WFLA Articles: May 24, 2023

Will young Florida voters head to the polls next year? Tampa mom concerned how climate change could shape daughter’s future here ‘The fear is very real’: Undocumented immigrants describe life in Florida’s shadows Paul Lamison’s daughter throws first pitch as Rays remember life and legacy of WFLA’s Chief Photojournalist ‘Burn after reading’ letter: Brian Laundrie’s mother offered shovel, garbage bags to dispose of body if needed Trader Joe’s coffee product recalled due to potential glass Sigue lloviendo en la Bahía de Tampa ‘She’s a warrior’: Woman shoved into moving NYC subway train paralyzed ‘We are praying’: Deputy struck by car after graduation ceremony remains in critical condition Iconic ‘Brady Bunch’ house heads to market after major renovations Teen dies during apparent social media stunt on bridge, police say Disneyland working on new ‘Avatar’ experience with James Cameron Progressives turn up heat on Biden amid fears he’ll cave to GOP Democrats erupt in laughter after Greene calls for decorum in House Abuse allegations lead to arrests of 2 North Port day care employees Frontier Airlines confirms gate agent ‘incentive’ for baggage fees after viral TikToks DeSantis’s 2024 rivals pile on over tech issues with campaign launch Medicare bilked for millions by unwanted COVID-19 tests Biden trolls DeSantis over glitchy 2024 launch on Twitter Spaces Tech issues plague Musk, DeSantis Twitter Spaces Jeffries says length of spending caps and debt ceiling hike should match DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch on Twitter Spaces riddled with technical difficulties DeSantis 2024 launch marred by technical glitches President Biden calls for Congressional action on the first anniversary of Uvalde shooting Bradenton homeowners fear new development would destroy son’s memorial on their property Suspect in woman’s death captured in South Carolina after multistate manhunt Richard Barnett, who put feet on Pelosi’s desk, sentenced to 4.5 years for role on Jan. 6 Man tried to run over officer in stolen vehicle, Manatee County deputies say McCarthy on debt ceiling talks: We’re at ‘this breaking point’ but have ‘some progress’ No deal yet to raise debt ceiling as deadline looms House passes measure overturning Biden’s student debt forgiveness program Glitch gives Seminole man two passports while thousands face delays to get one Officer cleared in shooting that killed Grammy winner Here are some possible debt ceiling escape hatches for McCarthy, Biden Democrats unanimously back debt ceiling discharge petition Man shoots roommate in buttocks over Hot Pocket, police say How do Polk County voters feel about DeSantis running for president? Summer crafts to corral the chaos Corralling chaos during the summer What’s on DeSantis’ agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns WATCH: Florida meteorologist spooked by sudden appearance of bird while giving forecast Florida python challenge: Registration opens to capture invasive snakes DeSantis formally announces presidential run on Twitter Republicans vie for measure blocking Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan PHOTOS: Remembering Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ White House seizes on Gaetz ‘hostage’ remark on debt ceiling Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner dies Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 presidential campaign to challenge Trump DeSantis files to run against Trump in 2024 Can DeSantis technically run for president while he’s governor? Circle K offering 40 cents off fuel for 3 hours only on Thursday Debt ceiling explained: Why it’s a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end Road rage: Sex offender yelled racial slurs at victims before crashing Precautionary boil water notice lifted for part of Hillsborough County Amanda Gorman’s poem for Biden’s inauguration banned by Florida school Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison Dairy Queen discontinues fan-favorite item: ‘Why does DQ hate us?’ ‘Wake up America’: California governor responds to Target removing some LGBTQ merchandise Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug-trafficking scheme More than 8 in 10 Republicans either supporting or would consider backing Trump and DeSantis: poll ‘Sick and tired’: States sue over billions of robocalls Manatee County deputies searching for missing endangered teen ‘Heinous and vile’: Florida church founder accused of beating child who reported sex abuse Get Ready for the ALS CEO Soak Alex Murdaugh indicted on new charges, including fraud ‘Will never be forgotten’: Hillsborough firefighter’s legacy lives on through organ donation McCarthy: Debt ceiling negotiators will ‘try to finish’ deal at White House ‘We are so sorry’: Bioré apologizes for sponsored TikTok post which referenced school shooting Woman charged in drunk driving killing of bride in South Carolina seeks bond Big John roars into Glazer Children’s Museum for next three years Midwest Mexican style quesadilla: The twist on a classic you need to try Ex-Bradenton postal carrier who trafficked cocaine on route sentenced Tampa Bay Rays honor the life of Chief Photojournalist Paul Lamison with a tribute pitch Gabby Petito lawsuit: ‘Burn after reading’ letter can be considered as potential evidence, judge rules Stop and save: Circle K offers 40 cents off per gallon Baseball player dies after dugout collapse in Pennsylvania Key Republican urges McCarthy, GOP to ‘hold the line’ in debt ceiling talks Trampoline Fitness | A fun summer activity for the whole family Traveling with pets Corralling Kids | Moms of Tampa join Gayle Guyardo on Bloom The stars of ‘Mayans M.C.’ on the epic final season 1st seditious conspiracy sentences in Jan. 6 attack to be handed down for Rhodes, other Oath Keepers Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries How the new guidelines for EV tax credits work Millionaire planned to escape Florida jail, fly private jet to French ‘castle’ Countdown to Indy: Veteran driver Ed Carpenter makes 20th career 500 start Anticipation builds ahead of DeSantis’ expected presidential campaign launch Hours-long standoff in Plant City ends with man in custody Beat the Heat this Summer: HVAC Tips for Your Home ‘Robot dog’ coming to Los Angeles police after vote Rahal, Legge to get special practice session Thursday following Monday’s crash Sanders calls on Biden to use 14th Amendment to raise debt ceiling  Ruskin man dies in crash during suspected race on I-75 2 arrested in connection to deadly St. Petersburg shooting The top 10 GOP candidates for president  DHS unveils body camera guidance for agencies WATCH: Clouds of midges swarm across Northeast Ohio What is Twitter Spaces? DeSantis expected to use platform to announce presidential run North Port daycare director chose to ignore suspected child abuse: police Box truck driver said he wanted to ‘seize power,’ ‘kill the president’: court records The Truth About Gluten: Separating fact from fiction Messy Sushi Board from Ocean Conservationist and Author of ‘Good Catch’ The Impact of Inflation on Your Finances: What you need to know Living Local in Tampa Bay: How to embrace sustainability and support local businesses The Role of Technology in Childhood Development: Pros and Cons Smart Clean with Dreametech Moffitt Cancer Center – Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy (BMT CI) Program Medicare bilked for millions in unwanted COVID-19 tests One year after Uvalde shooting, investigation of police response continues Speedway Marching Band ready to set the beat for another Indy 500 Speedway businesses confident for race weekend after strong Indy 500 qualifications crowd Jewel to shine as national anthem singer at Indianapolis 500 Palou’s record run earns Ganassi third straight Indy 500 pole Stefan Wilson won’t race in Indy 500 after fracturing a vertebra in practice session crash; set for surgery on Wednesday Actor Adam Driver will wave green flag for the Indy 500 Arnold Schwarzenegger hired as chief action officer at Netflix Double amputee Everest climber pledges to work for benefit of people with disabilities Florida mother fatally shot in front of her 6 children during dispute at park Milk preferences for 2023 Indianapolis 500 drivers Anxious retirees, social service groups among those making default contingency plans ‘Am I gay?’-related Google searches soar 1,300 percent in 19 years: analysis  GOP voters flocking to Trump aren’t hungering for good vibes McCarthy, Dems temper expectations on debt-ceiling deal Amanda Gorman says her inaugural poem has been banned by school Deputy remains in critical condition after being struck by teenage driver in Citrus County Best chance for downpours today