WFLA Articles: August 4, 2022

August 4
Tampa on track for its hottest summer on record Trump ally Kari Lake wins GOP primary for Arizona governor Tampa police make arrest after man’s body found in Ybor City park 4 in critical condition following lightning strike near White House Lightning strike sparks house fire in Town ‘n’ Country Inmate tried to choke Hillsborough County deputy, HCSO says Tampa couple pays twice for car after wire transfer goes to wrong account Parents, 6-year-old killed at Iowa state park were shot, stabbed, strangled: autopsy ‘Law says I can kill you’: Prosecutor faces charges after intimidation complaints Shooting at Mall of America prompts lockdown, authorities searching for suspect 2 children, 1 adult hospitalized after St. Pete house fire Jury finds Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million Bay area, national data raises ‘red flags’ for some but VA insists veterans prefer VA care Senate sets up first vote Saturday on Schumer-Manchin deal Dick Cheney in new ad: No individual is ‘greater threat to our Republic’ than Trump Uhuru’s blast FBI for raid after federal indictment Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4M Polk schools to conduct random searches on students to look for weapons ‘It makes me not know who to believe’: Man’s cousin arrested in connection to wife’s murder Democrats attempting to pass ‘historic’ climate change legislation Missing Spring Hill man found safe Authorities re-arrest man accused of shooting Lady Gaga’s dog walker Sailor sentenced to jail for sexually battering Hernando County minor SpaceX launches South Korea’s 1st moon mission from Florida How much is Zuckerberg worth? Camp counselor selling baseball card signed by former camper HBO Max is merging with Discovery+ streaming service WFLA mourns loss of Chief Photojournalist Paul Lamison What Equifax’s credit score miscalculations mean for consumers Hurricane season forecast update: NOAA, CSU still predict above-average season John Legend says his friendship with Kanye couldn’t survive politics, Trump Lady A postpones Request Line Tour until 2023 amid member’s ‘journey to sobriety’ Hicks brings size, experience to Bucs defensive line Andrew Warren identifies cold case suspects, says they are ‘serial’ rapists, murderers Marilyn Monroe’s death continues to spark addiction, mental health conversations Doctor explains why kids are testing positive for monkeypox US to declare health emergency over monkeypox outbreak White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency Scott, Rubio vote to pass bill providing care to veterans exposed to toxins, burn pits Truck hauling 10K turkeys catches fire on I-4 Crew rips roof off wrong Kansas home, then takes off DeSantis suspends Hillsborough State Attorney; politicians, advocates react What is ayahuasca? Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says psychedelic drug helped him with back-to-back MVP titles Miami doctor sentenced in $38 million health care fraud scheme Dr. Seuss’ home on sale for the first time in 75 years Cracker Barrel responds after Facebook post about plant-based meat causes online uproar McConnell manages midterm expectations after Trump-backed candidates win Man accused of lifting young girl’s skirt, taking pictures at Florida mall Grady Judd surprised with replica of his first patrol car NOAA predicts 3 to 5 major hurricanes in coming months ‘My Two Elaines’: a former governor opens up about his wife’s journey with Alzheimer’s Disease How To Become an Employee-Centric Manager We groove to the ‘song of the summer’ and ‘dive’ into the new app that rents out backyard pools Back to School Anxiety Cosmic Love helps the stars align for budding romance How to Dress To Fit Your Body Type Repair the Sea Mission Happening Across Tampa Bay Up Your Social Media Game by Taking it 360! Get ready for rhythm at the Florida State Dancesport Championships Turning Your Life Around Feds charge 4 police officers in fatal Breonna Taylor raid VIDEO: Woman rescued from sinking car in Arizona ‘Way ahead of her time’: What we’ve learned 60 years since Marilyn Monroe’s death Hudson motorcyclist dies in Palm Harbor crash Fiona the hippo’s mom gives birth to second baby Super Cruise will soon cover 400,000 miles of road in US, Canada DeSantis suspends state attorney for refusing to enforce laws on abortion, transgender surgery Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Russian judge sentences WNBA’s Griner to 9 years in prison Waze to Look Younger in 10 Minutes Video shows FBI ‘attack’ on Uhuru Movement chapter Design Your Dorm – tips, tricks, trends Hidden Gems Sponsored by Diamonds International: Roser Park Back to School First Aid Coal industry ‘shocked and disheartened’ by Manchin climate deal ‘Paxlovid rebound’: How long should COVID antiviral treatment last? Maloney to Biden: ‘I apologize. I want you to run. I happen to think you won’t be running.’ Gov. DeSantis suspends Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren Election deniers rack up wins, fueling concerns in both parties Popular ‘Stray’ cat video game helps real-life felines Warner Bros. won’t release nearly completed ‘Batgirl’ film after all Primary results reinforce Trump’s power over GOP WATCH: ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Space Force Station in Florida Yuck! Record amount of seaweed choking shores in the Caribbean Gabby Petito’s legacy: $100K gift to domestic abuse hotline Gas nears $4 a gallon, but hurricane season may bring new pain ‘Batgirl’ axed: $90M HBO Max film won’t be released Russian judge sentences Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison Woman jailed for attempting to cash out stolen lottery ticket, officials say Storms push offshore after sunset, back in tomorrow evening’s forecast