WFLA Articles: July 20, 2023

A closer look at Tampa police policy after Monday’s deadly shootout with armed suspect ‘I’d be scared to drive’: Witness recounts I-75 crash involving Florida Highway Patrol troopers ‘He saved me’: Tampa police honor attorney who rescued jogger during Hyde Park attack Lawsuit filed against driver, trucking companies in Lakeland Amtrak crash Universal Orlando to open DreamWorks land next year Kamala Harris to travel to Florida and speak out against state’s new Black history standards New McFlurry flavor coming to McDonald’s next month Pinellas first responders prepare for emergency with mass shooting training Hernando County deputies search for missing woman Graphic: 2-year-old revived after nearly drowning at pool party Warning: Crooks posing as IRS to steal personal information Floridians on the hook for DeSantis’ legal bills VIDEO: Florida moviegoer punched during fight over seats; suspect sought Tampa General Hospital cyber attack stopped before ransom attempt FBI ‘expressly’ opposed GOP release of unverified Biden tip Republicans release FBI form with unverified Biden-Burisma allegations Trump target letter hints at surprise approach from prosecutors  Ex-officer Derek Chauvin to ask US Supreme Court to review his conviction in murder of George Floyd Democrats push legislation for Supreme Court ethics Daughter of retired MLS player dead after being thrown from boat Delayed flight strands passengers at NYC airport for 30 hours: ‘It’s been a circus’ WATCH: Jaguar cub debuts at Jacksonville Zoo Pinellas County man wins $2M on $10 scratch-off game Gasparilla tickets on sale Friday, starting at $48 This McDonald’s is among most expensive in the US Woman’s lawsuit against California restaurant claims dish was too spicy, ‘unfit for human consumption’ ‘Freak accident’: Florida teen confesses to killing pregnant 16-year-old, detectives say Five things to know about the real-life Oppenheimer Dade City fire inspector fired, accused of buying appliances with fraudulent city credit card Daughter, 11, of ex-MLS goalie dies when thrown off boat in large wake Getting out of the “Just Work Hard” mentality Beat the Heat in the Kitchen: No heat, no cook Gazpacho recipe Wife of suspect in Gilgo Beach killings files for divorce ‘We thought they were wearing costumes’: Children found in street naked, covered in feces; couple facing charges Trump says he would end ‘Green New Deal atrocities’ on first day back in White House Religious leader says Barbie movie has “demonic influences” and children who see the movie will behave differently Florida family members convicted of selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure Teen was allegedly held captive for weeks, chained to bed, raped Pink, politics and laughs: Critics review ‘Barbie’ movie Breaking a sweat in the summer heat Fighting the frizz in the summer heat Biden jokes that he got an endorsement from Marjorie Taylor Greene after video hits 40M views Authentic Mexican Cuisine with a Modern Twist SPCA Tampa Bay hosts Pocket Pet Palooza, waives adoption fees Children’s cup recalled for excessive lead levels Photo of a McDonald’s $18 Big Mac meal goes viral on Twitter Grand jury investigating Jan. 6 expected to hear from former Trump aide Video shows alleged head stomp by officer at Oklahoma jail Majority of states will see a hot August, forecast predicts: Will you be impacted? Video: Man arrested in Tampa Bay after stabbing, lighting another on fire in Riverview, deputies say Senate Judiciary panel advances Supreme Court ethics reform bill   911 hold times: Staffing shortages cause callers to wait up to 20 min Amazon rolling out pay-with-palm technology at all Whole Foods stores Child shot in New Port Richey, deputies investigating Nick Benedict, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘All My Children’ actor, dies at 77 SMH joins new heart failure treatment offering hope for patients Save this recipe: Chef Jason’s ‘Mater-Melon Salad’ Serve up the perfect sweet tea and even use it in a southern cocktail Discover the best summer destinations in the South Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval: Top contender for best Mexican food in Tampa Bay Man’s ashes left in NYC taxi for 2 days before being returned to family Florida’s Back-to-School sales tax holiday starts Monday Where do you rank on the scale of southern charm? Shape the way you wear The Importance of Vision Care: Must-Have Contact Lenses VW develops EV wireless charging, shows range-boosting materials research Pro Big-Wave Surfer, Andrew “Cotty” Cotton joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom | The HBO star is famous for conquering massive waves Powerball Jackpot winner: How states prove the ticket is real These boots were made for line dancing! Texas women denied abortions give emotional accounts in court, ask judge to clarify law Suspicious package at Tampa Walmart deemed no threat Martial arts fans honor Bruce Lee 50 years after his death Hazardous batteries removed from All Children’s medical center in Tampa Rising prices, mortgage rates push monthly payments to all-time high: report Elev8 Fun Tampa opens at Citrus Park Town Center RFK Jr. says accusations of antisemitism, racism are ‘disgusting pejoratives’ to ‘silence me’ Florida authorities arrest 14 in multi-state drug trafficking ring Democrats tear into RFK Jr. during weaponization hearing Tesla recalling nearly 16,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over seat belt issue ‘Americana-themed’ amusement park the size of Disney’s Magic Kingdom is coming to Oklahoma Tesla recalls thousands of vehicles due to seat belt issue Here’s the tax bill for the winning $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot ‘Heartless’: Video shows carjackers take man’s Maserati, then total it Man dies from punching window of bar after getting kicked out Southern Businesses to Watch Biscuits Tips from Chef Carla Hall The Southern Show with Special Guest Co-host, Chef Jason Smith Biden video mocking Marjorie Taylor Greene speech hit more than 30M views in 12 hours Florida Board of Education approves controversial standards for teaching Black history Your Personal Acupuncturist: The wonders of acupuncture mats Florida woman steals fire truck after impersonating firefighter, deputies say Sip Into Summer: The Hottest trends in cool beverages DeSantis backs Tuberville’s military holds The key legal cases against Trump explained EMT stabbed inside ambulance near NYC hospital, police say ‘Cold-blooded murder’: Seffner woman found dead outside her home, HCSO says Netflix subscriptions surge after password crackdown Special counsel Jack Smith gets his own bobblehead Greene displays sexual images of Hunter Biden at IRS whistleblower hearing $2 million Powerball ticket sold at Florida Publix Didn’t hit the Powerball jackpot? Your ticket may still be a winner. Here’s how Tampa Bay fitness group helps moms and kids stay fit Tuberville becomes Biden’s favorite GOP foil Senate takes up controversial defense bill after House brawl Single ticket in California wins $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot 1.2 million affected by Tampa General Hospital data breach Thunderstorms taper off by 10pm