WFLA Articles: July 14, 2023

Couple charged nearly $30K for one Uber ride 16-year-old charged in deadly Manatee County shootout, deputies say 1 dead, another injured in rollover crash on I-75 near Sarasota 7 hurt when Amtrak train partially derails after crashing into car carrier truck in Lakeland, officials say 5 leaving cemetery after funeral wounded by gunfire from another vehicle, Maryland police say VIDEO: Man drives ATV into Ohio police cruiser Amid Florida insurance departures, one company is expanding Spring Hill woman gets 6 years in prison for attacking officers during Jan. 6 attack $25k reward offered for missing Hoover woman Austin’s ‘I love you so much’ mural gets ‘Barbie’ makeover 70K Hillsborough County residents, vendors’ information at risk from data breach How McCarthy powered through a chaotic conference — again  DeSantis PAC: Voters don’t ‘personally’ know the governor ‘An insult’: Teamsters slam UPS training non-union delivery drivers during deal talks ‘Completely destroyed’: Madeira Beach restaurant owner devastated by fire at wildlife center Tampa church paid $11K for fence, got nothing Former Florida fire chief & volunteer Santa caught with hundreds of child pornography files: deputies 3,768 Pinellas students are homeless, data shows VIDEO: Rehabilitated sea turtle released in Florida Keys to join Tour de Turtles Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Crenshaw push for provision to authorize psychedelic research in defense bill Auburndale woman missing for weeks; volunteer search planned Who is Rex Heuermann? What we know about the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Disney’s Haunted Mansion listed for sale on Zillow See these at Yosemite National Park? Push them over Orlando police shoot, kill woman who allegedly charged at them with knives ‘It is sickening’: 2 kids removed from Citrus home scattered with feces, puddles of urine  Tampa native Erin Andrews welcomes baby after 10-year IVF journey Iowa 6-week abortion ban signed into law Judicial panel issues pause on ruling limiting Biden communications with social media firms ‘This is just not sustainable’: Lawmakers demand fixes to lengthy passport delays These lawmakers bucked their party on an unusually partisan defense bill Florida couple bought boats, businesses with $3.4M in COVID relief scheme, officials say Florida mom trying to steal newborn from NICU stabs 3 hospital employees: deputies Tampa police report string of luxury car thefts from valet parking lots Health Matters: Empowering wellness through preventative primary care, wellness centers, and signature services Revamp Your Bathroom: Products to elevate your daily routine Get back to school ready with Tampa Family Health Centers The latest trends in aesthetics Ethics order backlog: DeSantis has not signed one in over 2 years Toxic workplace? Nearly a fifth of workers say yes: poll Tampa man killed in fiery crash on I-75 ramp Performance nutrition with the Tampa Bay Bucs Tucker Carlson aggressively questions Pence over Jan. 6, 2021 The pros and cons of anti-aging products Tucker Carlson, Pence clash over support for Ukraine Summer of climate catastrophes brings risks for workers Woman who resided in Clearwater among victims of accused Long Island serial killer Florida woman wins $1M from gas station scratch-off ticket Police commissioner caught in the act with prostitute, asks deputies to ‘help him out’ Author shares inspiration behind ‘The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley’ Dali Museum delays opening date for dome experience Celebrating Summer With Sweet Treats Messi mania engulfs Miami over the arrival of the Argentine soccer superstar Living the American dream – building wealth through real estate investments and leveraging tax benefits Illegal slot machines get gambling business shut down in Manatee County, deputies say ‘You’ve been a good boy’: Winter Haven police K-9 retires Architect identified as suspect in Long Island serial killings, AP source says Almost 50 Democrats snub Biden with vote against cluster bombs for Ukraine SpaceX plans overnight launch of 54 Starlink satellites from Florida Record-breaking invasive python nest containing 111 eggs removed from Everglades Outrage after Italian court clears janitor of groping teen because contact was under 10 seconds What to look for in a face wash for sensitive skin Florida mom stabs 3 hospital employees in attempt to steal newborn from NICU, deputies say What’s New for 2024: Mitsubishi Florida AG urges DOJ to ignore requests to probe DeSantis migrant flights The Bloom Health Club Launches on WFLA Now Woman arrested on drug charges linked to death of Robert De Niro’s grandson, official says Florida woman wins $1M top prize on $10 scratch-off ticket Grab Your Cowboy Boots | The 2023 Tampa Bay Rodeo and Family Festival is in Tampa Bay Kushner, Hope Hicks testified before Jan. 6 grand jury: reports Security cam captures thief using WD-40 to sneak into, ransack Indiana home House passes defense bill in big win for McCarthy, House GOP Search on for wayward sea otter harassing surfers, kayakers off California coast Video: Cat stolen by pizza delivery driver, Colorado family claims Hillsborough County detention deputy caught driving drunk, causing crash: HCSO Liven Up Your Lemonade with Absolut  18-year-old killed after car crashes into Manatee River Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay Making friendship bracelets just one free activity (you probably didn’t know about) at the library Man records extremely close encounter with cougar in California Walmart adding sensory-friendly hours across US Krispy Kreme offering doughnut deal for company’s 86th birthday Meal prep made easy with these lunch hacks Pentatonix is coming to Tampa! Freedom Caucus leaders signal support for defense bill Disney is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit from DeSantis appointees Almost 80% of younger sellers say higher mortgage rates are delaying their plans: poll Age Management Medicine Importance of Preventative Screenings California Closets: Shades of Summer Sales Event This Weekend: The Bloom Health Expo Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers Here’s the tax bill for the $875 million Powerball jackpot Suspect in custody in Long Island’s Gilgo Beach serial killings, sources say 1 hospitalized after Corvette crashes into concrete mixer in Hillsborough County Aspirin under increased scrutiny after medical study: Is it safe for everyone? Tractor-trailer carrying bananas catches fire on I-75 in Florida Disturbing drone video shows people harassing manatees at Florida beach Krispy Kreme selling a dozen doughnuts for $0.86 for one day only 2024’s Social Security COLA increase might be slightly larger than last estimated, but it won’t match 2023 An ode to mac and cheese, the poster child for processed food As 988 crisis line marks one year, many Americans still don’t know about it DeSantis campaigns in Iowa as property insurance concerns grow for Floridians Tampa Bay named one of the top relocation destinations Actors to begin picketing alongside writers in fight over Hollywood’s future Longboat Key voted one of the ‘best’ islands in US: report Grim milestone: US sets new record for the deadliest six months of mass killings DeSantis faces potential make-or-break moment with first GOP debate Subtropical Storm Don forms in northern Atlantic Storms push inland this afternoon Top House Democrats vow ‘no’ votes on defense bill Missing Child Alert cancelled for Tampa teenager