WFLA Articles: August 17, 2022

‘I’m speechless’: Local teacher surprised with $10K worth of school supplies for students Hillsborough County man arrested in connection to wife’s murder Crist, Fried react to Florida minor not ‘mature enough’ to receive abortion Lowe’s employees to receive $55M in inflation bonuses, CEO announces Human umbilical cord found in baggage at Louisiana airport Man accused of stealing Auburndale police vehicle, leads law enforcement on short pursuit 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning brings slightly more range for lots more money 17 best diesel SUVs ‘Great sadness’: Florida officer dies after Miami shootout When’s the last day to vote early in Tampa Bay? Tampa Bay animal rescue in need of donations after house fire Anne Heche’s cause of death revealed Trump Organization CFO to plead guilty, testify against company Family marks what would have been 15th birthday for teen killed at Orlando attraction Polk County doubles number of teachers recruited internationally ‘I felt the scales, then I felt the teeth’: Oldsmar firefighter shares survival story after gator attack AirTag leads to arrest of Florida airport worker accused of stealing over $16K in items Florida man caught with enough fentanyl to kill 200K, deputies say Democrats hold 4 point lead over Republicans on generic congressional ballot: poll Warren calls sentencing in deadly Bayshore crash ‘excessively harsh’ in voicemail Barnes tops Johnson by 7 points in Wisconsin Senate race: poll 2 deaths in Florida linked to raw oysters from Louisiana James Carville: Trump scandal could be ‘biggest story since 9/11’ New climate bill energizes ethanol: ‘This is monumental’ Lake Wales HOA relents, allows American flag to fly in memory of local veterans Bradenton couple dies in fiery food truck crash Little League World Series player seriously hurt in fall from dorm bunk bed Critics call Inflation Reduction Act a ‘missed opportunity’ ‘This is appalling’: Woman accused of dragging disabled patient by the hair Missing child found in Florida teacher’s home Man who punched Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant slapped with hefty fine Bradenton police search for man after his fiancée was shot in both legs Airbnb to test new tech that could prevent your reservation if it’s deemed ‘high-risk’ Clearwater police search for car possibly involved in hit-and-run WATCH: Waterspout becomes short-lived tornado on Pinellas County beach School shooter’s attorneys drop contentious brain exam Tampa’s First Cat Lounge and Café Scientists plan to ‘de-extinct’ Tasmanian tiger eradicated a century ago Can red tide toxins cause brain disease? Sarasota institute checking CDC director announces reorganization, cites COVID mistakes Hertz faces more false-arrest lawsuits Keeping Children Safe Online Murkowski advances in Alaska Senate race Patriots, Panthers joint practice erupts in fight for 2nd day Back to school chalkboard photos could be an invite for predators, scammers ‘Florida is the place where woke goes to die,’ DeSantis says ‘Jumanji’-themed park to open next year Tropical wave headed toward Gulf of Mexico with low formation chances Train collides with SUV in Pasco County Papa Johns introduces crustless pizza, the ‘Papa Bowl’ The Off-Central Players Second Season Kickoff Florida college student shot, killed while protecting girlfriend from would-be robber in Alabama forest Kids Talking Confidence St. Petersburg Fire Chief named 2022 Florida Fire Chief of the Year Solange Knowles becomes first Black woman to compose score for NYC Ballet Nikki Fried blames Charlie Crist for parentless Florida teen who can’t get abortion After eviction, Largo man sets mobile home on fire, police say Director says CDC must ‘do better’ after review of COVID-19 response Osprey hit-and-run driver busted after fleeing to repair shop in Tampa: FHP Family of teen who died in ICON Park ride marks first heavenly birthday Best Back-to-School Stretches for Students and Teachers Money Saving Back-to-School Tips You Probably Never Thought About Young Florida Girl Launches YouTube Channel to Save The Planet Is the IRS about to double in size? Not exactly Dodge to discontinue Challenger, Charger in 2023 Smaller 9/11 Tribute Museum in NYC closing its doors How you can help Metropolitan Ministries in a time of dire need: ‘It’s a food warehouse and there’s no food in it.’ Americans relocating to Mexico to combat cost of living Audrey Whitby returning to lead role in thriller series after four years Tampa Bay Chamber Military Advisory Committee Scalloping season | Maggie’s underwater hunt in Crystal River WATCH: Massive alligator swallows smaller gator in Silver Springs Body found tangled in live powerlines in Ohio Must Have Safety Features for Every Home DeSantis addresses Florida teacher shortage, salaries, recruitment efforts Doorbell video shows suspect terrorizing family in possible social media trend How to nix mosquitoes and reclaim your yard and garden Police escort daughter of fallen officer to kindergarten Body found tangled in live powerlines PHOTOS: NASA’s moon rocket moved to launch pad for 1st test flight Geomagnetic storm watches in effect due to ‘coronal hole’: How it could impact Earth this week Cheney says she’s ‘thinking about’ running for president Fetterman campaign raises $500K in wake of viral Oz ‘crudité’ video Arozarena’s early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees 3-1 Andrew Warren files lawsuit challenging suspension Demings up by 4 points in challenge to Rubio: poll Walmart+ adds free Paramount+ streaming for subscribers Palin advances in race for Alaska House seat Five questions about Liz Cheney’s political future New traffic patterns coming to Big Bend Road Boy in critical condition after fall from bunk at Little League World Series Trump foe Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary Drier, warm evening with daytime chances for storms again Thursday