WFLA Articles: April 20, 2023

Pasco County school board approves controversial cell phone tower No charges filed in shooting death of University of Tampa student Is pickleball becoming too popular? ‘Turf wars’ break out in Texas Tavares, Marner lead Maple Leafs past Lightning, series tied DeSantis signs law making Florida lowest threshold for death penalty in the US Florida House unanimously passes bill to protect abandoned African American cemeteries Clearwater Maple Leafs fans prank son again during playoff series against Lightning Citrus Springs student arrested after calling school and threatening ‘severe violence,’ sheriff says Man wanted after kidnapping, raping Tampa DoorDash driver, police say Colorado 20 year-old killed after rock thrown at car Fourth Marine recruit dies at Parris Island boot camp in two years Palm River house destroyed after air fryer starts fire Patronis ‘dropped the ball’ on insurance adjuster claims, says former CFO Florida gay pride parade canceled after anti-drag show law passes 5th arrest made in Alabama Sweet 16 birthday party shooting GOP leaders scrambling to unite skeptical Republicans behind debt limit bill Biden 2024 campaign announcement coming as soon as next week Texas man fired at police before surrendering to FBI for Jan. 6 charges: officials Police identify woman killed in Plant City road rage shooting Ohio DoorDash driver killed while on delivery: police Democrats push for Green New Deal in health care sector Florida eases path for death penalty after Parkland verdict Nurse arrested after shooting colleague at Tampa nursing center, deputies say Massive seaweed blooms threaten Florida beaches Patty Murray becomes first woman to cast 10,000 votes in Senate history Tampa adds 100 tiny homes to shelter homeless EPA proposes to ban most uses of toxic paint remover Former WWE wrestler charged with theft of millions from Mississippi welfare Debt ceiling showdown continues as Republicans offer up new budget proposal Hours-long wait times reported after Disney World resumes annual pass sales Attorneys: Charges to be dropped against Alec Baldwin in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting case Charge to be dropped in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting House GOP leaders distance from national abortion ban Southwest flight delayed over spilled rice in aisle, passenger says ‘Unacceptably disruptive’: FDEM ends contract with company that sent early-morning emergency alert It’s finally happening. Twitter users bid farewell to blue checkmarks VIDEO: Student was car surfing before crash at Florida school; 1 hurt, 1 arrested Stanley Black & Decker recalls 2 million sledgehammers over detaching heads Cheat sheet: What’s in Republicans’ sweeping 320-page debt limit proposal A’s announce land deal as part of plan to make Las Vegas ‘future home’ Beyoncé to donate $2M from Renaissance tour to students, small businesses Temple Terrace man wins $1M from 7-Eleven scratch-off ticket FX actress discusses importance of Black maternal health on Bloom Wisconsin police officer mocked suspect after hitting him with car: complaint George Santos on running for reelection: ‘I have a clean conscience’ Easy 2-Ingredient dessert recipes from Today’s Joy Bauer Alex Murdaugh doesn’t want to ‘rot away’ in prison, lawyer says WATCH: Umpire assaulted at Ohio adult softball game Officer on administrative leave after K-9 goes missing Identity theft on the rise; shred your documents FREE with 8 On Your Side Little pilot Grace: Tampa plane mechanics find old photo of little girl who dreamed of flying ‘Stop Wake Act’: Lawmaker wants to ban early morning alert tests after FDEM mistake Michelle Obama: ‘We’ve been married for 30 years,’ and 20 of them were ‘great’ Dan Bongino parts ways with Fox News Homebuyers with good credit to pay higher mortgage rates My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5M over debunked 2020 election data Miami mayor ‘close’ to decision on 2024 GOP presidential bid Michigan Senate moves to end ban on unmarried cohabitation A beloved author’s timeless appeal celebrated in ‘Judy Blume Forever’ Possible shipwreck unearthed on Daytona Beach Shores by storm erosion Senator wants Disney World to move to North Carolina Judiciary Democrats advance first judicial nominees during Feinstein absence  BuzzFeed News shutting down Officials in Florida mistakenly send early-morning emergency alert to devices statewide Manchin slams Biden for ‘deficiency of leadership,’ applauds McCarthy debt plan  Breaking the habit of a bad posture Man accused of shooting 6 year-old in NC arrested ‘Your time is coming’: Polk County Corrections Sergeant accused of threatening deputy while drunk The Secret Food That Can Help Detox Your Body Republican representing DeSantis’s former Florida district endorses Trump Why its Hard to Break Bad Habits Employee shot at Tampa nursing center, deputies say Intelligent, Effortless Cleaning with ECOVACS House Republicans pass bill to ban transgender women, girls from school sports teams Where recreational marijuana is – and isn’t – legal in 2023 Preventing Child Abuse in Tampa Bay Caribbean Island Summer Escapes Video shows correctional officer beating inmate ‘more than 30 times’ in Illinois Pasco County school aid arrested, accused of helping student hide 2 guns Tampa City Council voting on Rome Yard affordable housing project Will TSA stop you for marijuana in your luggage? All new Lincoln targeted at Millennials WATCH: SpaceX giant rocket fails minutes after launching from Texas The sporting competition that you don’t need to be athletic to win National Tea Day Michelin recalls snow tires that don’t have enough traction Florida marijuana laws explainer: Where are we now? How to Conquer Allergy Season Healthy Snack Ideas SPECIAL OFFER *TODAY ONLY* – New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Courteous Communication In A Divided World Nearly 1,500 book bans implemented in the first half of this school year: analysis Fallen Marine’s family gets bill for I-70 memorial sign What to know about KC shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl Bipartisan Senate committee targets drug industry intermediaries Giant SpaceX rocket launches, explodes minutes later over Gulf of Mexico Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas WATCH: Middle school wrestler sucker-punched by opponent who lost Díaz HR sparks 6-run 1st, Rays beat Reds 8-0 for 16-3 start Texas-born princess faces eviction from Rome villa Thomas’s ethics issues stir GOP unease Recession already here for many Americans as buying power, credit, social net shrinks Democratic governors draw contrast with GOP on abortion Why did Floridians wake up to an early-morning emergency alert? Clearwater police sergeant, motorcyclist injured after colliding at intersection Five takeaways from the Fox News-Dominion settlement SpaceX takes second shot at launching biggest rocket Mild evening, isolated showers Friday into the weekend