WFLA Articles: July 26, 2023

Cost of diapers continues to climb, gripping families of all income brackets A new millipede species with 486 legs has been found in the US Elon Musk’s X takes @X handle from longtime Twitter user It’s Messi Mania in Miami! Disneyland expanding alcohol options, bringing beer, wine and cocktails to new restaurants McConnell jokes to Biden he got ‘sandbagged’ after freeze episode Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver Lawsuit alleges billionaire Leon Black raped teen with Down syndrome and autism at Epstein’s townhouse Police search Auburndale home tied to Tonya Whipp case, resident tells WFLA Alicia Navarro, Arizona girl missing since 2019, has been found safe in Montana WNBA player charged for allegedly strangling, hitting wife: police Alpha Phi Alpha moves 2025 convention out of Florida over ‘racist’ policies ‘They didn’t mean any harm’: Mom speaks out after son, nephew accused of bringing BB gun on school property Raymond James Stadium in running to be crowned best NFL stadium in America Scary moment for McConnell raises questions for GOP States and cities with highest mass shooting rates Third time’s a charm? Will DeSantis’ latest campaign ‘reset’ work? Ohio police fire officer who unleashed K-9 on unarmed man VIDEO: 93-year-old becomes oldest person to climb Yosemite’s Half Dome Program will help Sarasota County first responders provide family members with life-saving Narcan VIDEO: Protestors vandalize King Charles portrait, glue hands to ground What are World Cup players wearing around their necks? Florida man found with cocaine in South Carolina traffic stop is Jamaican musician popular in 1990s Family charged in alleged multi-million dollar ‘Seinfeld’-like recycling scheme Tampa man recalls suffering cardiac arrest as teen in gym class Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver Mystery bank robber spotted back at bank months later, police say No more bikes on Tampa’s Riverwalk? Here’s what the city is considering Polk County secures $598 million for lower aquifer drilling Leaders grapple with end of affirmative action 19 dogs rescued from abuse, hoarding situation in Iowa Disneyland reaches settlement in $5M lawsuit filed by annual pass holder ‘Crisis in Leadership’: Report outlines turmoil at Bartow Police Department Whistleblower tells Congress US is concealing UFO ‘retrieval’ program Federal Reserve announces interest rate hike as inflation nears target Pasco first responder reunites with 2 gymgoers he saved during separate events WATCH: Sea turtles released off Cape Cod coast after months of rehabilitative care Judiciary GOP torn on Mayorkas impeachment as conference eyes other options ‘Don’t see the point of it’: Consumers feel the pinch as Fed raises rates again ‘Nobody is immune from it’: After data breaches, local officials take cybersecurity awareness class at USF Running back Rachaad White steps into bigger role with Bucs in 2023 DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations Why the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is perfect for American families DeSantis floats RFK Jr. to run CDC or FDA Tampa Bay Staycation: Unwind, explore, and recharge in your own backyard 2 women accused of offering sexual services at Sarasota spa, deputies say Mummified remains found at campsite of Colorado Springs family who planned to live ‘off grid’ Lawmakers fight over solutions to post-pandemic learning loss Developing a Bulletproof Mindset McConnell freezes at briefing, concerning colleagues ‘Exhibitionist’ ex-pastor allegedly exposed self to 9-year-old at Pasco pool  How to Reduce Life’s Distractions and Improve Focus The negative effects of getting too much sleep Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs WATCH: Crop dusting plane nearly clips semi-truck in Indiana Whole Foods vs Processed Foods Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in its drive to slow inflation Fed hikes interest rates to 22-year high after brief pause Brody’s POV: Unlocking your inner confidence and the power of self-esteem Singer Sinead O’Connor dead at 56 Hunter Biden plea agreement on hold after judge questions scope of deal Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at age 56, reports say Atlantic Ocean currents system could collapse this century from climate change: study Naked woman fires gun at cars on California bridge: CHP A freighter carrying nearly 3,000 cars catches fire in the North Sea, crew member killed Florida Ranks second in Venture Smarter’s list of best states to start an LLC Popular burger joint launching ‘X’ burger at these Tampa Bay locations Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to 2 tax crimes after agreement with prosecutors falls through Florida woman missing after yacht catches fire A guide to how Paris will welcome fans and stage 32 sports at the first post-pandemic Olympics ‘Snakes of the Essstuary’ Exhibit opens at Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center New details, arrest information on Jennifer Odom cold case homicide to be revealed Kroger location converts to a self-checkout-only store This Florida city is the most affordable beach town in the U.S., study finds Goodbye, front lawns! Why this HGTV star wants to change the way you landscape your yard Trump rips ‘weak, ineffective’ Cornyn, Romney VIDEO: Lanes reopen after deadly dump truck crash on I-75 in Sumter County Florida woman admits to collecting $230K in online romance scheme Hunter Biden plea deal on tax charges appears in jeopardy The Sana Smile Session with Dr. Sana Yusuf 320 evacuated after teen allegedly sets fire to Hilton hotel sofa after fight with mom, Florida officials say Judge voids Bowe Bergdahl court-martial conviction Trump records video encouraging Republicans to vote early Teens spotted with apparent rifle at Brandon elementary school arrested ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s wife, Suzanne, alerts California officials to potentially dangerous road hazard Miami-Dade Police Director tried to resign before shooting himself near Tampa, mayor says St. Pete woman dies in Keys yacht fire; 2 others hurt LL COOL J builds the hype for his first arena tour in 30 years South Florida may have set world record for warmest seawater Baby left in hot car as father, aunt shop for new vehicle: report Giuliani concedes he made ‘false’ statements about 2 Georgia election workers  Booksellers, publishers sue over Texas ban on ‘sexually explicit’ content in schools Kevin Spacey acquitted in London on sexual assault charges Lawmakers call for centralized reporting, more investigation on UFOs Hormone Replacement | Peaks of Health Enhancing your savings on your commercial Roof Energy Efficient, Custom replacement Windows and Doors Shark Week at The Florida Aquarium Teenage girl sets fire to Hilton sofa following fight with mom, Ocala police say Top Trends of Back to School Get a Move On 5 big questions about the ‘summer of strikes’ NYC construction crane catches fire, collapses into street; injuries reported New York construction crane catches fire, and its arm hits skyscraper as it crashes to street Beauty on a Budget: Affordable ways to enhance your appearance Tracking the Tropics: Atlantic bustling with activity as hurricane season ramps up Pod of orcas are rare sight off Florida’s coast Why are American teens driving less? Aaron Hernandez’s brother faces new charges amid concerns over threats to UConn, Brown Rapidly growing city calls for TPA airport expansion 8 Florida teachers win free cruises from Norwegian Cruise Line Indianapolis police see hand sticking out of manhole cover, woman saved from sewer Tampa International Airport’s giant flamingo art piece up for international award Congressional hearing on UFOs begins Wednesday NHC monitoring tropical wave in Atlantic These five American women will appear on new quarters in 2024 WATCH: Funnel cloud over US Capitol goes viral Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $910 million after no one wins top prize Showers try to push west before drying out