WFLA Articles: July 9, 2023

VIDEO: Coast Guard hoists 68-year-old woman off cruise ship near Florida coast after experiencing ‘medical emergency’ Paper towel dispenser sparks fire at Largo hospital, causing some patients to evacuate, officials say Big bundle of joy: Woman gives birth to 13.2-pound baby boy 2 Florida men caught with illegal wildlife, deputies say Woman wakes up to dead bear on lawn Rays’ Wander Franco added to 2023 All-Star roster, joining Díaz and Arozarena Champagne problems: Why bottles are causing issues at Wimbledon Defense attorney breaks down case surrounding missing Largo attorney Steven Cozzi Former priest sentenced for drugging, molesting 17 men Paredes and Díaz homer as Rays stop seven-game skid with 10-4 win over Braves Celebrate Tampa’s birthday with a blast from the past with celebrations throughout the city Possible proof of oldest human-occupied site found in Oregon, dating back over 18K years National Hurricane Center tracking area of interest in the Atlantic Message in a bottle washes ashore Bradenton beach, contents reunited with family WATCH: UFO-like drone cleans windows at the Ritz Carlton in Naples Florida student suspended by Twitter for account tracking Elon Musk’s jet moves to Threads – is DeSantis’ jet next? Several Walmart stores hit by credit card skimmers: What to look for $25K hidden in Utah ‘treasure hunt’ remains undiscovered 5 weeks later 13-month-old dies after mom repositions car in Arizona driveway, officials say ‘Aim for the moon, and if you miss, you may hit a star’: Lakeland mom of 7 shares triumphant story after graduating from college as valedictorian 1 dead in 2-vehicle crash in Lakeland, deputies say WATCH: Kayaker paddles past shark off Caladesi Island Manatee County deputies investigating after 18-year-old found dead from ‘homicidal violence’ inside mobile home Florida prosecutors laying out case against plastic surgeon facing death penalty VIDEO: Harry Styles hit with flying object at Saturday’s concert Man found dead in a Minnesota freezer was hiding from police: investigators Didn’t win a Powerball prize? Floridians still have a chance to win $1 million 9 injured in Cleveland shooting, suspect remains at large: police No more birthday freebies: Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here’s why Schumer puts insulin, prescription drug reform, Supreme Court ethics on July agenda  Are your old CDs worth anything to collectors? Lawmakers split on Biden’s green light of cluster bombs to Ukraine  FDA asked to look into viral energy drink that has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans Dumpster, landfill linked to search for Largo lawyer’s body, court documents say Cha-ching: Here’s how much extra money MLB All-Star, Home Run Derby players get GM has issues with EPA rules seeking 50% EVs by 2030 What is swimmer’s ear and what causes it? Girl, 14, found at Marine base weeks after being reported missing Zelensky pans Trump’s claim of ending war with Russia in 24 hours Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership Hot car warning: How to keep your children, pets safe Biden says Democrats ‘not right or wrong’ about stepping aside due to age Barbara Lee won’t join Democrat calls for Feinstein to resign Does turning the air conditioning off when you’re not home save energy? America faces a power disconnection crisis amid rising heat: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave Stuck at a red light? You may need to let it know you’re there 25 things to keep in your car Student pilot safely lands plane after it loses power over Colorado Wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash in Sarasota County Trump in Las Vegas speech attempts to rally voters against DeSantis: ‘He’s highly overrated’ Northern Lights could be visible in these 17 states due to solar storm No winner pushes Powerball jackpot to $650M: When is the next drawing? Crews continue to battle cargo ship blaze that killed 2 New Jersey firefighters Police link man to two women whose bodies were found in different storage units Hazy, hot and humid Sunday w/ scattered storms