WFLA Articles: July 29, 2021

Reigning BMX gold medalist Connor Fields stretchered off The Diplomatic Security Service: How US athletes are kept safe at the Olympics Tampa urgent care clinics see spike in patients during coronavirus resurgence Two toddlers found naked, covered in feces at Alabama truck stop ‘Happy tears’: Lee’s gold sparks joy at home in Minnesota Bucs rookie Hainsey learning center, focusing on versatility President Biden announces federal workers must be vaccinated or face regular tests UF’s Dressel sets Olympic record in 100m fly Rides, attractions revealed for 1st Peppa Pig theme park in Polk County Tampa Fringe Festival returns in person, organizers now requiring masks Jill Biden getting procedure on foot after Hawaii visit ‘He was dead’: Arkansas man recovers after 20 minutes without heartbeat, oxygen Florida zoo: Man injured by jaguar after crossing barrier Fully vaccinated North Carolina couple who got COVID-19 have message for others Shake Shack founder says his other restaurants will require COVID-19 vaccine for customers, employees Rays trade Diego Castillo to Mariners Tampa police officers spend $421 at strip club, sergeant receives suspension Summer Circus Spectacular takes center stage at historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota Texas joins Florida lawsuit against CDC virus rules on cruise ships Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s COVID ICU census has more than doubled since Monday Universal Orlando says guests ‘encouraged’ to wear masks indoors Shocking video captures New York explosion that injured man on sidewalk Flawed formula? Florida juvenile justice system letting violent kids walk free after arrests, law enforcement says Oklahoma, Texas invited to join Southeastern Conference beginning in 2025 Gibbs High School Olympian Trayvon Bromell remembered for hard work and generosity ‘I think it’s smart’: Floridians react to Disney World reinstating indoor mask policy ‘It just means a lot’: Teen gold medalist proud to represent Alaska Simone Biles got the ‘twisties.’ What does that mean? Police: Woman stuffs keys into her mouth after telling police she wasn’t driving FHP: 16-year-old hit by train, hospitalized with serious injuries in Pinellas Co. Watch the replay: Cosplay contest returns to Tampa Bay Comic Convention NASA, Boeing push Starliner launch after unplanned thruster firing shifts space station ‘out of orientation’ Team USA softball reflects on coming up short in gold medal game Biden announces federal worker vaccine mandate, calls on states to offer $100 for vaccinations Despite no mandate, some St. Petersburg businesses still asking customers to wear masks Oklahoma woman begs people to get vaccinated as husband spends 9th day on ventilator Caeleb Dressel goes for more gold on Day 7 of Tokyo Games Ron DeSantis joins governors to ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade Trio accused of neglecting 83-year-old grandmother, spraying her to hide odor Sponsors praise Simone Biles after withdrawal Bradenton woman wins year of free flights for uploading photo of COVID vaccine card 2 Florida teens may have ‘accidentally’ died inside car that had modified exhaust system Corey Perry agrees to 2-year deal with Lightning, reports say ‘Somebody wake me up’: Proud dad reacts to Clearwater’s Bobby Finke winning gold at Tokyo Olympics Missing 4-year-old boy found dead in toy chest died of accidental asphyxiation, police say IRS to send out another 1.5 million ‘surprise’ tax refunds this week Conservative radio host Phil Valentine now on ventilator amid COVID-19 battle Red tide deaths of horseshoe crabs in Tampa Bay not impacting biomedical field Biden to let eviction moratorium expire Saturday ‘Disappointing:’ Pandemic keeps super fan away from Tokyo Suds of fun with the bubble truck! Florida 7-year-old shot by younger sibling while caregiver slept, deputies say Martha Tucker’s wedding dress: a dream not possible during segregation comes true seven decades later WATCH: Suni Lee’s family the moment she clinched the all-around gold Biden hits road to sell infrastructure package as Congress moves to push plan forward Red tide beach hazard: NWS warns of possible respiratory irritation in Pinellas, Manatee & Sarasota counties Circus Arts Conservatory’s Summer Show Watch: Suni Lee’s family the moment she clinched the all-around gold Actor Charles Esten talks season 2 of “Outer Banks” Newsfeed Now: Parents say they would lie to get underage kids vaccines; ‘rage rooms’ offering smashing stress relief APTacious 7.5 = Accentuate Positive Thinking ‘I hope it shows a different side of empowerment’: Guthrie, Melvin talk Simone’s impact Summer Stealth Health College Dorm Room Must-Haves NOMORE Walk to Fight Human Trafficking Summer Lifestyle Essentials Cool Summer Dish for Hot Summer Days U.S. shooter Kayle Browning takes silver as San Marino takes first-ever medal Father and Son Duo Creates a Podcast to Tackle the Differences Between Their Generations How to watch track and field at the Tokyo Olympics Parents Spotlight Little-Known Safety Issue After Their 12-Year-Old Nearly Died in a Thanksgiving Crash with Family Watch the first mixed-gender swimming race in Olympics history Italy’s Fabio Fognini apologizes for repeatedly using anti-gay slur during Olympic tennis match Experts Believe Masks are Needed in Schools to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Last Minute Summer Staycation on The Rainbow River European nation wins its first Olympic medal How to watch track and field at the Tokyo Olympics Watch: Uneven bars performance helps propel Suni Lee to gold Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics UF’s Caeleb Dressel ties Olympic record in 100m butterfly prelim Woman, her dog both stabbed to death during late-night walk in Atlanta park Bringing the fans to the Olympics through technology 15-year-old boy dies of possible chemical exposure at Florida home California Closets Home Office Makeover Photos: Suni Lee earns all-around gold for Team USA Consumer Reports: Hidden dangers of big trucks Gov. DeSantis mocks CDC’s mask guidance in Utah as COVID-19 cases surge in Florida ‘A vicious cycle’: Polk County nurses experiencing burnout amid COVID-19 spike Japanese Culture Center of Chicago offers look into Japanese history in city Tsunami warning lifted after 8.2 quake off Alaska German official sent home for racist slur at Olympics It’s a keeper: Florida’s Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games Photographer rises to occasion at spectator-less Olympics in Tokyo With NBA Finals over, US trio turns focus to Olympic gold Sneaking a peek: Fans find creative ways to glimpse Olympics Tampa Bay’s Austin Krajicek, Tennys Sandgren to play for bronze medal in men’s doubles Suni Lee is Olympic All-Around champion, Jade Carey finishes 8th Olympic Stadium opens in Tokyo for start of track and field Tokyo officials alarmed as COVID cases hit record highs MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Muggy and dry evening, Friday looks a tad drier As Biles steps back, more athletes speak up about stress and mental health Here’s how Biles’ withdrawals impact US gymnastics team