WFLA Articles: May 31, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast How extreme weather is impacting Florida’s homeowner insurance prices ‘Gradutate:’ Over 600 high school students receive misspelled stoles for graduation Coast Guard suspends search for man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast House passes debt ceiling bill in big win for McCarthy: Five takeaways Amazon charged with privacy violations over Alexa and Ring cameras: FTC House passes bill to raise debt ceiling Escaped Ohio inmate caught after attempting to order $1 burger from McDonald’s Man left blinded by ball thrown at Angels Stadium sues MLB team Body camera video released after Lake Wales police K-9 murdered by ‘violent suspect’ Former ‘Family Feud’ contestant found guilty in wife’s slaying Florida’s Space Coast chosen as home for U.S. Space Force training command headquarters Man robs gas station with Nintendo ‘Duck Hunt’ pistol: sheriff Some Democrats concerned about debt ceiling deal DeSantis: Trump’s ‘whole family moved to Florida under my governorship’ Man pleads guilty to disturbing Yellowstone bison calf that later had to be killed by rangers Beware: ‘Scammer’ posing as Pinellas County deputy Comer commits to contempt vote for FBI director, mulls release of confidential record Biden preps for extreme weather as climate change fuels natural disasters Oreo brings back beloved flavor after nearly a decade Lee slams debt ceiling bill as ‘a fake response to burdensome debt’  ‘Our history here is lost’: Wimauma residents want Black cemetery to become historic site Military wives who were widowed reveal how they fought to bring POWs and MIAs home GPS may have led another car into Hawaii Island harbor, police say Florida cop, pregnant woman beat up shared boyfriend for alleged cheating, police say Actor Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 out of 3 counts of rape in retrial Frontier Airlines introduces new ‘all you can fly’ pass ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 out of 3 counts of rape in retrial Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award Lakeland’s Talbot House proposes day center for people experiencing homelessness Tampa mayor urges residents to prepare for hurricane season PHOTOS: French bulldog puppy rescued after paw gets stuck in sink drain Parts of Venice Municipal Airport set to be repaired after Hurricane Ian Florida man cashes out million-dollar winning scratch-off Heavy rain floods roads, forces closures in Tampa Bay area Video: Car launches over tow truck in Georgia 58K Hillsborough County voters’ personal information was accessed illegally, officials say House gets debt ceiling bill over key procedural hurdle — with Democratic help Florida man accused of dumping nearly 5K pounds of trash on side of road Reward offered for information in St. Petersburg armed robbery Colorado gov. offers DeSantis ‘friendly wager’; says Disney ‘will move to Colorado’ if Heat lose NBA Finals Florida’s family vacation hotspots: Tampa is No. 2 behind this city, experts say McConnell: Senate could pass debt bill as soon as Thursday Man who drove into Lake Hollingsworth arrested for DUI; passenger hospitalized: police Beyond the Dad Bod: Navigating men’s health in a modern world Fast start to jury selection at trial of ex-deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter Progressives vent frustration as debt limit bill nears final vote Crews cover 5K square miles in search of man who fell from cruise ship off Florida coast Pence eyes 2024 campaign launch next week White House: ‘No evidence’ Biden accuser is part of Russian influence operation Tampa man charged with possessing child pornography Trump eying ‘most spectacular’ yearlong 250th birthday celebration for US if elected Weight loss surgeries rise substantially among adolescents: research  Furries have ‘nothing to do’ with Florida law, senator says Man catches more than fish; fire department helps reel in a big one DeSantis plays up his personal side, hits back at Trump in campaign blitz across Iowa Arrest made in killing of New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour Virginia to end college degree requirements for most state jobs NASA talks UFOs with public ahead of final report on unidentified flying objects Democrats put potential headache of passing debt ceiling rule on McCarthy Video shows swimmers rescued from jetty rocks at Florida state park TECO works to improve power grid before hurricane season WATCH: Jaw-dropping video shows moment Florida driver ramps tow truck, sending car airborne Prolific actor John Beasley dies at 79 Brody’s Beach-Ready Bites: A refreshing recipe for your ultimate seaside snack Utah Republican announces resignation from Congress One airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights Navy pilot rescued after ejecting from fighter jet off Key West Pasco County DUI crash leaves man with 3 broken limbs, 2 dogs dead, FHP says Body of missing Missouri doctor found in northwest Arkansas, family says Englewood woman claims $2 million Powerball prize Unraveling the Enigma: Understanding the feline mind Seaweed mixing with plastics could provide fertile ground for flesh-eating bacteria, research shows Tampa business among the 100 best doughnut shops in the country, according to Yelp Chipotle giving away free food during NBA Finals 2 rescued, 2 arrested in Hillsborough County anti-human trafficking operation Al Pacino expecting 4th child at 83 years old St. Pete man threatened to ‘kill everyone’ before he was shot by officers Raising Confident Children: Strategies for parents Mindful Eating: How paying attention can change your relationship with food Dads & Grads: Gift Card Tips Tracking tropical downpours in Tampa Bay: Here’s when to expect rain this week Making Cleaning Fun: Ways to make the chore less of a burden Tampa mayor urges residents to prepare for hurricane season Take a Shortbread Short Break Hillsborough County Schools offers free meals for students this summer State officials ask Yellen for clarity on what will happen if debt bill doesn’t pass by June 5 News Channel 8’s Tracking the Tropics returns for Season 5 Hernando school board votes in favor of superintendent amid calls for resignation Median pay dips for the few women CEOs of S&P 500 companies China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s introduce new app feature that can track customers’ location DeSantis looks to connect with voters during 1st full day of campaigning in Iowa 1 in 4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation orders, AAA survey finds Silver Alert for missing Tampa man cancelled Federal lawsuit targets how kids are removed from homes McCarthy’s future on the line as he whips debt ceiling deal McConnell to face off with conservative opponents on debt ceiling bill Senate Democrats fret over debt ceiling deal, but signal grudging support White House, GOP both claim victory on student loans in debt limit bill CEOs got smaller raises. It would still take a typical worker two lifetimes to make their yearly pay Jury selection to begin in trial of former deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter Flooding rain fades after sunset