WFLA Articles: July 15, 2021

Missing 11-year-old Jacksonville boy found safe Troopers believe driver was distracted when she hit, killed 4 people changing flat tire on I-75 in Sarasota Fully vaccinated Americans can enter Canada as of mid-August Council members vote unanimously to move forward with Imagine Clearwater project ‘It’s just sick’: George Floyd mural in Hollywood vandalized Woman held captive for 2 months rescued after leaving notes in public bathrooms DeSantis presses Biden to help keep internet flowing in Cuba What is Saharan dust and why is it good for Tampa Bay? Goose waits outside door of wildlife hospital as mate undergoes surgery Red tide crisis: Pinellas families living near fish kills can’t escape rancid smell Pinellas County couple hopes to bring more attention to beach volleyball ahead of Olympics Some worry high red tide levels could take toll on seagrass, causing more issues for marine life Citrus County women arrested after 84 animals found living in ‘unlivable conditions,’ deputies say Fledgling burrowing owl put in neck brace after admission to wildlife clinic for wryneck Los Angeles County to restore indoor mask mandate for all starting Saturday amid spike in coronavirus cases Be a ‘water watcher’: Six children drown or nearly drown in four weeks in Polk County Athletes who can three-peat (or four-peat) at the Tokyo Olympics TSA officers find glass replica rifle in traveler’s carry-on: ‘Not allowed’ Inflation worries rise in Congress as economy continues to bounce back COVID-19 sniffing police dogs make US debut Want to be a Howl-O-Scream scare actor? Open auditions take place Friday Child tax credit payments begin rolling out to US families Surgeon general: COVID-19 misinformation ‘imminent, insidious threat’ to US health PHOTOS: Dump truck on Georgia interstate slams into bridge, shifts it by nearly 6 feet Disney opening campus in Florida, moving some SoCal workers International Space Station makes 2 great passes over Tampa Bay, flies over again Saturday Roof partially collapses at South Florida apartment complex Man who lost pregnant wife in crash hopes to carry on her legacy with their new baby boy Government seeks 18-month prison sentence for Tampa man’s role in Capitol attack 1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training NBC sets Fall 2021 premiere date schedule Parents angry after boys’ baseball team gets trophies, girls’ softball team gets goody bags Florida ‘anti-riot’ law doesn’t apply to Cuban freedom protesters arrested in Tampa, attorney argues Report: Teen accused of stabbing Florida girl 114 times asked, ‘How is that my problem?’ Bedroom Makeover Must-Have’s Police: Man steals gator from Florida golf course, tosses it around to ‘teach it a lesson’ Every Day is a Field Trip Take a Bite Out of a New Shark Series Supporting Veteran Families Dating After Divorce Woman faces hate crime allegation after stomping on ‘Back the Blue’ sign in Utah Transition Back to Normal Through Meditation A Pet’s Favorite Vet Refreshing Summer Salad At-Home Options for Managing COVID-19 Symptoms Destination Delicious: Irish Dancers Stanley Cup tour to start in New Jersey with Lightning rookie Ross Colton #TRENDINGNOW July 15 Minimum-wage workers can’t afford modest rental homes anywhere in the country, report finds Destination Delicious: Ireland Comedian Gabriel Iglesias tests positive for COVID despite being vaccinated, cancels multiple shows ‘Heartbroken’: Pasco County deputies mourn loss of retired K-9 Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar Olympic athlete, staffer test positive for virus in Tokyo What does Florida law allowing virtual building inspections mean for Tampa? South African mother throws baby to safety from burning building In season: Passion fruit being harvested at Plant City farm Accused white supremacist gang members from Tampa Bay indicted for aid of racketeering Child tax credit payments hit bank accounts, Biden touts it as a ‘middle-class tax cut’ How to watch the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games Edward Gilbert, 14-year-old Hillsborough boy missing for nearly 2 weeks, deputies say Young Polk County boy battling cancer deputized by Sheriff Grady Judd ‘He was so precious’: 11-month-old boy dies in Bradenton apartment fire Actor Shawn Hatosy talks new season of “Animal Kingdom” “Raya and the Last Dragon” director Carlos López Estrada talks new movie, “Summertime” The Enneagram – Is That a Thing? Child tax credit pre-payments begin Thursday; should you opt-out? Build the Best Baby Registry with Tiny Love & Maxi-Cosi Newsfeed Now: Swatting call over Twitter handle leads to man’s death; Senate Democrats push for permanent child tax credit payments ‘Wobble’ in moon’s orbit to cause flood surge on every US coast in 2030s, NASA predicts 911 recordings from Florida condo collapse show panic, disbelief FBI: ‘John Doe 44’ sought in child sexual exploitation case identified, arrested ‘Nice, meaty, healthy taste’: Startups try to make bugs appetizing Group accused of riding endangered sea turtle Dramatic rescue: Firefighters save man, daughters trapped in Arizona floodwaters The McClure Twins: Make it Fashion Planning Your Summer Getaway Watch the moment U.S. boxer learns her Olympic dreams are coming true Summer Learning with LeapFrog Cases surge to 6-month high in Tokyo a week before Olympics WATCH: Chinese parents, abducted son reunited after 24 years WATCH: U.S. gymnasts arrive in Tokyo for Olympics WHO warns against mixing COVID vaccines—what you should know Will COVID-19 vaccines work if I have a weak immune system? What can I do if I didn’t get my child tax credit payment? Meghan, Prince Harry to develop new Netflix animated series City council to vote on Imagine Clearwater project after $20M price increase Britney Spears’ new attorney says father must step aside Britain women’s soccer team will take a knee at Olympics Single moms get brand new homes thanks to Habitat Sarasota, Warrick Dunn Red tide crisis: St. Pete mayor asks for Gov. DeSantis’ help with cleanup Wife charged with domestic battery after Steelers quarterback Haskins loses a tooth Over 30 dead, dozens missing in heavy floods in Europe Police: NFL’s Richard Sherman tried to break in at in-laws’ Florida security firm faces questions in Haiti assassination Another illegally parked car submerged in high tide off Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa celebrates 134th birthday MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Isolated downpours, very warm evening