WFLA Articles: June 7, 2023

McDonald’s employee accused of groping underage co-worker in Florida ‘Our goal is to spread literature’: Pinellas County couple selling banned books at new book store Rhode Island city gets bus to help house its homeless population Florida firefighters rescue horse from swimming pool Travel at Tampa International Airport impacted by thick smoke blanketing the northeast FBI’s Wray faces contempt vote: How did we get here? Federal prosecutors notify Trump he is target of investigation: reports Comedian Pat Cooper, known for ‘Seinfeld’ role and Howard Stern appearances, dies: reports Tampa renters need over $80K to make ends meet, report says Moms for Liberty listed in ‘hate and extremism’ report Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance eyes double-digit rate hike BMX star Pat Casey, 29, killed in crash at motocross park Check out this Tampa Bay gem: Replay Amusement Museum in Tarpon Springs Did you catch the mistake on the Madden 24 cover? House floor paralyzed by conservative revolt House cancels votes for rest of week amid floor ‘chaos’ Tampa Bay man survives flesh-eating bacteria from human bite Should you run your air conditioner when it’s smoky outside? Boy, 7, finds Kansas tortoise lost for nine months Biden vetoes measure overturning student loan forgiveness plan Florida diver finds massive megalodon tooth in Venice ‘Beloved’ Venice Beach statue found trashed under bridge Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect air quality in Florida? Lincoln MKC recalled for engine fire risk while parked DeSantis visits southern border, pledges to work with law enforcement Biden, first lady to host Juneteenth concert at White House Taco Bell launches vegan option of an iconic item at select locations Congress demands accountability for passport delays, but like Tampa Bay travelers, lawmakers still waiting for answers Missing woman may be victim of kidnapping after shooting at Tropicana plant Rays slugger Brandon Lowe shut down 2 to 3 weeks by back injury What the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger means for Valspar Championship, fans Ex-Florida State football player acquitted in fatal shooting 2 Tampa Bay deputies rescue trapped kittens Man pleads guilty to strangling, dumping body of woman 3 decades ago St. Petersburg Topgolf to open soon Conservatives call on Senate to pass trans athlete ban Here’s how you can check the air quality where you live Murkowski emerges as senator to watch in Labor nomination fight Which mask is best for wildfire smoke? Taco Bell testing vegan version of ‘iconic’ Crunchwrap in 3 cities for limited time MLB, WNBA postpone games due to smoke from Canadian wildfires K-9 Bolo continues legacy of Lake Wales K-9 killed in line of duty Lawmakers form renter’s caucus to tackle U.S. affordable housing crisis 2024 presidential field getting more crowded with new candidate announcements Fight over gas stoves reaches boiling point in the House ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor faces charges in Jan. 6 riot Sarasota woman opens fire during argument ‘involving drugs and prostitution’: police DeSantis dodges on Newsom criticism, rails against ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ Lionel Messi says he’s joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami after exit from Paris Saint-Germain Adventure Island extending hours for a limited time ‘I can taste the air’: Photos show smoke from Canadian wildfires lingering over Capitol, obscuring NYC skyscrapers McCarthy dismisses threat to Speakership: ‘Not worried’ Men’s Health Month A silent crisis in men’s health Pinellas County man wins $1M from scratch-off ticket purchased at Clearwater Circle K California, Texas make legal moves against Florida migrant flights Pizza Hut launches limited-time Pickle Pizza Cooking up a cure for pediatric cancer with celebrity chef Katie Chin Tampa police looking to identify woman allegedly spotted with stolen parrots Pope Francis emerges from 3-hour surgery, doctor provides update NYC skyline barely visible as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze Florida father dies after saving son, friends from rip current at beach Clarence Thomas asks for extension on financial disclosure after ethics controversy WATCH: Little girl dressed as Ariel meets Disney World’s newest ‘Little Mermaid’ Maren Morris: Anti-LGBTQ bills ‘incentivize us to turn on one another’ Air Force official: Military families ‘forced to move’ over anti-LGBTQ bullying Hawaii’s Kilauea begins erupting again after 3-month pause Batman foils Italian retailer in EU trademark fight Conservative rebels throw House into limbo WATCH: Military father travels over 30 hours to surprise daughter at graduation ceremony Real-life Hot Wheels in new NBC series Prosecutor: Deputy could have stopped Parkland school shooting but chose to take cover The meaning behind ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ Former Trump aide confirms he testified before federal grand jury Discover the joy of solo travel Why more men taking health into their own hands The Iron Sheik, WWE Hall of Famer, dead at 81 How a Healthy Sex Drive Plays a Role in Men’s Overall Well-Being What Men Want in Relationships Hillsborough County dog kennels at ‘critical capacity’ Gayle Guyardo on the first annual Bloom Health Expo Motorcycle-riding dog survives crash that killed owner WATCH: Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii Check your tickets: Top prize-winning Publix lottery ticket set to expire Ex-Trump aide appears at Miami court to testify before federal grand jury, AP source says Prince Harry testifies in court, accuses tabloid of phone-hacking: ‘Beyond any doubt’ Shannen Doherty says breast cancer has spread to her brain, expresses fear Regal Cinemas Citrus Park closes as parent company eyes exit from bankruptcy DeSantis holds roundtable discussion in Arizona with Grady Judd, Florida officials Circle K launches free program for 25 cents off per gallon of gas in Florida Canada fires bring dystopian haze, air-quality alerts in US. Is it safe to go outside? After conservative revolt, GOP aims to try again on rule vote Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane hacks that go beyond the basics Florida finally confirms migrant flights, stresses ‘voluntary’ participation From Best to Worst: Ranking meats based on nutritional value Straight talk: Why crooked teeth are on the rise What are those pyramids by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge? Father loses second child in 2 months after son drowns CEO Chris Licht to leave CNN Protesters brawl as California school district decides to recognize Pride Month The Past, Present, and Future Collide on FX’s ‘Class of ’09’ Things Get Real when you are ‘Alone’ WINDOW TO THE WEEKEND: Body Mind Spirit Expo Discover the Ancient Power of Ashwagandha: Unveiling its benefits and uses FBI warns of ‘deepfakes’ in sextortion schemes North Dakota governor launches long-shot 2024 GOP bid Victims killed in graduation mass shooting identified; suspect charged LGBTQ+ kids, students of color feel less safe at school amid conservative restrictions Political world braces for possible federal indictment of Trump Pedestrian suffers ‘life-threatening’ injuries in Clearwater crash, police say Why are teens spending less time than ever with friends? 23-year-old dead after car crashes into power pole near Siesta Key Beach White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor is arrested in Florida Groundbreaking ceremony planned for South Tampa affordable housing community Doug Burgum who? North Dakota governor fights for recognition in 2024 GOP field Biden’s fall puts spotlight on GOP’s attacks over president’s age RFK Jr.’s rising profile sparks Democratic jitters Pope Francis to be hospitalized for several days following intestinal surgery Family calls for justice after Florida mother of 4 killed by neighbor Pence calls for ‘different leadership’ in 2024 launch video Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery and will be hospitalized for several days Onshore wind pattern begins