WFLA Articles: August 29, 2023

Massive alligator ‘patiently waits’ outside Dollar General Hurricane Idalia: Could it reach Category 4 strength before landfall? Who is behind Flannery Associates, the mystery California land buyers? More see Trump as electable after mug shot release, skipped debate: poll  Monster Jam trucks damaged in California highway fire Eye drop recall grows after FDA warning, reports of ‘adverse events’ Hurricane Idalia: When could my power go out? Canada warns residents visiting US about anti-LGBTQ laws What is the ‘dirty side’ of a hurricane? Airline starts weighing passengers: Here’s why Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old on yacht: lawsuit Watch: Police cruiser slams into store Why do models show Hurricane Idalia looping around? Jim Jordan seeks records on special counsel attorney meeting with White House VIDEO: How Tampa International Airport prepared for Idalia ‘We need them to evacuate’: Pasco County braces for storm surge amid evacuation order What makes Idalia so potent? It’s feeding on intensely warm water that acts like rocket fuel Men who rushed Coors Field, accosted MLB star arrested Cedar Key businesses brace for devastating storm surge from Hurricane Idalia California Gov. Gavin Newsom sends teams to Florida to assist with Idalia impacts Trump faces new risks in skipping debates 3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from service members When will Hurricane Idalia’s storm surge impact Tampa Bay? Fulton County DA asks judge to expedite cases of all 19 defendants in Georgia Cause of house explosion that killed NFL player Caleb Farley’s father released Pence outlines Day 1 executive actions if elected president Hurricane Idalia coverage from News Channel 8 Publix closing Tampa Bay stores ahead of Hurricane Idalia Are your sinus issues leading to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? Howard Frankland Bridge, Courtney Campbell Causeway, Skyway Bridge reopen VIDEO: Long stream of cars evacuating on I-4 ahead of Hurricane Idalia Rare blue supermoon, with Saturn in tow, to put on show this week: How to watch Get Moving: Weight training for weight loss Tampa Electric preps for Hurricane Idalia with massive workforce mobilization Nutritionist loses 135lbs and answers your most asked questions ‘Suits’ creator reveals the word Buckingham Palace didn’t want Meghan Markle to say Sidney Powell pleads not guilty in Georgia election interference case Savings During Tailgating Season with Save-A-Lot Genetic Testing & Weight Management Health and Wellness: New Weight Loss Craze Bloom Health Club: WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil Brings Tampa Community Together Dog Day Afternoons in Sunny Florida 17 gas stations remain under ‘stop sale order’ after Port of Tampa fuel contamination, FDACS says Dairy Queen celebrating fall with 85-cent Blizzards Suarez suspends presidential campaign Congressional Black Caucus: Ramaswamy remarks ‘reveal depths of his own dishonesty’ New Jersey park closed as search for alligator continues Hillsborough Co. urges water conservation during power outages Sip and Savor: A guide to discovering your perfect wine What is considered a ‘major hurricane’? Uber offers free rides to shelters ahead of Hurricane Idalia Tropical depression forms in Atlantic as Idalia barrels toward Florida Busch Gardens and Adventure Island closing for Idalia Parents worried about Adderall shortages as kids start school Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to close due to Hurricane Idalia Hyundai recalling nearly 38,000 Elantras over acceleration bug Pasco Co. government closing offices ahead of Idalia Baby born with intestines outside her body is now thriving Steve Scalise diagnosed with ‘very treatable’ blood cancer Wobble tracker monitors Hurricane Idalia’s shifts in Gulf of Mexico Woman injured in Tampa shooting, police say Why some homeowners are dropping their insurance Elton John briefly hospitalized after fall in France The Strength and Beauty of Coastal Impact windows by Renewal by Andersen Get the must-have trending beauty brands for less at CVS Fun in the Sun never ends at TradeWinds with two major back- to-back event weekends in September Download Max Defender 8 Hurricane Guide From Orchard to Table: The Journey of fresh fruits Trump holds 42-point lead in Georgia after indictment AdventHealth North Pinellas evacuates dozens ahead of Hurricane Idalia Add physical fitness section to the SAT, Ramaswamy says ‘Not time for hurricane parties’: Hernando County braces for Idalia The Jacksonville shooter killed a devoted dad, a beloved mom and a teen helping support his family Live Hurricane Idalia updates: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall at Category 3 Teachers predict wave of violence with a return to classrooms These first 10 Medicare drugs chosen for US to negotiate lower prices Fans rush field, accost Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. DeSantis expands state of emergency to include 49 counties Will Tampa Bay area bridges close due to Hurricane Idalia? Neurosurgeon investigating patient’s mystery symptoms plucks worm from woman’s brain Hurricane Idalia: Evacuations ordered as storm expected to make landfall as Category 4 2 drinks a week? US could tighten alcohol guidelines, national director says Hurricane Idalia: Shelters opening in Pinellas County TIMELINE: Idalia makes landfall and storms increase 11 p.m. update: Hurricane Idalia expected to make landfall as Category 4