WFLA Articles: May 7, 2021

Critics question whether unemployment benefits stop some from returning to work Lightning fall to Stars will take on Panthers in first round Brooksville Mother’s Day weekend double murder case still unsolved 40 years later ‘Are you kidding me’: Florida man leads police on wild chase after stealing two police cars Pasco County teacher accused of abusing 8-year-old Bloomingdale High School teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with student Bayshore Boulevard’s ‘Guitar Man’ has a wave for you School principal who paddled Florida 6-year-old did not commit a crime, state attorney’s office says Sarasota community mourns loss of 11-year-old who died trying to save dogs from house fire US ranks last in the world for paid time off for new moms Baby boom: Group of critically endangered crocodiles hatches at Zoo Miami 1 bogus disaster case loan in Tampa Bay cleared but trillion-dollar program still ‘high risk’ Cowabunga! More than 800 turtles rescued from storm drains FBI: Tennessee man paid hitman in Bitcoin to kill his wife Thieves steal Jefferson High School band trailer 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo underway High demand at Tampa Bay beach hotels, locals urged to book ‘staycation’ now Maternity Exercise Program for Moms and Kids Boko Haram kidnapping survivors forge new paths after graduating from Southeastern University OB/Gyn Dr. Jill Hechtman Joins Gayle Guyardo for Bloom Maternity Special Growing Trend of Home Births Maternity Fashion Show Ask The Doctor Maternity Questions Maternal Mortality in the African-American Women is on the Rise Hot Trend, Belly Painting for Moms-To-Be “Push Presents” from The Gold & Diamond Source The Importance of Postpartum Checkups Publix to accept walk-in customers for COVID-19 vaccinations Harris meets with Mexican president to discuss immigration Weak jobs report could spur, slow Biden’s huge money package Disneyland’s Snow White ride under fire over Prince Charming’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss Listen to NASA’s Mars helicopter hum through the thin Martian air Graduating? Here’s how to get free donuts to celebrate Make-A-Wish grants 6-year-old Tampa girl’s wish to meet a dolphin, visit Florida Keys FOUND SAFE: Missing Sarasota teens located in another state Florida coronavirus: State reports 4,165 new cases, 71 new deaths Big Prizes on Bloom Maternity Special U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls for end to extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits Top baby names for 2020: Did yours make the list? Push Presents from the Gold & Diamond Source ‘He is going to make it big’: Local boy steals show with performance at Arians Family Foundation fundraiser Rolling Stones classic ‘Satisfaction’ written in Clearwater 56 years ago 8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo kicks off at Tampa Convention Center Cruise line threatens to leave Florida over ‘vaccine passports’ Florida courthouses ease some coronavirus restrictions ‘Significant amount’ of Lynyrd Skynyrd memorabilia stolen in Florida, police ID suspect 2 Auburndale railroad crossings closed until May 12 Newsfeed Now: Colorado lawmaker under fire after calling colleague ‘Buckwheat’; Hospice grants daughter’s last wish for father Missing 16-year-old Miami girl found safe, officials say Mother’s Day Musts Gasparilla Music Festival to return to Tampa in October Pandemic puppies being returned at alarming rate, Colorado shelter says WATCH: Deputies rescue men from sinking personal watercrafts near Beer Can Island Derek Chauvin, 3 other ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in George Floyd death Maggie and the moms on bad influence friends, pushing kids to be the best and more “more hacks” 15-year-old Illinois girl dies from COVID-19 two days after testing positive Disney World announces new after-hours Halloween event at Magic Kingdom Fire that burned boat, part of dock in Clearwater ruled arson Pfizer asks FDA to fully approve COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 16 and up Biden delivers infrastructure message during trip to Louisiana USF hosting in-person graduation this weekend, first time since pandemic Real estate reality check: What can $300K get you in Hillsborough County? Pedestrian dead after being hit by car in Pinellas Park, driver charged with DUI over .15 Deputies: Couple charged after shooting at Clearwater gentlemen’s club injures mother, daughter Deputies: Woman seen driving from Manatee to Hardee County found safe MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Lovely cooler evening, Saturday looks even better Take the 10-Minute Challenge and Reduce Under Eye Bags!