WFLA Articles: May 17, 2023

Planned Holmes Beach parking garage stirs up debate Florida judge rejects attempt by Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend to throw out nondisclosure agreement Tesla collision marks seventh crash on Las Vegas property, according to homeowner Climate classroom: How will El Niño impact hurricane season? Alligator found camping out under car in Clearwater Man confesses to starting 15-acre brush fire in Spring Hill, deputies say Davenport man hit by semi-truck on US 27 IHOP launches pancake-inspired coffee 10 hikers lost near ‘Last Chance Trail’ in California rescued thanks to iPhone feature Likelihood that Earth briefly hits key warming threshold grows bigger and closer, UN forecasts Lightning strike sparks fire at historic Florida church Woman’s death at Yellowstone under investigation, man arrested MLB pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw Democrats rally for paid sick, medical leave legislation Driver threw Molotov cocktail out window, wanted to set ex’s house on fire: Hernando deputies Florida child who died in hot car had 107-degree temperature, sheriff says Dunkin’ worker who shot customer tried to buy gun, violating risk protection order, affidavit says Boebert defends husband amid divorce filing: ‘He didn’t “sick dogs” on the process server’ 3 Floridians $1M richer after playing scratch-off game Sarasota County officials urge public to prepare for hurricane season Derek Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd’s murder to the Minnesota Supreme Court Tampa Bypass Canal System in place to prevent flooding, divert water during Hurricanes Lakeland police utilize app to help officers, staff with mental health issues ROTC grad commissioned in mother’s ICU room before her passing on Mother’s Day Suspect was ‘bar hopping’ before crash that killed new bride shortly after wedding: lawsuit State files complaint involving Bradenton condos where unlicensed contractor was hired and mangroves were filled Tampa pastor’s quick actions save wife’s life after she suffered stroke in church 4th XXXTentacion killer gets reduced sentence after taking plea deal Truck driver’s quick reaction spares Davenport pedestrian’s life Rowdies surging ahead into May on a three-game win streak Republicans demand more cooperation from President Biden, Democrats on debt limit talks House votes to send Santos expulsion resolution to Ethics Committee Montana becomes first state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged Teacher arrested for threatening students after finding swastikas in classroom Florida cruise ship fails CDC cleanliness inspection Black victims of violent crime disproportionately denied aid in many states ‘Anything is possible’: Paralyzed shooting victim walks at graduation with help from robotic exoskeleton ‘Stop, stop’: GOP bashes Biden for taking off during debt showdown Teacher under fire: State wants to interview Hernando Co. students who were shown Disney movie with gay character 84-year-old arson suspect fled scene on scooter with dog, affidavit says The importance of communication when living with a mental illness #IYKYK Campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month Delaware teen threatened to shoot up Hernando High School, deputies say Appeals court shows openness to rolling back abortion pill access Elizabeth Holmes will start 11-year prison sentence on May 30 after losing her bid to remain free Archives: Every administration since Reagan has mishandled classified docs ‘Clinics’ doing ‘transgender surgery’ on 5-year-olds, NC Lt. Gov. claims Photo of teacher sunbathing on school grounds spreads online; district investigating Lawmakers renew push to protect ‘Documented Dreamers’ Advocacy group issues third Florida travel advisory amid immigration crisis Breeze Airlines adds 3 new destinations from Tampa starting at $79 Meet the negotiators leading debt limit talks for Biden and McCarthy 10 Simple ways to make your daily life more sustainable 5 things to watch for as Biden heads to G-7 summit in Japan Former Audi CEO admits guilt in diesel scandal, pays $1.2M fine More than 1M tax returns flagged for potential identity fraud: IRS Be your own weapon! Maggie gets a lesson in self-defense Police can order bystanders to stay 25 feet away under new Indiana law 114 dogs rescued from ‘sickening, unsafe conditions’ in North Carolina WATCH: Boy, 6, goes viral for adorable morning routine Dance therapy to build confidence Florida GOP legislators