WFLA Articles: August 25, 2023

Back-to-school could be culprit in uptick in COVID-19 cases, doctors say 2 women shot at Chicago White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field Florida’s largest gun show offering concealed weapons classes at Florida State Fairgrounds 2 injured in 2-alarm mobile home fire in northeast Polk County Utah County opens own investigation into FBI killing of Provo man who threatened Biden LIST: Sandbag locations open in Tampa Bay area ahead of Hurricane Idalia What should you do if your car has flood damage? Green Day releases ‘Nimrod’ shirt with Trump mugshot to raise money for Maui Green Day releases ‘Nimrod’ shirt with Trump mugshot to raise money for Maui Biden on Trump mug shot: ‘Handsome guy’ Court documents state Sarasota middle schooler threatened to ‘destroy’ and ‘eliminate’ teachers Questions raised about how man got suspected drugs to inject into neighbor’s condo Vice chair of CPAC steps down  Florida superintendent apologizes for assembly singling out Black students over low test scores ‘Total disbelief’: Mother, daughter given same dorm room 33 years apart ‘Help’: Woman uses note to escape her kidnapper Could Trump mugshot merch make MAGA millions? Could the US change alcohol guidelines to two drinks per week? St. Petersburg man wants low-hanging cables out of his backyard ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer says he wrote song ‘about those people’ after mention in GOP debate Bay Pines VA 1 of 2 Florida veterans’ hospitals smacked with 1-star rating Lady Hawks softball coach accused of sex crimes involving minor, Pasco deputies say Brooksville community remembers WWE superstar ‘Bray Wyatt’ Moms are cracking eggs on kids’ heads on TikTok. Why? Voting rights concerns shadow March on Washington anniversary St. Pete extends sandbag hours ahead potential tropical system impacting Tampa Bay area Invest 93L could hit Tampa Bay area as strong tropical storm, model shows Hernando County sex offender punches detective after failing to register email address, deputies say Fentanyl found in cookie jar during traffic stop in Florida, man arrested Sarasota County man wins $1 million prize from gas station lottery ticket Jesuit HS football and their sophomore quarterback Exploring Doodle Noodle: Tampa’s newest noodle bar Florida lawyer files challenge to disqualify Trump from 2024 race, citing 14th Amendment ‘Don’t move at all, there’s a stingray and it’s on you’: Tampa woman impaled by stingray barb in Ruskin Gotta steal ’em all? $5,500 worth of items stolen in Lakeland Pokémon heist Thousands of veterans’ disability claims delayed, some for years Shark found on bank of landlocked river; official offers possible explanation Florida ‘Right to Rock’ bill would bar venues from cancelling shows based on politics Spirit Airlines agrees to $8.25M settlement over ‘gotcha’ bag fees First yellow-legged hornet nest in US eradicated in Georgia Do you know any of the 388 unaccounted for individuals in Maui fires? Highest paying jobs in Tampa that require a bachelor’s degree Sponsored: Couples on HRT have 50% lower divorce rates Who qualifies for $0 student loan payments? Highest-paying jobs in Tampa that don’t require a college degree Man arrested for leaving toilet at mall, claiming it was a bomb, police say Counties with the worst droughts in Florida Florida deputies save 2 people after car crashes into pond, sinks EV have more quality issues than ICE models, study finds POLL: Will Bucs match a franchise record and make playoffs for 4th straight season? ‘Little House on the Prairie’ actor Hersha Parady dies at 78, family says VIDEO: Massive fire and chemical leak at Louisiana refinery prompts evacuation What’s Hipp? We’re giving two thumbs up for ‘Air Up’ White House now says Biden didn’t hear wildfire question that sparked ‘no comment’ response Costco offering refunds on Kirkland vodka following complaints over taste, smell Carlos Santana issues apology for anti-trans remarks on stage Everything in Moderation: Funfetti Butter Cookies  Watch: Florida man injected opioid ‘chemical agent’ under family’s door, police say The Effects of Trauma on the Immune System 3 Things to Know About Trauma and Your Body Haley on Trump mug shot: ‘It’s a sad day in America’ Get Moving: Using ankle weights to strengthen your lower body The Link Between Trauma and Disease ‘Total disbelief’: Mother, daughter given same dorm room 33 years apart Florida 12-year-old fatally shot while sitting on couch, police say Unrivaled Beauty: Renewal by Andersen offers a wealth of window styles, colors, and grilles to fit any home Spider versus snake spotted in Alabama Window to the Weekend: STEM In The Park Hunters bag 12-foot alligator during late-night fight VIDEO: Hot air balloon carrying 4 passengers lands on interstate Combat jet crashes near Marine Corps air station in San Diego, search underway Disaster preparedness sales tax holiday starts Saturday Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cannon Fire & Cocktails ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ meets the social media age in a new novel Making Your Bathroom More Sustainable With TUSHY Black Breastfeeding Week begins in Tampa Bay and across the country The untold story of the man who was *almost* one of The Beatles in PRE FAB! Launch of 4 astronauts to space station bumped to Saturday Hersha Parady of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ dies after battle with brain tumor Understanding the Silent Epidemic: The Importance of Thyroid Health Redefine Dog Owners’ Cleaning Routine Psoriasis Action Month What is Stockholm syndrome? It started 50 years ago with a bank robbery From tarantulas to tigers, zoo animals step onto scales for annual weigh-in Trump recounts ‘terrible experience’ of being booked in Georgia Free pet adoptions in Pasco County this weekend Pumpkin spice scented trash bags are back Hundreds of inmates evacuated as fire erupts at Texas state prison Facing indictment, George Santos says his focus is ‘civic duty’ Krispy Kreme unveils new pumpkin spice doggie doughnuts Frontier Airlines unveils new nonstop flights from Tampa, Sarasota to 2 destinations Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in September Baby dies after mom places it in trash compactor, police say CDC, FDA gearing up for fall vaccine campaign with US in ‘strongest position yet’ Caution: Monkeys — Florida officials warn residents amid simian sightings March on Washington turns 60 with miles to go Tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea has 80% chance of development, NHC says GOP talk of military action in Mexico sparks dire warnings Hot & mostly dry this weekend