WFLA Articles: May 17, 2021

Tampa’s own Kenzie Wheeler dedicates performance to ‘MaMaw’ in The Voice semifinals 1 dead, 2 taken to hospital following shooting in Polk Co. Kansas man says 2nd Pfizer shot left him with rare, temporary paralysis Man cuts own throat, dies after verdict in federal courtroom FDOT asking community input for new Howard Frankland Bridge sail design Florida employers can require COVID-19 vaccine but can’t ask for proof Missing Nebraska dad arrested in California after kids found dead Yes, your iPhone is taking ‘invisible’ pictures of you Hillsborough County fire crews contain 125-acre brush fire in Lithia Tesla on autopilot slammed into deputy’s patrol car, Washington sheriff’s office says Some South Tampa residents opposed to new apartment construction Manatee County students, parents protest masks in schools ahead of vote slated for next week City of Largo in critical need of summer camp counselors Florida accounts for 25% of pandemic fraud cases, Dept. of Justice says New College student wins ‘Genius Award’ for invention Palm Harbor business faces backlash for requiring customers to wear masks ‘Tick Tock Matt Gaetz’ banner flies over Joel Greenberg’s plea hearing Florida Gators to allow full capacity in ‘The Swamp’ this fall SCOTUS to take up Mississippi abortion case Biden announces effort to distribute more vaccines to countries in need Busch Gardens extends free admission offer for U.S. military members, veterans and their families New York suspends Bob Baffert pending Kentucky Derby probe ahead of Belmont Stakes Panthers forward Sam Bennett suspended 1 game for hit on Lightning forward Blake Coleman Police: Miami teen jogger found dead was hit-and-run victim Cuomo releases financial disclosure including taxes and $5M book income ‘No vax card, no dice’: Bar owner requiring customers to provide proof of vaccination before ditching masks ‘He’s only going to get better’: Nikita Kucherov records 3 points in first game since 2020 Stanley Cup Final GOP and Dems clashing over how to pay for infrastructure bill Tampa airport looking for new voice for shuttles Which Tampa Bay stores no longer require masks for fully-vaccinated customers? If Florida gaming passes special session this week, what can you bet on? Largo man accidentally shoots himself in leg while picking up case of soda at Walmart, police say Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections ‘Queen of Meth’ reveals Lori Arnold’s shocking life in the drug world is featured on Bloom with Gayle Guyardo When ALS Touches a Family South Carolina death row inmates must choose between electric chair or firing squad National Women’s Health Week Lack of Sleep Could Lead to Dementia Hydrate for Summer Heat 5 Habits to Hack Optimal Health Florida coronavirus: State reports 1,976 new cases, 58 new deaths Suspect in crash that killed Pinellas deputy in court Monday ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic says he is showing signs of cancer, seeking presidential pardon from Biden Biden boosting world vaccine sharing commitment to 80M doses Skydiver dies after mid-air collision over Florida Instagram for little kids? Plus, “you know you’re a parent when…” Get back to travel with these perfect summer destinations Bucs Rob Gronkowski’s 4 things he loves about Tampa Long work hours killing about 745,000 people annually, WHO study finds Joel Greenberg, Rep. Matt Gaetz associate, pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges in plea deal Newsfeed Now: States & businesses rethink masks rules after CDC update; School bus driver honored after hijacking Tips for grilling vegetables with Steven Raichlen Full-blown boycott of Beijing Olympics being pushed Supreme Court to weigh rollback of abortion rights Senior living resident helps neighbors escape fire, officials say Get Ready for Graduation with JOANN The Latest from LeapFrog Blinken hasn’t seen evidence Hamas was in AP building Israel struck New video shows mysterious flying sphere vanishing into ocean Breastfeeding moms barred from coaching volleyball tournament because of their babies Florida Legislature to reconvene for special gambling session Monthly child tax credit payments to start hitting bank accounts in July Woodstock-inspired bike ride on Bayshore raising money to donate bikes to kids Man behind ‘Keep Portland Weird’ says city not as weird anymore Sharing your password? Streaming services really want you to stop Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 111-year-old Australian recommends eating chicken brains for a long life Officer charged in death of Daunte Wright to appear in court Pfizer vaccine available to kids 12 and up in Pinellas County Gaetz continues to deny, downplay sex trafficking allegations Foul play likely in death of Florida teen who disappeared after run Missing Texas tiger transported to animal sanctuary Police: Woman kills her 2 kids with meat cleaver in Arizona ‘So I raped you.’ Facebook message renews fight for justice Israeli strikes hit Gaza tunnels as diplomats work for truce Vehicle flips on its side after crash on Polk Parkway in Lakeland MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Breezy & comfortable evening