WFLA Articles: May 20, 2021

Pedestrian killed after being hit by pickup truck in St. Petersburg Lightning host first home playoff game with fans in more than two years Trio of high school girls fight fires for small volunteer fire department Panthers top Lightning 6-5, Lightning hold 2-1 series lead Silver Alert issued for missing Plant City man with dementia Nikki Fried visits Tampa Bay, teases June 1 announcement Safe alcohol consumption is a myth, study says Lightning looks to take 3-0 series lead vs Panthers $10M headed to groups helping permanent residents become U.S. citizens Vaccinated? Here’s how you can score free Shake Shack Tennessee husband, wife of 65 years die minutes apart holding hands Memphis police officer working as Lyft driver accused of kidnapping, raping rider Fights break out in Times Square between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters hours after peace deal ‘We don’t want to repeat history’: Buffalo Soldiers Florida commemorates emancipation anniversary in Lakeland Lightning fan with massive Steven Stamkos card collection in running for ‘2021 Ultimate MVP’ contest Learning from Oldsmar cyber attack, expert details how to protect critical infrastructure Missing child alert issued for 13-year-old from Gainesville Biden signs off on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act with bipartisan support Uptick in red light camera traffic citations as Hillsborough drivers return to roads after pandemic Woman and child shot while sleeping in St. Petersburg, police say President Biden delivers remarks on Israel, Hamas ceasefire agreement Israel approves Gaza cease-fire deal to end 11-day war Widow of Lakeland police officer finally receives undelivered headstone Hillsborough County officials urging residents to prepare ahead of time for hurricane season Bette Midler confirms ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ coming Fall 2022 ‘The Squeeze’ in Lakeland aims to improve on Tampa’s ‘Downtowner’ shortfalls Missing 11-year-old Nebraska boy with autism searched ‘how to hide from police’ National Endangered Species Day: What animals are at risk in Florida? Manatee deputies locate missing teen who only speaks Spanish Missing tax refund or lost bank account? Here’s how to get your money back Tampa police chief, city council argue over plan for new citizens oversight board Israel security cabinet approves cease-fire in Gaza Chicago mayor defends granting interviews to only Black and brown journalists ‘Green Print’: 3 Palm Harbor sophomore girls win big, gain new opportunities with mobile app pitch Health alert issued for Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island due to red tide bloom Florida coronavirus: State reports 2,893 new cases, 76 new deaths Daytime Buzz: Male nail polish, nursing children in public, and the phrase, “fat suit” Vax and scratch: New York offers $5M lottery for newly vaccinated Lightning players expect Amalie Arena to be ‘rocking’ with increased fans in stands Woman claims she faked own wedding to get revenge on ex-boyfriend: ‘Don’t want to talk about how much I spent’ The New Review: “Face Plant” and Buddha Pants Woman pays for stranger’s birthday cake in honor of late son: ‘Make special memories and hug your children’ How ‘Law and Order’ helped Florida girl confront alleged kidnapper The Incredible Virtual Duck Race returns for 2021 Queen Elizabeth’s 5-month-old puppy dies a month after husband’s passing A positive take on Alzheimer’s Disease from the joyful Eugenia Zukerman Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction NOAA predicts ‘above average’ 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Summer Snacking The New Summer of Love Daytime chat: Danny & Maggie’s scariest movies LEGO releases first-ever LGBTQ+ set for Pride Month ‘It is wild’: Rays comment on spike in no-hitters this season Turning Difficult Times into Personal Growth Major Prom Celebration is Happening in Tampa Bay MTV Launches Mental Health Action Day National, statewide officials offering up to $10K for information on intentionally-set fires in Everglades Miss Tampa 2020 Crowned during Pandemic Facts about Covid-19 Vaccines for Kids Top Tampa Catering company “Created Cuisine” Serves Food for Bigger Purpose FWC officers investigate boat with 350 snappers over bag limit on board Study: War, climate displaced tens of millions in 2020 Busch Gardens to bring new, bright fireworks show, extended hours for ‘Summers Nights’ events Siblings separated as young children find each other after 40 years, living just one mile apart Arozarena’s two home runs help Rays rally past Orioles, 9-7 Newsfeed Now: Tulsa Massacre survivors ask Congress for justice; man arrested with ‘astonishing’ amount of child porn Sarasota homeowner distracted by ‘fence inspector’ while another man enters home Schumer vows Senate vote on Jan. 6 commission, but GOP opposition builds Mother accused of drowning 4-year-old daughter in Hillsborough River to use insanity defense Oldest captive rhino celebrates birthday at Florida wildlife rescue Beauty Essentials for Your Hair, Skin, and Body Creator Cam + Kid Tech from Vtech Citrus County School District to hold job fair on June 9 Reunited: Tebow signs with Jags, rejoins Meyer as tight end Popular payment app creates privacy risk for users Paralyzed veteran gets exoskeleton, learns how to walk again SEC gives extra $23 million to each school because of COVID When do I still need to wear a mask? 10 seconds of terror: Alaska man survives brown bear mauling Prince William receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Bradenton woman at odds with HOA over tree, claims it’s the source of an insect issue 15-year-old passenger hit, killed by impaired driver after car she was in runs out of gas on Gandy Bridge MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Breezy, dry evening- weekend looks perfect