WFLA Articles: July 1, 2021

Tampa Bay emergency management officials track path of Tropical Storm Elsa California high school stripped of basketball title after tortillas thrown at Latino opponents President Biden meets Tampa Bay first responders helping rescue efforts at Surfside condo collapse Bishop T.D. Jakes on why words matter What’s in the water? Know before you jump in this 4th of July weekend Watch: Tampa couple’s video shows fallen debris and gushing water minutes before Surfside collapse Routine structural inspections not required for Tampa Bay buildings, lawmaker says change is ‘imminent’ Investigators using ‘rapid DNA testing’ to identify victims of Surfside tragedy Tampa Bay crisis center concerned sexual assault victims will hesitate to come forward after Bill Cosby release Tire tracks narrowly miss turtle nests on Siesta Key for second time in less than a week Seminole booster club treasurer accused of stealing $43K from club account, spending it on herself Olympus Pools owner expects pools to be finished by end of year, customers continue to complain of slow progress For the Culture: Tampa teen launches Black history summer camp Family of teen who died at Lakeland boarding school ‘shocked and disturbed’ by state report WATCH: Home surveillance video shows debris falling inside condo before South Florida building collapse Tampa Food Trucks: Wing Box Republicans and Democrats calling on Biden to save Afghan allies Brooksville to open sandbag site ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa Jan. 6 capitol riot: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican named to House panel investigating insurrection Supreme Court nixes CA donor disclosure law Jeff Bezos picks 82-year-old female aerospace pioneer to launch into space with him It’s Bobby Bonilla Day! Mets pay retired outfielder $1.19M — again ‘Loki’ star says Marvel designed her costume for easy breastfeeding Land ‘O Lakes man wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket ‘We stand with you’: Rep. Matt Gaetz invites Britney Spears to address Congress amid conservatorship battle Florida one of the most independent states in the nation, study says Florida rehab programs, recovery residences face extra regulation from new law Pennsylvania mom charged after baby drinks formula mixed with vodka, police say Rescuers heard woman’s voice in rubble shortly after Surfside collapse: fire chief says Spanking children leads to increased aggression and antisocial behavior, study finds Fire officials: Man killed by falling tree near Orlando WFLA sweepstakes to Universal Orlando Resort Gulfport man charged with making mass shooting threat on Snapchat, police say Trump Organization, CFO indicted on tax fraud charges Florida craft distillery law makes new rules for booze vendors in state Florida passes Gail’s Law, for sexual assault evidence collection, storage, statewide database Health education sees age-focused reform under new Florida law Woman who falsely accused Black teen of taking her phone in NYC hotel charged with hate crime Florida police, fire can use drones to watch crowds, but not to issue traffic tickets US to add third gender option on passports 72 condos at complex near Orlando deemed at risk of collapse, county leaders say CDC: Sharp decline in breast, cervical cancer screenings due to pandemic Eve Plumb and Sonique discuss new crossover event, “Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch” Coming through! Fever of cownose rays surprise Florida beachgoers Florida’s Accountability and Program Support changes how children are taken into custody 17-year-old injured in St. Pete shooting, police say Hazard lights OK in bad weather on Florida highways US jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low Disney World to update ‘Mickey’s Philhar Magic’ with scene from ‘Coco’ House Democrats vote to move forward with Jan. 6 investigation Firing upheld for officer who sought Breonna Taylor warrant ‘Red, White & Kaboom’ celebration in Lakeland to benefit local non-profit Meghan McCain says she’s quitting ‘The View’ in late July Rose among Samoan athletes still headed to Tokyo Olympics Trump’s visit could cause major traffic delays in Sarasota Saturday How to Rise to Leadership Roles at Work Pelosi names Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot Comedian Chris Distefano talks new show, “Backyard Bar Wars” Don’t get Hacked on Vacation Firework Safety Tips for July 4th Celebrations Surfside rescue work resumes following safety concerns at condo collapse site TikTok Sensation David Choi joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom with Wine Pairings Pet Owners Anxious about Heading Back to Work Top Model with Advice to Maximize Personal and Professional Growth Healthy Snack Stops Sugar Cravings Holistic Allergy Treatments Newsfeed Now: Bill Cosby released after court overturns sexual assault conviction; Trump criticizes Biden administration’s immigration policies Learn how to “Be Exceptional” from a prominent body language expert Meet the stars of “Clifford” Tampa will celebrate Independence Day with its first-ever 4th of July boat parade Tracking the Tropics: Florida in Tropical Storm Elsa’s cone, but long-range forecast remains uncertain 3 weeks before games, Japan still unsure about spectators Send 8 On Your Side Investigators your tips about building safety Fourth of July Hosting Essentials Bruno the Bear makes it to Missouri on interstate trek Summer Wells: 5-year-old Tennessee girl disappeared two weeks ago after planting flowers at her home 4th of July Hosting Essentials Summer Get Together 4th of July Pops Man, woman injured in shooting outside gas station in Tampa, suspect sought Florida highway exit blocked for hours by ‘homing pigeons that can’t find their home’ Why was Bill Cosby’s conviction overturned? ‘Waiting is unbearable’: Biden consoles Surfside families Venom-spitting cobra caught after escaping in North Carolina neighborhood Historic Northwest heat wave may have killed hundreds Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges 17 hurt as illegal fireworks caches explodes in Los Angeles Caitlyn Jenner suggests moving homeless people to ‘big open fields’ Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Elsa forms in the Atlantic, could hit South Florida next week Princes William, Harry unveil Princess Diana’s statue MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Storms fade after sunset, tracking Elsa