WFLA Articles: May 16, 2023

YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds: study Florida Democrats win Jacksonville mayor race, dealing blow to DeSantis San Antonio Spurs win top pick, chance at French star in highly-anticipated NBA Draft St. Petersburg man arrested in connection with deadly motorcycle hit-and-run North Carolina GOP overrides abortion veto, putting 12-week ban into effect ‘Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party’ to make stop in St. Petersburg 11 teams have never won the NBA Finals: Could that change this year? Woman trades Taylor Swift tour tickets for a year of free pizza Turtle crossing Florida highway leads to crash Taco Bell petitions to end trademark of ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trump-backed Daniel Cameron wins Kentucky GOP governor’s primary DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is ‘too harsh’ Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board’s lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat Wanted man tells police to be ‘quicker’ looking for him on Facebook post Social Security money returned after crooks diverted funds Female inmate found dead in Sarasota County jail cell, deputies say Old Riverview library at the center of controversy after crisis organization plans to make use of building Manatee County School District chooses Dr. Jason Wysong as next superintendent Rep. Lauren Boebert files for divorce from husband Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to impeach FBI director, US attorney for DC St. Pete man used stroller to steal tortoises from Florida zoo, police say 1st tropical wave of the season emerges off Africa’s coast Man accused of ‘brutally’ stabbing Florida couple to death found in Texas Tick, tick, tick: Biden, lawmakers fail to reach breakthrough on debt ceiling What happened to Glenn Miller? Tampa Bay man hopes to solve enduring mystery from World War II Alabama leaders balk at report Biden may block Space Command HQ move over abortion laws Lawmakers talk security after baseball bat attack at congressman’s office ‘Head-spinning hypocrisy’: Democrats renew calls to expand Supreme Court Job cuts, no Social Security checks: How consumers could be pinched by a US government default Avon Park community grieves teen killed by Amtrak train; officials work to raise safety awareness YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds ‘Voice of Florida Strawberry Festival’ among 3 killed in Parrish crash Luxury waterfront condos under construction in Sarasota Wells Fargo agrees to pay $1 billion to settle shareholders’ class-action lawsuit WATCH: Distressed dolphin calf rescued by off-duty deputy DeSantis sending Florida law enforcement, soldiers to U.S.-Mexico border Unknown man slipped undetected inside the home of White House official; Secret Service probing McCarthy credits Biden with changing ‘scope’ of debt ceiling talks New Mexico police ID victims, suspect in ‘purely random’ mass shooting YouTube sends gun videos to 9-year-olds: ‘It’s not the kids. It’s the algorithms,’ study finds Snorkelers find brick of cocaine in the Florida Keys Sea turtles treated for red tide toxicity set free at Sarasota beach Senate passes repeal of DC policing bill Deputy saves 2 kittens trapped in car engine Ways to end loneliness and experience more connection and joy IRS will launch test run of free online tax-filing system Teens can work out for free at Planet Fitness: Here’s how Transgender pop star Kim Petras on cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions California Democrat moves to force vote on Santos expulsion Rare raccoon spotted in Ohio park Soft contact lenses may contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds Village People send Trump cease-and-desist over ‘Macho Man’ use at Mar-a-Lago Biden cancels part of overseas trip amid debt talks Florida woman takes home $1M from scratch-off game Setting the mood for love and romance How to know if you’re in a toxic relationship Florida woman accused of killing husband claims young girl pulled the trigger Where are the best places to live in the US? 12-year-old Texas boy arrested after fatal shooting at Sonic restaurant 2-hour search for missing kayaker ends with arrest Gerber baby formula sent to stores in 8 US states after recall began, wholesaler says PetLoversChat: First ever social media platform for pet lovers Park outside: Nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs recalled worldwide due to fire risk ASAP Cultural Competence Town Hall American crocodile spotted behind homes in Central Florida Drone finds lost mom, son in Hernando County nature preserve Jeffries says work requirements are a ‘nonstarter’ in debt ceiling fight 19-year-old motorcyclist dies after colliding with pickup in Oldsmar Health complications followed state abortion laws, research finds Lego releasing 3,981-piece ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave set Discover Procure: a shop for women by women USF student overcomes challenges living with Moebius Syndrome, hopes to inspire others Nancy Travis on ‘riding’ into her favorite role yet on Hallmark Channel Feel your best with Trio Nutrition Cat Health Technology National Women’s Health Week: Redefine Your Wellness Routine Head and Neck – Endocrine Oncology Program | Moffitt Cancer Center Vance to force Senate vote to overturn new DC policing law  5-year-old hospitalized after being stung by scorpion in pool at Las Vegas home Naples woman claims $1M prize from scratch-off ticket Florida deputy slams into turning car, killing 1 77-year-old woman gets married to…herself Sarasota named one of the best places to live in the U.S. Get your free tickets to see Cheap Trick in Clearwater Bush, Tlaib vote against resolution honoring police: ‘Intended to advance Republicans’ false narrative’ Post Malone is coming to Tampa this summer. Here’s how to get tickets City of Orlando, Magic team up to bid to host 2027 NBA All-Star Game 101-year-old WWII veteran gets his chance to walk at graduation COVID will cost the economy $14 trillion by end of this year, research finds Panama City mom sentenced to prison for baby’s hot car death McCarthy says work requirements a ‘red line’ in debt ceiling talks Florida Supreme Court to weigh in on recreational marijuana ballot initiative How to make your marriage last Top 5 Ways to Keep the Relationship Spark Alive: Advice from a couples therapist ChatGPT’s chief to testify before Congress as concerns grow about artificial intelligence risks Father of murdered Florida pregnant teen: Nothing mattered except finding my daughter Obama says leaving White House helped his marriage Nearly 2,000 organ pipes stolen from Memphis church Top 10 must-visit attractions in Tampa: From historic landmarks to theme parks Teen killed walking along SR-54 in Pasco County Climbing for Wellness: How rock climbing can improve your mental and physical health Children Ruin Everything, Season 3 on Roku Not Your Mom’s Potato Salad Guess that Price! Brought to you by Save-A-Lot Navigating the World of Protein Powders: Which ones are right for you? DeSantis signs anti-human trafficking bills Middle schoolers arrested for threatening to shoot up high school in Hillsborough County: deputies Run for Fun – How dew point and humidity impact running USDA proposal would limit chocolate milk in schools Illinois girl abducted at 9 found safe 6 years later; mom charged Migrant teen died after ‘likely epileptic seizure’ in Safety Harbor facility, sheriff says WATCH: Florida umpire saves 7-year-old enveloped by dust devil on field Garbage truck hits pedestrian in Tampa parking lot Two ‘exceptionally rare,’ previously unknown Rembrandt paintings discovered How the pandemic turned Florida red Five things to know about where debt ceiling talks stand Five races to watch in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida on Tuesday More companies help with fertility care, but it is still out of reach for many Inland showers fade, muggy overnight