WFLA Articles: July 27, 2021

‘About time’: Gay athletes unleash rainbow wave on Olympics US swimmer Ledecky easily wins 1500m Critical Race Theory draws mixed comments at Polk County School Board meeting Tyler Johnson traded to Blackhawks for Brent Seabrook, reports say Katie Ledecky finishes fifth in 200 freestyle as Aussie star gets second gold medal Parents, students urge Hillsborough schools to reinstate mandatory mask policy 4 dead after private jet crashes while trying to land near Lake Tahoe White House considering vaccine mandate for federal workers Florida hospitals say procedure prices are posted, disputing advocacy group report 5 dead, including sheriff’s deputy, during standoff at California home All Florida counties should mask up indoors, new CDC guidance says Five swimming events to be decided on Day 5 of Olympics Nikki Fried vows to fill ‘void’ on Covid information in Florida 8 more places to grab a Cuban sandwich across the Tampa Bay area ‘I am safe, I am loved’: Riverview boy stabbed, set on fire adopted by detective who responded to double murder Manatee Co. ramps up red tide response, aims to keep dead fish, debris off beaches Piney Point clean-up cost nearly $46 million and counting ‘She kind of makes me want to keep going’: Lakeland gymnasts show support for their hero Simone Biles Emotional officers recount trauma of U.S. Capitol riot $15 an hour wage becoming a norm as employers struggle to fill service-industry jobs Simone Biles receives outpouring of support on social media from Olympians past and present ‘Bring your house and share your spouse’: New swinger trailer park opening in Louisiana ‘Stop it!’: Tennessee pastor threatens to oust members wearing masks Sarasota Olympic shooter Mary Tucker’s mom talks about silver medal win The U.S. embassy, a home away from home for Americans in Tokyo WANTED: Deputies search for Polk Co. man accused of murdering girlfriend LeBron James ‘Space Jam’ mural vandalized in his own hometown California restaurant says ‘being unvaccinated’ now a requirement for service CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of US Gov. DeSantis opposes mask mandates in schools as COVID cases rise Watch the moment when Simone Biles leaves Olympic Games Family mourns woman whose boyfriend burned her, 5-year-old alive Britney Spears’ new lawyer files to remove father’s control over her Surviving tragedy: Adopted family helps Riverview 7-year-old move forward after brutal slaying of mom, sister Largo taekwondo coach celebrates his student’s gold medal Moroccan Olympic boxer tries to take a bite out of opponent Tampa police hiring counselors to partner with cops; $1,000 signing bonus offered plus salary, benefits Ag. Commissioner Nikki Fried suspends concealed weapons licenses for 22 Florida Capitol rioters Man accused of 8 Asian spa killings pleads guilty to 4, sentenced to life Biles says withdrawal wasn’t physical: ‘Being the head star isn’t an easy feat’ Simplify Your Makeup Routine with Self Adjusting Foundation Tropical storm brings wet, windy weather to Tokyo Olympics Day 5: What to watch Tuesday night, Wednesday morning at the Tokyo Olympics US men’s basketball seeking some ways to click on offense Walmart to pay for 100% of college tuition, books for employees Bringing the resort experience to the RV industry The Pineapple Projects: the local charity that turns houses into homes Tips National Pet Safety Month NFL player’s brother arrested in Pinellas County in connection with 2016 FIU student murder Grandpa’s text messages about dying alone go viral on TikTok Meet Chef Adrianne Worker shortage gives teens more chances at higher paying summer jobs Manatee school leaders tackle idea of separate masked, unmasked classrooms Tasty Sugar-Free Muffins Simone Biles cites mental health as reason for exit from women’s team final Mending Sibling Estrangement Joe Dombrowski: the hilarious Kindergarten teacher bringing his comedy to Tampa Bay Magical Iced Tea Join the Paint The Town Blue Post-it Note Initiative to Stop Human Trafficking Tasty Bourbon Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Opioid Deaths are Skyrocketing Rough day for stars Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka at Olympics Free Designer Couture Wedding Dresses for Health Care Workers Tampa General urgent care employee stole patients’ credit, personal information Newsfeed Now: VA mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers; Simone Biles out of Olympic gymnastics team finals due to medical issue Florida tax collector tells exmployees to get vaccinated or find a new job Alabama officer killed after getting ambushed at his apartment complex, DA says CDC expected to backpedal on some masking guidelines Woman hit in face, sexually assaulted while walking home from Tampa nightclub ‘We’re trying to take it one day at a time’: Biles discusses mental health struggle in Tokyo ‘This is how I’m going to die’: Officers tell Jan. 6 stories Caught on video: Woman attacks store owners after card declined Beauty by Design Sweet Potato Skins and Spanish Chorizo Japan repeats as softball champs 13 years apart, downing United States in final Photos: Team USA takes silver after losing Simone Biles Amid Olympics, Tokyo restaurant owners struggle with COVID-19 restrictions Russians win gymnastics gold after Biles exit Clearwater Olympic swimmer Bobby Finke finishes third in qualifying heats for men’s 800 meter freestyle ‘I’m going to cry’: Clearwater Olympian Bobby Finke breaks a record swimming in Tokyo While you were sleeping: Alaska, Hawaii claim gold in and on the water With Simone Biles out, U.S. women’s gymnastics team wins silver behind Russian Olympic Committee Tampa police hiring mental health counselors to partner with officers Inside a Florida KKK murder plot: Grab him up, take him to the river U.S. women draw Australia to reach Olympic soccer knockout rounds British swimmer beats COVID twice to win gold at Olympics ‘It’s a celebration to wear this’: Inside the Japanese tradition of kimonos Missing Lakeland woman found safe, police say ‘A bit much’: Naomi Osaka cites pressure in surprise Olympic loss Alaska teen shocks with Olympic swim gold Tennis Day 4: Brandon’s Krajicek wins doubles match, Osaka falls, Murray advances Tokyo records record virus cases days after Olympics begin Sarasota Olympic shooter Mary Tucker takes silver in new mixed team rifle event MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Warm and muggy night with fading inland showers