WFLA Articles: May 28, 2021

Georgia man who allegedly faked own death 6 years ago to evade capture arrested in Oklahoma Tampa man who took selfie in Senate chamber during Capitol riot to enter plea deal Alabama man with Down Syndrome brought on permanently by UPS, inspires scholarship fund Search underway for missing Indiana man in Pasco County New SunPass transponders will work with ‘E-ZPass’ toll network Accused beach bandit busted on Treasure Island 97-year-old Utah woman’s fudge recipe engraved on tombstone, goes viral Clearwater residents worried about electric cable left above ground in neighborhood ‘Enforce Florida law’: DeSantis vows to win cruise lawsuit, levy fines against cruise lines Fiat Chrysler recalling big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off St. Petersburg woman says she is shocked to find her photos being used in advertising by local plastic surgeon ‘It’s been fun for 52 years!’ Long-time Tampa teacher retires Kidnapping scheme using child’s voice almost fools Tampa Bay parents Feds: Semi driver who killed 5 kids lied on health forms Carnival Cruise Line receives OK from CDC, test cruises could begin by end of June in Port Canaveral Pet alligator found after it escapes into Pennsylvania river Why do cicadas explode? 10 fun facts about the species Republicans unveil counteroffer to President Biden’s infrastructure plan Biden administration rolls out $6 trillion budget proposal ‘We will see which team comes out on top’: Jon Cooper previews upcoming series against Hurricanes Lightning remove policy on wearing opposing team’s gear in premium seating Class surprises blind 5th grader with Braille yearbook, 3-D prints of their portraits Southwest bans woman accused of assaulting flight attendant Deputies: 3 teens arrested for attempted murder after drive-by shooting in Winter Haven Florida coronavirus: State reports 2,338 new cases, 41 new deaths CDC loosens mask guidance for summer campers Tickets for St. Pete pop-punk concert $18 for vaccinated, nearly $1,000 for unvaccinated 11-year-old cancer patient who was bullied online surprised with kindness Only 1 Tampa Bay beach makes Dr. Beach’s top 10 list Lightning, Hurricanes playoff Round 2 series to kick off Sunday PHOTOS: Most expensive homes for sale in Tampa Flying over Memorial Day weekend? Get ready to wait in line at airport Unequally priced ‘equality stamps’ draw criticism in Spain What countries are the biggest sources of immigrants to Florida? Costco is bringing back free samples, adding new items to food court menu Food Truck Friday: Wicked Oak Barbeque Masks now optional at Manatee County school facilities, graduations GOP blocks bipartisan probe of deadly Jan. 6 riot at Capitol Safeguard lapse allowed student to access and disrupt Pinellas County school computer system, police say Trainer Sunny Alexander joins Gayle Guyardo for Fitness Friday Restoring Balance in Your Life Wipe Out Summer Stains Pet Poison Prevention Mental Health and Marriages Celebrity Chef Carlos Brown joins Gayle Guyardo with Clean Eating Tips Aging in Reverse Through Functional Medicine Children Of All Abilities Work Out Together at the 3rd Annual Champions Of Change Lennar to build 651 new homes in Zephyrhills Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated guests at Universal Orlando Resort starting Saturday Newsfeed Now: Utah teacher stops student kidnapping attempt; Paralyzed vet learns how to walk again Lightning will face Hurricanes in second round of playoffs Under Oath: why defendants rarely take the stand in their own defense Wild Weather: Are You and Your Community Prepared? The secret to growing the best tomatoes Spring Refresh | West Shore Home Gov. DeSantis visits Lakeland to call for federal approval on Florida’s Canadian drug importation proposal The energy of the future, with POWERHOME Daytime Buzz: Censored yearbook photos and Danny’s pet-camera Do you have the winning ticket? FANTASY 5 lotto ticket worth $65K set to expire Treat Osteoarthritis with Voltaren Fab Father’s Day Finds 8 On Your Side, OneBlood hosting blood drives at News Channel 8 and Boston Market The Director’s Cut: Cruella Burger and Fry Cake WWE returns live to Amalie Arena this summer, Superstar Drew McIntyre comments ahead of big announcement Memorial Day Weekend Events: Live entertainment, video games & parades in the Tampa Bay area Tennessee teen missing since 2019 found safe, Florida Amber Alert canceled CEO pay rises again despite pandemic, with typical package at $12.7M National Burger Day: Freebies, deals to celebrate in Tampa Bay Polk County issues burn ban due to increased risk of brush fires Hurricane preparedness: What supplies can you buy tax-free during Florida sales tax holiday? Florida’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday kicks off ‘Freak accident:’ 8 dogs die in care of Virginia dog training facility MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Increasing rain chances this weekend