WFLA Articles: May 30, 2023

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashes down off Florida’s coast Accelerated cognitive decline seen after heart attacks: study  Sargassum mixing with plastics could provide fertile ground for flesh-eating bacteria, research shows DeSantis debuts 2024 campaign in Iowa after glitch-filled launch Debt ceiling bill clears key procedural hurdle to advance to House floor Tennessee woman missing during cross-country trip found safe, boyfriend arrested: police Third man charged in death of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, 21 years later Pinellas County residents discover huge snake inside home Check your phone: Popular Android app reportedly started spying on users, making recordings Greene leaning toward yes on ‘s— sandwich’ debt bill — but she also wants impeachment What kind of quarterback will Baker Mayfield be as the Bucs’ starter? 2 sea turtles impacted by red tide rehabbed, released off Anna Maria Island Ralph Yarl, teen shot after knocking on door, walks at brain injury event Hernando school teacher who showed controversial Disney film set to resign Baby dies in hot car as parents attend church in Florida: Police Snakebite lands North Port woman in ICU ahead of 21st birthday Single mother of two wins $1M lottery prize Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion Warren: Parts of the debt ceiling deal are ‘really bad’ ‘As far as I know he’s under the rubble’: Families fear loved ones still in collapsed Davenport building Hillsborough County offers free program to hook some residents up to city water NHC increases chance of development for disturbance in Gulf of Mexico Polk County’s message to new residents: Hurricanes hit here, too GOP Oversight chair to launch contempt proceedings against FBI director Jeffries vows Democrats will deliver House votes to prevent default DeSantis bets big on Iowa in first 2024 campaign swing ‘Terrifying’: Passenger recalls experience aboard Carnival Sunshine during storm 2023 Hurricane Guide: Prepare before a storm Here’s what 2024 Republicans have said about the debt ceiling deal Tampa influencer reflects on potential TikTok ban WATCH: Video shows chaotic moment gunfire erupts at crowded South Florida beach Man driving ATV hits 2 kids, abandons them in Polk County, deputies say Frontier Airlines introduces new ‘all you can fly’ pass for $299 Which virus is causing congestion, coughing in so many? Here’s a hint: It’s not COVID Dead man identified as suspect in 1997 St. Pete murder ‘No’ votes: These House Republicans say they will vote against debt ceiling bill The American Dream is a tangible reality COVID’s impact on mental health care Covid’s impact on early childhood learning WATCH: Large crowds gather to witness Manhattanhenge on Memorial Day NHC tracks disturbance in Gulf of Mexico First Republican publicly supports ousting McCarthy as Speaker Silver Alert canceled for 90-year-old in Polk County, man found safe Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia Key House conservative on debt deal: ‘There’s a reason Mitt Romney supports this’ Florida police search for 3 gunmen who wounded 9 at crowded beach on Memorial Day Trump pledges to end birthright citizenship on first day in office Paul proposes conservative alternative to debt deal that caps total spending Hernando deputies investigating after man collapses and dies following fight at friend’s home Chick-fil-A’s DEI leader sparks calls for boycott Florida ranks 4th among states with the most drownings in recent years Missing Tennessee woman spotted at California Walmart, deputy says Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco on the weekend his dad spent with Robert De Niro in preparation for ‘About My Father’ Supreme Court declines request seeking to hold Reddit liable for child porn Florida researchers find ‘high amounts’ of flesh-eating bacteria in Sargassum A father searches for the son he lost to mental illness in local filmaker’s heartwarming new release Republican Rep. Warren Davidson passes on 2024 Ohio Senate run PetLoversChat: First ever social media platform for pet lovers ABC News anchor Linsey Davis on her new children’s book 8 killed, 71 injured in mass shootings over long holiday weekend Video: 10-pound pooch with 3 teeth saves brother pup from coyote Baby dies in hot car as parents attend church in Florida: Police Celebrating the expansion of Docs Outside the Box ChatGPT and Your Health DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Trump Luxury car sales are on the rise with Millennials Manchin ‘absolutely’ thinks Congress will pass Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Post-COVID Syndrome USF Student Shines Light on Rare Facial Disorder | Moebius Syndrome Living Underwater for 100 Days | USF researcher sets world record Tampa Bay’s New Health and Wellness Website Launches | “Bloom Tampa Bay” Florida deputy faces trial for alleged failure to confront Parkland school shooter Victim in ‘Trunk Lady’ murder identified nearly 53 years later, St. Pete police say Summer Shower | West Shore Home Couples Heart & Lung Scan – $79 Special Offer Full Service, World Class Window and Door Replacement from Renewal by Andersen WATCH: Rafter rescued from swift rapids TGH class teaches techniques to better manage stress, improve physical health Man falls overboard on Carnival cruise ship: officials Man crashes into Tampa day school, takes off on foot, police say Tampa Bay Beach Day Checklist: What to bring and how to prepare Understanding Food Labels: How to make informed choices Dr. Joseph Dituri Talks to us from his Underwater Lab National Smile Day: Revamp Your Oral Care Routine Pop On Veneers WATCH: Bear found stuck inside car at Lake Tahoe The Impact of social media on modern relationships Entire graduating class at charter school accepted into 4-year universities Man goes overboard on ‘Carnival Magic’ cruise ship off the coast of Florida Hernando School Board adds security, changes meeting location amid movie controversy Goats grazing to prevent wildfires could lose their jobs due to California labor law Florida man arrested after 2-year-old killed by unsecured gun, deputies say Colleges squirm under anti-diversity, equity and inclusion pressure Americans owe $1 trillion in credit card debt Run for Fun: Finding proper workout clothes for summer Most say don’t ban race in college admissions, but its role should be small, poll finds 3 children, 6 adults injured in Memorial Day shooting at Florida beach McCarthy’s debt ceiling deal faces first critical GOP test Pinellas Park officer shot, killed Glock-wielding suspect, sheriff says Small showers possible tonight, better rain chances tomorrow