WFLA Articles: May 3, 2023

McClanahan improves to 6-0 as Rays beat Pirates 8-1 Voter registration system not breached during cyber intrusion: Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections Prosecutor: Suspected Texas gunman tried to escape to Mexico Man executed in Florida for woman’s 1986 stabbing death Protestors arrested at DeSantis’ Florida Capitol office Missing Child Alert cancelled for 13-year-old Florida girl Cooking up a cure for pediatric cancer with Celebrity Chef Katie Chin Sarasota community holds banned book fair and read-in Happiness is a warm puppy Expansion of controversial ‘Parental Rights in Education’ bill headed to DeSantis’ desk Organizing brings happiness Ex-Miss Florida pageant director goes to prison for fraud Clearwater police reactivate investigation into foster parents accused of abuse Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Derby What would a debt ceiling failure mean for Americans? Critterville animal shelter owner accused of animal cruelty ’80s rock anthem dropped as SF Pride’s theme after singer’s controversial tweet Senate Democrats launch new effort to surpass China’s government Putin assassination attempt? What to know about the Kremlin drone attack All 3 South Florida State College presidential finalists withdraw applications ‘Hope’ for fairytale ending after money taken from theater for kids with special needs All Oregon residents could soon choose to pump their own gas as bill advances Mom found shot to death in quadruple murder was Lake Wales teacher, neighbor says Biden allies join Republicans in vote to resume solar tariffs Cinco de Mayo in Tampa Bay: Events, drink specials and more Man dies after being placed in chokehold by subway rider in NYC FTC: Facebook misled parents, failed to guard kids’ privacy Bill banning TikTok from Florida classrooms heads to governor’s desk Four ways Biden is boosting fossil fuels — and drawing heat for it Woman who overcame homelessness wins $5M from California lottery scratcher Tampa man shot, killed by relative, police say Riverview family food truck damaged in fire, community steps up to help Republicans subpoena FBI for document alleging unspecified ‘criminal scheme’ involving Biden  Republicans push back against new mortgage rules Republicans warn of impending disaster as border braces for Title 42 end Hillsborough Commission votes to explore limiting access to some books in public libraries Michigan school district bans backpacks over safety concerns Manatee County lifeguards, firefighter paramedics train for water rescues together Buccaneers coaches prepare to welcome rookies for minicamp next weekend Jamie Foxx shares first message since being hospitalized for ‘medical complication’ Cornerstone Family Ministries is hosting their 43rd Annual Wonder Walk event this weekend The Tampa Derby Day Party is happening this weekend Overdose death rate involving fentanyl tripled in recent years: CDC ‘Monster’: Families left reeling after 5 children identified among bodies found on Oklahoma property 2 football coaches fired, head coach suspended after fight at Sunlake High School, district says Parent punched umpire during Florida high school baseball game, deputies say Sarasota police, US Marshals arrest man wanted in Bradenton homicide 4 dangers that most worry ‘godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton 2 Florida corrections officers caught lying after hit and run crash, Polk deputies say Biden admin sending troops to southern border as Title 42 ends First-ever vaccine to prevent RSV in older adults wins FDA approval Fish with fangs are washing up on Oregon’s beaches, and biologists aren’t sure why Turning Lemons into Lemonade: A thirst quenching healthy summer recipe   How to cultivate happiness Fed hikes rates despite recession fears Senate Democrats unveil China competition push 2.0 How a Fed increase could affect credit card debt, auto loans Watch: Thieves use ‘a little lasso’ to pull ATM out of bar Biden admin has proposed toughest auto emissions rules yet. Are Americans ready? Big Lots manager says she was fired for following shoplifter out of store to get cart back Christie on Trump possibly skipping debates: ‘Obviously, he’s afraid’ Rev Up Cinco de Mayo With PATRÓN Tequila Bring Vacation Home Earn Big While Celebrating This Spring Laughing it up with the stars of the outrageous ‘Mrs. Davis’ Police capture suspect in Atlanta medical facility shooting Lost dog found over 400 miles from Dade City home reunites with owner after 2 years Police capture suspect in deadly shooting at Atlanta medical facility Elon Musk threatens to reassign NPR’s Twitter account Jim Jordan launches probe into lack of arrests in protests outside Supreme Court justices’ homes 10-year-olds found working at McDonald’s in Kentucky: Labor Department ‘Disturbing’ video catches Tampa woman clubbing Husky with mallet, deputies say From behind the scenes to in the spotlight– meet Daytime’s famous ‘Rob’ DeSantis trails Trump by 36 points in new poll Democrats accuse GOP of spreading ‘racist conspiracy theories’ in Biden docs probe Colin Allred launches Democratic challenge to Ted Cruz Jackson Mahomes arrested, charged with sexual battery Florida-based Darden Restaurants buys Ruth’s Chris Steak House for about $715 million First commercial smart gun with facial, fingerprint recognition launches Giant orange grasshoppers take over Florida home Feds: 288 ‘digital drug lords’ busted selling fentanyl online Carlsbad-based Jenny Craig closing all locations: report Tucker Carlson text about ‘how white men fight’ alarmed Fox leaders before ouster: report Finding Hope Amidst Heartbreak: Overcoming sudden grief From Teppanyaki to Teriyaki: Hibachi Restaurants in Tampa Bay Florida woman arrested for allegedly throwing drink at US Rep. Matt Gaetz Olympic medal-winning sprinter Tori Bowie dies in Florida at 32 Missy, Willie and George Michael among 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Half of parents think children’s mental health worse due to social media, survey finds Craving Five Guys style fries? A super simple imitation to impress your friends Smart Shopping: How to save money and still eat well DeSantis signs ‘comprehensive’ prescription drug reform bill in Jupiter Navigating Financial Stress: Coping strategies for tough times ‘Taste the Nation’ with Padma Lakshmi We Start Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month with the Author of ‘Fearless: In the Mix” Understanding the connection between diet and healthy hair, skin, and nails Panda Express testing exclusive menu item, and it’s available to try at only 1 place And the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are … Black Californians could receive up to $1.2 million in reparations payments, task force says Florida Walmart employee accused of murdering customer Suspected gunman in Texas mass shooting caught: What to know Teen accused of killing 8 children, guard in Serbian school shooting Florida to execute prisoner for 1986 fatal stabbing of woman Oklahoma mother says sex offender kept daughter’s family ‘under lock and key’ Crews battle 3-alarm fire at Dunedin church Nearly half of college dropouts would ‘very likely’ reenroll if given student debt relief, poll finds White House seeks to pull McConnell into debt talks Roberts struggles to keep Supreme Court out of ethics fight Lawmakers throw cold water on short-term debt limit hike Wendy’s bringing back fan-favorite Frosty flavor, adding new menu items Wisconsin man pretended to be Marine while in prison, took thousands from girlfriend and her family: authorities Lovely cool down tonight, crisp & comfortable Thursday Lake Wales man accused of killing mother, 3 children shot dead by police after hours-long standoff