WFLA Articles: May 2, 2023

Tampa airport sees increase in international travelers after tripling nonstop flights Close call at high speed: BMW spinning out at 120 mph nearly hits officer Riverview mother teaches survival swim lessons after nearly losing son Kevin Costner and wife of nearly 19 years begin divorce Tim Scott set to name former aide Jennifer DeCasper as 2024 campaign manager What you get for $25k on the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Teens can work out for free at Planet Fitness this summer Suspected Texas gunman caught hiding under laundry: sheriff Larry Hogan rules out Maryland Senate bid, dishing blow to GOP Man banned from United Airlines after allegedly assaulting airport employee ‘We are still shaken’: Teen killed during Florida equestrian competition remembered as rising star Homosassa man charged with throwing explosive at Capitol riot Mystery companies sending Florida seniors unwanted Covid-19 tests, billing Medicare Federal appeals court in Alabama hears oral arguments in Andrew Warren fight to overturn DeSantis’ suspension 3 Tampa Bay restaurants on list of America’s 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots Riverview man accused of impersonating police officer with 3-year-old in car on I-4 Underwater 19th-century hospital, graveyard uncovered in Florida Keys Immigration reform bill headed to DeSantis’ desk ‘We are still shaken’: Teen killed during equestrian competition in Venice remembered as rising star Indiana teacher charged with stalking allegedly sent 600 messages to student Funeral held for Pasco County firefighter who died from brain cancer Apple releases first-ever ‘Rapid Security Response’ iOS update: What to know Election denier Jim Marchant launches US Senate bid in Nevada ‘Blatant hypocrisy’: AG Moody says Chase Bank discriminates against conservatives McConnell will attend May 9 debt limit negotiation at White House  GOP, Democrats play chicken with debt ceiling Maintenance worker finds dead man in New Tampa apartment: police Tenn. child given new teddy bear with late mom’s heartbeat after accidental donation Florida Senate passes transportation bill that appears to target Disney’s monorail system ‘Brutal and violent’ stabbings shake California college town as police probe possible connection Biden calls for banking safeguards after feds seize First Republic Bank 2 charged in ‘targeted’ double shooting at Dale Mabry red light, police say Cash App founder used cocaine, ‘Special K’ before homicide: toxicology report Life sentence for Seminole Heights serial killer gives closure to some residents Kids Online Safety Act looks to protect children from social media harm WATCH: Dumpster-diving bear spooks West Virginia principal ‘Living his dream’: Mother of fallen Polk County deputy accepts awards on his behalf Senators spar over proposal for Supreme Court ethics laws Underwater 19th-century hospital, graveyard uncovered in Florida Keys Tampa murder suspect dies in custody, deputies say; investigation ongoing Florida deputies hope to reunite family with photos discovered in Hurricane Ian debris Larger welfare checks lead to healthier brains, study finds Frontier Airlines drops price for ‘all-you-can-fly’ summer pass Elevate Your Salad Game: How to make a restaurant-quality caesar salad at home Court rules Wisconsin hospital can’t be forced to give ivermectin to COVID patient Man wearing black ski mask sought after shooting at Spring Hill park Benefits and uses of Kombucha Tucker Carlson called woman ‘yummy,’ leaked video shows  Florida woman accused of ‘assaulting’ Rep. Matt Gaetz at food festival Helping patients and loved ones during hospice Shot fired at Memphis TV station; suspect charged Rules of Love: Things you should never and always say to a man or woman Former NFL player Henry Ruggs to plead guilty in crash that killed woman and her dog Food as an expression of love Snake makes home in traffic signal breaker box, causes intersection power outage Exploring the love between parent & child House Democrats reveal secret plan to force vote on debt limit hike US presses parliament in Lebanon to elect president Hillsborough deputy helps deliver baby along SR-60 Breeze Airway ‘welcomes summer’ with discounted flights from Tampa Shirtless state senator votes from bed during Zoom meeting Inside the documentary that exposes the plight of wild horses in the U.S. GOP, McCarthy now face even heavier debt ceiling lift How to nominate a veteran to win a puppy for PTSD support Minnesota state senator makes shirtless vote during Zoom meeting Fourth ex-officer convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing WATCH: ‘Fight Club’ video shows alleged coach-sanctioned brawl between high school players Mom stung 75 times while protecting kids from angry bees Turning your bike into an eBike in ‘What’s Hipp?’ Florida keeps company blamed for early-morning emergency alert—for now Durbin slams Supreme Court’s response to ethics issues as ‘oblivious’    SPCA Tampa Bay waives adoption fees for ‘May the Pocket Pets Be With You’ event this month Lawyers ask judge not to ‘muzzle’ Trump in Manhattan hush money case ‘Motherhood’ influencer convicted of lying about attempted kidnapping on social media Find Your Inner Peace: The science-backed benefits of mindfulness meditation and why you should try it Getting a better night’s rest: Advice from a sleep expert Pornhub blocks all Utah traffic in response to new age verification law From workouts to work meetings: How hydration boosts physical and mental performance Clearwater toddler with rare condition is called ‘Little Ninja Turtle’ Jonas Brothers bringing nationwide tour to Tampa Possible ‘swatting’ calls cause lockdowns across Florida colleges Ocasio-Cortez calls for Feinstein to resign Woman IDs her daughter, 3 grandchildren among 7 Oklahoma bodies Federal judge rules Pennsylvania school district must allow After School Satan Club Peaceful Goodbyes to Our Beloved Pets: Veterinary hospice is growing trend What’s behind looming Hollywood writers’ strike? DeSantis signs measure expanding Florida death penalty law ‘Low-risk’ travelers caught smuggling 101 lbs of narcotics across US border 41% of LGBTQ young people contemplated suicide in the last year: survey Spiritual Rules of Love: How to stay connected to loved ones after they die The Rules of Love: Learning to love yourself first WATCH: Tornado throws car during Florida storms Argument leads to shooting in Pasco County Gooch claims back-to-back LIV Golf titles with Singapore win Solar 101 from America’s Solar Expert Why it pays to work with a fee-only, fiduciary advisor Keanu Reeves’ band teases a comeback Tampa-based group evacuates dozens of Americans from Sudan Farron’s Cooking Lessons: Mastering Proteins New College of Florida Located in the Heart of Sarasota Cinco De Mayo Must-Have Sips Met Gala: Rihanna, Jared Leto as Choupette, Kim K. in pearls Run for Fun: How healthy hormones keep you exercising Woman misses transplant appointment after bus never arrives Northern lights could appear again in some US states, forecast shows Federal appeals court to decide fate of Hillsborough state attorney suspended by DeSantis White House to end COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international travelers, others next week Crash unleashes 1 million bees onto Florida highway Loneliness declared an epidemic, poses risks as deadly as smoking, surgeon general says McCarthy accepts Biden’s invitation to meet on May 9 amid debt limit standoff I-275 reopens in Tampa after crash near I-4 interchange Ruff trip: Discarded joints pose a danger for dogs Hitting 50, Heritage Foundation looks to move past ‘Conservatism Inc.’  Manchin stokes Dem fears he’ll run as third-party candidate Who will replace Tucker Carlson at Fox News? Here are some top contenders Hollywood writers go on strike, slam ‘gig economy’ Trump PAC complaint against DeSantis rejected in Florida Scooby doobie don’t: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs Palestinian prisoner dies in Israel after long hunger strike Democrats prep for battle to replace Cardin in rare Maryland Senate race Dry and breezy again