WFLA Articles: June 28, 2023

Single moms in Tampa Bay battle high cost of living by searching for roommates Life Guard Imaging: Early Detection Saves Lives Florida native Robin Zander and Cheap Trick open first show at Clearwater’s The Sound 7-year-old girl killed in Winter Haven rollover crash More than 50 percent of Americans report facing online harassment, hate: survey  Have the sun, moon looked different lately? Blame Canadian wildfire smoke Missing 13-year-old Florida girl found safe Son continues late father’s legacy at Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Are wildfires getting worse? Video shows alleged baby gator abuse; teen charged in Florida Thousands more prisoners across the US will get free college paid for by the government ‘It is a serious matter’: 4 malaria cases confirmed in Sarasota County Hillsborough County Sheriff releases message ahead of Florida’s newest immigration law Presumed human remains recovered from Titan wreckage, Coast Guard says 13-year-old Sarasota boy shot in head remains hospitalized, family says long recovery ahead Deadly I-4 road rage shooting: Plant City police release sketch of suspect ‘Presumed human remains’ recovered from Titan submersible wreckage: USCG UPS Teamsters say nationwide strike is ‘imminent’ if Friday deadline not met Woman who lost home in tornado wins $2 million lottery prize ‘Vague and unclear’: Critics question new ‘Parental Rights in Education’ law before it takes effect More technology, staff can help process ‘millions’ of PACT Act toxic exposure claims, VA brass insists DOJ charges nearly 80 people in $2.5 billion health care fraud scheme Florida deputy uses undercover car to run wrong-way driver off road ‘Superhero Training Academy’ opens at Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa 16 states, DC currently under poor air quality alerts – here’s when things will change Former police chief sentenced to life in prison for series of arsons Hunter Biden IRS whistleblower defends claims that counter DOJ statements ‘I feel I am being set up’: Cold case murder suspect writes letter to 8 On Your Side reporter More flight cancellations heading into busy holiday weekend Florida man buys $30 scratch-off at Publix, wins $1 million DeSantis calls Trump criticism of dueling New Hampshire events ‘bizarre’ DeSantis suggests he would eliminate several federal agencies, including IRS ‘World’s largest’ Buc-ee’s opens, but Florida is set to build an even bigger location McCarthy races to repair relationship with Trump Supreme Court to decide on student loan forgiveness Delphi documents: Richard Allen told wife he killed girls; investigators believe knife used in murders Barbie’s pink Malibu DreamHouse lists on Airbnb; here’s how you can stay for free Free Bud Light? Company offering July 4th rebate amid pushback Will apartments at Lakeland Square Mall help with affordable housing need? Why are teens pretending to die from McDonald’s Grimace Shake? Madonna postpones upcoming tour due to serious illness, manager says Teen charged after video shows him putting beer can in alligator’s mouth, FWC says New Starbucks drinks give off summer vibes Teacher surrenders license after special needs student forced to eat his own vomit, officials say Sweet Dreams: A comprehensive guide to bedding and mattresses Passenger gets American Airlines flight to himself after 18-hour delay Lawmaker calls Mount Rushmore demonic portal for communism  Free traders wax nostalgic for bygone globalized era DoorDash updates to include a minimum hourly wage for drivers  Biden using CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea 13 live parrots seized in duffel bags at US-Mexico border Florida man arrested after he allegedly fatally punched a 62-year-old man at a convenience store, officials say DeSantis pushes to delay Disney trial until after 2024 election Brother of Polk County Capitol rioter arrested for acting as fiancé’s lawyer: State Attorney’s Office Florida deputy found dead was under investigation for sexual battery, police say ‘A regional disaster’: Cyberattacks on health care facilities have ripple effects, study says WATCH: Debris from implosion of Titanic-bound submersible is returned to land Business leaders plea with Biden for work visas to help with unfilled jobs Student debt relief: Which way will the Supreme Court go? Local Black-owned brewery mixes culture and history into their award-winning brews Biden opens up wide lead on RFK Jr. in New Hampshire poll Debris from implosion of Titanic-bound submersible returned to land Cold case suspect arrives in Tampa to face 1984 murder charge Buccaneers announce 2023 training camp schedule. Here’s when fans can watch practice WATCH: Arkansas police officer joins kids on slip-and-slide to beat extreme heat Researchers find meth in snow near Las Vegas, ‘forever chemicals’ in water across the West Texas largemouth bass confirmed as world record catch Custom Crafted Windows & Doors Pepsi is launching a condiment made specifically for hot dogs Child Abuse Misdiagnosis | Older Lundy Retirement talk surrounding Thomas, Alito raises stakes for 2024 election  Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Donald Trump countersues woman who accused him of rape Tampa Bay Lightning send Ross Colton to Colorado in exchange for an early draft pick Disney guests get first glimpse of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the ride replacing Splash Mountain Simone Biles returning to gymnastics competition in August for 1st time since 2020 Olympics Marine veteran pleads not guilty to revised charges in NYC subway chokehold death Lady angler catches world record largemouth bass in Texas Dogs rescued from China’s meat trade arrive in California Biden refers to Ukraine as ‘Iraq’ when asked about Putin Gymnastics star Simone Biles returning to competition in August in first meet since 2020 Olympics Florida man buys winning Mega Millions ticket from Publix Discover Disney fan theories and guess movie emojis with expert Isaac Carlson Delta plane makes emergency landing at Charlotte airport, runway closed Kitten rescued after becoming trapped in underground pipe Biden mocks Tuberville for touting broadband funding he voted against  Seventh-generation Ford Mustang spawns GT4 race car Runway reopens after Delta plane makes emergency landing at Charlotte airport TSA expecting record travel for 4th of July weekend Meet ‘Fin-fluencer’ Merman Andrew Sick sea lions biting people at California beaches The grill isn’t just for meat… bring on grilled peach bruschetta! Florida Attorney General says marijuana amendment ‘does not belong’ on ballot Using resistance bands to get your best workout New disturbance appears in Atlantic with some chance of development Normalizing sadness as a part of the human experience More in new poll say pandemic is over, but fewer than half say lives are back to normal Summer Entertaining with BJ’s Warehouse Man in ‘critical’ condition after St. Pete fire, officials say Person dies after crash near Winter Haven, deputies say Tracking the Tropics: Is it normal to go without Saharan dust this late? Dozens of flights delayed, canceled at Tampa International Airport for 2nd day in a row Widespread flight delays expected to worsen as holiday weekend nears Baby abducted in Ohio has died, police say WATCH: Florida man points laser at sheriff’s office helicopter, temporarily blinds crew The Florida Aquarium unveils new MORPH’D Exhibit Rediscovered photos by Paul McCartney show Beatlemania from the inside WATCH: Florida man points laser at sheriff’s office helicopter, temporarily blinds crew Trump’s immigration policy becomes GOP orthodoxy Cheney on the problem with American politics: ‘We’re electing idiots’ Trump launches FairTax attacks while supporters in House push for bill GOP sees RFK Jr. as useful weapon against Biden Future of caregiver payments expanded during the pandemic worries families Report: Florida man steals police vehicle, caught driving it while wearing cop’s hat Supreme Court expected to make decision on affirmative action, student loans soon Steamy evening will be slow to cool