WFLA Articles: August 23, 2023

Candidates largely dismiss climate issues at first GOP debate Florida expands sex at birth bathroom restrictions to private schools Poll: Who won the first GOP presidential primary debate? Christie compares Ramaswamy to ‘amateur’ Obama: ‘A guy who sounds like ChatGPT’ Which 2 flag pins did Asa Hutchinson wear during GOP debate? Trump lashes out at Fox News, Bill Barr, Chris Christie in Tucker Carlson interview: highlights Lightning strike causes attic fire in Hillsborough County Woman dies after being struck by lightning in Clearwater Mug shots released in Trump Georgia election case Body found in woods in Clearwater, police say Check out this Gem of Tampa Bay if you love southern-style BBQ RFK Jr. request for restraining order over vaccine videos removed from YouTube rejected U.S. Coast Guard searching for 2 scuba divers who vanished in the waters off Coffin Island Scientists solve deep-sea ‘Octopus Garden’ mystery off California coast Tropical system possible in the eastern Gulf early next week, could impact Tampa Bay area Kelly Blue Book survey shows consumer hesitation towards electric vehicles Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, slated to return Thursday Terry Funk, beloved hardcore wrestling icon, dead at 79 Rough start to Florida ‘Friday Night Lights’ Kari Lake says she’ll decide on Arizona Senate run by year’s end Local business transforms old dumping ground into shellfish hatchery in Rubonia Guests file lawsuit against Las Vegas Strip hotel after bat found in hotel room, exposes them to rabies GOP debate highlights: Republican presidential candidates face off on issues, trade insults Post-pandemic, many American workers say they’d consider quitting without flexible work options: study Rogue monkey: Florida residents warned to stay away Hillsborough County Public Schools, Latino Coalition team up to fight human trafficking Judge denies Meadows, Clark attempts to block arrest in Georgia Tampa mayor says there’s ‘absolutely no need’ for 17 new fire stations Former President Trump prepares to surrender at GA jail as Republican rivals prepare to debate without him Florida man claims $1M prize from $50 scratch-off ticket PHOTOS: NASA reveals details of dying star Stop using these two types of eye drops, FDA warns Southwest Airlines now limiting some EarlyBird Check-In availability BA.2.86 subvariant potentially better at causing breakthrough infections: CDC WATCH: Injured woman airlifted from boat 70 miles off Hernando Beach Study links children’s screen time to heart damage in adulthood Tough roster decisions ahead for Bucs after final preseason game Saturday Tucker Carlson teases Trump interview ahead of GOP debate CDC warns against kissing small turtles over salmonella risk Giuliani surrenders at Fulton County Jail over Georgia charges Publix supermarkets no longer making specific novelty cake: ‘We regret if a store has not followed policy’ Willis opposing attempts by Meadows, Clark to block Georgia arrests Ohio court system trading ankle bracelets for smartwatches Bear breaks into fence, tries to pig-nap woman’s pet Florida deputies search for masked ‘pigeon pirate’ accused of snatching birds Gunfire in Pittsburgh prompts evacuations, draws large police response Back to school offerings for easy meals and snacks at Save-A-Lot Finding happiness at the bottom of a chemo bag Workers in Disney World district criticize DeSantis appointees’ decision to eliminate free passes In the deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived Rays spanish translator, Manny Navarro, lives dream of being in the MLB Thriving in the Blue Zone: Holistic Living for Longevity 5 things to watch at the first GOP primary debate Hot in South Beach Miami Crocodile ‘cough’ caught on camera in Florida Everglades Russian agency says mercenary leader Prigozhin was aboard plane that crashed, leaving no survivors VIDEO: 1 dead in crane collapse in Palm Bay No longer free: PSTA passes motion increasing fares for St. Pete SunRunner Texas Pete isn’t plaintiff’s 1st class action lawsuit. Here’s how 3 others went A guide for preparing kids to launch into adulthood in ‘Raising Them Ready’ Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to make changes after OSHA violations Wellness Wednesday: Quality Emergency Care You Can Trust VIDEO: Part of scaffolding taken down in Downtown Orlando Trump campaign: Debate just an ‘audition’ for former president’s second term Dating isn’t easy for the funny and relatable protagonist in ‘Ana Takes Manhattan’ Artists recreate beloved animals and figures with balloons Beyoncé shares ‘birthday wish’ to fans as Renaissance World Tour winds down Family-Favorite Breakfasts For Back-to-School Season  Celebrating new Star Wars series ‘Ahsoka’ 1-year-old dies in hot daycare van, suspect charged South Carolina’s new all-male highest court reverses course on abortion, upholding strict 6-week ban St. Petersburg Fire Chief James Large reinstated by mayor Florida Native Making Waves in Africa Life Guard Imaging offers FREE Heart Scan Redefine Your Back-to-School Lunch Routine Mark Wahlberg will be signing autographs in Tampa this weekend. Here’s where Florida woman wins $1M on scratch-off ticket from Publix Jennifer Aniston: ‘I’m so over cancel culture’ India lands a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club NFL player Caleb Farley remembers father killed in NC home explosion: ‘He raised me to be a stand-up guy’ Man driving 112 mph arrested for woman’s death in fiery crash Brody’s POV: Lessons from the Blue Zone Fresh meat stolen from Florida restaurant 3 times in 2 weeks WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil Brings the Tampa Community Together Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell surrenders in Georgia election case Living Life in the Blue Zone VIDEO: Tampa principal carries student across flooded road to mom Netflix plans NASCAR docuseries backed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Burgum suffers basketball injury, may miss GOP debate Former Bucs WR Antonio Brown faces arrest in Florida In a world first, India lands a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole LGBTQ Dems gear up for rematches after narrow 2022 losses Ramaswamy battles controversy ahead of pivotal GOP debate Trump infighting risks rise as allies face legal bills, cash crunch ‘America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston” Director’s Cut: Blue Beetle ‘Screaming in the woods’: Bear attacks, injures child playing near home Tracking the Tropics: Atlantic heating up ahead of peak hurricane season Land O’ Lakes High School football to resume after investigation into locker room fight Trump, Tucker Carlson to release interview as debate begins on Fox News SeaWorld, Busch Gardens invite guests to come back for free if weather impacts visit Will I get an extra paycheck in September? How to know Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby No. 2: reports How to learn more about the proposed 2024 Tampa budget How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior Who takes advantage of Donald Trump’s absence and other things to watch in the Republican debate PSTA considers fare for SunRunner bus service Ted Cruz gets fooled by fake photo of shark swimming on 405 Freeway in Los Angeles ‘Get out of my house!’ Kansas publisher’s 98-year-old mother reacts on video amid raid Sunny-day flooding to increase 20 times by 2050 in the Tampa Bay area Republican debate could be audition for Trump’s running mate  The first GOP debate: What each candidate needs to do Topics to watch for in Republican debate: inflation, Ukraine, abortion and more These are the best companies to work for in Florida, survey says Osleivis Basabe’s first major league homer is a grand slam as the Rays beat the Rockies 12-4 Coastal showers move offshore, warm & muggy night Run for Fun: Handling GI issues while running