WFLA Articles: June 1, 2023

Community remembers Capt. Bo Harrison who died in line of duty 20 years ago Here are the senators who voted against the bill to raise the debt ceiling Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden Senate approves bill to avert national default, sending it to Biden’s desk  2 teens charged with murder in volleyball coach’s death Largo teen wins National Spelling Bee, going out on top after up-and-down spelling career Supreme Court’s wetlands decision could spell more construction, major impact on Florida New details of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and the frantic aftermath revealed in records obtained by AP Siguen los aguaceros en la Bahia de Tampa Shocking video shows man in alligator habitat at Florida Busch Gardens Florida mother arrested after 11-month-old left in car dies, police say Motorcyclist dies after crash in Sarasota King James Bible to be removed from school library shelves in younger grades DeSantis appoints Tampa man to Disney World board New Florida law aims to hold insurers ‘feet to the fire’ as hurricane season begins Woman killed, box truck driver hospitalized after wrong-way crash in Sarasota: police Schumer announces agreement to pass debt ceiling bill late Thursday  Missing man found in Clearwater St. Petersburg City Council considers expanding boundaries for sidewalk table ordinance Paper or plastic? Major change will affect all online Walmart orders Empower Brands recalls juicers after dozens of injury reports, including severe cuts Check out this gem in Tampa Bay: Wall Springs Park St. Pete kicks off Pride Month activities ‘We Built Walmart, we built 7-Eleven, we built Publix:’ Tampa’s Hispanic community protests Florida’s immigration law ‘We feel robbed’: Contractor with 9 licenses in hot seat for unfinished pools, some customers sued 8 On Your Side helps DUI school students after instructor is a no-show Actor James Van Der Beek criticizes DNC for not allowing Biden debate Trump responds to Biden’s fall on stage: ‘Well, I hope he wasn’t hurt’ DHS ups monthly appointments for processing asylum seekers to nearly 40,000 Amidst position change, Winfield Jr., Bucs emphasizing more takeaways in 2023 Experts warn U.S. isn’t ready for transition to clean energy Man charged in shooting at St. Petersburg hotel parking garage, police say ‘Boudoir photographer’ who took images of kids among 8 arrested in Polk County child porn sting: sheriff These are the 3 most expensive cities for renters in the Tampa Bay area Tillamook recalling mislabeled ice creams that may contain wheat, soy Movie-inspired bridal looks wow on social media Pinellas County deputy arrested, accused of sending threatening texts to wife WATCH: Mote Marine releases satellite-tagged sea turtle on Lido Beach Man arrested for deadly hit-and-run crash in Pasco County: FHP Family loses everything in move to Kansas, but new neighbors step in to help Shocking video shows man in alligator habitat at Busch Gardens St. Petersburg man sentenced for stealing, slaughtering horse Biden falls on stage during Air Force graduation ceremony Biden falls on stage at Air Force graduation 28-year-old claims top lottery prize from Florida scratch-off game Women On Their Way: Dreaming big and connecting to your why Beloved swan from NY pond killed, eaten; 3 teens charged in her death Flag Football: Fastest growing youth sport Stop Worrying, Start Living: Exploring where worry comes from and why we do it Winning isn’t everything Harold Varner III, LIV Golf’s latest victor DeSantis snaps at reporter: ‘Are you blind?’ Twitter not removing hate speech posted by verified users: report Kansas City police release identity of baby left in woods Ways to ease anxiety with Today’s Joy Bauer Senate passes measure to halt Biden’s student debt forgiveness ‘All Eyez’ on Tupac’s memory for upcoming Hollywood Walk of Fame honor Senate defense hawks hold up debt ceiling bill in protest of cuts, lack of Ukraine money  ‘Political stunts’ to get ‘booked on Fox’: White House slams GOP effort to demand FBI document on Biden A preview of the much-anticipated summer novel, ‘Hedge’ Sarasota Starbucks workers file petition to unionize Florida man steals vehicle with 3-year-old inside; toddler found, suspect still at large Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond on his journey from France to Florida to Food Network’s ‘Summer Baking Championship’ Former Bucs head coach Raheem Morris helps save drowning child, report says Tampa student-athlete overcomes learning disability, gets full ride to UF USF Bulls student-athletes extend 3.0 GPA streak to 17 consecutive semesters Amazon to pay $31 million in privacy violation penalties for Alexa voice assistant and Ring camera Ketanji Brown Jackson issues solo dissent in ruling against Teamsters strike USF football kickoff times, TV designations set for several games in 2023 season ’80s pop sensation Tiffany involved in accident on Tennessee highway: ‘Extremely lucky’ Schumer vows to keep Senate in session until debt ceiling bill passes  DeSantis campaigns in New Hampshire as Trump returns to campaign trail in Iowa Judge orders continued probation for teen sex trafficking victim who killed alleged abuser Inside Tampa Bay Buccaneers AdventHealth Training Center: Free Bloom Health Expo is this summer Stop Worrying and Start Living:  The Self-Esteem doctor joins Bloom with tips Senate hearing highlights childcare crisis in the U.S. American Stage presents Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Disgraced’ Is your name on the 2023 hurricane list? Dolly Parton takes home three new Guinness World Records WATCH: Suspected drunk boater speeds through swim area near Madiera Beach Namaste, Grandmas and Grandpas: How Yoga can keep you young Mom and daughter who fled war-torn Syria graduate college together What is Health and Wellness: A beginners guide Team Sponsors | Good Greek Moving & Storage Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane season kicks off with disturbance organizing ‘close to home’ in Gulf Brandon man dies after crashing into concrete barriers in Polk County, deputies say Spirit Airlines resolves ‘technical issue’ after hourslong delays Dads & Grads: Give the Gift of Choice Tampa protest planned against Florida’s new immigration law Bring the beauty of the outside indoors National Doughnut Day: Where to get free doughnuts this Friday Tropical Depression 2 could strengthen into tropical storm overnight, NHC says 5 children hospitalized after smoking vape pen at Chicago elementary school US tries to force company to issue recall of air bag inflators after deaths, injuries Over 100 bees attack 81-year-old Oklahoma man for hours, causing him to break hip Disney employee, 7 others rack up over 1,200 charges in ‘horrible’ Polk County child porn sting: PCSO Largo teen competes in final round of Scripps National Spelling Bee LGBTQ people flock to Florida for Gay Days festival Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle Tampa and St. Pete kick off LGBTQ Pride month with flag raising ceremonies Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck buy $60M Beverly Hills mega-mansion Meta threatens to block news in California if journalism proposal passes Five things to watch in the Senate on the debt ceiling bill Why Alito, Kagan recusal decisions at Supreme Court raised eyebrows  DeSantis starts to hone his attacks against Trump How to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the freeze ends this summer Slow-moving downpours moving through