WFLA Articles: September 13, 2023

Rubio presses military to reschedule canceled showings of ‘Sound of Freedom’ iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, Apple must take it off the market: French agency Tampa Bay lawmaker files bill cracking down on EV drivers’ so-called ‘free ride’ Check out this Gem of Tampa Bay: Zephyrhills Museum of Military History School district reaches $27M settlement with family of boy killed in bullying incident Tampa officer strikes 13-year-old bicyclist with patrol car, critically injuring her 2 charged after St. Pete robbery turns into police shootout, PCSO says Family tied up, held at gunpoint during alleged home robbery House GOP spending standoff hardens despite impeachment inquiry Delta Air Lines will restrict access to its Sky Club airport lounges ‘Bite and hold’: How a K-9 caught escaped Pennsylvania inmate Feeling good in No. 5: Zephyrhills football standout DJ Pickett’s jersey number stays in the family Dunkin’ partners with Ice Spice on new pumpkin spice drink Watch: Boebert escorted out of ‘Beetlejuice’ performance at Denver theater 14-year-old released in racist attempted murder case Denver’s first Chicano muralist found his passion in prison USF Football set to host No. 10 Alabama at Raymond James ‘Quarterback with an offensive lineman mentality’: Mayfield’s grit wins over Bucs teammates Federal judge again declares DACA immigration program unlawful ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ reimagined: Rehearsals show what crowds can expect when Ringling Bros. circus returns Former NBA player dies after yoga class in Florida: report Pinellas school district sues social media companies for contributing to student mental health crisis FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in areas hit hard by Idalia House conservatives face deeply skeptical Senate GOP on Biden impeachment Florida’s expanded school voucher program: Where are your taxpayer dollars going? NFL players to be animated as Toy Story characters in Disney+ game No charges against Tampa paramedic who resigned after drug theft probe MGM Resorts hacked by ransomware group, social media post says ‘He had a heart as big as any superhero’: Family of good Samaritan killed in Polk County hit-and-run seeks justice Arby’s gets wild with limited-time burger made with venison, elk Tech executives urge Congress to regulate AI Florida Gov. DeSantis recommends against new COVID booster, contradicting federal health officials Pesky ‘sea lice’ strikes Florida beaches as Hurricane Lee churns waters Florida Strawberry Festival announces theme for 2024 event $2 million worth of cocaine found in man’s home, officials say Florida mom abandons child in running car to go swimming, wanted to ‘meet sharks’: report James Webb telescope stumbles onto signs of possible life on Earth-like planet Biden allies fight back as Republicans launch impeachment inquiry Packers fans stunned after deal for free drinks is cancelled by Jets win What are the side effects of the new COVID booster? Whip-It! seller ordered to pay $745M after death of woman struck by driver Ways to Boost Energy in Everyday Life Who shouldn’t get the new COVID booster? Pasco County woman wins $1M on $20 scratch-off game Brody’s POV: Are diet sodas bad for you? Energy Boost: Matcha Avocado Smoothie VIDEO: Brawls involving 14 students at Zephyrhills High School spark concerns from parents Mitt Romney to retire from Senate  DoorDash removes delivery driver from platform after video appears to show him spitting on customer’s order House chairmen brief skeptical Senate Republicans on impeachment inquiry  DoorDash removes delivery driver from platform after video appears to show him spitting on customer’s order Green comet to pass across Earth skies for first time in centuries Willis insists Trump, Georgia defendants be tried together despite deep doubts DRONE VIDEO: Sea life returns to Dunedin Causeway weeks after Hurricane Idalia ‘Alien corpses’ shown to Mexican Congress during UFO hearing Award-winning cinematographer and explorer shows us ‘Animals Up Close’ James Webb telescope stumbles onto signs of possible life on Earth-like planet Florida man already charged in killing has also been indicted in a Lyft driver’s slaying Conservative opposition forces punt on Pentagon funding bill Texas man dies of Vibrio infection after eating raw oysters Tampa Bay to host WWE’s 2024 Royal Rumble Winning the hearts of men with baked treats New tequila brand ‘Southbound’ launches in Florida and Tennessee Endangered Komodo dragons hatch at ZooTampa for 1st time ever Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband dies in plane crash  Florida neo-Nazi demonstrator arrested for hanging swastikas over I-4, FDLE says Natural energy boosters Lose Weight and Boost Energy | Track what you eat Former NFL player surprises Baton Rouge mom with check for dream home Iconic Aston Martin DB5 turns 60 Ditch the keys for ‘World Car Free Day’ 2024’s Social Security COLA increase may be larger than previously estimated: How much can beneficiaries expect? CDC warns of flesh-eating bacteria danger in Florida waters due to hurricanes Judge questions juror break time as Navarro moves for mistrial  Higher gas prices pushed up inflation in August, yet underlying price measures cooled Meadows suffers legal setback in effort to pause possible Georgia conviction Wellness Wednesday: Quality Emergency Care You Can Trust Dive into Discovery: A day at the Clearwater Aquarium US-Mexico border is deadliest migrant land route: UN agency McCarthy pitches combining funding bills into ‘minibus’ amid GOP spending fights 14-year-old Florida student chases then stabs teacher with pair of scissors, deputies say Prepare, Prevent & Protect Pro football teams and Life Guard Imaging encourage preventative health screenings for early detection Buzz Off: Top tips for keeping unwanted insects at bay Educational Fun with LeapFrog The Director’s Cut: A Haunting in Venice Credit Sesame to Provide Free Access to Consumers’ Credit Scores Seattle police officer recorded laughing, joking after pedestrian is fatally struck by cop car: ‘She had limited value’ Marina Pointe offers an exciting active lifestyle New surveillance video shows Florida TSA officers allegedly stealing from passengers ‘Unprecedented’: Renowned hurricane researcher shares thoughts on 2023 Atlantic hurricane season Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante captured Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been captured, Pennsylvania police say Can I get the updated COVID vaccine for free? Couple rescues baby shark caught in work glove Coke invites you to taste AI-created mystery flavor WATCH: Good Samaritan rescues driver from burning car after crash into Florida building Brightline announces official launch date from Orlando, fares start at $79 Florida lottery ticket worth $2 million sold at Publix Tampa City Council to workshop new budget, spending cuts USA Today is looking for a ‘Taylor Swift reporter’ Hurricane Lee turns north for New England, sends heavy surf to Bermuda Tuberville refuses to budge on military promotions despite growing GOP pressure  Social media ruling could ‘chill’ Biden admin efforts to limit misinformation New England under Hurricane Watch as Lee skirts up Atlantic coast; NHC monitors disturbance ‘Very dangerous suspect’: Knife-wielding man shot, killed by officers in Auburndale White House struggles to appease liberal allies on immigration Warm & muggy night, better chances for rain by the weekend