WFLA Articles: May 26, 2023

‘Not my child’: St. Petersburg campaign aims to end teen violence Iowa governor signs bill restricting lessons on gender identity, sexual orientation in schools Kroger changing digital coupon policy for some customers Sarasota, Manatee counties issue mosquito-borne illness advisory after malaria case reported Tampa International sees delays, no cancellations going into Memorial Day weekend President honors NCAA champions UConn at White House ‘Keep praying’: Family of deputy struck by car remains hopeful of his recovery Alicia Keys surprises Kansas City students with trip to Missouri concert Students pour cement into toilets in ‘senior prank’ at high school, district says ‘A child is so vulnerable:’ St. Pete lawmaker sponsors bill to create task force to protect vulnerable kids These billionaires have more money than the US Treasury right now Voters talk DeSantis at governor’s first in-person event since campaign launch Fans go all out to make Speedway campgrounds feel like home or the race track Indy 500: A family tradition St. Pete smoke shop damaged in hit-and-run crash; driver sought Bicyclist dies after being struck by 3 vehicles in Manatee Co. Florida deputy charged for firing Taser at gas-soaked man, setting him on fire Subway owner who allegedly paid workers $265K in bounced checks hit with federal injunction Results for Tampa woman after car crash destroys carport Threat to Queen Elizabeth during 1983 US trip detailed in FBI documents ‘That’s unheard of’: Immigration expert can’t believe glitch allowed man to get two 10-year passports WATCH: Massive waterspout forms off coast of Florida Keys ‘Dangerous road’: Debt ceiling negotiations linger as U.S. inches to deadline Suspected fungal meningitis outbreak across 25 US states linked to Mexican surgical centers Bradenton realtor steals $200K worth of Lululemon clothes in fraud scheme, documents allege This is the sport most commonly linked to lightning deaths Casa Bonita: New photos give a look inside ahead of reopening Search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann ends: Police Supreme Court: EPA can no longer regulate some wetlands Breeze Airlines offers $27 flights from Tampa for limited time Yellen says US will run out of money by June 5 if debt ceiling not raised Last day of school at Tampa’s Just Elementary before it closes Baby alligator found with mouth taped shut Woman pleads guilty to killing 3-year-old daughter, dumping remains on softball field 2 men shot in St. Petersburg neighborhood Highest-rated swimming pools near Tampa, according to Yelp Live in the barrier islands? Here’s how to sign up for emergency access permits 8-year-old hit by truck towing camper while running across Pasco County highway Jazzing up your Memorial Day menu Emergency burn ban lifted in Pasco County A twist on a Memorial Day classic Fitness Friday: Get moving on the go GOP debt ceiling negotiator: ‘Hell no!’ to dropping work requirements demand ‘Prolific’ criminal escaped police custody at Lakeland hospital, deputies say Billionaire surprises UMass Boston grads with $1,000 each  WATCH: Feisty 11-foot alligator lunges at Florida trappers 2 dead in small plane crash at South Florida airport Surviving the storm: Sanibel lighthouse a ray of hope Airbnb announces anti-party crackdown in Florida ahead of holiday weekends 10-time felon busted again in undercover drug operation in Hillsborough County Tampa woman in a lurch after car accident ends up in her carport 16-year-old arrested for killing Hillsborough County teen outside amusement park, police say High school has 12 sets of twins, triplets graduating  Florida man dressed in cat costume accused of stabbing roommate’s neck WINDOW TO THE WEEKEND: Cuban Sandwich Festival Dunkin’ giving away free donuts on National Donut Day Passenger opens airplane door mid-flight; 12 slightly hurt Clearwater teenager fatally struck by SUV in Citrus County Sierra Club Florida condemns DeSantis’ ‘scorched-earth’ politics, supports NAACP Memorial Day picnic ideas & savings with Save-A-Lot Top prize-winning Florida lottery ticket about to expire Surviving the storm: Navigating changing homeowners insurance Tricky Foods 101: seeding pomegranates & cutting artichokes Top tips drivers should consider before hitting the road for Memorial Day DeSantis accuses Trump of ‘running to the left’ Volcán en Costa Rica hace erupción con columna de ceniza de 3,000 metros de altura Trump, new titles add to star power as LIV Golf lands in Washington DC Shark attack: American tourist ‘severely injured’ while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos Woman struck, killed while walking along Pasco County road Disney opposes DeSantis request to disqualify judge in free speech lawsuit A sequel you’ve never seen almost sank the original ‘Little Mermaid’ Celine Dion cancels all remaining tour dates amid ongoing health issues Fifth House Democrat calls on Feinstein to resign Meet the ladies who ‘Run the World’ Countdown to Indy: Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Summer Stain Hacks Pope spikes a fever, misses meetings: Vatican Mental Health Awareness Month Believe It to See It: One way to manifest your best life Missing 79-year-old found dead 1 week after disappearance in Bradenton Life in prison for former ice cream truck driver Michael Keetley Manifest Your Best Life | Manifesting starts with interpersonal leadership Fearing for their trans daughter’s safety, a Texas family flees to Oregon Bartow couple charged with manslaughter in death of 3-year-old covered in ‘open sores’ Pennsylvania restaurant faces backlash after racial slur printed on receipt Gut Instincts: How your digestive system influences your health Ford EV owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network starting next spring Passenger opens exit door during airplane flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly It’s the Best Time to Savor Every Bit of Sarasota Summer Date Ideas Ear Piercing Trends The Positive effects of a tidy home on your relationships DeSantis delivers first in-person remarks since announcing presidential run Rick Scott stops in Tampa to discuss hurricane season preparations Picnic Planning 101: From menu to locations in Tampa Bay WATCH: City councilman, police officer save man from burning home Coast Guard searches for missing U.S. citizen who fell off cruise ship Court spares life of bear that killed runner in the Alps Like the idea of owning a lighthouse? US is giving some away Always wanted a lighthouse? US is giving some away, selling others at auction Clearwater police officer wrangles alligator from pool Study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms Unorthodox immigration bill catches both parties by surprise  McCarthy faces GOP skepticism on debt talks, defense spending  GOP conservatives fume over possible debt ceiling compromises ‘Simply losing it’: Bitter fight brews over federal judge’s forced retirement effort Musk challenge to Fox faces setback with DeSantis debacle Indiana doctor reprimanded for talking publicly about Ohio 10-year-old’s abortion Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space Best Memorial Day Weekend weather in at least 30 years