WFLA Articles: August 16, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Pasco County boater ‘Best moment of my life’: Sons of missing Tampa mother thankful she was found safe US women’s national team coach resigns after early World Cup exit: AP source Hillsborough County barricaded suspect dead after shooting at bondsman, deputies say Mother drowns trying to save son at a popular waterfall, turning family outing grim Pilot dies on flight from Florida to Chile, airline says Lawsuit says Brita misled users about ability to filter out ‘forever chemicals,’ more Sweating in schools: Pasco County neighbors collect box fans for classrooms during A/C repairs Amid wildfire aftermath, should you travel to Maui? Researchers find increase in younger people diagnosed with cancer  Raley races for 1st pinch-hit, inside-the-park HR in Rays’ history in 6-1 win over Giants ‘A hero never dies’: Part of I-275 dedicated to fallen Pinellas County deputy NASCAR driver arrested for suspected DWI in North Carolina New Jersey Supreme Court backs school that fired teacher over premarital sex Dominican investigation of Rays’ Wander Franco is being led by gender violence and minors division Disneyland’s attendance and visitor spending gains undermined by inflation, report says ‘Overly optimistic’ Georgia Trump trial plan could create ‘circus,’ legal experts warn Itchy hands lead to woman’s $1 million lottery win How will ‘deepfake’ political videos affect elections? USF researcher says evidence shows Tampa has more cemeteries lost to time ‘I’m going to bash your skull in’: Tampa man recalls jail time for silence in probe of DEA California singer-songwriter behind Katy Perry song missing since June: friends Dilapidated Manatee County parking garage to be demolished, rebuilt Tampa Electric plans to reduce customer bills in 2024. Here’s by how much Target cuts profit outlook after Pride month backlash Invasive hornet species found in the US for the first time Temple Terrace gym owner and Maui native collecting donations for wildfire victims Trump supporters post names and addresses of Georgia grand jurors online ‘A needle in a haystack’: Search for missing Pasco boater continues Missing Tampa mother found safe in woods 6 days after disappearing from Walmart Man killed by box truck while trying to cross I-275 in Tampa, FHP says Majority says Trump should be prosecuted on charges linked to 2020 election: survey Lawyers say Tuohy family ‘devastated’ by Oher’s ‘Blind Side’ allegations Crews respond to 2-alarm fire at storage facility in St. Pete 3 cars catch fire inside Tampa parking garage Manchin walks an Inflation Reduction Act tightrope WATCH: Massive alligator tries to climb up side of Florida home Man who threw Molotov cocktail into Planned Parenthood sentenced to 10 years in prison Some abortion pill restrictions upheld by appeals court in case bound for Supreme Court Pumpkin lineup returns to Dunkin’s menu WATCH: Person’s plan to set fire at children’s play center backfires Marion County Record’s seized items being returned Brody’s POV: Foods your dog should never ingest Healthy treats for your pets Alec Baldwin may face charges in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting after new report Waterfront Living at Marina Pointe: The Tale of the Newlyweds Mental Health Crisis Plaguing the Veterinary Industry Ohio GOP Senate candidate parts ways with top aide who tweeted criticism of Trump Helping Tampa Travelers Stay Calm Aldi to buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarkets Florida home once owned by Cher hits market for $42.5M 2 killed, 4 officers and hostage injured after standoff in Tennessee Santos fundraiser charged with impersonating House leadership aide DeSantis: ‘The swamp got worse’ when Trump was president  Buccaneers’ WR Russell Gage suffers season-ending knee injury during joint practice Jets Wellness Wednesday: Quality Emergency Care You Can Trust Could the Honda Pilot be king of the carpool lane? Protesters march through Miami to object to Florida’s Black history teaching standards Are pickles fake? Viral video claims they are and people can’t believe it Idris Elba cranks up the intensity in summer TV thriller Redefine Your Cleaning Routine  WWE superstar Charlotte Flair on her winning record, following in Dad Ric Flair’s foosteps and paying it forward Emotions run high when divorcees reunite in ‘The Big D’ Florida cracking down on dangerous kid-friendly looking THC products Why military and first responders are good candidates for the scans at Lifeguard Imaging Why choose Renewal by Andersen for your window and door replacement needs Biden to travel to Maui next week in aftermath of catastrophic wildfires 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled over fire risk The Sana Smile Session with Dr. Sana Yusuf Tampa, St. Pete among most expensive cities for dog owners, study finds Friends of Joshua House Foundation | Older Lundy & You Deal over Florida’s redistricting plan could lead to restoration of Black-dominant district 2 American tourists got ‘stuck’ in Eiffel Tower overnight while drunk, Paris prosecutors say The Emotional Link Between Wellness & Pets Training Tips for Bringing Home Rescue Dogs Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket locations Special counsel obtained Trump’s Twitter direct messages Here’s how much Florida taxpayers paid to protect DeSantis Rear seats riskier than front seats for injury, research shows Manchin vows to fight implementation of IRA as ‘radical climate agenda’ Florida man throws rock at driver in road rage incident, deputies say New York hospital worker reunites with woman she found abandoned as baby Dems again press Supreme Court for ethics council after ‘insufficient’ initial response Pasco man accused of dragging dog behind car on highway; neighbors believe it was an accident When will the Howard Frankland Bridge construction be completed? Tampa artist welcomes Beyoncé to town with vibrant mural Tracking the Tropics: NHC monitoring 3 disturbances as peak hurricane season nears Taylor Swift fan with cancer who was discharged just in time for show has died Madonna reschedules tour dates after ICU stay Beyoncé fans await Queen Bey in Tampa; what you need to know before you go Teams rehab animals, plan rebuild after fire at Madeira Beach wildlife center School bus driver shortage plagues first week back to class New coffee shop, Cass Street Coffee Company, opens in downtown Tampa The iPhone ‘hang up’ button may not be moving as much as we feared WATCH: Videos show power lines may be cause of Maui fire Maui fire death toll reaches 110, few victims identified Why a stopgap funding bill could face a rocky road in the House Trump refusal to sign loyalty pledge puts RNC in bind Mega Millions ticket worth $36 million sold at Florida Publix Georgia indictment crafted to put Trump at the center of it all Coastal showers to start the day on Thursday