WFLA Articles: June 22, 2023

New Florida law requires high schoolers to take financial literacy class Florida school district sued after banning popular children’s book Judge suspends Wyoming’s ban on abortion pills amid lawsuit NHL teams won’t wear theme-night jerseys after players’ Pride refusals caused distractions Titan tragedy: What happens when a submersible implodes? Texas is now a majority minority state US Navy detected what was likely Titan implosion on Sunday, official says Teen shot in Sarasota neighborhood What to expect during St. Pete Pride this weekend Millions of Baby Shark toys recalled over risk of ‘impalement’ 1 year after Dobbs decision, future of abortion in Florida unclear Family must leave wheelchair-accessible van in park after dealership fails to fork over title ‘There is an exponential amount of risk’: Local explorer reacts to Titan submersible tragedy Hillsborough County commissioners consider proposal to expand Selmon Expressway to Riverview 19-year-old passenger ‘terrified’ to go on Titan submersible, NBC News reports Memes, jokes about Titan submersible draw criticism over insensitivity Stadium-sized asteroid among 5 asteroids to pass Earth this weekend GOP members push to impeach President Biden; Democrats call it a waste of time Republicans fear growing 2024 field clears path for Trump ‘Drain and cover’: Polk Co. health officials warn of mosquito-borne illnesses amid cases Senators propose resolution threatening war with Russia if Putin uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine Did the Titan crew ever reach the Titanic site? Director James Cameron ‘struck’ by similarities between Titan implosion, Titanic sinking How long had the Titan journeyed before its ‘catastrophic implosion’? Deputy hit by car after graduation ceremony remains in critical condition 1 month later Buccaneers unveil 2023 home game themes. Here’s what fans can expect this season South Tampa Chubby’s set to close after 40 years 6th suspect arrested in Bradenton homicide, last suspect sought, police say St. Pete man caught trafficking fentanyl out of car wash, PCSO says House passes resolution to condemn using schools as migrant shelters Florida woman wins $5M jackpot prize on scratch-off game Creative uses for summer fruits The importance of lung health screenings Summer health trends Sub pilot’s spouse has family link to Titanic: report Where is the Titanic wreck located? See maps of wreckage amid search for missing submersible Boil water notice issued for parts of Pasco County Today’s Joy Bauer shares summer cucumber herb salad recipe on Bloom Republicans punt on Boebert’s effort to impeach Biden House Armed Services passes $874 billion defense bill targeting diversity, culture issues USF athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Understanding Headaches: Root causes vs. triggers Man found unconscious in water off Madeira Beach Oversight Democrats say Norfolk Southern is stonewalling East Palestine investigation Tampa Bay Hooters girl to compete at Miss Hooters International Pageant DeSantis sues Education Department over higher ed accreditation process Senate rejects House-passed measure overturning Biden rule on pistol braces   Massive frozen fruit recall hits big name retail stores in Florida Florida Supreme Court rules against suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren Names of George Santos bond sponsors released Democrats push for votes on abortion legislation ahead of Dobbs anniversary US has ‘downplayed’ the number of UFO sightings: Senator Hawley New bill could put whole milk back in school cafeterias Health advisory issued for Bahia and Davis Island Beaches Pinellas deputies hold ‘exhausted’ manatee’s head above water for 2 hours until rescued 75% suffer from vein disease. Are you one of them? Can a performance car make you healthier? Ina Garten responds after Facebook account hacked with ‘strange’ posts, recipes 4 people, dog rescued after storm inundates sailboat off Sanibel Island: USCG WATCH: 22 arrested in undercover construction sting in Hillsborough County Young girl in ‘extremely critical condition’ after being rescued from drowning in Hernando County Obama calls for Biden to discuss ‘rights of ethnic minorities in India’ with Modi Meet the married American Ninja Warriors from Tampa Bay DeSantis lashes out at Trump when asked if he’d back him as 2024 nominee Greene calls Boebert a ‘little b- – – -‘ as tensions boil over on House floor Tech billionaires’ cage match? Musk throws down the gauntlet and Zuckerberg accepts challenge Fun Food Role-Play for Little Ones ‘Who does that?’ Puppy survives being stabbed in head with butter knife Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates Hillsborough County deputies investigate death in Riverview Small size, big benefits: These are the best small cities of 2023, study says AAA offering batteries for Tampa Bay boaters Man traps invasive lizard with cat food in Florida neighborhood American Airlines crew sickened by airplane fumes at airport, taken to hospital Fish for Thought: A guide to the nutritional value of seafood Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River case The Mutual Evolution of Dogs and Humans: How we changed each other forever Rivian R2 reveal coming in 2024, may cost about $40,000 ‘Big Gay Wedding’ is the heartfelt comedy to read for Pride month Must-Haves for Summer On The Go What sets Team Borham at EXP Realty apart Warwick, Crystal, Queen Latifah among Kennedy Center honorees Stay hydrated this summer Early Detection Saves Lives with Life Guard Imaging Ear Piercing for Kids Summer Snacking Helping Seniors Get & Stay Fit Explosion at barbecue restaurant kills 31 people; China’s president orders safety campaign Pedestrian hit, killed by car while crossing street in Holiday, FHP says DUI charge dropped against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse White, Asian population grew in US last year thanks to immigration CDC panel recommends RSV vaccines for seniors Tampa International Airport resumes normal operations after storm damages equipment Kevin Costner’s estranged wife is requesting $248K a month for child support amid divorce Mark Zuckerberg responds to Elon Musk cage match suggestion: ‘Send Me Location’ Nearly 100 concertgoers hurt by ‘golf-ball size’ hail at Red Rocks Amphitheatre Selmon Expressway could extend over US 301 to Riverview Titan pilot, crew believed to be dead after ‘catastrophic implosion’: US Coast Guard DeSantis announces lawsuit against Biden admin, Dept of Education over college accreditation Youngkin gets jolt of political momentum ahead of Virginia elections Senate GOP questions Boebert push for Biden impeachment Alito caught in crosshairs of latest Supreme Court scandal Abortion ruling hands Democrats a political gift: an issue that wins elections Musk says ‘cis,’ ‘cisgender’ considered slurs on Twitter Search for missing Titanic submersible passes the critical 96-hour mark for oxygen supply Tropical Storm Cindy forms in the eastern Tropical Atlantic Storms fade this evening, return in Friday’s forecast United Launch Alliance launches rocket from Cape Canaveral Federal judge strikes down Florida’s ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment 5 aboard Titan sub presumed dead after ‘catastrophic implosion’