WFLA Articles: July 5, 2023

Meals on Wheels of Pinellas Co. looking for volunteers to help make meal deliveries Disney classics returning to big screen at select Cinemark theaters Cameraman at MLB game struck by wild throw, carted off on stretcher Justice Department releases slightly less redacted Trump warrant affidavit Feds crack down on edibles ‘almost identical’ to Cheetos, Oreos and other kid favorites Michigan toddler missing since Sunday found dead: police VIDEO: Scientists discover rare deep-sea octopus nursery, possible new species off Coast Rica IRS issues ‘last call’ for taxpayers to claim $1.5B in 2019 refunds Florida does not require nurses be CPR certified Meta takes aim at Twitter, launches rival app Threads Toby Keith performs for the first time since revealing cancer diagnosis Check out this gem of Tampa Bay: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota JFK grandson goes viral for anti-restaurant rant Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicals, study finds PHOTOS: 2 Tampa Bay homes chosen as finalists in HGTV’s ‘Ultimate House Hunt’ Honda recalling 124K cars over possible brake failure 6-year-old Florida boy dies after being bit by family dog: police Taylor Swift hit with $3K in fines from NYC sanitation department: report Family’s car stolen, sold at auction while owner recovered from kidney transplant New Florida laws challenged in court as DeSantis hits campaign trail Student debt: White House faces backlash for restarting interest on loans ‘This is not supposed to happen to babies’: Family heartbroken after 7-year-old killed by stray bullet on Fourth of July Disabled Tampa Bay area combat veteran struggles with delays, ‘altered’ paperwork, silence from VA Yankees pitcher Cordero is suspended for the rest of the season under MLB’s domestic violence policy City of Zephyrhills stops new development for a year to protect water supply Tampa memorial honors creation of Lincoln Gardens Ex-Florida QB Jalen Kitna agrees to plea deal that drops 5 felony child porn charges Texas mother fights fungal meningitis after cosmetic procedure in Matamoros ‘I’m very traumatized’: Tampa residents speak after mortar thrown from truck explodes, burns neighbors Gov. DeSantis unveils list of invalid out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants JetBlue dumping partnership with American Airlines to salvage its Spirit purchase ‘Disturbing’ video shows woman pushed to the ground, pepper sprayed by L.A. County sheriff’s deputy Video: Shark stalks paddleboarders during charity race from Bahamas to Florida 6-year-old North Port boy dies after being mauled by family dog What to watch for at LIV Golf London Man accused of killing woman, 73, with stolen forklift New ‘Bloom Health Club’ digital show: Going beyond limits of TV DoorDash drops driver who swore at customer in viral video: ‘We’ve removed this Dasher from our platform’ Revolutionizing Customer Service: Brian Podolak and Vocodia lead the way Stephen A. Smith speaks out about ESPN layoffs, warns ‘I could be next’ Hillsborough County residents ‘encouraged to stay indoors’ amid heat advisory Florida lawyer accused of murder, stealing $450K from family’s trust fund Man accused of targeting Obama’s DC home after Trump social media post ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator calls Disney Imagineer after Disneyland ride breaks down Philippines considers banning ‘Barbie’ movie over South China Sea map Service dog in training goes missing after crash on I-75 near Tampa Disney star and pop singer CoCo Lee dies at 48 Cooking up a cure for pediatric cancer Mother identified almost 20 years after baby’s body found at Nebraska river Tracking rain in Tampa Bay: View live Max Defender 8 radar Hours-long standoff with attempted murder suspect in Hernando County has ended How to talk to your partner about intimacy Tampa-themed Monopoly board rolling out in 2024 Decapitated goats found behind Burger King in New York: ‘Ritualistic sacrifice’ belVita breakfast sandwiches recalled after allergic reactions 64 nabbed in Citrus County’s ‘Summer in the Slammer’ drug operation WATCH: ‘Young heroes’ sought after alerting Port Richey woman to possible fireworks fire Mother of baby found in river identified nearly 20 years later Small plane crashes at Clearwater Airpark ‘Smallville’ actress sentenced in NXIVM sex cult case secures early release from prison Here are the 10 most expensive places to buy a home Firework thrown from truck explodes near family, children on Florida home’s porch, video shows Sunda New Asian: Bringing modern southeast Asian flavors to Midtown Tampa Woman kicked off flight to Florida after tirade, says another passenger is ‘not real’ Car crashes into Florida pool ‘Smallville’ actress released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group Summer Survival Guide Boaters find 62 pounds of cocaine, 87 pounds of hashish in Florida Keys Foster Farms recalls thousands of pounds of mini corn dogs due to ‘spoilage’ National Fried Chicken Day Why the most ‘made-in-America’ vehicles might surprise you Students achieve their dreams with The Florida Lottery’s Bright Futures Scholarship Teen collects 15,000 books to donate to sick children Video appears to show DoorDash driver cursing at customer over 25% tip Summer Health Tips: Finding the Right Routine to Meet Your Needs Director’s Cut: Mission Impossible and ratings of the top summer movie franchises TSA screens record-breaking number of passengers on busiest day in agency’s history: ‘Extremely busy’ Top non-beach summer travel destinations in the US Live in a flood zone? Hillsborough County officials want you to plan ahead this hurricane season ‘On a mission’: Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office releases results of July 4 DUI operation Super Bowl Champion Martín Gramática’s Son joining USF Bulls Football Team Ladies How to Spice Up Your Love Life | Functional medicine doctor weighs-in Wife Strength & Husband Strength Launches in Tampa Bay Oath Keepers leader warns Trump against trial: ‘You’re going to be found guilty’ Wild Adventures Await: My unforgettable day at ZooTampa Cruz challenger Colin Allred raises $6.2 million in first two months of campaign Florida teen burns face, loses fingers after firework explodes in hand Zinke endorses Tim Sheehy’s Montana Senate bid Volunteers clean up Pinellas County beaches after Fourth of July festivities Roller coaster malfunctions at Wisconsin fair, strands riders upside down for hours Missing woman found stuck in mud days after vanishing Fourth of July shooting leaves 7-year-old dead in Tampa Swimming with the Fishes: A Beginner’s guide to setting up and maintaining an aquarium Fertility 101: Understanding your reproductive health and options ‘Senseless gunfire’: 7-year-old killed on Fourth of July when shooting erupts over jet skis The Benefits of Intimacy: How physical touch can improve mental and physical health Tracking the Tropics: Can hurricane history help us predict future patterns? How a dog was rescued from the face of a Colorado mountain Philadelphia shooting suspect identified, police say fired ‘seemingly at random’ Two months after Charles III’s coronation, Scotland hosts its own event to honor the new monarch Dog in carrier found hanging on Oklahoma Humane Society’s front door ‘Please do something’: Kids’ private files dumped online after school hacks DeSantis is squeezing the sunshine out of Florida’s public records law, critics say It’s time to accept that higher mortgage rates are here to stay Post-July 4 travel expected to be smoother as people return home 9 people shot and wounded in D.C., including 2 juveniles, as violence continues to mar July Fourth World roasts on unofficial hottest day recorded 98-year-old celebrates first Independence Day as U.S Citizen Senate Republicans fear abortion could derail hopes for majority  Democrats’ effort to force gun votes fizzles in House WATCH: Firework thrown from truck at Ybor home explodes near family, children on porch Heat Advisory again, record high temps