line up behind DeSantis ahead of likely 2024 bid Addressing teen mental health Moving into the spiritual light and becoming free from depression All the Florida lawmakers on DeSantis’ endorsement list Majority of US Twitter users took a break from the platform in past year: poll Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court California Assembly passes first-in-nation bill to ban five toxic chemicals from food products Rubio warns China is trying to topple dollar’s global dominance  Woman argued with boyfriend before vanishing, family says; left phone, keys, dog behind Olympic figure skating champion Sarah Hughes files to run for Congress $uicideboy$ announce Tampa stop on annual ‘Grey Day Tour’ Stolen military medals returned but decades-long crime remains unsolved Small plane crashes in Hollywood neighborhood killing 1, police say Jim Jordan, Mike Turner threaten CIA subpoena in Hunter Biden letter inquiry From Couch Potato to Black Belt: How martial arts can transform your fitness journey Tampa Bay ‘megafan’ inducted into White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame The Benefits of Owning a Pet: How our furry friends improve our lives The Rise of Crypto: How digital currencies are changing the financial landscape Black leaders push new resolution on reparations  What’s the ‘best’ home improvement store? From ‘sports parent’ life to colonoscopy stories, Maggie chats with co-worker Terrance Middlebrooks Brawl erupts between families at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Grand jury indicts Bryan Kohberger Window Treatment Must-Haves Freedom Boat Club Summer Sweepstakes! Florida woman searches for owner of dentures found on ocean floor Signs of a damaged roof Oscar Stone: From Local Family Business, To The Leader of The New Generation of Jewelers Ohio high school senior wins state team track title all by herself Zip codes donating the most money to Donald Trump in Florida Florida man wins multi-million dollar top prize from $10 scratch-off ticket Biden signals willingness to compromise on work requirements Summer on the go Change Your Brain Every Day | Most popular psychiatrist in America joins the mental health conversation on Bloom Universal Orlando unveils ‘all-new’ details on Minion Land summer opening Hillsborough deputy reunited with baby he helped deliver along SR-60 Sunken 55-gallon drum comes up empty in search for missing Oklahoma woman WATCH: Distressed dolphin calf rescued by off-duty deputy New film gives hope for those struggling with mental illness Prince Harry and Meghan involved in ‘near catastrophic car chase’ with paparazzi in N.Y., spokesperson says Prince Harry, Meghan pursued by ‘reckless’ photographers in ‘near catastrophic’ New York car chase Trump boasts he ‘was able to kill Roe v. Wade,’ takes credit for state abortion bans Google will delete your account if you haven’t logged in for 2 years Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concerts getting theatrical release Jeffries rallies Democrats behind effort to force debt ceiling vote  Johnny Depp at Cannes Film Festival: ‘I have no further need for Hollywood’ Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver’s air bag National Home Improvement Month: Exterior Tips A Refreshing Summer Salad from the Author of “Zucchini Love” Texas passes bill stripping authority from cities Why does thunder have different sounds? Wonder drug? Newly FDA-approved menopause drug treats hot flashes in a different way ‘Do not wait’: Sarasota County officials urge hurricane preparedness Oscar Mayer is giving the Wienermobile a new name Tampa Bay fertilizer ban goes into effect June 1 ‘Ride of Silence’ remembers cyclists, pedestrians killed on Tampa Bay roads The Weeknd now going by Abel Tesfaye after saying he wants ‘to kill The Weeknd’ Plant City man dies after crashing pickup truck She killed the man raping her. Now she faces 6 years in prison DeSantis targets drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children in Tampa bill signing No Social Security checks, job cuts: How consumers could be hurt if the government defaults GOP pushes DeSantis to reset media strategy as Trump news dominates Pause on student loan payments about to end for millions Jittery Democrats worried about Biden debt ceiling concessions How DeSantis benefited from Florida’s changing politics Truckers threaten to boycott Florida over immigration law Manatee County deputies searching for missing man with dementia Warm & mostly dry evening