WFLA Articles: July 4, 2021

Sha’Carri Richardson: Biden says ‘rules are rules’ on sprinter’s Olympic ban Meadows gets 3 hits, Franco homers as Rays beat Blue Jays Tampa police investigating officer-involved shooting WATCH: Explosives set off to bring down rest of South Florida collapsed condo Boom by the Bay: Aerial view of Tampa’s Fourth of July fireworks Tracking the Tropics: When could Tampa Bay start seeing Tropical Storm Elsa impacts? Hillsborough Co., Tampa to offer sandbags for residents on Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa Summer vacations are back: What should you pack? Hallmark now lets you send real cards from your phone in your own handwriting. Here’s how to try it for free. Actor Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans Tips on keeping your pet calm during Fourth of July fireworks Pinellas Co. commissioners declare local state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Elsa Kucherov continues to underscore value to Lightning Official: Drilling done, demolition of South Florida collapsed condo set Despite delay, Tampa’s Fourth of July fireworks show lights up Hillsborough River Joey Chestnut sets new record at post-pandemic hot dog race 17-year-old bicyclist killed after being hit by intoxicated driver in Pasco County, FHP says Tyson Foods recalls ready-to-eat chicken products over listeria threat after 1 death Manatee, Pinellas counties declare local state of emergency for Tropical Storm Elsa Cuba evacuates 70,000 people as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches 99% of COVID deaths in US are unvaccinated people; Fauci calls it ‘sad’ ‘America is back’: President Biden gives July 4th message, encourages vaccines Surfside rescue efforts in limbo as officials wait for condo to be demolished Pope Francis goes to hospital in Rome for intestinal surgery Port of Key West under condition Yankee ahead of Elsa’s impact Tracking the Tropics: When will Tropical Storm Elsa reach Florida? Missing 5-year-old drowns in residential Florida pool, sheriff says National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says there’s an unacceptable way to eat a hot dog Six Surfside rescue workers test positive for COVID-19; entire task force tested Taco Bell bringing back ‘fan favorite’ menu item for limited time amid NBA Finals Truck drives over woman lying on beach in Florida MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Spotty showers and storms for Independence Day TRACKING THE TROPICS: Tropical storm watch issued for Florida Keys as Elsa moves near Cuba