WFLA Articles: June 21, 2022

#ShowYourStripes Day for climate change awareness Paredes’ 3 homers lift Rays 5-4, Yanks’ 3rd loss in 20 games ‘Thanks for another ring’: Bucs fans react to Gronk’s retirement announcement Hillsborough County School Board votes to change Chamberlain High School mascot Hatchet-wielding man allegedly swept back shower curtain, attacked woman: warrant MUST SEE: Lightning strikes tree near Ruskin home Boy, 5, dies in hot car as family prepares for sister’s birthday party 47 cats found living with owner in SUV in ‘extreme heat and unsanitary conditions’ Tampa-based Project Dynamo rescues nuclear scientist from Russia-occupied Ukraine What’s in the Senate’s 80-page bipartisan gun safety bill? Plane fire at Miami airport: 3 minor injuries, officials say Meet the 10-year-old who became a millionaire thanks to YouTube and toys US, Florida surgeon generals offer conflicting advice on COVID vaccines for kids Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975, civil jury finds Chicago Police can’t chase people just because they run away, says new policy Supreme Court rules in favor of aid for religious schools in Maine Tampa opens new call center to help during housing crisis WATCH: Ukrainian mother sings lullaby at military son’s funeral Senate negotiators finalize gun safety bill Hillsborough County fights mosquito population ‘Peace of mind’: Biden encourages parents to get kids vaccinated Mystery ‘bunker’ in Michigan woods was built by kids, officials say Fox anchor: Jan. 6 witnesses outlining ‘huge, stunning, clear’ lack of voter fraud evidence Child hospitalized after being stabbed by catfish in Florida Fuccillo commercial co-star dies Pasco County firefighters union says commission refuses to provide benefits Lakewood Ranch man describes alligator attack Medicare could save $3.6B buying generic drugs at Mark Cuban pharmacy’s prices: study Florida deputies searching for people who threw wild party in house that wasn’t theirs NYC man accused of hiding ‘plastic bag’ of human remains in basement 1 in critical condition after St. Pete boat crash Buccaneers add more end zone seating in ‘Krewe’s Nest’ Is Biden still considering student loan forgiveness? Here’s what we know Starbucks’ first chicken sandwich has arrived Trump rips Arizona GOP’s Rusty Bowers ahead of public testimony to Jan. 6 panel When you can legally launch fireworks in Florida Rob Gronkowski announces retirement Man threw meth in Florida deputy’s face, sheriff’s office says Hernando man killed while fighting in Ukraine, reports say Teen with brain cancer gets dream wedding ‘Still your wingman’: Val Kilmer’s message to Tom Cruise after Top Gun cameo X Factor star Tomm Mann says fiancée died on wedding day Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits Jan. 6 hearings resume Turn it down: Florida law lets officers ticket for loud music from cars Suspects crash stolen Maserati, Subaru after chase in Manatee County $32,000 Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Lutz set to expire How Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stood up to Trump Sotomayor accuses conservatives of ‘dismantling’ church-state separation Uber resuming shared ride service in some cities Krispy Kreme to sell doughnut-flavored soft-serve ice cream in Tampa Bay area Uvalde police response an ‘abject failure’, state’s top cop says The Chicks end concert early, couldn’t give fans ‘show they deserved’ TODAY ONLY SPECIAL OFFER: Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections Attorney of former WWE star files motion to withdraw as legal counsel ‘This is how you guys get killed’: Florida cop under investigation for comment to Black driver Man convicted of first-degree murder of Polk City librarian Tampa home price surge continues, up to $413K in May ‘He killed our kids’: Families call for Uvalde schools police chief’s termination during meeting Naked Largo woman charged after setting bushes on fire for ‘celebration’, police say Disney workers trade costumes for yoga pants on Yoga Day Bradenton man arrested for multiple felonies during traffic stop in Lee County Former NBA player Caleb Swanigan dies at 25 Clearwater woman attacked in her bedroom, shoots intruder dead, police say Overbooked flights yet another frustration amid travel chaos All-female pilot Air Race Classic to start in Lakeland Celebrating National Smoothie Day International Yoga Day | 2022 Theme: Yoga for humanity Lose Five Pounds, Stop Hot Flashes and Sleep Better This Week Why National Pet Preparedness Month Matters Summer Strategies for Meeting Mr. Right How To Help Your Child Get Healthy And Fit During Summer Ex-Lakeland McDonald’s employee breaks into restaurant, steals money from safe: deputies 70-year-old woman unretires to become lifeguard Disney World to stream Epcot ‘Harmonious’ fireworks Tuesday night SNL star to host NHL Awards at Armature Works Tuesday night Dog food sold at Target, Walmart recalled due to potential salmonella contamination ‘Sight to behold’: Cross remains standing after fire at Texas church $60K worth of meth found in child booster seats at California Border Patrol checkpoint Board endorses Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter deal Kellogg to split into 3 companies: snacks, cereals, and plant-based food Trump ratchets up attacks amid questions about his presidential viability New evidence in 60-year-old Alcatraz prison break What is a federal gas tax holiday? Florida man credits pregnant dog for $2M lottery win GOP senators downplay Jan. 6 panel’s importance 7 races to watch Tuesday, from Alabama to Georgia and beyond 5-year-old dies after being left in hot car for hours Housing costs could keep climbing: Here’s why Colbert defends staffers after Capitol arrest: ‘High jinks with intent to goof’ Putin spokesman says Griner isn’t a hostage, gives no hint of release First day of summer, longest day of the year Hillsborough School Board to discuss changing controversial mascot Thousands mark summer solstice at Stonehenge 1/6 panel to hear from Raffensperger, others Trump pushed Dartmouth to eliminate loans for undergraduate students Russia can’t guarantee that American vets captured in Ukraine won’t face the death penalty ‘Sesame Street’ episode allegedly removed for being too frightening is posted to social media William at 40: A milestone birthday in a life under scrutiny Facebook removes ‘RINO hunting’ video by GOP candidate Elon Musk’s child plans to change name, cut ties with magnate dad, reports say Cooling nicely tonight, enjoying lower humidity