WFLA Articles: August 15, 2021

Tampa veteran reacts to chaos in Afghanistan during Taliban takeover Pinellas County residents, wildlife officials offering reward for information on deer shooter Sen. Rand Paul calls suspension from YouTube a ‘badge of honor’ ‘Yes, really’: Pumpkin spice-flavored noodles heading to Walmart MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Tropical moisture sticks around across Tampa Bay Boston’s storied ‘Skinny House’ hits market for $1.2 million USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297 Amazon to open delivery station in Pinellas Park Who doesn’t need the COVID-19 vaccine? ‘Road rage is real’: Video shows driver throwing hammer at vehicle Dozens of frozen shrimp products recalled after Salmonella outbreak 3 people rescued from channel marker near Gandy Bridge Rock legend Carlos Santana lists home with sweeping views for $6M University of Florida reverses, to have in-person classes Allegiant to provide nonstop service to 2 new cities from Sarasota North Carolina is child bride destination; bill could end it VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues three from sinking boat near St. Pete Pier FALSE: Conspiracy theory that COVID-19 vaccines’ spike proteins are ‘cytotoxic’ debunked by experts August child tax credit payments issued: Here’s why yours might be delayed What exactly is a ‘murder hornet’ and what does it look like? Why some doctors, nurses are warning of ‘compassion fatigue’ in COVID-19 crisis Here are the most and least affordable cities for first-time homebuyers Missing Palmetto man found safe, sheriff’s office reports State by state: Here’s how much used car prices went up in June ‘The hospital was flattened’: American ministry describes destruction left behind by Haiti earthquake Fully vaccinated people 4 times less likely to contract COVID-19, 14 times less likely to be hospitalized, experts say 1 stabbed at Los Angeles anti-vaccine protest, LAPD reports 9 options for when you can’t find a rental car Did the delta variant make COVID-19 herd immunity impossible? Clearwater City Manager dies ‘unexpectedly’ weeks before retirement Taliban enter Kabul, await ‘peaceful transfer’ of power Tracking Grace: System causing heavy rain in Puerto Rico; flash flooding, mudslides possible across Hispaniola Tracking Fred: System found to be a little stronger; dangerous storm surge expected along Panhandle on Monday MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Scattered storms likely Sunday and Monday in Tampa Bay with ‘Fred’ in Gulf of Mexico