WFLA Articles: August 31, 2021

Woman arrested at Honolulu airport for allegedly submitting fake vaccination card, avoiding quarantine Over 100 Shell employees ride out Hurricane Ida on a ship in the Gulf of Mexico ‘Thank you son’: Tampa Bay mom mourns son, soldier killed in Kabul attack Pentagon says US didn’t leave service dogs in Afghanistan Boston’s Bogaerts pulled from game against Rays after positive COVID-19 test Social Security to run out Do US teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents’ will? It depends on where they live Biden defends Afghanistan exit as Republicans ramp up criticism, calls to resign Texas school district closes after 2 teachers die Police say Wisconsin man beats 12-year-old grandson to death with hammer How Tampa Bay residents can help Hurricane Ida victims Pasco County teacher says part-time DoorDash job cost him money Tampa Bay mom battling COVID in ICU has yet to meet new baby Sarasota Co. updates mask exemption forms for school mask mandate, excluding some doctors Nikki Fried holds moment of silence for COVID-19 victims Hillsborough County upgrading shelters to better prepare for hurricanes ‘It’s heart-wrenching’: Polk music teacher dies from COVID-19, union president says Lawsuit filed for return of daily COVID-19 reports in Florida Road to recovery: Resources rush in for Hurricane Ida victims Tampa police look for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run on Sunday ‘They are ready to go play someone else’: USF head football coach discusses schedule ahead of game against NC State Tropical Depression 12 forms, expected to intensify quickly to tropical storm strength Apollo Beach restaurant collecting donations for Hurricane Ida victims Teacher who suggested pledging allegiance to gay pride flag in classroom now under investigation Bishop Sycamore being investigated by Ohio governor after 58-0 loss to IMG Academy Louisiana man surrounded by flood water rescues fawn from drowning Good Samaritans rescue 60 cows from floodwaters after Hurricane Ida 14-year-old shot in Bradenton drive-by shooting Hernando County School Board passes mask mandate with opt-out for parents Navy Chief parks in veterans spot at Lowe’s, gets note on car saying she doesn’t belong there Gibsonton man sentenced to 5 years in prison for tweeting child porn Bradenton Walmart temporarily closing to be cleaned, sanitized Teen gets one of his final wishes granted, to dance with his mom ‘Wow!’: Dwayne Johnson floored by lookalike police officer Biden calls Afghanistan withdrawal ‘extraordinary success’ For US military, 13 killed in Kabul, and other casualties has a price tag Bucs RB Leonard Fournette contributing $100K to help New Orleans recover from Hurricane Ida A famous face is asking…”Got Milk?” Tisha Campbell-Martin is on”The J Team” Four Dogs And Their Tales Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Florida education commissioner to investigate Hillsborough, Sarasota school districts over mask mandates The Pleasure is All Yours Florida radio host who called himself ‘Mr. Anti-Vax’ dies after COVID-19 battle 8-foot manatee relocated from residential pond in Broward County Help stuff holiday care packages for US military at NFL Kickoff Experience Actor and comedian Aasif Mandvi talks new episodes of “Evil” Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’ Clear The Shelters: Friends of Strays looking for families to adopt dozens of cats, dogs Woman sought after backpack with suspected human remains left in Virginia dumpster Lee County Sheriff’s Office loses second deputy to COVID-19 School board to pay $1.3M over transgender student’s bathroom ban lawsuit Pro Football Challenge: Enter, play, win! The Pleasure is All Yours Reports: Patriots release QB Cam Newton Kissimmee, The Vacation Home Capital of the World Obesity and COVID-19 Prevention CDC: Unvaccinated people are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 It’s National Eat Outside Day Teaching Your Kids Street Survival When They Hit The Road Top Reasons to get Pet Insurance for our beloved fur babies Fatal Opioid Overdoses Hit Historic High Newsfeed Now: Last US troops leave Afghanistan; Man rescues 60 cows from floodwaters after Hurricane Ida How to Stop a Side Stitch Cramp in it’s Tracks Crash after high speed chase kills three in South Florida Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war California fire approaches Lake Tahoe after mass evacuation Tampa woman faces 15 years for wreaking havoc on employer’s computer system after getting fired Back to School Snack Ideas ‘We’re as concerned today as we’ve ever been’: Wounded Warrior project calling, supporting thousands of veterans after deadly Afghanistan withdrawal Funeral held for St. Pete officer who died of COVID-19 Man shot dead in car in Tampa; shooter cooperating, police say Authorities investigate apparent alligator attack in Ida floodwaters Tampa General credits command center for helping with surge of COVID patients Tracking the Tropics: Ida remains a flood threat, Tropical Storm Kate forms 2 dead, 10 injured in highway collapse in Mississippi during aftermath of Hurricane Ida MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Umbrella Alert Day Wednesday- downpours expected