WFLA Articles: July 28, 2021

Pole vaulter Sam Kendricks out of Olympics after positive COVID test Sarasota Olympic skateboarder Jake Ilardi returns home from Tokyo, gets big surprise COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to rise in Florida’s summer surge Golden guy: USA’s Caeleb Dressel wins 100m freestyle UF’s Caeleb Dressel wins gold in 100m freestyle Italian tennis player Fabio Fognini apologizes for anti-gay slur Questions surrounding renter’s rights raised following flooding at Element Clearwater Olympian Bobby Finke wins gold in 800M freestyle Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after ‘heart related incident’ Disney World to require masks indoors regardless of vaccination status starting Friday Josh Duggar’s attorneys accuse government of withholding evidence in child porn case Suspect arrested in ambush killing of Alabama police officer ‘This would not have happened’: Biles withdrawal draws comparisons to Strug, Karolyi gymnastics era Djokovic says ‘pressure is a privilege’ that he can handle Ron Popeil, prodigious inventor and infomercial king, dies at 86 Fatal 2015 shooting of Tampa Navy SEAL tests ‘stand your ground’ defense Biden to launch vaccine push for millions of federal workers Sebring woman fights back, fires shot to scare away attempted robbers Florida mayors defy DeSantis with mask, vaccine mandates Signed WWE belts, necklace worn by WWE star Sheamus stolen from USF Yuengling center Tourists visiting Caspersen Beach were hoping to find shark teeth, not dead fish from red tide Boy Scout chaperone accused of placing hidden cameras in bathrooms at camp How adoptive family of Riverview boy stabbed, set on fire helped prepare him to testify against father at double murder trial Lightning national anthem singer moved to ICU nearly a week after hospitalization with COVID Back-to-school sales tax holiday kicks off Saturday Miami-Dade mayor defies state, mandates masks to curb spread Democrats swear to take action on climate change; Republicans worry about negative impact Videos show police rescuing 6-month-old baby left in car outside Nevada casino Gun maker offers $33M to settle suit by Sandy Hook families Orange Co. mayor will require all county employees to be vaccinated as COVID cases rise Pinellas woman still waiting for $1,000 deposit back after not going on photography trip ‘We’re battle-weary’: Polk County nurses face exhaustion as COVID-19 surge prompts need for extra shifts Republicans question CDC’s new mask guidance, House mandate Olympic swimmer angry despite win, says hole in suit prevented world record Tokyo Olympics works toward fair and balanced portrayal for female athletes Flo-Jo’s Flash: Iconic sprinter’s times remain ones to chase Tennis player warns umpire ‘I can die’ amid extreme heat at Tokyo Games St. Pete gymnastics center hosts watch party for Olympics gymnastics event Reports: Lightning’s Blake Coleman signs 6-year deal with Calgary Flames Community pays final respects to retired Hillsborough Sheriff Cal Henderson More buildings evacuated in South Florida one month after Surfside condo collapse ‘To know them was to love them’: Family remembers Georgia couple who died of COVID-19 hours apart ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies at 72 Lightning re-sign Brayden Point to an 8-year contract extension Tampa man sentenced for setting Champs store on fire during Floyd unrest Golden opportunity: Jade Carey enters women’s All-Around final Eye scan could determine whether COVID patients will be ‘long haulers’ Man arrested after teen killed, TikTok star wounded during ‘Purge’ screening at California theater Campbell’s Soup debuts new labels featuring modernized design and ‘hidden elements’ Photos: Simone Biles attends men’s gymnastics all-around event Tampa Bay college students to add at least $5.6B in federal loan debt, according to FAFSA data How much is Florida adding to the national COVID bump? Pfizer says booster shot can help protect against delta variant Analysis: For Biles, peace comes with a price – the gold Woman wins $1 million scratch-off prize after missing flight home from Tampa 20 athletes banned from Olympic track under testing rules ‘We’re just here to win’ Vea, Bucs defense