WFLA Articles: September 18, 2023

Fatigued by flooding, Shore Acres residents seek help to raise homes above future water levels Powerball: Numbers drawn for $638 million jackpot Tampa Bay Rays release postseason ticket information Wild black bear captured at Walt Disney World in Florida after search Musk: X, formerly Twitter, ‘moving toward’ monthly fee House GOP tensions in shutdown drama boil over Browns running back Nick Chubb carted off field after suffering knee injury Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination Man charged in deadly hit-and-run involving bicyclist in Polk County, police say Jordan demands documents from Hunter Biden probe, interview with top prosecutor Tampa woman charged with DUI after driving wrong way on I-75, troopers say Family says daughter, 14, discovered phone taped to back of airplane’s toilet seat Florida man, 78, fatally shoots neighbor who was trimming trees over property line: authorities Senate Democrats lambaste House GOP spending bill: ‘not a serious proposal’ iOS 17: Should you install Apple’s latest update for iPhone? Amid spending bill impasse, government shutdown looms Arkansas trooper retires after performing PIT maneuver on wrong car 5 things to watch as Congress veers toward shutdown Remaining dates on comedian Russell Brand’s tour postponed following sexual assault allegations Mom killed in Riverview shooting identified after 14-year-old son’s arrest; body camera video released Bucs with Bowles: Baker finds the right recipe again in another Bucs victory Debris found during search for missing F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina Debris from missing F-35 found in South Carolina, officials say When will water taxi service to Anna Maria Island start running? 121 criminal justice leaders file brief in support of ousted Florida state attorney Judge rules no conflict in hush money case for Trump attorney Joe Tacopina Marines issue stand-down order amid search for missing F-35 Major announcement expected on new Rays stadium There are two ‘Monday Night Football’ games this week — why? Florida boy saves drowning man, says ‘Stranger Things’ taught him CPR iOS 17 now available: Here’s what’s new in the major update Mercedes launches a whole new coupe ‘He put his life on the line:’ World War II veteran’s daughter fights for late father’s pension Who’s on top?: U.S. News releases latest college rankings after formula change WATCH: 6 rescued from sinking boat near Beer Can Island Democrats move to suspend Senate rules to advance stalled spending bill  Treasure Island to begin emergency beach dune restoration following Idalia Why water in Pinellas County will have a different taste Missing kayaker faked death to avoid child rape charges in North Carolina, officials say Tampa Police Department giving out free gun locks Senate expected to vote on bill targeting credit card swipe fees Man arrested in killing of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy Here’s what’s in Republicans’ proposed deal to prevent a shutdown Halle Berry slams Drake for use of ‘Slime You Out’ photo: ‘That’s not cool’ Rollover crash caused traffic delays on I-4 in Plant City 2 models found dead in downtown apartments: what we know  Mastering the art of winning friends & influencing peers ‘He’s 100% in’: Matt Gaetz widely expected to run for Florida governor Second Florida neo-Nazi arrested for hanging hate banners over I-4: FDLE Level Up Work and Relationship: Building confidence is key PHOTOS: Iconic stars bring nostalgia to Tampa during this year’s 90s Con How to level up in life Top female entrepreneur helps you level up USF’s Daquan Evans earns AAC Defensive Player of Week Attorneys for Richard Allen want client moved, lay out alternative theory of ‘ritualistic’ murder Florida medical marijuana patient fired by FDC asks state supreme court to take up case Leading With Kindness: The principle of reciprocity Bloom Health Club: Nutritionist and author Martha VanCamp FHP trooper hit by SUV while trying to protect father pushing child in a stroller Suspect charged after woman found dead under suspicious circumstances in Weeki Wachee, deputies say DeSantis announces $1K bonuses for all Florida first responders Braun becomes latest GOP senator to endorse Trump  Hillsborough judge faces discipline for ‘inappropriate and disparaging’ campaign remarks Disney World’s Magic Kingdom partially closed after bear sighting, report says Smoking ban at Sarasota County-owned beaches, parks goes into effect soon Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake,’ sparking anger from some key Republicans National parks will be free to visit on Saturday: What to know Win a $500 bonus with these 4 Florida lottery games Alligator with no upper jaw gets new home in Florida Free Museum Day returns to St. Petersburg this weekend Indiana sues hospital system over support of doctor who provided abortion services to 10-year-old Ohio girl China halted spy balloon program some time after US downed device: report Conservative group grades House Republicans on Ukraine aid Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade Fruit Pizza House GOP deal to avert shutdown gets icy reception from conservatives Rays to announce new St. Petersburg stadium deal Boy disguised as woman during Tampa bank robbery arrested, deputies say Astrophysics can finally make sense and even be funny thanks to one author WHIP LIST: Tally of Republicans opposed to stopgap proposal to prevent shutdown grows Widow of George Jones reveals new truths about the country legend in a new book ‘A series of really bad choices’ led to 15-year-old’s death in Polk County driveway, sheriff says 2 people find body while canoeing on Withlacoochee River, Hernando County deputies say Nutrients that melt belly fat fast Marilyn Manson enters plea in nose-blowing case, gets sentenced 2 tons of marijuana discovered inside tractor-trailer Heart Attack Survivor: Early detection can save your life White House announces prisoner exchange with Iran Fantasy preview and picks for LIV Golf Chicago A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. The school says it isn’t discrimination Hundreds of ‘air taxies’ to be manufactured in Ohio: governor Hair Loss Prevention: Innovative techniques and tried-and-true remedies Hunter Biden sues the IRS over tax disclosures after agent testimony Choosing the Perfect Diamond: Tips and Trends Former ‘Brady Brunch’ Actor Produces a Documentary with Heart Officials say 5 prisoners sought by the US in a swap with Iran have flown out of Tehran Sarasota woman sentenced to 11 years for deadly hit and run A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. The school says it wasn’t discrimination 18-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash after SUV driver runs stop sign, troopers say National Recovery Month Renewal By Andersen of Tampa: where design, engineering and experience all come together Texas church holds AI-generated service, uses ChatGPT Florida lawyers file class action lawsuit over ineffective decongestant meds 5 standout moments from the start of the new school year Amazon announces official dates for its October Prime Day event Florida man, 78, fatally shoots neighbor who was trimming trees over property line, deputies say Parents claim American Airlines flight attendant placed hidden camera in bathroom to record daughter National Hurricane Center monitoring system off Carolinas; Nigel now a hurricane Search on for missing Marine Corps fighter jet after pilot safely ejects Hurricane Nigel forms, expected to rapidly intensify into major hurricane Tonight: Lower humidity levels north of Tampa