WFLA Articles: May 23, 2023

Here’s how you can listen to DeSantis announce presidential bid on Twitter Spaces Argument leads to deadly shooting in Dade City Florida man says he was ‘blindsided’ by shark attack Teen fights off mom to save sister from being drowned after 2nd sister killed: sheriff Photographer finds one of Florida’s smallest snake species Apollo Beach man arrested in connection with deadly Riverview Wawa shooting The most popular college majors aren’t the highest-paying – these degrees are, study finds Casey DeSantis teases Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid DeSantis to launch 2024 bid on Twitter, Florida Democrats getting ready Yellowstone rangers forced to kill bison calf after man ‘disturbed’ it Van Leeuwen recalls 4K+ ice cream pints due to undeclared nuts ‘Firefighter Cancer Collaborative’ aims to provide education, prevention in Sarasota and Manatee counties GOP debt ceiling negotiators say day ended with ‘significant gap’ between sides Target removes some LGBTQ merchandise from stores after threats to workers Transportation Department explains plan to prevent Memorial Day travel troubles for flyers West Virginia fourth grader rescues classmate having seizure during pool trip 1 dead in 4-vehicle crash in Hillsborough County: FHP Invasive Asian subterranean termites detected in Tampa WFLA honors the life of Chief Photojournalist Paul Lamison with plaque Democrats fume that White House isn’t demanding tax hikes from McCarthy in debt ceiling fight Jimmy Carter aware of tributes, enjoying ice cream, 3 months into hospice: grandson Trump faces intensifying legal problems What is Twitter Spaces? DeSantis expected to use platform to announce presidential run USF takes steps to build $340 million stadium on campus Pinellas teachers, support staff ask for more money to tackle ‘critical shortage’ ‘Operation Safe and Sober’: Tampa Bay law enforcement agencies team up to make holiday travel safer Mayfield continues acclimation to new team as Bucs begin OTAs Man accused of killing, dismembering Uber Eats driver facing death penalty ‘Ron DeSalesTax’: Pro-Trump ad claims DeSantis wants to raise taxes ‘I don’t think I’m a hero:’ Gas station clerk saves teen who was assaulted, kidnapped Boebert claims birth control too expensive in drug price hearing: ‘It’s cheaper to have a kid’ Salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough: CDC Democrats slam Republican ‘ransom list’ amid debt limit talks What federal default would mean for schools and universities Florida baby born prematurely at 17 ounces heads home Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for anti-LGBTQ+ laws Trump aides mock DeSantis for ‘out of touch’ campaign launch plans Texas, Florida representatives put forth ‘true compromise’ on border security Tampa International ranked #4 angriest airport in America: Forbes Advisor report DeSantis removes ‘FL’ from Twitter ahead of presidential announcement 13 Florida hotels named ‘Best of the Best’ by Tripadvisor This is the best burger spot in Florida, according to Yelp The Path to Break Free from Burnout Netflix begins cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.: What to know Ford keeping AM radios in vehicles amid lawmaker pressure DeSantis expected to launch 2024 bid on Wednesday ‘Angels’ saved Florida man who lost arm to 10-foot gator, family says Finding a balance between work & parenting Building confidence by knowing your strengths and weaknesses Gayle’s gIRLfriends: Cooking class How to lose belly fat without dieting DeSantis expected to launch presidential bid with Elon Musk Ohio farmer known for ‘It ain’t much, but it’s honest work’ meme dies at 76 FDA approves prescription nasal spray to reverse opioid overdoses Idina Menzel to headline 2023 St. Pete Pride concert ‘Final Destination’: Man recalls crash that sent men flying into building ‘My dream’: North Carolina man plans to help schoolchildren with scratch-off winnings Venmo expanding access to teenagers, although many use it already ‘Doublix’: Side-by-side Publix stores puzzle residents of Florida town Autopsy finds ‘severe neglect’ to blame for Winter Haven man’s death in bedbug-infested jail cell Summer novels that will transport you seaside Precautionary boil water notice issued for part of Hillsborough County An easy and delicious Chicken Adobo recipe to upgrade your weeknight dinner routine Florida man hails taxi to flee from hit-and-run crash, FHP says It’s kind of a big ‘wheel’: Monster Jam coming to Tampa this August Why choose Fiol & Morros to Represent you Sheriff: Girl, 16, fights off mom to save a sister from being drowned after 2nd sister killed Mom, 4-year-old daughter found safe in Manatee County Don’t look at the ‘look who died’ scam on Facebook Kitchen Appliance Upgrades for the Home Chef Kick Off Your Summer at TradeWinds Island Resorts Mooooove Over: Runaway cow lassoed on Interstate 75 in Michigan Durbin pans Harlan Crow for hiding info about gifts to Clarence Thomas Prince Harry’s effort to pay for British police protection fails in court ‘Food was amazing’: Bride feeds 99 wedding guests for $1,950 by ordering from fast-casual chain, reheating food hours later PetLoversChat: First ever social media platform for pet lovers Sen. Rick Scott issues travel advisory warning Florida is ‘openly hostile toward Socialists’ Man accused of poisoning 50+ fish at Rhode Island inn Women leaders come to Tampa Bay for major summit Dynamic Women Honored in Tampa Bay Managing Anxiety: Tips and techniques Justice digs into Trump attorney notes to bolster case Millionaire’s elaborate jail escape plan foiled, Florida sheriff says LeBron James hints at possible retirement in postgame remarks Top 5 pros and cons of the Flex life NOAA releases summer weather predictions for all 50 states House Republicans cancel markups for spending bills amid debt ceiling talks Florida roof worker killed in possible lightning strike, deputies say These were the fastest-growing cities in Florida last year, Census data shows The Rise of Flex Life: How flexible schedules are transforming the way we work and live The Science of Beauty Camp Gifts for Dads and Grads US faces ‘elevated risk’ of debt default between June 2 and June 13: analysis Ex-Florida deputy charged with failing to confront Parkland shooter says he’s eager for trial Run for Fun: The importance of proper hydration Father charged after leaving 6 kids in hot van to go to cleaning job: police As SC school shooter seeks mercy, teacher, principal want him in prison for life University of South Florida considers taking out $200M loan for new campus stadium LeBron posts historic first half, questions future after Lakers eliminated 4 injured in partial crane collapse in Atlanta, police say Health insurance for 600,000 Americans at stake in debt ceiling debate Surgeon General issues advisory that social media is contributing to youth mental health crisis 19-year-old charged with threatening a president after crash near White House Preparing for hurricane season: Tracking changes in a storm’s path McCarthy end game on debt ceiling begins to come into focus NAACP takes on DeSantis ahead of likely 2024 bid Nikki Haley bets on retail politics in Iowa Anti-abortion group flexes political muscle in 2024 GOP primary Bradenton woman fatally struck by car after breaking down on I-75 Tom Brady to buy stake in Raiders, owner tells ESPN Rain moves through Tampa Bay