WFLA Articles: August 3, 2023

Attorneys gather in Tampa for panel on Florida’s new immigration law Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to temporarily stay in place as case plays out Expelled Nashville Democrat Justin Jones of the ‘Tennessee Three’ wins back state House seat NBA Players union calls Orlando Magic donation to DeSantis ‘alarming’ Family remembers man who died after collision at same motocross track where boy was killed Pinellas County Schools to replace AP Psychology with alternative after Florida’s effective ban ‘Crazy amount of force’: Florida surfer recalls terrifying moment he was bitten by shark No charges will be filed in Cardi B mic case, Las Vegas police say What it was like inside the courtroom for Trump’s arraignment Man falls into Columbus Zoo enclosure during cheetah presentation Florida man who dropped appeals is executed for 1988 hammer killing of a nurse Miss Venezuela 2023 killed in tragic Florida crash, mother claims she fell asleep at wheel ‘It’s a powerful indictment’: How strong are charges against Trump for alleged efforts to overturn 2020 election? ‘I could feel my lungs filling up with blood’: Mother speaks out after being stabbed 13 times by husband 1 detained in Largo death investigation, police say Results for Tampa church that paid $11K for fence and got nothing Haines City sergeant charged with punching teen girl in face: police DeSantis vows to ‘start slitting throats on day one’ Two bodies found near floating Rio Grande barrier, Mexico says Woman hospitalized, 2 others injured in Montana otter attack Don’t be alarmed: FCC and FEMA planning nationwide test Where Florida ranks in pay growth Check out this Gem of Tampa Bay before it closes Health advisory lifted for 2 Hillsborough County beaches; 1 still under advisory ‘An old soul’: Father remembers teen who died in triple fatal Lakeland crash The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 troops from the US-Mexico border mission 5 takeaways from Devon Archer’s interview with House Oversight ‘A crisis among young people’: More should be done to protect children’s privacy online, Rep. Castor says Trump pleads not guilty to Jan. 6 charges Mattel is hiring a ‘Chief UNO Player’ to promote new game. Here’s how to apply Lawmakers sound alarm on threat of government shutdown Florida bans AP psych, pointing to lessons on gender, sexuality Florida man wins $1.45M from $1 lottery ticket sold at Publix Man charged with cheating Home Depot stores out of $300K with door-return scam ‘It’s slowly coming together’: Baker Mayfield says Bucs offense is gelling Florida reverses ban on teaching AP Psychology in schools Woman, 2 children found dead near NAS Pensacola Here are the top education issues to watch going into the new school year Media outnumber demonstrators at Trump arraignment stakeout Custom, sustainable, and handcrafted goods for your home Slow ‘sprinter’ sparks nepotism claims, athletics official suspended Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election Viral video shows Boston cop injuring himself on children’s slide — but others have previously issued warnings 2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China WTH: Grilled Peach-Pecan Salad Recipe with Today’s Joy Bauer Surprising Health Benefits of Sex at Any Age 87-year-old woman fights off home invader, then feeds him snacks Answering your questions about finding and creating lasting love Lasting Love: How marriages can stand the test of time How To Find Lasting Love Tom Brady enters the world of soccer as minority owner of English club Birmingham Jeep Wrangler graphics pack celebrates “Jurassic Park” anniversary 5 Florida small towns named ‘most picturesque’ in America Trump expected to plead not guilty in arraignment for election turnover attempt Heartbreaking video shows moment owners abandon young dog at Florida park Are you in the 1% in Florida? An 87-year-old woman fought off an intruder, then fed him after he told her he was ‘awfully hungry’ WATCH: Coast Guard lifts boater to safety off Pinellas County coast Lizzo responds to hostile work environment, sexual harassment suit Quick and tangy 10-minute cucumber pickles Worst queso scenario: Truck spills nacho cheese on Arkansas highway Bud Light parent says US market share stabilizing after transgender promotion cost sales Passenger arrested on Delta flight after cutting himself and a flight attendant, authorities say Pence selling ‘Too Honest’ merch, quoting Trump from indictment 2 sisters allegedly smuggle $40K worth of cocaine on Florida cruise ship Passengers restrain man accused of injuring Delta flight attendant Pet emu escapes, becomes local sensation in Indiana 2 killed in Pasco County house fire Husband accused of murdering woman whose remains were found in 3 suitcases Latest forecast shows active Atlantic hurricane season ahead Florida marijuana initiative in jeopardy despite having one million signatures Stolen forklift suspect leads police on chase in downtown Los Angeles Rondé’s Road to Canton: Brotherly Love and Competition GOP releases Devon Archer transcript after lawmakers give conflicting accounts California residents say HGTV star evicting them for a big ‘flip’ Taylor Swift adds 3 more tour stops in Florida Window to the Weekend: Teacher Appreciation Day Taylor Swift reveals new US tour dates for 2024; ‘Turns out it’s NOT the end of an era’ Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez handcuffed in Tampa hotel on night of shooting College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park Ready for Students Florida gas station employee accused of stealing $53K in lottery ticket books: affidavit Mother, 9-year-old son die after SUV rolls over into water-filled ditch in Lakeland Uninsured rate hits record low, just as millions start losing Medicaid coverage Seth Meyers is coming to Tampa on his stand-up comedy tour Tampa Bay realtor details his experience in the ‘Fight to Survive’ Behavioral Health services for child welfare Why is Metal Roofing Becoming the Most Popular Roofing Material? Chicken on a Budget: Which cuts deliver on flavor without breaking the bank? VIDEO: School bus crashes into Chicago home Lizzo speaks out on allegations in lawsuit from former dancers: ‘I am not the villain’ Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles over fire risk Viral kitten ‘Tater Tot’ dies suddenly Back-to-School Prep Korean BBQ Ribs from the Grill Girl DeSantis accepts Newsom’s debate challenge: ‘Just tell me when and where’ Florida’s national parks will be free to enter on Friday For Florida Keys coral, climate change is life or death. New law requires all Louisiana public schools display ‘In God We Trust’ motto  Mother gets 14 years in death of newborn found floating off Florida coast in 2018 Tampa’s mayor honoring WFLA’s late Chief Photographer Paul Lamison Pinellas leaders kick off long-term plan for road, transit improvements Waves rise 13 feet tall in California amid global warming: research How Bud Light lost its crown The heaviest animal ever discovered may be this ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert Should Trump go to jail? Election could become a referendum on that question Lighthouse from ‘Forrest Gump’ goes dark after lightning strike Gravity of new Trump charges scrambles GOP politics DeSantis, Harris in furious battle over slavery curriculum Trump-aligned Senate candidates raise concerns for GOP Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election ‘Only shelter I have’: Recent high school grad living in car on brink of homelessness 3 teens killed in 3-vehicle crash in Lakeland Scattered evening storms along the coast. slightly drier Friday