WFLA Articles: May 19, 2021

Protesters demand Hillsborough County transportation tax refund Tampa Bay restaurants enabling bitcoin payments options Train to be a storm spotter St. Petersburg police and victim’s mother searching for hit-and-run driver Salma Hayek reveals near-fatal COVID battle: ‘My doctor begged me to go to the hospital’ 6 Tampa Bay companies make list of Best Workplaces for 2021 Teacher disarmed sixth-grade shooter, hugged her until help came Hillsborough Co. man arrested, accused of firing hundreds of pellet gun rounds into homes Olympus Pools being sued by country’s largest pool supply company Tampa Bay man shoots at banana man during road rage incident House votes to create panel to probe Jan. 6 insurrection Missing Arkansas woman found wrapped in sheet under ex-boyfriend’s bed, authorities say Plant City alleged kidnapper arrested behind the wheel of stolen car, police say 16-year-old Largo student battling blindness and graduating early awarded college scholarship McDonald’s workers strike for $15 minimum wage in Tampa Bipartisan group introduces bill to modernize historically Black colleges, universities Survivors of Tulsa Massacre ask Congress for justice Biden calls on Israel to de-escalate conflict with Hamas Tampa Bay parents must see attempted kidnapping video and talk to kids, self-defense experts say Tampa launches vaccine campaign aimed at younger residents, offers incentives Taco Bell fan-fave nixed from menu — again — and fans are not pleased Polk County mobile home park residents angered over neighbor’s death in towing dispute Alabama beachgoers find bricks of cocaine washing up on shore Clearwater Marine Aquarium releases rehabilitated sea turtle Bond set at more than $1.5 million for Florida man accused of attempted kidnapping Boyfriend arrested in death of toddler whose heart was ‘ripped in half’ Tampa Bay Lightning teams up with AdventHealth to offer free vaccines for fans before Game 3 and 4 McConnell rejects Jan. 6 commission as Republican opposition grows USF set to return to full capacity at Raymond James Stadium this fall 30% of young Americans do this while sitting on the toilet Manatee Co. deputies locate 58-year-old man Hillsborough fire crews reopen Fletcher Avenue following closure due to gas fire Multiple suspects in custody after police chase ends in rollover crash on I-95 What are the 50 ‘most unique’ items left behind in Ubers? Tampa riders forget a lot Colonial confirms it paid $4.4M to pipeline hackers, report says Taxes, refunds and repairs at center of Florida infrastructure needs The Directors Cut: Spiral From the Book of Saw Lightning forward Pat Maroon flaps his wings, squawks at Panthers in Game 2 Bucs sign fourth round draft pick, WR Jaelon Darden No more shame: Billy Porter breaks silence on HIV status Dental Food and Drink Tips – Smarter Choice From Your Dentist Keep Your Kids Engaged this Summer WATCH: Woman falls off ladder after snake attacks her while trimming hedges Florida couple pleads guilty to attacking bears with dogs HBO releases trailer for Friends: The Reunion Florida coronavirus: State reports 2,811 new cases, 44 new deaths Burger King debuting Ch’King chicken sandwich nationwide: ‘Our greatest yet’ Manon Rhéaume, “The First Lady of Hockey,” and her doppelganger/co-author talk new book and movie Fauci says people ‘misinterpreting’ CDC’s mask guidance, but added ‘it’s not their fault’ Hillsborough high school teacher arrested in child predator sting, previously banned from coaching Foreigner keyboardist Michael Bluestein talks upcoming shows in the Tampa Bay area Summer outdoor cookouts done right! “Connected”: the secret to looking 15 years younger! Severe storms pound South Texas as crews scramble to fix breaches in border levees Paul Mooney, pioneering comic and writer for Richard Pryor, dies at 79 Tampa Bay celebrates AAPI Heritage Month; House passes anti-Asian hate bill Liability Waivers Spring Hill woman wins $1M from scratch-off game Why Purity Matters with Essential Oils Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks Newsfeed Now: DA says deputies were ‘justified’ in shooting Andrew Brown Jr.; Senate debates paid leave policy Airlines consider weighing passengers before flights Jonas Brothers announce new tour, coming to Tampa in October Re-emerging to Life After Covid-19 Dealing with Loss Critter Fixers: Country Vets are back! Deputies: Man wanted for violent Mother’s Day attack, kidnapping captured in Plant City Treatments for IBS Market Fresh Diner Serves Up Over Night Deliciousness Masks optional for fully vaccinated Rays fans at Tropicana Field starting May 25 Hyatt Loves Local NHC monitoring area in Atlantic Basin with low chance of tropical formation Medical association calls for cancellation of Tokyo Olympics scheduled for July due to virus surge Demi Lovato comes out as nonbinary, now using pronouns they/them Hillsborough County cracking down on watering times Gaming compact to expand gambling passes Florida House, now needs federal approval What does the national car shortage mean for buyers in Tampa Bay? Florida Aquarium giving free tickets to teens, young adults who get COVID vaccine during ‘Ticket to Outside’ campaign Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $515 million Trump Organization now under ‘criminal’ investigation, NY AG’s office says Social media post about Illinois student assaulted, bullied in gym class goes viral Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2 MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Breezy and comfortable this evening, dry through the weekend