WFLA Articles: July 12, 2023

Here are Wednesday’s winning numbers for the estimated $750M Powerball jackpot ‘Reckless, stupid driving’: Teen was driving 104 mph with no headlights before deadly crash, Sheriff Judd says ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a third time Broadcast legend Dick Vitale reveals vocal cord cancer diagnosis Doctor behind once-viral TikTok page stripped of medical license by state board Tornado touches down near O’Hare Airport in Chicago Tornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport amid severe weather warnings RFK Jr. to testify in House hearing on censorship Parkland school massacre reenactment on campus will be allowed as part of lawsuit against deputy High school baseball standout loses his hand after July 4 fireworks accident Hallmark Christmas cruise to set sail in 2024 NATO summit exposes rifts in Biden, Zelensky bond Man, 75, killed by driver trying to get away from Secret Service in D.C.: police Chopped salad kits recalled from Whole Foods due to undeclared allergen DeSantis on whether Trump should debate: ‘He needs to step up and do it’ Tim Scott raises $6.1 million in Q2 fundraising  AAA Insurance: ‘Small number’ of homeowners getting dropped in Florida House GOP battles stretch out consideration of defense bill Woman convicted of killing Lakeland lottery winner asks for new trial, accuses police of corruption Florida baby dies after teen mom put fentanyl in bottle thinking it was cocaine, deputies say Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing says ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says Mother fights for food allergy law after son dies eating at Texas restaurant Award-winning chef Adrianne Calvo shares the secret to quick weeknight dinners with ‘maximum flavor’ Chipotle testing guacamole-making robot named ‘Autocado’ Florida group aiming to put abortion on 2024 ballot raises $1.9M in June 500-pound robot sculpture submerged in ocean for underwater art exhibit Duck killing dispute: Woman says neighbor shot fowl that wandered onto his St. Pete property, FWC investigating ‘Literally like Matrix’: Passengers, crew injured by severe turbulence on Allegiant flight Washington tackles potential risks of AI No charges filed in viral Lakeland police confrontation; activist vows to keep fighting Why will the flags be at half-staff in Florida on Thursday? Wray takes aim at GOP claims of FBI politicization Aaron Hernandez’s brother, Dennis, ordered re-arrested on brick-throwing charges at ESPN Desperate search for missing Oklahoma boys comes to heartbreaking end: ‘A very tragic event’ What to know about the potential actors strike looming at midnight WATCH: Dolphins spotted chasing fish at Caladesi Island when small shark swoops in Poaching problem: Manatee boat captains keep eye on illegal harvesting after hundreds of sea creatures stolen Hillsborough deputies rescue nonverbal child with autism found alone in pond Patches the cat, who once weighed 42 pounds, continues weight-loss journey Prices for these items rose and fell the most in June ‘Literally like Matrix’: 2 passengers, 2 flight attendants injured in turbulence on Allegiant flight to St. Pete Tampa’s ‘Little Skimmer’ collected 20 tons of debris since launching last year Wray fires back at GOP critics, notes spike in FBI applications Best early Apple deals of October Prime Day Citizens expects to cover 1.7 million Florida property owners by end of 2023 Best Prime Day deals for pet parents Best Prime Day deals on everyday essentials (Day 2) Arizona man at center of Jan. 6 conspiracy theory sues Fox News ‘Aggressive’ sea otter wrestles, bites surfboard Jan. 6 defendant who was arrested near Obamas’ DC residence ordered held until trial Manatee County man considered endangered found safe A third of student borrowers spent money they thought would be forgiven: poll Powerball, Mega Millions reach combined total of nearly $1.3 billion Top 10 relationship red flags Authorities weigh options to fill Seffner sinkhole that swallowed man in 2013 Outpatient substance use treatment in Tampa Bay The Sana Smile Session with Dr. Sana Yusuf Pioneering Anchor Brewing Co. to shut down after 127 years Trooper saved by ballistic vest justified in fatal shooting of stranded motorist: DA Eat healthy, drink healthy, and be healthy with Thin Energy Hydration Bucs’ Shaquil Barrett pays tribute to late daughter with sweet tattoo after wife announces pregnancy Biden vows united front with Ukraine in face of Russian war 5 things to know about July’s CPI Theme parks see significant drop over holiday — here’s why Advocacy group sues Idaho over ‘abortion travel ban’ The Emmy nominations are in: HBO dominates, top TV stars get multiple nods ‘Completely disrespectful’: YouTuber charged people to see autopsy photos of 11-year-old Senators reintroduce bill to prevent US president from leaving NATO  13-foot sawfish tagged in Florida for first time in decades Jim Jordan lists DOJ, FBI, Homeland Security targets for funding bills Missing hiker found dead in Yosemite National Park Video shows motorcyclist pushing trooper into oncoming traffic Nutritional IV’s | Peaks of Health Surgeon shot to death by patient in targeted attack, police say Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reveals new additions to Bier Fest menu 10-month-old picked as 2023 Gerber Baby ‘Our legacy continues’: Buccaneers reveal return of Creamsicle jerseys with star-studded video Stop Holding Back on Your Biggest Dreams | Take the Plunge The wellness mindset of a Bare-Knuckle Combat Sport Champion Students achieve their dreams with The Florida Lottery’s Bright Futures Scholarship Main Street Rocks: A Tour of the Store The perfect summer beach reads 18-year-old college student drowns saving girlfriend’s sister Survey: Minority teachers are leaving the profession at a disproportionate rate Video of 11-year-old boy looking for friends goes viral What products should you buy this Prime Day? Orlando police release body camera footage in fatal shooting of unarmed man PHOTOS: Masks, stun gun found in car of plastic surgeon accused of murdering Largo lawyer Sclerotherapy to Treat Leg Veins Police recover missing woman’s body from Orlando lake Indulge in creamy delights with GOAT cheese stuffed mushrooms Florida city to elect its first-ever dog for mayor Mercedes-Benz unlocks fully electric 2024 AMG EQE SUV How to Take the Stink out of Summer Easy and nutritious meals for pregnant women Water color painting out of the sea VIDEO: Woman accused of taking selfie before stealing thousands in jewelry Prime Day 2023: Behind the scenes of an Amazon warehouse Semper Fi & America’s Fund: Empowering Veterans like George Vera Student loans: How payments pinch renters, dash dreams of homeownership Inflation slowed to 3 percent in June, hits lowest rate in 2 years Summer Snacking Summer Survival: How to Take the Stink Out of Summer Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars Nassar stabbing not captured on prison cameras: report 3 tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Facebook’s parent, lawmakers say Teen bitten by copperhead snake wishes he took dad’s advice Almost 3 in 4 in new poll support abortion access in first 6 weeks of pregnancy  Tracking the Tropics: New hurricane outlook predicts ‘above-average’ season Pandemic learning gap could be growing, study finds 3 dead and 14 injured in crash involving Greyhound bus and commercial vehicles, police say Crocs releases ‘Barbie’-themed shoes ahead of movie release 50 baby stars seen in dramatic close-up revealed by Webb Space Telescope Tampa Bay’s rental market among the most competitive in the US: report Inmate used chain from handcuffs to strangle deputy during escape attempt, officials say Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next court fight? Farmers to end home, auto coverage in Florida, pull back in California over natural disaster costs Regulators probe complaints that Ford Escape doors can open while being driven New tropical disturbance could develop this week Trump puts Iowa victory at risk with attack on GOP governor Democratic jitters grow over Cornel West’s third-party bid 1 killed in Tampa house fire Jim Justice rakes in close to $1M in second quarter for Manchin’s Senate seat Rain chances drop for tomorrow