picking-up where they left off Vacationing couple struck by lightning in front of their kids in Florida ‘Tampa Tom’ noticeably at ease with Buccaneers Making Dream Smiles Come True McCormick recalls seasoning products over salmonella threat In-state foes Florida, UCF to open 2-for-1 series in 2024 Tracking the Tropics: What’s the difference between hurricanes and typhoons? What to watch Wednesday night, Thursday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Tokyo’s Olympic Village: The most COVID tested community in the world The New Review: Basket lawn games and “magic” wallets The Importance of Fire Safety Local family discusses being on TLC’s new show, “You, Me & My Ex” My Name is Not Mom! Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction The Baby and the Seed: Highlighting the importance of a loving, nurturing environment in the first years of life Seahorse rescued by good Samaritan gives birth at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Pizza Hut Japan offering ‘Decathlon Pizza’ with 10 types of meat during the Tokyo Olympics ‘She’s my hero’: Dog alerts owner to Florida house fire COVID Weight Minority Mental Health VIDEO: Cop killer attacks bailiff after being convicted of murder Famous Mom Blogger Tiffany Jenkins is Taking Her Show on the Road and Coming to Tampa Bay Swimming Day 6 preview: Caeleb Dressel races 100m freestyle, Ledecky leads U.S. relay ‘Every Filipino is proud’: Tampa Bay Filipinos celebrate after weightlifter gets Philippines 1st ever Olympic gold US women pocketing medals at Olympic swimming pool Reverse the Silence PBS Kids show ‘Arthur’ ending after 25 years Google Accessibility Technology for the Disabled How to Let Go of Control Will the No. 1 ranked USA women’s soccer team medal? A Tasty Way to Sneak in Fruits and Vegetables for Immunity Community pays final respects to retired Hillsborough Co. Sheriff Cal Henderson U.S. women’s hoops team captures 3-on-3 Olympic gold Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis say they only bathe their kids if they see dirt on them Newsfeed Now: Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics competition; Shopper goes on the attack after debit card declined ‘We did it together’: US gymnasts show support for Simone Two-headed sea turtle hatchling found on South Carolina beach Can Biden’s plans manufacture more US factory jobs? Stonehaven at Main Street in Downtown New Port Richey Live coverage: What to watch Thursday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Carissa Moore discusses becoming first woman to ever win Olympic gold in surfing Expert says Simone Biles showed toughness in prioritizing her mental health Toddler died after mom left him with boyfriend who said he needed to be ‘culled,’ affidavit says Teen shot dead, another injured during showing of ‘The Purge’ sequel Putting mental health first: How Biles’ withdrawal could change sports ‘Woohoo!’: Ana Zolotic, Olympic gold medalist from Largo gets surprise welcome home ‘OK not to be OK’: Mental health takes top role at Olympics Suni Lee set to challenge for podium spot in individual All-Around Racism of rioters takes center stage in Jan. 6 hearing Gov. DeSantis lowers tolls on Garcon Point Bridge in Florida Panhandle Masks in class: Hillsborough parents, students at odds over school district’s policy Slipknot founding drummer Joey Jordison dies at 46 Judo coach warned after slapping female competitor before Olympic bout Actor Bob Odenkirk collapses on ‘Better Call Saul’ set Team USA men’s basketball rebounds after loss to France, routs Iran Live updates: Brody Malone, Sam Mikulak compete in all-around final EXPLAINER: Employers have legal right to mandate COVID shots Phelps: Biles’ anguish ‘broke my heart,’ eye-opening for mental health advocacy Restaurant weaves Japanese tradition and French culture for a delectable eating experience Terminator 2: Another Tokyo gold for laser-focused Aussie Tokyo sets another virus record days after Olympics begin ‘Just proud’: Katie Ledecky finally wins gold at Tokyo Olympics What to watch Wednesday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final at Tokyo Olympics MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Inland showers fade, clearing and muggy night