WFLA Articles: May 15, 2023

‘Caught in the crosshairs’: Florida educators concerned over new DEI laws Man dies after being struck by car in St. Petersburg ‘Bucified Bert’ awards $1,000 scholarship to Hillsborough High School student Woman charged after baby found dead in Lakeland dumpster Woman accused man of cheating before being stabbed to death, affidavit says Florida teacher under investigation after showing students Disney movie DeSantis could announce presidential bid any day now Swarm of bees close Los Angeles-area streets; injuries reported 5 plead guilty in fake nursing diploma scheme in Florida Rudy Giuliani sued for $10 million over sexual assault allegations At nearly $48M, this is Zillow’s most expensive Midwest listing Elon Musk subpoenaed by U.S. Virgin Islands in Jeffrey Epstein case Hernando County teacher under investigation after showing students Disney film Stop using non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss, WHO says Black bear hunter accused of killing protected grizzly near Yellowstone ‘That’s our goal to be totally healthy and kick cancer’s butt’: Englewood teen battles stage 4 brain cancer Iconic Tampa restaurant Mel’s Hot Dogs up for sale Man found guilty after hammer attack that left date in critical condition VIDEO: Pinellas County deputies say baby alligator was ‘big mad’ after being wrangled GOP faces critical test on abortion in North Carolina Avon Park 7th grader hit, killed by train while walking home from school Man arrested after throwing lunch meat at Florida officer, police say Prosecutor ends probe of FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation with harsh criticism Navy veteran’s struggle after losing service dog, housing exposes PTSD’s stranglehold Trump reacts to Durham FBI report: ‘Scammed’ Bears spotted on security video in several Tampa Bay neighborhoods Newly released court doc provides details on Jackson Mahomes case State-backed Citizens adding 7,500 policies a week as insurers drop Floridians Sarasota insurance agent defrauds elderly investors $6.3M Man, 28, arrested for New Tampa homicide, police say Walt Disney World offers summer ticket deal starting at $58 per day for Florida residents Title 42 mania undercut by drop in encounters Police say suspected drunk driver tried to switch places with dog New $500M federal grant aims to expand tech hubs outside of Silicon Valley Reba McEntire to be next coach on ‘The Voice’ 4 dead, including suspect, after New Mexico shooting: police Drunken driving suspect tried to switch seats with dog, police say 3 killed in crash involving dump truck in Manatee County Florida teen missing for over 1 week last seen in St. Petersburg ‘Epic!’: Martha Stewart is a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model at 81 Man with baseball bat attacks Virginia congressman’s staffers; suspect in custody Unlock the Power of Your Dreams: A beginner’s guide to lucid dreaming ‘Potentially significant’ El Niño to begin by summer Hillsborough County street racing sting nets 110 stops, 8 arrests Tampa Bay Buccaneers favored to win 1 out of 17 games, according to DraftKings Reba McEntire to replace Blake Shelton on ‘The Voice’ US seeks dismissal of corruption charges against Florida 2018 Democratic governor nominee Gillum Women’s Health Alerts: Treating Lipedema and discussing objectives NHC issues first daily Tropical Weather Outlook of 2023 Women’s Health Alerts: Explaining Lipedema and its impact Tampa semi-truck driver survives fiery crash after getting hit by DUI driver, FHP says Connolly staffers injured in baseball bat attack in district office New company giving away free TVs. Here’s how to get one House GOP Whip Emmer calls for Mayorkas impeachment Rival motorcycle clubs get into gunfight in Georgia; Florida man among 2 dead Senate Democratic campaign arm says it will sue for Jim Justice’s official schedules ‘Suspicious incident’ involving juvenile on bike unfounded, Pasco deputies say 78-year-old US citizen sentenced to life on spying charges in China Southwest border encounters see early drop following end of Title 42 Alfa Romeo pivots to electrification with Tonale The secret to the best french toast: make it on the grill A Tampa mom marks a rare podcast milestone: 100,000,000 downloads! VIDEO: Black bear spotted roaming porch in Lutz Man accused of Pasco hotel stabbing says he ‘blacked out’; mom intervened: deputies Say goodbye to AM radio: Why carmakers are removing it from new models Medical myths vs truths in ‘Maggie and the Moms’ The most popular dog names of 2023 in Florida The party comes to us with a mobile bar and traveling tap Push for OTC Birth Control Pills: Top hormone doctor weighs in Tampa Bay allergy season You Don’t Have to Be a Sinus Sufferer Ethical and Clean Nail Care Trend Join us for Food Allergy Awareness Week!  Alzheimer’s disease link to hormones How to Get the Most Bank for Your Buck Early detection saves lives with Life Guard Imaging WATCH: Drone pilot spots shark swimming off Dunedin Causeway Only 1 Florida city makes Airbnb’s top 10 U.S. summer destinations Mother of Honduran migrant teen who died in Safety Harbor facility says he had epilepsy but wasn’t seriously ill Argument leads to woman’s stabbing death in Pasco County mobile home McCarthy says White House wants ‘default more than a deal’ Still fixing up your clunker of a car instead of replacing it? You’re not alone The History of Coffee: From ethiopia to your local cafe Is that really you? TSA tests facial recognition tech for airport security Underwater attraction aids in overcoming fear of swimming How Tampa Bay is addressing childhood hunger and food insecurity For IndyCar, all eyes now on Indianapolis 500 AAA predicts Florida travelers to set new travel records for Memorial Day weekend Homeless man crashes stolen police car with K-9 inside, Winter Haven police say Supreme Court to take up Trump DC hotel dispute 10 Tips for first-time pet owners in Tampa Bay The Dangers of Sitting Too Much: How sedentary behavior affects your health One of Kenya’s oldest lions, Loonkiito, among 10 killed by herders What a Difference a Part Makes Over 1 kilo of cocaine found in rubber pregnancy belly Happy birthday! Oldest dog in the world celebrates another year DeSantis signs 3 bills ending CRT, DEI spending in higher education ‘Godfather of Poker’ Doyle Brunson, dies at 89 Stained glass window shows Jesus Christ with dark skin, stirring questions about race USF professor breaks record for longest time spent living underwater during 100-day mission 1 arrested in shooting at Tampa Sunoco gas station Boy uses slingshot to stop kidnapper from taking his little sister: police Kelly Clarkson responds to report claiming daytime talk show a toxic workplace Here’s what could happen to the military if the US defaults on its debt How Florida became a conservative bastion Why will flags fly half-staff in Florida Monday? The government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board Isolated evening shower, warm & mostly dry this week