WFLA Articles: August 21, 2023

Neighbors worry about how long it will take to clean up wastewater spill in Riviera Bay Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari given life sentence, over $15M in penalties FACT FOCUS: Is Dodger Stadium flooded? No, it was just an illusion There’s only one new car still selling for under $20K Taco Bell, other food chains could move to digital-only sales: CFO FDA approves first RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to prevent infections in infants Bartow unanimously approves earlier alcohol sales on Sundays Trump plans to turn himself in on Thursday in Georgia election interference case US citizens urged to leave Belarus immediately Watch: Train crashes into 18-wheeler in Louisiana Florida officials say your shoe could save a child from dying in a hot car Hillsborough deputy given Narcan after close call with Fentanyl inside jail Rural Sarasota County residents await ruling in fight against new development 4 Tampa Bay skating rinks fined for keeping teen employees outside legal hours, DOL says Tori Spelling released from hospital after four days: report After losing deposits to roofer, homeowners question role of state regulators Florida woman admits to strangling 13-year-old son: sheriff Pasco businesses hit with bogus bills that passed the pen test 5 recalls in 4 weeks: All the things from Trader Joe’s you should toss House Republicans subpoena DHS Secretary Mayorkas  ‘Hell on wheels’: Ohio teen sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for double-fatal crash As COVID surge continues, is the booster still working against new variants? Biden tells Maui ‘country grieves with you’ after touring damage Search continues for Cuban coach who disappeared from Little League World Series Officials: Chicago woman sent email to Florida headmaster threatening to kill Trump, son Barron Reedy Creek Improvement District ‘funneled’ millions in taxpayer dollars back to Disney, new board says See it: Home made almost entirely of foam being constructed in Texas Southeast High School student arrested after gun found in fanny pack Not much rain as temps stay hot Tuesday Daughter fights for WWII veteran who died waiting years for VA appeal One injured in Ybor Heights fire, officials say Conservation groups sue to keep Virginia in Youngkin-opposed climate program Trump’s bond set at $200K in Fulton County case Man stole over $10K in meat, ingredients from Tampa restaurant, police say ‘Gone in a flash’: 3 of Polk commissioner’s horses killed in lightning strike DOJ pushes back on April 2026 trial date in Trump Jan. 6 case WATCH: Hillsborough County deputies rescue lost kayaker who called for help before phone died Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo’s beloved Mario character, steps down House GOP subpoenas IRS and FBI investigators involved in Hunter Biden probe Truck driver with Florida ties indicted on child porn charges; officials search for contacts Sip, Swirl, Savor: Essential tips for wine newbies PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Hilary moves through San Diego Eastman agrees to $100K bond in Georgia election case Rep. Dean Phillips signals he won’t challenge Biden in 2024 ‘Murder pills’: AG Moody warns Florida parents of deadly drug affecting children How to watch the first Republican presidential primary debate Summer Skin Hacks to Beat the Heat Eat the Rainbow: Beet Salad Recipe Bloom Health Club: WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil Snake found in Target shopping cart in Iowa gets new home After Hilary, 3 tropical storms form in the Atlantic  Publix ends practices of making ‘hurricane cakes’ in Florida St. Pete officials: 10,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Riviera Bay The crown for the 2nd Annual Miss Daytime Drag Pageant goes to… Sprouts to open new Tampa location next month The king of specialty crowns created a custom piece for Miss Daytime 3 arrested after child ingests fentanyl, another drinks maggots: deputies Trump holds 23-point lead over DeSantis among Iowa Republican caucusgoers: survey  Trump campaign bills DeSantis’s ‘listless vessel’ remark as ‘deplorables’ moment Angry reaction as Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth without consent Biden campaign targets battleground states with $25M ad campaign Maggie and the Moms on instant gratification, back-to-school wins & woes and the famous ‘When Harry Met Sally’ question Florida rapper Gunplay arrested on battery, child abuse charges Federal judge pauses Georgia law banning hormone therapy for transgender minors Paved paradise: Map shows how much of downtown Tampa is parking lots The Connection between mental health and physical health Insurance agency in a box First locally acquired malaria case reported in Maryland in decades Better Safe than Sorry New JW Marriott in Clearwater Beach offering elevated Florida-focused dining with Mediterranean inspirations Florida man recalls terrifying moments after wife struck by lightning Finally Losing Weight When Nothing Else Works Rays’ Wander Franco expected to learn fate of MLB career amid investigation 7 Daily Hacks to Keep You Healthy Vital Tricks: Simple Health Hacks for a Vibrant Life Stretching keeps muscles flexible, strong, and healthy Life Guard Imaging: Early Detection Saves Lives Lana Del Rey announces Tampa tour stop this fall Shirtless suspect sought after golf cart stolen from Pasco County high school ‘Barbie’ for $4? National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide GOP senator touts Ramaswamy as exciting presidential candidate  Freedom Caucus demands policy conditions on stopgap government funding bill  Olga Carmona scored in Spain’s 1-0 Women’s World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey: Tips for gym beginners People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Tampa AMBER alert twins found after abduction Bring Vacation Home Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari set to be sentenced to life in prison USF students begin fall classes Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle ‘Just take me to jail, man’: Troopers seize over 562 grams worth of drugs during traffic stop Tipping etiquette and norms are in flux − here’s how you can avoid feeling flustered or ripped off Who gets the most spam calls? See where Florida ranks Which states have the deadliest rush hour? The Bidens will travel to Maui to meet with wildfire survivors and first responders Student test scores, already beleaguered, face new threats from extreme heat What to know about new COVID-19 shots, RSV treatments Bartow leaders consider earlier alcohol sales on Sundays More than 1,000 flights canceled due to Tropical Storm Hilary 5 House lawmakers to watch in the battle over government funding Trouble looms for Senate GOP despite recruiting wins Candidates face tricky balancing act on Trump at first GOP debate Part of I-275 in St. Petersburg to close overnight due to construction Tropical Storm Warning in effect as disturbance approaches Gulf coast Hot week with isolated rain chances The coolest cars revealed at Car Week in Monterey