WFLA Articles: May 22, 2023

Social Security, Medicare payments could be delayed if U.S. defaults on debts Man gets stuck waist-deep in Alaska mud flats, drowns as tide comes in Surviving Ian: North Port family still rebuilding as hurricane season nears White House threatens to veto GOP measure targeting student loan debt relief program Sex offender killed by deputies in Highlands County, sheriff’s office says Jeffries suggests he’d support spending freeze US-98 reopens in Hernando County following natural gas leak Ex-NFL player gets prison in man’s stabbing death Krispy Kreme giving free doughnuts to 2023 graduates: How to claim yours Bill to ban ‘dangerous additives’ in Skittles, other foods passes California State Assembly A look back on DeSantis’ political career as he prepares for 2024 launch NFL announces hosts for 2026 Super Bowl, 2025 Draft Amazon founder Jeff Bezos engaged to girlfriend Lauren Sanchez: report Fatal crash on I-75 in Manatee County causing delays: FHP Check out this gem: Tampa Firefighters Museum Fugitive accused of killing wife near kids allegedly falsified insurance docs VIDEO: Fireball turns night into day in Australia Oakland A’s announcer fired after use of racial slur on broadcast E. Jean Carroll adds Trump’s CNN town hall remarks to defamation suit McCarthy has little room to maneuver in debt ceiling talks Rays owner on team’s future: ‘I expect we will build a ballpark in Tampa Bay’ Plant City man accused of ‘firebombing’ house with 4 kids inside Manatees, calf spotted swimming near Bayshore Boulevard Clock ticks as debt ceiling deadline nears Man struck, killed while helping family of ducks cross California street ‘It’s a dream come true:’ Pasco County shelter for domestic violence victims and their pets receives $60K grant Foo Fighters announce new drummer during livestream event Republican Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential campaign 14-year-old arrested in shooting that injured 16-year-old in St. Pete, police say Here’s what’s new at Busch Gardens this summer Melting Pot Social: New restaurant in Tampa wants you to ‘play’ with your food School may have violated students’ rights with book removals: Education Department Warning for boaters: Hurricane Ian’s impacts still affecting local waterways Purple Alert canceled for North Port woman Pinellas County school bus drivers get pay raise amid shortages What is Bloom? A Comprehensive source for Wellness Apartment complex fire impacts 23 people in Lake Wales Bed Bath & Beyond announces final day shoppers can make returns University of California moves toward hiring undocumented students despite federal law Florida sued over new law blocking Chinese citizens, other foreigners from buying property Lego goes back to the ’80s with a Pac-Man cabinet – and it has a hand crank Women on their way With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents? Teacher accused of choking 6-year-old, putting him in closet Florida father-to-be found dead in submerged car Niall Horan announces 2024 tour stop in Tampa Actor Ray Stevenson of ‘Thor’ films, ‘RRR’ and ‘Vikings’ dies at 58 Timeless Beauty: Unveiling the Secrets of Aging Gracefully These are the biggest sticking points in the debt ceiling fight Drunken Florida mom flips car, ejecting 2 kids, Polk deputies say Florida man loses arm to 10-foot alligator Rays owner addresses sale rumors; says he wants team to stay in Tampa Bay for ‘generations to come’ LIV gets first major championship as Koepka claims PGA win In honor of graduation season, we speak to our younger selves in ‘Maggie & the Moms’ Carmelo Anthony, star forward, Olympic gold medalist, retiring from NBA after 19 years Here are your options for summer cruises (and there are a ton!) Who is Tim Scott, the latest 2024 Republican presidential candidate? Dog hospitalized after getting caught in swarm of bees in California Breathe Free and breathe easy Dog hospitalized after getting caught in swarm of bees Father killed, 2 teens injured after grenade detonates in Indiana home Life Guard Imaging: Early detection saves lives Biden battles low ratings on economy, guns, immigration, poll finds Tim Scott announces bid for 2024 GOP presidential nomination Michael Block, once a little-known club pro, ties for 15th at PGA Championship South Carolina Democrats demand apology from GOP governor for ‘hunt them with dogs’ comment Colorado River basin states reach agreement on water cutbacks St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport named TSA’s 2022 Airport of the Year Delaware Sen. Tom Carper to retire at end of term  Long Lost Secret to Aging Gracefully: Metabolism Dirty Girl: How to ditch the toxins Eat, Move, Love: Ways to live longer How much does the world’s most expensive ice cream cost? WFLA-TV & WTTA-TV to expand leading local news presence In 3-county region with Nexstar’s acquisition of WSNN-LD in Sarasota Def Leppard’s Rick Allen reveals he was attacked after Florida concert in March Kohberger to be arraigned Monday in Idaho college killings Sen. Tim Scott makes it official: He’s a Republican candidate for president Search nears 1 week for missing 79-year-old last seen in Bradenton Pinellas County Schools bus drivers could get pay raises amid driver shortages Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom’s 1st female astronaut Check your mail: TurboTax users start receiving settlement checks from Intuit Inside the Duggar Family in the new documentary, ‘Shiny Happy People’ The Director’s Cut: ‘The Little Mermaid’ & ‘Fast X’. It’s National Safe Boating Week Allergies in full swing for Tampa Bay Florida Lottery debuts 4 new games with $145 million in prizes How the Consumer Protection Firm can help if you get a data breach letter Not enough Kyles: Texas city falls short in same-name world record attempt NHC tracking first tropical wave in Southwestern Atlantic Co-Parenting After Divorce: Tips for navigating a new relationship with your ex 5 Simple steps to improve your financial health Pasco County couple writes children’s book series to help kids with reading Outdoor Adventures in Tampa: Hiking, biking, and water sports for nature lovers Does God exist? Only half of Americans say a definite yes ‘Can’t believe he survived’: Driver rescued 5 days after crashing in Washington ravine 18-year-old killed after crashing into utility pole in Hernando County Clearwater police officer gets 5-foot boa out of business STARTING GRID | 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts to International Space Station on chartered flight Biden’s Labor pick in limbo as confirmation comes down to the wire McCarthy’s PR strategy on debt ceiling gets results School choice won big in states this year. Is the movement about to hit a wall? Facebook parent hit with record $1.3 billion fine by European regulators Facebook parent Meta hit with record $1.3B fine for transferring European user data to US 1 killed after plane crashes at private Florida airport Severe thunderstorm warning for Polk County expires