WFLA Articles: July 31, 2022

July 31
5 children, 2 adults killed by wrong-way driver on interstate in Illinois Deshaun Watson discipline decision expected Monday: Here’s what we know 16-year-old surfer saves man bitten by shark at Florida beach PM storms return Monday – not quite as hot California sees its largest 2022 fire Four teenagers shot at Miami apartment complex Florida mom missing after taking bus, police say Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ dies Trump-backed GOP Michigan governor candidate says she disagrees with DeVos on Jan. 6 Woman, 80, dies in crash with tractor trailer in Pasco County Toomey defends burn pit vote, citing ‘false accusations’ by Jon Stewart How do grand juries work? Their major role in criminal justice, and why prosecutors are using them to investigate efforts to overturn the 2020 election Drunk driver runs red light, slams into Hillsborough deputy ‘Star Trek’ actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89, son says Shots fired at Hollywood Farmers’ Market; suspect in custody Bicyclist killed in New Port Richey hit-and-run Which states buy the most American cars? ‘Get out the water!’: Sharks seen in shallow water on Florida beach FL Sec. of State Laurel Lee discusses Congress campaign Addison Davis discusses new laws’ effect on teachers FCC: Robotext scams on the rise, here’s how you can stay safe New Port Richey man arrested after running red light, killing other driver, deputies say Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88 NBA and Celtics legend Bill Russell, ‘most prolific winner in American sports,’ dies Winter Haven man calls 911, says he shot his own father in the head: deputies Florida mom missing after taking bus to Tampa, police say Netflix sues alleged knockoff ‘Bridgerton’ musical creators for infringement Manchin: Some senators not involved in bill talks because he ‘didn’t think it would come to fruition’ Kinzinger slams McCarthy over Hutchinson comment: ‘I don’t trust a thing’ he says Teen killed, 4 others injured in stabbing while tubing on Wisconsin river Cheers! These are America’s 10 most popular beers Free backpacks, school supplies at Westfield Brandon event 7 shot after fight breaks out in Orlando New details released after co-pilot mysteriously falls from plane, dies Visiting Hawaii? Don’t swim in fresh water with an open cut As heat waves intensify, tens of thousands of US classrooms will be too hot for students to learn in Russia makes counteroffer in Brittney Griner deal, report says What is ‘xeriscaping’? Growing trend could save time, water and money ‘Dialing for dollars’: What to watch for amid uptick in student loan forgiveness scams Which states have the greatest need for speed? Is there a recession? Only an under-the-radar group gets to decide China says remains of rocket booster fall to Earth Bradenton man in critical condition after being hit by hit-and-run driver, FHP says At least 25 dead after flash floods in Kentucky What looks like a birthmark could be a sign of a rare condition in children Stuck on a delayed plane? Here are your rights as an airline passenger St. Pete man cuts off ankle monitor, says President Biden told him to do it: affidavit 90% of human skeleton found at Florida gated community, officials say One last day of record heat, late evening showers Lakeland man dies after being struck by a car that was hit by a teen driver