WFLA Articles: May 16, 2019

May 16
SAT to assign new score to factor in where student lives, crime level in neighborhood Rehab offers free treatment for Tampa woman who wanted to go to jail to get off drugs Injury-riddled Rays make a deal for yet another catcher Flooding issues in Shore Acres subject of town hall Flooding issues in Shore Acres subject of town hall Trump unveils merit-based immigration reform plan F-16 fighter crashes into California warehouse, pilot ejects Clearwater man, former foster parent arrested after 160 images of child porn found on USB drive New movie theater featuring bedroom cinema experience opens in Switzerland Fire lieutenant arrested for human trafficking, sex crimes against children Massachusetts teacher plants live ammo in school ‘to prove point’ Schrader, Bonamici at hearing about Chemawa Indian School 3 people charged in slaying of pregnant Chicago woman Plane lands on I-4 in Orlando Erupting steamer burns customers, Mangano company sued for not disclosing defect House to vote Friday on Equality Act St. Pete city council votes to remove housing authority board members Bay area sports radio icon Steve Duemig passes away Democrats, Republicans search for path forward on immigration Democrats, Republicans search for path forward on immigration Gov. DeSantis has awkward exchange at First Lady’s event Discovery Cove providing relaxing space, unique experiences to people with autism Crooks strike again, putting family’s mail on hold so they could try to steal it Hillsborough County still working to determine cause of deadly apartment fire Pasco Co. Fire Rescue’s new lifesaving equipment aimed to make rescue time quicker Walmart says Chinese tariffs will force it to raise prices Grass clippings pose danger to motorcyclists; city will start ticketing residents Palmetto man arrested for shining a laser at Manatee County sheriff’s helicopter Gillum gives Florida Democratic Party $100k to register 1m voters Investigators unable to determine cause of prior fires at Town ‘n’ Country apartment complex Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream hitting the road to bring free scoops to Tampa Bay area Restaurant accidentally serves customer bottle of wine worth $5,800 Tampa Bay hospitals receive safety grades; check the list Publix Aprons: Steak Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette and Grilled Strawberry Pound Cake New Adventures at RumFish Beach Resort Black-necked swan cygnet stolen from pen along Lake Morton Florida preparing for influx of immigrants from Mexico border 50 staff members, parents sick with norovirus after catered event at Clark Elementary School Caller calls 911 over comedian’s Middle Eastern joke during Florida show ‘This is NOT pretty:’ Family fishing trip off Lido Beach ruined by swarm of love bugs Rowdies’ Tejada goes from ‘Trialist’ to teammate Special Olympics athlete from Pinellas County set to compete in summer games Former wrestler Ric Flair rushed to hospital, TMZ reports Rookie Pato O’Ward hits wall on Day 3 of practice at IMS Pat Robertson says Alabama abortion law ‘has gone too far’ Florida man charged with battery after slapping girlfriend with cheeseburger, deputies say More than 400,000 sign petition demanding HBO remake final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ Women burned by Mangano steamer sue claiming company knew of defect and danger 628,000 fans sign petition calling on HBO to re-do ‘Game of Thrones’ final season Matt Damon, Christian Bale to serve as honorary starters for 103rd Indy 500 Finally home: Remains of Tampa airman missing since 1952 returned Daytime Dish Road Rant: Construction puts the squeeze on commuters Florida First Lady DeSantis taking on mental health issues Pasco woman accused of hitting man with pot for fishing too much Firefighter shot, killed while responding to medical call Today Cafe open at Universal Orlando Author of flattering Trump biography gets pardon from Trump The Spice Bus from ‘Spice World’ has been turned into an Airbnb Video shows woman try to snatch toddler from a McDonald’s Man arrested for pointing green laser at MCSO helicopter ‘CASS Contemporary’ brings art, culture to Tampa Bay Police officer steps in for father who was unable to be at daughter’s wedding Migrant child dies in US custody; 4th since December Missouri Senate passes bill to ban abortions at 8 weeks Woman doesn’t appear in court after allegedly giving birth to 11-year-old’s child Doctors to reveal mental state of accused double murderer with neo-Nazi ties Lanes reopen on U.S. 19 in Clearwater after serious crash Man suffers life-threatening injuries in St. Pete shooting