WFLA Articles: May 3, 2021

Florida governor race could heat up with Rep. Crist announcement in St. Pete How friendly is your state for working moms? Skywatchers, get ready to see Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak this week Free beer? New Jersey launches ‘Shot and a Beer’ program to encourage vaccinations Dunedin business owners react to DeSantis’ decision to suspend all local COVID-19 emergency orders Clearwater police looking for suspect connected to weekend homicide Rare species of fish collected in recent Florida deep-sea investigation Former circus elephants begin to arrive at Florida sanctuary Prosecutors: Suspects tailed Lady Gaga’s dog walker Police investigating crash with serious injuries in Tampa Pasco County issues boil water notice for 2 schools, several neighborhoods Anna Maria Island restaurant offering cash incentive to anyone who helps them fill open positions Tampa International Airport looking to fill more than 300 positions ‘Culture of intimidation’: Florida Southern rocked by sexual assault case, professor’s relationship with TA Report: FDA to authorize Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 to 15 by early next week Tampa woman charged in deadly I-4 crash held on violation of probation from previous DUI crash conviction Stolen car crashes into Jeep after running stop sign in Tampa neighborhood, police say Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Smartphone use is ‘contagious,’ study finds Hillsborough County man wins his 2nd scratch-off top prize in 2 years ‘Encouraging news’: Immigrant families being reunited Police: Gulfport dance instructor arrested for having inappropriate relationship with teen student 24-year-old man killed during fight at Lake Alfred mobile home park, Polk County sheriff says House committee grills top marines about fatal AAV training accident COVID testing, vaccine sites consolidating in Tampa Bay: Good sign to some, worrisome to others Dog dumped in Clearwater neighborhood, police searching for owner ‘Guy Harvey’ weekend at Busch Gardens will celebrate artist, researcher, conservationist Free food and deals for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week Traveling owl: Man drives hours from Alabama to Florida with bird in truck’s grille Cook for Your Gut Health Walt Disney World announces Disney College Program will return in June Florida coronavirus: State reports 3,075 new cases, 39 new deaths The Power of Touch New Treatment for Snoring Harness Power of Emotion MTV’s Hit Show “Catfish” Featured on Bloom with Gayle Guyardo How to Make Super Food Bowls USF baseball team raises nearly $20K to help children battling cancer Obesity In Youth Linked to Severe Covid in Young People Arrrgh You Ready To Run Virtually On Bayshore Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to protect yourself in the Sunshine State PHOTOS: Myakka City Lemur reserve welcomes triplets, 4th baby ‘Freedom Week’: Florida’s new sales tax holiday starts July 1 Ring camera catches man peering into home at night over several months Germany cancels Oktoberfest for second straight year over virus fears Struggling restaurants begin receiving $28.6 billion in government grant money Bobby Unser, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies at 87 Do you suffer from “comparisonitis”? US unlikely to reach herd immunity to COVID-19, experts say This musician has spent the pandemic playing for cancer patients in quarantine ‘What an honor!’ Bucs ‘Fan of the Year’ announces Jaelon Darden as 129th pick in 2021 NFL Draft Calls for justice during Andrew Brown Jr.’s funeral service in Elizabeth City Maggie and the Moms talk disciplining don’ts, when to give kids cell phones and more! Tokyo makes third Olympics for Clearwater native hoping for gold ‘Nerve-wracking’: Tennessee toddler gets stuck in antique wooden barrel Newsfeed Now: Josh Duggar pleads not guilty to child porn charges; TSA returns veteran’s pendant with best friend’s ashes Devoted Health Plans Legally Cancel Your Timeshare Bucs fan finally meets ‘Frank’ whose cardboard cutout sat next to him at Super Bowl Skin protection tips for Melanoma Monday Gov. DeSantis suspending all local COVID-19 emergency orders in Florida VeryVera’s Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Must-Have Eats Internet trailblazers Yahoo and AOL sold, again, for $5B Human remains found in 2 of 3 bears euthanized after woman killed in Colorado White Castle draws long lines for grand opening in Orlando Good Samaritan jumps into bay, rescues infant after 4-car crash in Maryland Mourners gathering Monday for funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. Chlorine shortage set to spoil summertime fun in the pool 2 hurt in crash on railroad tracks near Bartow’s Mosaic plant Armed man in custody, others safe after standoff in Tampa National Teacher Appreciation Week: Tampa Bay educators given recognition after tough year MacDill’s Bayshore gate reopens after quick closure Puerto Rican boxer turns himself in after pregnant lover found dead Germany busts international child porn site used by 400,000 Real estate reality check: What’s the market like in Pasco County? Ex-NASCAR driver Eric McClure dies at 42 Sam Burns pulls away at Innisbrook, claims first PGA title Man dies after elevator accident at Indiana Catholic school It’s A Runner’s Life: Tampa woman plans to run all 4 Gasparilla races MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Steamy, breezy evening with more heat on the way this week