WFLA Articles: October 7, 2021

Arozarena shines, Rays blank Red Sox 5-0 in ALDS opener Tampa Oath Keeper arrested for taking part in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, federal firearms charges Bear charges at tourists driving on the road CDC releases new guidance for holiday travels Senate dodges US debt disaster, voting to extend borrowing Pinellas deputies arrest man who attacked vending machine with an axe Bank of America raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $21, promises $25 by 2025 Unvaccinated people may have to pay more for health insurance California man arrested after robbing same bank for second time in 3 days Dunedin city officials ask residents to conserve water as they work to restore water treatment plant damaged by fire Sarasota hobby store makes case for ‘vaccine passports’ SC Senators against raising debt limit, Senate works on short term solution MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Storm chances for the weekend Dog dies after jumping into Yellowstone hot spring; Woman in critical condition after attempting to save it Dunedin residents creating chandeliers to light up night with dedicated Facebook group Brian Laundrie: North Port community hopes Chris Laundrie’s involvement brings search for son to end ‘I’m sorry’: Driver cited for hitting road ranger on I-75 speaks out Heading to ALDS games at Tropicana Field? Here’s what you need to know Several injured after driver distracted by spilled coffee causes crash in Pasco County Marines honor Tampa war hero Baldomero López Unlicensed Tampa Bay exterminator, fined but still spraying, has been investigated for years Allegiant starts nonstop flights from St. Pete-Clearwater Int’l Airport to Utah ‘No climate, no deal’: Democrats still in climate spending stalemate 2 injured following house explosion in Seffner NY bill proposes allowing teens ages 14+ to get vaccines without parental consent Florida’s Board of Education finds 8 counties with mask mandates are out of compliance with state COVID policies Target implements ‘Buy now, Pay later’ program ahead of holiday season ‘Class clowns’ may also be the most intelligent students Gorilla who famously posed for selfie with ranger in Congo national park dies at 14 Can I get my flu and COVID shots at the same time? Florida Republican files bill to conduct ‘forensic audit’ of 2020 election results Student arrested in Texas school shooting released from jail 10-digit dialing will soon be mandatory for some Tampa Bay area callers Restaurant chain sends corporate staff to fill in as cooks, cashiers Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley discuss teaming up in”Maid” Olympus Pools owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Actress Michelle Trachtenberg hosts “Meet, Marry, Murder” Cauldron-Cake Pops with Amy McBride, from “Chocolate Meltdown” Destination Delicious: Croissants Elevated levels of red tide found at Sarasota County beaches Destination Delicious: France Jeffrey Burnham: Man accused of killing 3 wanted to confront pharmacist brother over Covid vaccines, documents say ‘It was a long journey’: Lakeland firefighter ready to return to work after battling cancer and COVID-19 Some Floridians struggling with unemployment ‘overpayments’ Remains of Arkansas Marine lost in WWII still missing, but symbol of his faith returns to the US Miya Marcano: Family of slain Florida woman questions investigation Florida woman’s estate waiting for legislative approval of $1.75M for her death after being tazed by trooper Boating incident near Clearwater Pass sends 1 to hospital, FWC says The Art of Forgiveness is Good for Your Soul ‘A miracle’: Woman alive after 2×4 flies off semi, smashes through windshield New Technology Protects Your Personal Safety Stop Procrastinating Chess Fever is Sweeping the United States Lions Eye Institute’s Vision Health Programs expand to provide free eye exams and glasses for elementary school children in need 18 ex-NBA players charged with fraud in $4M health care scheme Healthy Cinnamon Rolls The Dangers of Over-the-counter Heartburn Medications A Healthy Spin on a Hardy Chili Recipe Big Game Bound: Week 5 kicks off with key NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football Famous orphaned gorilla dies in arms of caregiver who saved her as a baby Orange County Sheriff’s Office defends investigation into Miya Marcano’s disappearance Newsfeed Now: Congress makes progress on short-term debt fix; Boy rocks championship mullet for charity 3 Florida students accused of making bomb threats to school New Parent Nursery Checklist Post Pandemic Solutions Brian Laundrie’s dad helps law enforcement search for son at Carlton Reserve Florida could lift 30-year ban on catching goliath grouper Tampa Bay Scavanger The New Documentary on Russian Actor: “Oleg” Fall Family Fun at Main Event Pfizer asks FDA for emergency authorization for its Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11 Rays prepare for larger crowds during playoffs Board of Education to consider punishment for Florida schools with mask mandates Nelly’s rundown Missouri mansion has finally sold Texas man gets 15 months in prison for Facebook COVID hoax Biden approval rating drops to new low, poll shows Missing in America: Lauren Cho ‘walked away’ from her California Airbnb Most wanted: US Marshals need your help to ID Dodgers fan who resembles fraudster Husband of slain Instagram star kills self in Florida Potential short-term debt fix as US default looms Robert Lowery, missing Texas dad found in same forest as Gabby Petito, died by suicide, coroner finds School District of Manatee County holds virtual hiring event Thursday Road ranger airlifted after being struck by van while responding to fiery crash on I-75 in Brooksville MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Increasing rain chances through the end of the week in Tampa Bay