WFLA Articles: August 16, 2022

Warren calls sentencing in deadly Bayshore crash ‘excessively harsh’ Hundreds gather to remember and celebrate the life of Paul Lamison Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming primary Girl, 13, critically injured in Sarasota County hit-and-run crash Actress reported missing arrested in California after allegedly biting officer ‘Armed and dangerous’: Deputies search for homicide suspect in Tampa UNF poll shows democratic primary candidates neck and neck Parentless Florida teen not ‘mature’ enough to seek abortion, court rules Pilot ‘may have gotten sick’ before deadly mid-flight fall in North Carolina, NTSB report reveals GM recalls 484K SUVs over a problem with seat belts NBA: No games on Election Day Colorado judge orders Trump legal adviser to appear in Georgia probe VIDEO: Suspect howls in pain after Florida K9 bites him on the behind WATCH: ‘Tornadic’ waterspout forms off Florida coast Carl Nassib to return to Buccaneers, first openly gay, active NFL player DeSantis announces 3 new initiatives to address teacher shortage Florida officer left in ‘extremely critical’ condition after shootout Tampa Bay teacher says new curriculum trainings were ‘ultra-conservative’ Get ready for a rainy commute Wednesday morning Feds: Members of two New York crime families and a detective indicted in Mafia-led racket Fight breaks out at Patriots, Panthers joint practice COVID coordinator warns pandemic could get worse if US does nothing Study: US will have an ‘extreme heat belt’ in 30 years – is your state part of it? Florida Aquarium announces $40 million expansion US education secretary: ‘Much better spot’ to handle COVID in school this year Seminole veteran’s nearly 35-year wait for help for head injury finally ends Biden signs expansive health, climate bill into law Director Wolfgang Petersen of ‘Das Boot,’ ‘Air Force One’ dies at 81 High number of baby sea turtles getting lost in Sarasota Co., Mote biologist says Chick-fil-A testing new breakfast item: Chorizo Cheddar Egg Bites Monkey business: California zoo animal mistakenly dials 911 Clearwater man accused of using his children’s identities to steal over $10K from AFLAC These are the largest unclaimed Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots Travel agent sentenced to three years in prison for stealing $500k from clients Trip of a lifetime: Here’s how students can win a week-long European river cruise 208K borrowers will have $3.9B in student debt discharged by Education Dept.: Here’s why Senator Rick Scott calls for Congressional hearing on FBI raid of Trump home Official Ybor City Ghost Tour offering new downtown tour this Halloween Couple charged for having sex on Ferris wheel at popular park, police say Watch: Memorial service for WFLA Chief Photojournalist Paul Lamison Hammerhead shark thrashes near swimmer on Gulf Coast Parentless Florida teen seeking abortion stopped by state judge Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US 8 men, including deputy, charged with human trafficking in St. Pete sting: police ‘Kills your zest for eating’: Long-lasting loss of smell and taste from COVID-19 affects millions, study shows Tampa City Council members could receive $20k raise American Airlines plans to fly from Miami to London in 5 hours Florida losing daylight: Shorter days, longer nights ahead Scientists reveal new fact on bonnethead shark habits Disneyland Magic Key renewals begin Thursday, new pass announced Breast Cancer Prevention Amid Olivia Newton-John’s Death UNF poll says Nikki Fried leads Charlie Crist for Democratic governor candidate Clean Eating Meal in Minutes Teaching Your Children About Consent Video shows arrest of Florida sheriff’s son Onward and Upward WATCH: Hollywood restaurant owner tackles, detains robber who punched patron Snoop Dogg’s cereal ‘Snoop Loopz’ coming to a breakfast table near you Cooking Up Quinoa Jambalaya Maggie and Farron battle it out in ‘Daytime recess’ Huge tornado forms over Gulf of Mexico off Destin beach How to get your kids out the door more quickly on school mornings TODAY ONLY SPECIAL OFFER: Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Keeping Kids Healthy – Back to School Deer spotted with crossbow bolt protruding from head, photos show Tucker Carlson: Trump ‘obviously’ going to be indicted NASA’s moon rocket rolling out to pad early Pinellas man hides camera in woman’s bedroom air vent, deputies say Fiona’s baby brother gets new name at Cincinnati Zoo FDA finalizes rule to make hearing aids available over the counter Husband shot in lovers’ quarrel in Clearwater motel room, police say ‘Florida is the place where woke goes to die,’ DeSantis says Driver hits cyclist in Dover, leaves him to die, deputies say Large metal object falls from sky over Maine State Capitol, nearly hits police worker Period products free to all under new Scottish law Universal Orlando announces complete lineup of Halloween Horror Nights events First child monkeypox case reported in Florida Alec Baldwin talks ‘Rust’ shooting with Chris Cuomo Walmart+ adds free Paramount+ streaming for subscribers Giuliani on being told he’s target of election probe: ‘We’re starting to live in a fascist state’ Sea lion, puffin habitats planned for $40M Florida Aquarium expansion 2 dead after food truck flips, bursts into flames on I-75 in Sarasota County These are the top states to live in, study finds: How does yours rank? The ‘Homicide Hunter’ is back on the chase to close a cold case ‘His legs are gone’: Hardee’s 911 calls released after crash that killed 2 brothers WATCH: Crazy video shows shooting at Florida gas station First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 Power all of your devices while on the go Duct Cleaning Experts | Heatwave Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing Back to School Must-Haves Clear the Shelters with Hill’s Pet Nutrition ‘Holding her hostage’: Alligator kills 88-year-old woman during South Carolina attack, deputies say Mystery deepens in search for missing teen Kiely Rodni Burmese python hunt a ‘huge win’ in Florida Everglades East Lake High School student arrested after fake shooting and bomb threat shared on Snapchat ‘Another World’ actress, Robyn Griggs, dead at 49 Pennsylvania man charged with threatening to kill FBI personnel Gov. DeSantis discusses teacher recruitment at Pasco County school Florida health officials to discuss monkeypox outbreak at Tuesday briefing New I-75 interchange to ease traffic woes for drivers in Pasco County Medical investigator rules Baldwin set shooting an accident Former NFL star’s brother turns himself in after fatal shooting Southbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge reopen after overnight closure Liz Cheney approaches likely primary loss with defiance Five things to watch in Alaska, Wyoming primaries 10-year-old loses part of his leg after shark attack in Florida Keys: reports Memphis hospital locks down while treating shooting victims Trump’s passports returned after Mar-a-Lago search, DOJ official says Fewer storms form today