WFLA Articles: August 16, 2021

Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months Ted Nugent, Pinellas County residents, offering reward for information on deer shooter Phillips races for inside-the-park HR, Rays rout O’s 9-2 Billions spent on Afghan army ultimately benefited Taliban Team USA Fencing coach killed in motorcycle crash What is the lambda variant and how contagious is the strain of COVID-19? USF students move back to campus for another pandemic school year ‘Mad and high’ Tampa man who fired shots in downtown apartment was targeting neighbors, police say Tampa Navy SEAL’s shooting death case settled, but Florida stand your ground questions linger US lawmakers worried about situation in Afghanistan Las Vegas landlord accused of killing 2 tenants handled eviction ‘his way,’ DA says 3rd COVID vaccine shot: Pharmacy chains are offering appointments, are you eligible? Lawsuit regarding manatees filed against US Fish and Wildlife Service about habitats Rays sign reliever David Robertson after winning silver medal in Tokyo 4 months after buying SUV from Carvana, Riverview man still has no permanent tag, registration 7-year-old girl killed, sister injured in Chicago shooting, suspects remain at large Winter Haven relief organization working to send recovery kits to Haiti, needs community’s help Bob Dylan sued, accused of drugging & sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl ‘Beyond frustrating’: Retired Green Beret in Tampa concerned for Afghans he worked with DeSantis backs off Health Dept. releasing daily numbers directly, says they do it through CDC Holiday couple whose Winnebago was stolen from Camping World looking for answers, help Man wanted for groping woman at Wesley Chapel Hot Topic, sheriff’s office says Pediatric COVID-19 cases rise in Florida as schools reopen Bucs hosting joint practices with Titans ahead of second preseason game Former Navy DB Cameron Kinley waived by Bucs after delaying service 7 dead as Afghans fleeing Taliban rush departing planes Ohio woman cut off in traffic, pulled from car, beaten with hammer in front of her twins, police say Biden administration to boost food stamp benefits by 25%, largest permanent increase Beekeepers to celebrate National Honey Bee Day this weekend Biden stands ‘squarely behind’ decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan 5K+ Hillsborough Co. students in quarantine/isolation, emergency meeting called for Wednesday Teenage soldier, National Guard member admit to smuggling undocumented immigrants WATCH: DeSantis announces COVID-19 antibody treatment site in Orlando New York mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers, long-term care employees Tropical Storm Henri forms near Bermuda, Fred moves inland over Florida, Grace drenches earthquake-ravaged Haiti Suspect sought after money truck robbery in Miami-Dade County NBA Experience at Walt Disney World permanently closed, will not reopen Florida hospital ‘stacking patients in hallways,’ report says Brayden Harrington talks new book and relationship with President Joe Biden Vaccine-skeptic Cardinal Burke on ventilator after testing positive for COVID Easy & Affordable Getaway Ideas How to transform an outfit from day to night Body of Plant City man reported missing in July found in field near home Taliban takes Afghanistan: What we know and what’s next Maggie and the Moms ask the doctor… Simple blood test can tell whether patients will suffer from ‘long COVID,’ study finds WWII veteran skydives for 100th birthday Virtual Sleep Coaching is Growing Health Trend The Mental and Physical Challenges of Being a Woman in Male Dominate Sports Rock The Boat and become a leader Learning to play an instrument can boost your mood and improve mental wellness Breakthrough Brain Exercise Initiative showing dramatic results with Alzheimer’s Dementia Patients CDC says vaccinating pregnant women is ‘more urgent than ever’ Nurse loses 2 parents to COVID-19, but remains hesitant to get vaccinated Paws For Literacy Proves Animals Love to Listen Manatee County commissioner hospitalized with COVID-19, thanks community for support Newsfeed Now: Pres. Biden faces backlash after Taliban retakes Afghanistan; Mom accused of abusing kids, calling them ‘demons and robots’ Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Anti-Aging Skincare for your zip code! August child tax credit payments issued: Here’s why yours might be delayed Pregnant mom on oxygen months after getting COVID: ‘Had I gotten vaccinated, I wouldn’t be in this position’ Brain-eating amoeba: Boy, 7, dies of rare parasite after swimming in California lake Revamp Your Home Office Back to School Snacks Nexstar stations to raise awareness for Feeding America How stigma and anxiety can contribute to food insecurity Churches step up to fill hunger gap Advocates bring fresh food options to ignored neighborhood Food banks report major demand increase amid challenges brought on by pandemic Congressman frustrated with lack of federal action to address food insecurity Sports unites us: Suns fan donates to Feeding America after experiencing Milwaukee’s hospitality Hunger expected to rise in 23 global hotspots, UN warns Free school meals for all children can improve kids’ health World hunger surged in 2020, with 1 in 10 people on Earth undernourished Pope: Hunger is ‘crime’ violating basic rights Groups step up to help seniors amidst food insecurity concerns during pandemic Manatee School Board approves mask mandate with opt-out option Afghans scale walls, rush tarmac in frenzy to flee as Kabul wakes to Taliban takeover ‘Saigon all over again’: Biden criticized as Taliban retakes power PHOTOS: ‘America’s Best Restroom’ to be chosen from 10 clean, quirky finalists Plant City, Lake Wales Walmart stores reopen after closing for COVID-19 cleaning Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan Tropical Depression 8 forms near Bermuda, could become tropical storm Monday Tropical Depression Grace: Haiti, Dominican Republic brace for possible flash flooding, mudslides Tropical Storm Fred to bring heavy rains, dangerous storm surge to Florida Panhandle MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Scattered showers fade, Fred drags moisture across the state