WFLA Articles: July 28, 2023

Sarasota teen pushes for change after surviving shooting Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for $940M jackpot Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover 2 shot in Tampa, neither victim cooperating, police say Federal judge halts Montana ban on drag performances Tampa jewelry store employee shoots at armed robbery suspects, police say Watch: Ohio bank burglary suspect falls from ceiling, lands in recycling can near officers These are Tampa’s highest-rated restaurants, according to Yelp Trader Joe’s recalls falafel and broccoli cheddar soup for possible rocks, insects Trump says DeSantis ‘has to get out’ of 2024 race Trump and DeSantis set to address influential Iowans at GOP dinner as candidates face pivotal moment Taylor Swift urged to postpone Los Angeles-area shows Man burglarizes boats, fishing equipment in Bradenton, suspect sought: police Founding member of Tampa’s 13 Ugly Men fatally struck by Jeep; nephew charged Police searching apartment of Chicago man charged in man’s killing find woman dead in refrigerator Sex offender camp to be cleared after 8 On Your Side report Biden offers first statement on Hunter’s 4-year-old daughter Who is Carlos De Oliveira, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort manager? Original designer behind Twitter bird icon talks the ‘X’ rebrand Jennifer Odom’s suspected killer has violent criminal history Bern’s Steak House reopens after undergoing renovations Most Florida students failed statewide reading test; ReadingPals seeks volunteers Sen. McConnell says he plans to serve his full term as leader despite questions about his health Bucs’ Ryan Jensen gets emotional about how devastating injury affected his son Trump appeals decision keeping hush money case in state court Dept. of Education looks into legacy admissions Polk County man wins final $15 million prize from RaceTrac lottery purchase Sarasota man with possible ties to stolen Porsche worth $250K arrested, police say Video shows police officer threaten to use Taser on suspect’s genitals Biden seeks to deepen ties with South Korea and Japan with Camp David summit ‘I got you the underage girl’: Man interrupts Florida Rep Matt Gaetz event with sex doll This Voodoo Doughnut in Colorado isn’t pink. Why? Floridians can be fined over $100 for having this on your car Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly Is it safe to shower during a thunderstorm? Mattel theme park to bring Barbie World to life Gayle Guyardo Shares Her Experience at Epic Chef Finding Physical Balance Country superstar Tim McGraw bringing 2024 tour to Tampa Rep. Dean Phillips mulls 2024 primary challenge against Biden St. Peterburg mom’s body recovered after yacht catches fire in Keys ‘He’s got a hostage’: Video shows officers open fire on Hillsborough carjacking suspect who held victim captive Finding balance as a mom juggling work and family Skills to help you find balance Judge OKs $15M payout from store where Alex Murdaugh’s underage son got beer before fatal crash Trump says it’s ‘unpleasant’ to discuss indictments with Melania Mahsa Saeidi Discusses Finding Work Life Balance on Bloom 2nd all-female engine crew makes history for Lakeland Fire Department Carlee Russell charged on 2 counts, could face jail time United Airlines pilot has license suspended after turning up drunk to work Traffic backup begins to clear after crashes on two Tampa Bay bridges Tampa first-time home buyers need to make 13% more to afford high-priced starter homes Forrest Galante offers never-before-seen footage to finish off Shark Week Fungus found in Florida, 28 other states, presents a ‘serious global health threat’: CDC Popular mural artists turn graffiti into a summer camp for kids ‘Truly a trailblazer’: Tampa’s first female firefighter honored 45 years after hiring Michael Jordan’s 1996 Mercedes-Benz Headed to Auction at $23 A family affair and a friendly sibling rivalry on this season of ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Report: Tesla has allegedly been suppressing EV range complaints Ohio bank robber tries to escape officers through drive-thru ceiling shaft: police First-time buyers need 13 percent more in earnings to afford today’s high-priced starter homes Inflation is ebbing and compensation is rising, new economic data shows Sharks circle dock outside South Carolina restaurant, video shows RFK Jr. says DHS denied request for Secret Service protection Florida vets give 376-pound alligator a CT scan Labor Department cracks down on child labor while states loosen laws Forever Young: Science-backed strategies to slow aging Grade Yourself | How using an adult report card can help you find life balance Florida detective arrested for warning suspects of undercover investigation: deputies Finding Life Balance | Emmy Award-winning veteran investigative reporter shares secrets to success McCarthy to talk to Republican who yelled expletives at Senate pages Emmys postponed by writer, actor strikes Drone video shows ‘sharks and dolphins playing together’ near Dunedin Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly Florida woman gets jail time for taking $2.8M from Holocaust survivor in ‘romance scam’: DOJ Lindsay Lohan’s ‘Parent Trap’ turns 25; Maggie & Farron learn iconic handshake FWC reports ‘widespread bleaching’ in coral nursery; almost 900 colonies relocated She says an Uber stranded her. Then things really got weird Season Essentials NHC monitoring 3 areas of potential development in Atlantic Joining an office lottery pool for the $910M Mega Millions jackpot? What to know Credit Card Debt: Tips to stay afloat and rebuild your finances Find one of these invasive, toxin-covered worms? Here’s what you should do Aldi reveals 13 of its ‘most popular’ products NASCAR Xfinity Series zooming to the CW Network in 2025 Texas teachers fired for attending drag show: report Incandescent light bulb ban goes into effect next week Woman’s ear bit off in Florida house party fight, deputies say Gluten-Free Thyme & Rosemary Crackers Can You “Survive the Raft”? Taste of Greece: Tampa Bay’s top Greek restaurants Virtual Colonoscopy with Life Guard Imaging GuideWell Emergency Doctors – Quality Emergency Care You Can Trust These are Florida’s 10 ‘most affordable’ cities: report Ford recalling 870,000 F-150 pickups over malfunctioning parking brakes Nearly 200 million people in US are under heat or flood advisories Adidas releasing 2nd batch of unsold Yeezy sneakers after Ye split Spring Hill human trafficker used woman as bait, tricked minor into sexual contract: sheriff Mega Millions jackpot now $910 million ahead of Friday’s drawing Drug shortage could worsen syphilis outbreaks 4 Tampa Bay area restaurants named ‘most popular’ for outdoor dining in U.S. Nearly 200 million people in the US are under heat or flood advisories ‘No silver lining in slavery’: Tim Scott hits DeSantis on new Florida curriculum WATCH: ‘Whale ballet’ video shows 3 humpbacks jump in unison in rare sighting Trump, DeSantis rivalry ratchets up with ‘critical’ Iowa fundraiser Senate GOP rallies behind Romney call for winnowing anti-Trump field Slow-moving downpours fade after sunset