WFLA Articles: September 15, 2023

Zephyrhills vs Land O’ Lakes Hillsborough County School District announces Hurricane Idalia make-up plan Plane going to Rome from Newark drops 28,000 feet in 9 minutes, diverts back to airport Virgin Mary statue stolen from New Mexico church Pasco County deputies locate missing, endangered 60-year-old Man drowns off Anclote Key, deputies say In recording, a Seattle police officer joked after woman’s death. He says remarks were misunderstood Missouri mom desperate for kidney uses signs to find a donor ‘I fight kids’: Teen recalls getting brutally beaten at L.A. McDonald’s ‘Total system failure’: Reactions to Sarasota CNA charged with molesting patient after years of accusations DeSantis suspends Miami city commissioner after his arrest Forgotten and erased cemeteries: New USF exhibit highlights 45 unmarked burial grounds Florida man wins $2 million top prize from 7-Eleven lottery ticket North Port still recovering nearly a year after Hurricane Ian Youth pastor, softball coach arrested for sex crimes on minors, sheriff says Video shows trooper dragged by car during traffic stop Florida mom accused of leaving 6 kids in home without food or water Kansas to no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect gender identities Hernando County deputies look for victims of couple accused of unlicensed contract work Car found in search for missing Crystal River woman Prosecutors in DC election case seek order barring Trump’s ‘inflammatory,’ ‘intimidating’ comments Child dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba at splash pad Ashton Kutcher steps down from anti-child sex abuse group after Danny Masterson pushback Trump says he’s pleased by Putin’s praise: ‘I like that he said that’ Investigators ask VA to stop conducting costly, ‘unwarranted’ examinations Krispy Kreme celebrates new coffee line with free doughnuts Pinellas wildlife sanctuary reopens in former bank after fire that killed dozens of animals Ex-Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office employee charged with workers’ comp fraud Joe Exotic seeks help of Bengals’ Joe Burrow to get out of prison House GOP military veterans blast Tuberville hold on promotions Bradenton business shut down for illegal gambling, deputies say 10-foot Mako shark washes ashore on Florida beach Watch: Indiana police pull over man accused of driving Power Wheels Jeep while intoxicated Lawmakers push to separate disaster relief funding from aid for Ukraine The Villages man accused of receiving erectile dysfunction pills without prescription, feds say Florida bill would shield women who get abortions from criminal charges Horizons Academy students sickened by ‘edible substances’; investigation underway Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman to divorce after 27 years of marriage Gym owner pushes back after being told to remove iconic Kobe Bryant mural Princess Diana’s sheep sweater smashes records to sell for $1.1 million Window to the Weekend: Riverwalk Clean Up Video shows Boebert vaping after blaming smoke on fog machine Winter gas is returning: What does that mean for your wallet? Making Authentic Mexican Guacamole Building Love & Commitment: Sticking by family through tough times Special counsel warned Trump could ‘precipitate violence’ if told of Twitter search warrant Jimmy Carter 99th birthday mosaic honors former president’s life of service Texas impeachment: 5 things to know as jury deliberates on Paxton Christie says he’ll ‘leave’ race if he doesn’t do well in New Hampshire VIDEO: Bear storms Florida family’s garage, helps itself to ice cream Portable generators recalled over serious fire and burn hazards Florida women tossed baby back and forth, starting fight outside bar, police say Biden on UAW strike: ‘Record profits have not been shared fairly’ ‘Stranger Things’ Scoops Ahoy ice cream flavors debut at Walmart Roberto Clemente Day: Family and friends explain what made him so special Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter ‘coming to the end,’ grandson says Young fisherman, mom find stolen car in Virginia pond Hit the dance floor with these classic 90’s moves Maggie’s Snow Shoppe: Pasco County woman turns a childhood memory into a business Top 25 songs in Tampa on Shazam this week How parents are contributing to the kids’ anxiety epidemic From Grill to Stovetop: Must-try meat recipes Car slams into Clearwater home after crash Take a bite of the 90’s with homemade Dunkaroos ‘Y’all got until Friday’: Tampa teen accused of threatening mass shooting at Texas school The resurgence of 90’s fashion Bejeweled hair, butterfly clips & sparkly make-up: how to rock the 90’s most fun looks National Cheeseburger Day: Which restaurants are offering free or discounted burgers? McDonald’s selling 50-cent double cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day House GOP’s official 10-year budget plan to be considered next week Star-studded 90s Con kicks off weekend of nostalgia in Tampa The impact of human & pet socialization on canine health Family relationship roundtable Making blended families more cohesive ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse in October: When and where to see it TikTok fined $368M over mishandling children’s privacy in EU  Lakeland coach sexually battered teen boy, had prior arrests before employment, sheriff says Family Relationships: The importance of openness 2023 Detroit Auto Show unveiled: Hottest vehicles to watch out for Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup, citing sustainability. Will customers go along? Homeowner discovers 20 rattlesnakes in garage Throwback triva showdown! How well do Maggie and Farron know the 90s? Travel back in time to your favorite film and TV locations from the 90s Alligator missing snout reportedly rescued by trappers in Florida Special counsel argues judge should not disqualify herself from Trump Jan. 6 case McDonald’s offers 50-cent double cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day Fire Safety Tips Designing Your Dream Garage Door: Tips & Tools Skechers opens ‘Costco-style’ restaurant in California, and it’s an overnight success Bucs fans gearing up for home opener Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as novel psilocybin experiment takes off Johnson & Johnson is ditching its script logo for all-new design after 136 years Krispy Kreme giving out free doughnuts to celebrate new coffee line Florida teen bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash In a court filing, Tennessee couple fights allegations that they got rich off Michael Oher Reel Talk: How to catch gag grouper in Tampa Bay ‘Useless at 42’: Did Microsoft use AI to generate an athlete’s obituary? New Florida bill could limit rent increases New bill could raise Florida teachers’ minimum salary Stockton farmworker turned astronaut inspires Amazon Prime movie Hurricane Lee now threatens New England after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes What’s at stake as workers go on strike at major auto makers Rays open series in Baltimore with 4-3 victory, pull within game of Orioles in AL East What’s at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers Romney retirement sets off Utah GOP scramble Double standard? Democrats say Trump gets free pass on his age Trump’s rivals face growing pressure to cut into his lead Tropical Depression 15 forms in Atlantic, expected to become hurricane The Memo: DeSantis seizes on COVID uptick to attack Trump LIVE: Tracking storms with Max Defender 8 radar