WFLA Articles: July 16, 2021

St. Petersburg organization plans Red Tide rally Ohio teen rescues woman and boy during North Carolina vacation NFL says it will play Black national anthem at all games in 2021 Cuban Americans protest in St. Petersburg; urge US intervention Biz Markie, known for hit rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies at 57 Found safe: Deputies locate 3 children reported missing in Hillsborough Florida toddler killed when abductor crashes into tree at high speed Red tide update: Bloom concentrations found in 5 Tampa Bay counties Trump showerhead rule being reversed Deputies: Hit-and-run driver arrested after death of 14-year-old Polk County girl Power restored for 102 year old veteran in Clearwater, just in time for his birthday Delta strain driving up COVID cases in Tampa Bay, doctors say Judge blocks new applications to DACA program Biden on COVID-19 misinformation on Facebook: ‘They’re killing people’ SBA loan saves Pasco Co. farm, but owners almost went under while waiting Deputies: Brooksville man uses truck to intentionally ram pedestrians, causing injuries to 3 The female field: Pair of 17-year-old best friends skateboard in Olympics Monkeypox case confirmed in Texas man who traveled from Nigeria, CDC says White House pushes to protect voting rights New Florida COVID cases nearly double in last 7 days, spike to highest number in 10 weeks US lawmakers worry about weapons of mass destruction Florida owes US Govt. $17.5M, DCF blames 2007 Crist administration Final episode of ‘Quest for the Stanley Cup’ highlights Lightning Game 5 win, celebration Pinellas County red tide impacting beach picnic industry made popular at height of pandemic Former Largo football star Bobby Roundtree passes away at 23 years old Polk State College among public institutions sued for COVID-19 related restrictions Eiffel Tower reopens with new requirement for visitors: COVID passes No-fun Olympics: Athletes navigate strict rules in Tokyo Fo’ Cheezy hiring for new location in downtown St. Petersburg Florida waitress changed receipts to get higher tips, deputies say 18-year-old charged in murder of Vietnam veteran held without bail Florida law prevents local COVID restrictions as delta variant causes concern across US Florida boaters could risk fines, prison by going to Cuba Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Texas, calls for stricter border policies to be reinstated Exercise at Home The Masters of Hilarity Are Back Pool and Hair Hacks Officers capture alligator at Largo Mall #TRENDINGNOW July 16 Red tide not stopping beach volleyball tournament in Treasure Island A Sweet, Refreshing Summer Drink CDC leader: US in ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ A Vitamin D-Rich Recipe Keep Your Brain Healthy Tom Brady led Buccaneers to Super Bowl win with torn MCL, reports say Video: Brave mom pulls son out car window during Queens kidnapping attempt Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Video: 1 killed in explosion, fire at Oklahoma asphalt plant Tampa Food Trucks: Go Stuff Urself Cobra Kai’s Martin Kove to star in film shooting in Pinellas County; extras needed Trump Jr. suggests ‘higher power’ at work after lightning destroys George Floyd mural Former Hillsborough County Sheriff Cal Henderson dies at 77 Red tide crisis: FWC issues new fishing regulations for Tampa Bay in wake of bloom Tampa Bay Queens form sisterhood while competing for crown Local golf tournament, dinner auction fundraising for pediatric cancer research Man with no arms accused of harassing women by asking to touch their feet How to Create a Festive Home Pilot of hot air balloon dies in freak accident after getting stuck under basket Florida mom sentenced to 25 years for getting high, leaving daughter in hot van to die Say Yes to the Dress is back! 2-year-old shot in the head while sitting in his highchair Marco Rubio: My office will help send Black Lives Matter leaders to Cuba Newsfeed Now: Lawmakers warn rapid economic growth could spark inflation; Teen saves woman during first week as lifeguard Ultimate Oreo Blondies with ‘The Great British Junior Bake Off’ Finalist Robbie Hedges ‘Boy Next Door Killer’ to get death penalty or life sentence ‘We can’t have that’: DeSantis tells Cuba protesters to stop blocking traffic Attempt to break a world record or help stuff a backpack and other fun events in Tampa Bay this weekend Local artist Jason Skeldon talks pop art, celebrity-commissioned pieces, and charity work Daytime Buzz: Cuban protests and Stephen A. Smith’s comments about Shohei Ohtani Recovery effort at collapsed Florida building could end soon Churned Ice Cream helps us Celebration National Ice Cream Day Early Products with a Purpose Slain mom may have been dead for days before abducted toddler was found in Tennessee, court docs say Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue Ugandan athlete missing from training camp in Japan amid coronavirus concerns Florida man wins $4.66M with scratch-off ticket bought at Publix 18-year-old heading to space with Jeff Bezos, could become youngest person to leave Earth’s atmosphere Police officers take care of dog found in hot car after owner shot to death Europe floods: Death toll over 110 as rescues continue Fatal crash shuts down intersection of Bearss Avenue, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Element high rise in downtown Tampa evacuated due to flooding from 27th floor Cuba protester speaks out after anti-rioting arrest in Tampa MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Isolated showers, hot evening