WFLA Articles: June 19, 2023

Hillsborough County school board to vote on redistricting plan 4 injured after man wielding axe attacks diners at Chinese restaurants in New Zealand Man known as ‘Pooh Bear’ arrested after deadly shooting in Haines City, police say ‘A tragic loss’: Vigil held for Frostproof teen killed in jet ski incident Father of 13 dies after saving kids during whitewater rafting trip At least 6 teens shot after Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration ends Search efforts continue for actor Julian Sands, missing in California mountain since January Here’s how retailers are responding to retail crime Waterspout forms near Indian Shores Boy, father killed after being struck by lightning: report How many times have submarine rescues succeeded? Fishing team’s massive marlin disqualified over apparent shark bites ‘It needs its mom’: Clearwater police find baby raccoon in woman’s backpack Man found dead in Lake Tarpon after being thrown from boat, deputies say New mural unveiled at Juneteenth celebration at Woodson Museum in St. Pete Newsom gives political boost to Biden in California Woman becomes doctor at same children’s hospital that saved her life How AI is changing the 2024 election Owner of defunct pool company arrested on additional charges Ex-Temple Terrace mayor who bought degree from ‘diploma mill’ faces possible $10,000 fine Plane crash kills pilot from Discovery Channel show and Idaho hunting guide Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Tampa, according to Yelp Search ends for former police officer missing in the Bahamas College Board will not modify AP courses to comply with Florida state law WATCH: Funnel clouds, tornadoes pop up across Florida during severe weather Despite his claims, Colorado says Joe Exotic isn’t on state’s presidential ballot Father of 13 drowns while saving kids during whitewater rafting trip California restaurant allegedly offered employees ‘priest’ to confess ‘workplace sins’ Republicans look to erase stigma on early voting Dinosaur World unveils new limited-time exhibit, ‘Doom of the Dinosaurs’ Moose dies after jumping from 2nd-story deck in Colorado WATCH: DeSantis tells patrons he’ll serve ‘anything except Bud Light’ during campaign appearance Lowering blood pressure through yoga and meditation Mineral rich smoothie for healthy blood pressure Singer Bebe Rexha suffers black eye after hit by cellphone at NYC concert Frito-Lay recalls salsa due to undeclared allergen How to lower blood pressure naturally ‘Seeing double’: Orlando International Airports’ famed ‘The Traveler’ statue has a real-life doppelgänger Man stabs pit bull to death in Central Park after argument between dog walkers WATCH: Baby seal climbs onto California surfers’ boards Marie Callender’s frozen shepherd’s pie recalled due to ‘flexible plastic’ Tampa Bay History Center offers free admission for Juneteenth Florida woman stops at Publix, wins $1M lottery prize VIDEO: Singer Bebe Rexha rushed offstage after phone hits her in face during concert Search for missing Titanic wreck submersible continues: what we know about those aboard Search underway for missing submersible that takes people to see Titanic ‘Missed the officer by inches’: 15-year-old arrested after allegedly almost running over officer, police say Here are the best books of the year so far 21-hole golf course, luxury resort under construction in Hernando County Judge orders Trump not to disclose evidence in documents case Maggie & the Moms on ‘breast milk discrimination’, a vital health alert & modeling friendship Save-A-Lot has you covered to beat the heat this summer New Hope for Diabetics & Obesity Life Guard Imaging: Early Detection Saves Lives Child inspired by catching a hat at West Point graduation prepares for boot camp Teen’s body recovered after Polk County jet skiing accident The original Twinkie wasn’t ‘plain,’ but a different flavor entirely Can drowsy driving be compared to drunk driving? How & why to create a ‘friendship budget’ Key piece of evidence left behind in Pasco County hit-and-run Tropical Storm Bret forms, could become hurricane this week, National Hurricane Center says Wrong-way driver charged with DUI after crash involving Dade City police SUV The ABCs of Vitamins: What you need to know Thrive or survive? The key differences in the world of the entrepreneur Living Donor Liver Transplant: TGH performs the first living donor liver transplant on Florida’s West Coast ‘Daddy and Me: Side by Side’ Celebrating Juneteenth and National Soul Food Month Navigating the Tampa Bay Dating Scene: Tips for finding love in the Sunshine State Florida police search woman’s backpack, find baby raccoon and glass pipe inside When in Doubt, Keep It Out: Foods your dog should never ingest Driver dead, passenger hurt in Polk County crash, FHP says How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize Tropical Storm Bret expected to strengthen into season’s 1st hurricane Long Island officers use YouTube app to reunite ducklings with mama duck Financial tips for new college grads What is Juneteenth? Haines City police continue search for suspect after deadly shooting Florida one of least patriotic states, study says Man stabs pit bull to death in Central Park after argument between dog walkers Incarcerated students to get federal aid on the path to higher education US-China pledge to stabilize deteriorating ties, resume high-level talks after Blinken visit More than 1 million dropped from Medicaid as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls Maryland governor says book bans are ‘castrating’ kids GOP leaders face down conservative threats to paralyze House again Juneteenth: The long road to becoming a federal holiday Weekend mass shootings leave 6 dead and dozens injured across the US Pinellas Park police investigate domestic incident involving weapon More than 1 million dropped from Medicaid as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls Severe thunderstorm warning expires in Polk County