WFLA Articles: July 31, 2021

Man wanted for shooting mother while she held their baby, St. Pete police say Simone Biles opts out of floor exercise final at Olympics Cities where your dollar goes the furthest Clearwater’s Bobby Finke wins grueling 1500m freestyle, 2nd gold of Tokyo Olympics Soviet legend on modern gymnastics routines: ‘I’m a little afraid’ Florida’s Caeleb Dressel claims 4th Olympic victory in 50 free Swimming Day 9 roundup: Dressel and McKeon chase history What exactly is a COVID-19 vaccine ‘breakthrough’ case? ‘We’re just playing a sport’: US Olympic athletes on mental health challenges Senate holds rare Saturday session to work on bipartisan infrastructure bill New Carnival ship sets sail on maiden voyage, first to cruise from Port Canaveral What is an NFT? How tech is saving tradition in Tokyo Bromell looks to replace Bolt atop Olympic 100-meter podium Turn it off, then turn it back on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers Top Florida Democratic candidates for US Senate, governor make their pitch to voters Sustained recovery: US economy grew at solid 6.5% rate last quarter Olympians keep an eye on the weather in Tokyo as temperatures rise MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Hot start to August on Sunday Dressel chases two more golds on final day in the pool Mask guidance divides parents heading into new school year Ban on ‘Soul Cap’ spotlights lack of diversity in swimming Ammunition shelves bare as U.S. gun sales continue to soar SpongeBob and Patrick lookalikes spotted by marine scientist’s deep-sea camera Fountain of youth: 37-year-old becomes oldest Olympic weightlifting champ St. Pete’s Trayvon Bromell looks to replace Bolt atop Olympic 100-meter podium COVID-19 becomes political issue at Tokyo Olympics ‘9 to 5’ reunion? Dolly Parton to join co-stars on Netflix series What to watch Saturday night, Sunday morning at the Tokyo Olympics Djokovic’s temper flares up as he leaves Tokyo empty-handed St. Pete police arrest couple after finding images, videos of them sexually abusing children Shooting suspect accused of killing teen, wounding TikTok star in California theater charged with murder Trying Olympic year ends in disappointment for Simone Manuel Ban on ‘Soul Cap’ in Olympics spotlights lack of diversity in swimming Fatal wreck between semi-truck, Mercedes under investigation in Polk County Tokyo 2020 organizers revoke accreditation for Olympic Village resident caught ‘sightseeing’ Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming Domino’s rethinking TV ads during wrestling program after ‘gory scene’ featuring pizza cutter Mother arrested after police find new texts, video showing details leading up to child’s death ‘Stuff the Bus’ event aims to help families in need get school supplies Perfectly Impossible; Gymnasts wrestle with the imperfect Kevin Durant becomes Team USA’s all-time leading scorer In Olympic first, men, women swim together in wild medley Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo-Jo’s 33-year record at Tokyo Olympics Chipotle offering free guacamole on National Avocado Day, but there’s a catch Bear runs into Tennessee restaurant, then meanders along the sidewalk beside visitors Thompson-Herah defends Olympic 100m title in 10.61, Jamaican sweep USA routs Czech Republic, 119-84 in Tokyo Kevin Durant becomes Team USA’s all-time leading scorer, breaks Carmelo Anthony’s record Photos: Team USA’s MyKayla Skinner set for vault final Which states are sending the most people to Florida Aussie McKeon has quite a medal haul Man arrested in sexual battery on woman walking home from Tampa nightclub, sheriff’s office says ‘For me, the war is over’: Veteran meets daughter he left behind in Vietnam 50 years ago US cyclist Fields moved from ICU after horrific BMX crash Sipping sake: Japan’s ancient national beverage has bright future in US Woman calls 911, confesses to killing her 92-year-old roommate While you were sleeping: Ledecky, Dressel star for US Why you may start seeing alerts for ‘destructive’ thunderstorm warnings on your phone Former local athlete wins first Olympic medal for Brazil in tennis MyKayla Skinner vaults into event final after Biles’ withdrawal MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Hot, humid and mostly dry weekend in Tampa Bay ‘Pressure’s an illusion’: McLaughlin destroys 400m hurdles heat, advances