WFLA Articles: May 19, 2023

‘Mobility Mats’ added to Sand Key Beach, among larger effort to make beaches accessible to all DeSantis files motion to remove judge in Disney’s federal lawsuit WATCH: Ed Sheeran surprises students at Tampa high school ‘Everybody knew Ricky and Randy’: Tampa police remember slain detectives 25 years after murderous rampage Woman says lemur attacked her at aquarium Man dies after shooting at St. Pete apartment complex ‘A win for inclusion’: Sand Key Park installs beach access mat for people in wheelchairs Debt ceiling talks resume despite GOP frustrations  New Port Richey man caught vandalizing church property, affidavit says Nebraska passes abortion, gender-affirming care ban Congresswoman suggests withholding pay from lawmakers if government defaults  VIDEO: 12-year-old saves twin from choking in school cafeteria Florida mom abandoned child on slingshot ride on Mother’s Day: police In viral video, man says Tampa owes each Black resident $3M in reparations Contaminated eye drops linked to another death, 81 infections: CDC Tampa Bay honor roll student struggles to graduate, citing impact of COVID-19 pandemic 2 hospitalized, 4 arrested after mugging at New Port Richey park: police Woman told to pay someone else’s liens when she tried to renew her car tag DOJ: Drug traffickers used detergent boxes to smuggle kilos of meth to Tampa ‘It went black’: Senior who suddenly went blind shares cautionary tale to help others DeSantis meets New Hampshire lawmakers, greets voters ahead of expected 2024 announcement 66 progressive lawmakers urge Biden to use 14th Amendment in debt ceiling fight Sen. Tim Scott makes it official: He’s a Republican candidate for president Wife speaks out after husband’s body found burning in Ruskin field Groom speaks out after bride killed by alleged drunk driver on wedding day Hillsborough County code enforcement inspecting pools to prevent drownings ahead of summer break Dave Matthews rails against gun violence: ‘No one is coming for your guns’ NASA announces Blue Origin as new partner to work on moon lander for Artemis V mission Woman who injected 13-year-old murder victim with Drano up for parole Cold case: Skeletal remains identified 32 years after discovery in Hernando County PAC to draft Tucker Carlson for president launches 19-year-old pleads not guilty to leaving newborn son to die under trash can Starbucks rolling out new ice cubes, dividing customers Today in History: Britain’s Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle five years ago ‘It scares me’: Neighbor appreciates Mulberry’s ‘Beware of Smartphone Zombies’ signs Contaminated eye drops linked to another death, 81 infections: CDC Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back and social activist, dead at 87 10 women come forward against doctor accused of date rape Empower Brands recalls nearly half a million waffle makers due to burn hazard Florida middle school student arrested after writing ‘kill list’: deputies In viral video, man says Tampa owes each Black resident $3M in reparations Prioritizing hydration, sleep & relaxation Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported Fastest growing sport: pickleball Ludacris honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Hank Green, brother of author John Green, says he has cancer Parents of transgender kids seek to block DeSantis ban on gender-affirming care for minors Pinellas County beach named one of America’s favorite secret shorelines Can you help? Tampa’s new pro women’s soccer team needs a name Tampa Bay Uber driver charged with battery, tried dragging passenger out of car: affidavit 18-wheeler with 30K pounds of beef overturns on I-10 Trump urges hardline position as debt ceiling talks paused: ‘Do not fold!!!’ Teens exchanged gun at St. Petersburg high school, police say Missouri high school student suspended 3 days after recording teacher using racial slur in class Man took drugs, killed dog before deadly Spring Hill shooting spree: deputies After almost 20 years, Toyota introduces all-new Tacoma Chance the Rapper talks ‘The Voice’, a milestone music anniversary & marrying his childhood friend Champion water-skier dies ‘suddenly’ at 18 McCarthy hits pause on debt ceiling talks Celebrating Tampa’s first Michelin Star European Cruise – The Ultimate Summer Vacation Tim Scott makes 2024 bid official Indiana high school student drowns in pool during PE class DeSantis poised to enter 2024 race, ending months of anticipation Clearwater firefighters rescue cat from car dashboard Weekend weigh-ins for weight loss The Importance of Infrastructure Investment in America Tampa Bay Buccaneers go virtual right before pandemic Biden tells G-7 leaders US will support effort to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s Weekend wellness warriors workouts Endangered Species Awareness with The Florida Aquarium Easy meal prep ideas Tampa police honor detectives killed during 1998 homicide investigation Missing Dade City man found dead in Alabama creek Georgia prosecutor clears decks for possible Trump charges Check out this hidden gem: Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin Rimac Nevera sets new 0-60 mph record of 1.74 seconds Boomers and millennials fight for homes as housing market cools Dr. Seuss plaque missing on Mulberry Street CBP finds $1M worth of Ketamine stashed in thermos cups 1 killed after Dunedin man drives through US-19 construction zone, hits crane, police say Diets that Work and Diets that Don’t Make the Grade Crafting Fun The role of self-esteem in achieving success 5 Simple strategies to improve your credit score Did you know there are scorpions in this river gorge? The Pros and Cons of Anti-Aging Products: Do they really work? WINDOW TO THE WEEKEND: World of Women Event Videos may show ivory-billed woodpeckers as feds move toward extinction decision 12 arrested in Hillsborough County human trafficking sting Vermont hospital patient survives 6-story fall St. Pete police investigate ‘suspicious’ house fire Florida man leads police on chase in stolen fire truck The Smiths bass guitarist Andy Rourke dies at 59 after cancer battle $5B ‘moon’ real estate project proposed for skyscraper-studded Dubai Police use Taser on 95-year-old Australian woman with dementia who held steak knife Feinstein’s complications from shingles more serious than previously disclosed Hyundai, Kia agree to pay $200 million to settle lawsuit after rise in thefts 10K bridges similar to Pittsburgh one that collapsed should be checked for corrosion, report says Tuberville’s white nationalist comments roil military diversity debate More than 30 million drivers don’t know if they’re at risk from a rare but dangerous airbag blast Anti-Trump Republicans increasingly desperate to shake up race Hiroshima’s nuclear history sounds an urgent warning for G-7 summit Florida turns red: Can Democrats make a comeback? Storms linger into the evening