WFLA Articles: August 18, 2022

Hillsborough County private Christian school asks gay, transgender students to leave Warmer world means fewer tropical systems, study finds Tampa City Council votes on supporting resident’s rights to make reproductive health decisions, including abortion Judge blocks DeSantis’s ‘Stop WOKE Act,’ says Florida feels like a ‘First Amendment upside down’ Person killed in crash involving motorcycle in Tampa Officials: At least 2 die after planes collide in California Florida orders review of school districts’ LGBTQ support guides DeSantis leads fundraising in Florida governor’s race Officials: At least 2 die after planes collide in California 15-year-old arrested for threatening to kill fellow student, deputies say How to find your polling place for Primary Election Day Apple warns of serious security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs When do Florida polls close on Primary Election Day? Judge: DOJ has 1 week to provide redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit Florida in the ‘upside down’ from Stranger Things with education law, federal judge says Chase bank agrees to refund $9K after man says crooks used Zelle to scam him Lakeland Regional Health set to open new 96-bed mental health facility CDC investigating ‘fast-moving’ E. coli outbreak that has sickened dozens Man charged with buying, selling human remains on Facebook Florida Polytechnic University unveils $47 million Applied Research Center Police in NYC seize trucks being used to sell cannabis Fatal deputy-involved shooting in Safety Harbor was justified, State Attorney’s Office says Traffic deaths are up because of risky driver behaviors and safety advocates want to address it DeSantis announces 20 charges of voter fraud by new election security office Dramatic video shows good Samaritans save woman dangling from overpass Student loan forgiveness: Who is eligible for $32B approved by Biden admin so far Woman dies after being struck by lightning near Florida elementary school Bucs coach on Brady: ‘We’ll talk about it next week’ Man, 16-year-old killed in fiery crash on I-75 Public study on aerial gondola between Clearwater, Clearwater Beach online First Amendment Attorney: Andrew Warren’s legal challenge likely successful Kids Mullet Championship 2022: Young finalists keep business up front, party in the back One of the world’s largest moths has been spotted in the US for the first time 2022 US Gymnastics Championships kick off at Amalie Arena Scientists unveil method to destroy certain ‘forever chemicals’ NBC News’ Richard Engel’s 6-year-old son dies Alabama county GOP shared KKK imagery by ‘mistake,’ chairman says Polk Co. couple gives back through food and foster care program ‘We’re way OK with saying gay’: North Dakota school district recruiting Florida teachers ‘I live in the basement’: Airbnb stay turns chaotic for bachelorette party in Rhode Island Bestselling author Sara Davison, aka’The Divorce Coach’, joins us in studio… all the way from the UK The Wimauma Sabor & Soul Food Tours: enjoy a sweet and savory taste of a historic Tampa Bay town Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension Fight for shade heats up in Belleair Shore Beach umbrella ban court battle Student arrested following lockdown at Lennard High School, sheriff says Sheriff: 5 dogs euthanized after Iowa woman found dead in a ditch with multiple bites Deshaun Watson receives 11-game suspension, $5M fine: NFL ‘Opening salvo’: DeSantis announces 20 arrests for voter fraud in Florida Las Vegas home of Siegfried & Roy to be demolished ‘Completely unhinged’: Lakeland man accused of shooting at former business partner’s home ‘Enchant’ Christmas light spectacular returning to Tropicana Field Hillsborough County deputies arrest ‘armed and dangerous’ Tampa homicide suspect Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty to tax evasion Sarasota deputy sliced with ‘massive’ 19-inch machete, officials say When will the Lyme disease vaccine be available? Ukraine Wounded Warrior athletes arrive at MacDill Air Force Base ahead of Warrior Games CEO who cut his pay so workers could earn $70,000 resigns Florida Senate pauses its review of Andrew Warren’s suspension ‘I felt the scales, then I felt the teeth’: Florida firefighter tells how he survived gator attack Biden officials accelerating monkeypox vaccine effort, including 1.8 million additional doses ‘I live in the basement’: Airbnb stay turns ugly for Rhode Island bachelorette party 8-year-old paralyzed in July 4 shooting feels ‘hopeless’ and ‘angry,’ family says Three-time Olympic gymnast shares his experience with young athletes TSA finds pen gun in traveler’s carry-on bag Charlamagne Tha God serves up sass in revamped show Secret Service withheld Pelosi threat from Capitol Police until Jan. 6 riot was underway: watchdog Lawyer’s group text causes 2nd Florida murder case mistrial Quiet quitting: What is it and why has it caught on? 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Help Your Child Get A’s with Zzz’s Manhattan skyscraper is ‘most slender’ in the world EXIT on Your Terms: Tips for Business Owners White House: Updated boosters for adults, teens expected in a few weeks Missing child found in Florida teacher’s home US jobless claims tick down Man standing outside truck killed after multiple vehicles collide on I-75 Retired religion reporter, 77, dies in fall from drawbridge Everyone over 12 expected to be eligible for new boosters, White House official says Little boy runs to Pope Francis during sermon Bible, Anne Frank book pulled from Texas school library Clearwater woman, 75, charged in hit-and-run crash that left bicyclist in critical condition, police say IRS becomes GOP boogeyman ahead of midterms Remains of 2 children found inside suitcases bought from storage facility auction in New Zealand Biden approval rating ticks up 3 points in past week: poll Burned body found in St. Petersburg alleyway, police say Hermit ‘River Dave’ moves to Maine after being banned from New Hampshire site Tampa police locate missing man with dementia Student loan borrowers will know ‘soon’ if payment pause extended, Cardona says Liz Cheney shakes up 2024 forecast Florida candidates use different strategies to reach Hispanic voters Downpours drift inland from the Gulf