what else do you say. >> we'll start with this. [ laughter ]

>> merissa is laughing. this is why mom and dad should hide the scissors. she was excited to try out a beauty tutorial. she recorded and playing with the makeup. the lips. the lips are good and started cutting but look she doesn't seem to think there is anything wrong with it. >> and by the fact she was smart enough to tape it. >> yes. >> and they tape everything. >> that's cute. >> this is right up there. >> did he know there was panda kindergarten. this at facility the research base and this they rehabilitate you know it is not easy for

short ovulation period for the moms. >> thank you for telling us. >> it is all science licks you should appreciate that. >> that's ecology. >> sitting between you is going to get me in trouble. now we have gone into something else. it is a bumper crop they had 15 porn that's the coming out party there. and thanks for ruining that fuzzy moment. else a good sport. this sis a match in massachusetts when a senior who was undefeated threw the mat top an opponent with special needs. the pin was quickly. can you see the joy on his face, the applause. this is selfless and make many people's days. >> that's cool. that is something that wrestler,

he has that. >> he has a swagger. >> yes. >> good sportsman ship. >> the rain has been here 36 hours, 2 days in a row, we have two cloudy days in a row. we had in the summer which makes sense with the rainy season but this timer year it is rare. sun is back. good timing. look outside. a disa -- dismal day. they are lifting a bit and i think that the heaviest rain will shift. east and southeast. if you want the sun it is in the forecast. things are good. you know the rain fall amounts up to this point. how about this. 1.98 is the average rain fall up

the year. we're at 6.05. that's three times above the two issues and close to being a top five wettest januarys. and in fort myers, they had over 13 inches of rain which is above the average. the clouds will shift to the southeast late tonight there is still more rain out in the gulf. there will be drizzle and it will move by. we get back to this. the last bit of impulse. ripple along the jet stream

red is food on the water vapor. dry air moves in. a 180 from today. hots of sunshine. cool breeze heaviest to the east aum could of left over showers out in the gulf but that's about it. right rain hernando and light in pinellas. light to moderate rain. heavy rain up u.s.-27. so, tonight, here we go. left over rain. then clearing and we're down to 50. sunshine developing. the winds will shift behind the front.

it will be wednesday another front heads our way. >> a few weeks ago the bolts were on the outside rooking in. and they don't have much room for error. the lightning will not play for another week he scores the lone goal. a standout from andrei vasilevskiy. and vasie could not say enough good things. >> every save he was under control i think other than that,

the way he was playing. they were calm. >> as i mentioned they don't have much room for air yar boston is on their heels. they are to start distancing themselves. bolts and red kings -- wings are neck and neck. this check out this is from the flames game. dennis wideman could tell he is in a bit of rain he skates to the bench. he moves done henderson into the boards. he is down on the tice, had to

he is indefinitely suspended pending a hearing. with the coaching staff in place the home can focus on the craft and preagency. they had one more business to get to. dirk derk will call the plays gomker will focus on the wide receives. and he and cutter worked together on the jackson staff. when asked why he left to head coach for a coordinator job. said this was a special opportunity. he is excited about the young talent and he says that football should be gun. he pointed to the super bowl point panthers about that. >> why not be fun. they had fun. that's fun, i want to have fun. the condition do it.

i want a fight song. that's gal. call in a college guy. i loved it. i love roaching excitement why can't it be fun, can we get a fight song please. in the proball draft. michael irvin selected and here take a look. jerry rice selected doug martin. gerald mc i do and gerald mc mccoy will try this while safety will -- saved will start marge union. here is their chance. thatted adds drama. >> you have to get to work on that fight song, think of a pirate theme. something with buccaneers. >> has he done anything,

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