WFLA Articles: July 7, 2023

July 7
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter mark 77th wedding anniversary at home in Plains, Georgia Smith shoots 63 for round one lead at LIV London Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom Man swept into Omaha manhole during heavy rain was washed down pipes for a mile before rescue Meta executive claims goal of Threads is to create a ‘less angry place,’ not replace Twitter Los Angeles teen in finals for annual duct tape prom dress contest Migrants diagnosed with tuberculosis unaccounted for along the border Teamsters, UPS battle may be just a warmup for future Amazon fight, experts say U.S. jobs reports cools off for June, adds 209,000 jobs Coors Light offering ‘temporary retirement’ — here’s how to enter Midterms disaster ushers in Florida Democrats ‘new chapter’ Family’s stolen car returned after they were told it was sold at auction Lakeland couple accused of leaving toddler to die in hot car faces judge New College board wants $2M for ‘Freedom Institute’ to combat cancel culture 66-year-old Largo man in wheelchair fatally struck by SUV: FHP Florida cities among Yelp’s top 100 ice cream shops for 2023 Farmworker Association of Florida says heat tough on workers Florida Supreme Court sets date to hear abortion ban case Sarasota woman arrested for fraudulent medical practice, deputies say City of Tampa works to map Memorial Park Cemetery and find loved ones Bradenton man scores $5M top lottery prize from Publix Combatting malaria: A behind-the-scenes look Special Counsel investigations involving Trump have cost taxpayers over $9M Video shows Britney Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Victor Wembanyama Hernando County Sheriff’s Office employee made up carjacking story after shooting self in leg: deputies Unbothered: ‘Would-be’ robber ignored in Atlanta nail salon Luke Combs concert: What to know before you go to Raymond James Stadium Florida man accused of robbing Facebook Marketplace users at gunpoint: police Controversy surrounds US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine New global effort aims to fight back against synthetic drugs British Airways rage: Broken bottle reportedly used to attack passenger Son accused of killing mom tries to convince others she’s in Hawaii, police say VIDEO: Train collides with vehicle in Tampa Florida Turnpike quietly raises tolls for Sunshine Skyway Bridge White House cocaine found near Situation Room, despite reports Gayle Guyardo and Double-Certified Nutritionist, Martha VanCamp, reminisce on how they first met and became the best of friends Digital Anchor of WFLA Now, JB Biunno, flips the script and interviews Gayle Guyardo about her transition from News to Bloom Looking Back on Gayle Guyardo’s 30 Years at WFLA News Channel 8 Staying motivated in your career through the curves of life Digital Content Creator, Allison Jacobs, has been getting Gayle Guyardo out of her comfort zone for months, teaching her how to dance Gayle Guyardo and Leigh Spann revisit “Let’s Try It”, fun segments they used to do together on the morning news Ohio family seeking justice after police officer shoots, kills their dog: ‘She didn’t deserve it’ WATCH: Trooper uses PIT maneuver to end I-275 high speed chase Iowa student gets life in prison for beating Spanish teacher to death Woman arrested at Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island home; police say she was previously warned to stay away How does a Spicy Mango Margarita Mocktail sound? Daytime Buzz: Do Swifties need to calm down? Should we rethink the drive-thru? Tampa woman wins $1M prize on scratch-off game Texas Walmart shooter gets 90 consecutive life sentences; death penalty still possible California Closets teams up with Dress for Success to help women in the workplace What’s that smell in the air in South Tampa? At Iowa event, Trump plans to go after DeSantis over ethanol St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s annual Christmas in July toy and donation drive Olympian Nikki McCray-Penson, who won 2 basketball gold medals, dies at 51 WATCH: Seal saved from plastic ring caught around neck 3 Florida TSA officers accused of stealing from passengers during screenings, report says These industries added the most jobs in June ‘Predator in uniform’: Former Sarasota deputy convicted after luring child for sex Luxury automakers ramp up EV production to meet 2023 sales demands Son of Tampa Bay Bucs Legend Commits to USF DeSantis blames media for sagging poll numbers: ‘They’re going after me’ Tourist who carved into Colosseum wall offers apology, curious excuse Missing K-9 found dead after running away from fireworks Photos show how quickly Florida weather can change Drake hit by phone thrown during 1st show of It’s All a Blur tour Cool and Refreshing: Irresistible watermelon salad recipes for summer At least 18 hospitalized after tour bus hits MTA bus in New York: FDNY Taylor Swift releases ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’: What to listen for Mysterious flying creature terrorizing Oklahoma family at night AMBER Alert canceled after 12-year-old found in Polk County; father arrested New book addresses flaws in the wellness revolution Short film paints a vivid picture of the impact of gun violence Tampa Toy Con brings a boost of nostalgia Victims’ families walk though Parkland school massacre site, untouched for 5 years as evidence Charges brought against Florida police officer who allegedly fled traffic stop Coffee, Cats & Community: Tampa Bay’s unique and diverse coffee culture Window to the Weekend: Barbie Party WATCH: Arizona police officers capture runaway goats Britney Spears responds to being struck by NBA star’s security guard Limited edition Grady Judd collectors coins back in stock Knocks, hard falls: Thousands, including Americans, take part in Spain’s running of the bulls 7-year-old among 5 dead in South Carolina plane crash, coroner’s office says Ron DeSantis bragged about sending help to Iowa — 10 hours after being told it wasn’t needed 65-year-old Pinellas County inmate dies, deputies say 6 total cases of malaria reported in Sarasota County Earth sets unofficial heat record for 3rd time this week Texas man whose mother said he was missing no longer wants contact with her, aunt says Democrats see hope in House, gloom in Senate Republicans sound alarm over DeSantis’s sagging campaign Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter mark 77th wedding anniversary at home in Georgia Showers start and end earlier today