WFLA Articles: September 6, 2023

‘This may set us back decades’: Could City of Tampa see budget cuts? Family of missing Westchase mom found alive near Walmart wants to help those who saved her life Doctor turned social media creator pays it forward after Hurricane Idalia floods her home MLB pitcher’s foot broken after hit by 119.5 mph comebacker Former WWE pro wrestling star dies: reports Some senators concerned about McConnell as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill Biden admin. cancels remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge Suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell sues DeSantis Bruce Springsteen postpones September concerts while receiving medical treatment State GOP-backed Celeste Maloy wins Utah House special primary Former Bucs receiver Mike Williams on life support in Tampa, source says Water main break causes road to partially collapse in Brandon Wendy’s launching pumpkin spice Frosty, cold brew this fall Actress goes into labor during Beyoncé concert Ozella residents ask for help for Idalia debris removal Check out this quirky Gem of Tampa Bay during spooky season Mayfield prepares for first regular-season start with the Bucs Senate looks to take control in spending fight with House Watchdog group sues to block Trump from 2024 ballot in Colorado Kourtney Kardashian Barker reveals family emergency, thanks doctors for ‘saving our baby’s life’ ‘Get out of the office’: Veteran and his family push VA to do more to help non-verbal vets Missing windsurfer from Space Coast is second Florida death from Idalia Video shows inmate’s escape as Pennsylvania manhunt continues Kansas football photographer on life support after being run into Hillsborough County deputies search for attempted bank robbery suspect Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash, Palmetto police say ‘Exhausted’ flamingo ‘Peaches’ recovers after it was blown from Mexico to St. Pete Beach during hurricane Energy, economy priorities as Biden heads to G20 summit ‘It’s mine’: Event to help Tampa residents on pathway to homeownership ‘8 Passengers’ case: Husband had no role in alleged abuse, his attorney says New Bradenton Pizza Hut to give out free pizza for a year. Here’s how to get it Court orders Texas to remove anti-migrant Rio Grande barriers Temporary drainage solution coming to Mulberry street that keeps flooding; long-term fix on the way 5 takeaways from Peter Navarro’s contempt trial Prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden before end of September Trump says he would ‘love to debate’ Meghan Markle Prosecutors will seek Hunter Biden indictment by end of September Murder charges filed after Winter Haven boy drowns in alleged house of horrors Tampa is the best place to retire in 2023, study says Prosecutors signed cooperation agreement with Mar-a-Lago IT worker McConnell pledges to remain Senate GOP leader  Naked man enters two homes, fights with homeowners in Colorado Deaths of 3 adults found in Pinellas Park home were double murder-suicide, police say Judge denies Trump bid to delay New York fraud trial DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to Florida ethics board Thieves call rideshare after ransacking California Macy’s store Maryland cop suspended after video appears to show him kiss woman, get in SUV with her How do spaghetti plots work? Here’s how forecasters predict the paths of hurricanes Paw Patrol snacks in UK recalled over link to site featuring porn Judge denies Kenneth Chesebro’s request to sever Georgia charges from Sidney Powell Tom Brady will toss passes for Delta Air Lines. The retired quarterback will be a strategic adviser Bus driver retires after $100K lottery win Spirit Airlines adding 4 new nonstop routes from Tampa International Airport Biden administration cancels controversial oil leases in Alaska wildlife refuge Lahiri’s first year with LIV Golf: ‘Incredible journey’ Georgia prosecutors plan to call 150 witnesses in Trump election case Biden tests negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday, will test again before leaving for India NJ business owner arrested, accused of using drone to drop green dye in nearby pools Paul challenges Capitol doctor’s diagnosis of McConnell as ‘clearly not accurate’  Prosecutors in Trump’s Georgia election case estimate a trial would take 4 months This Florida town is the state’s first LGBTQ+ sanctuary city Sidney Powell, Chesebro hearing in Georgia a key test for Fulton County DA Carl Nassib, first openly gay man to play in NFL games, retires after 7 seasons Worried about a ‘tripledemic’? There’s a vaccine for that Bucs’ Carl Nassib, first openly gay player to play in NFL games, announces his retirement US slips to fifth in ‘best country’ list Roofing & Insulation can save you money on cooling your home Tampa woman shares life-saving story with Life Guard Imaging US steps toward forcing recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel Pet food company recalls dog food over salmonella concerns Target shoppers flee ‘suspicious’ fire in kid’s section of California store WATCH: Surfer saves swimmer caught in strong rip current ‘Find the booger face’: Austin woman tracks stolen Kia Tunnel to Towers | Older Lundy & You Best counties to raise a family in Florida ‘Mr. Brightside,’ ‘Shake It Off,’ ‘Jolene’ among 2024 candidates’ favorite songs Florida Circle K stations offering 30 cents off per gallon for 1 day only Christie knocks DeSantis for voting against New Jersey relief funds: ‘Now he wants aid’ USF and FAU survey reveals Floridians’ views on COVID, legal weed, AI Comer seeks unredacted emails between Hunter Biden associates and White House aides  Pinellas accounting manager stole over $700,000 from HOAs, deputies say 171 people aboard Amtrak train that crashed into semi-truck in Polk County Why the Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class is a game-changer in the automotive industry Trump dealt big loss in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit ‘Shower orange’ and ‘mountweazel’ among new terms officially added to Dictionary.com WATCH: Police lieutenant pulls unconscious driver from burning truck Toddler dies after being left in hot car outside Florida church, reports say Gary Busey accused of hit-and-run in Malibu; victim shares footage appearing to back up claim Taneka Bowles brings style with substance to The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience Which fans rank as the most annoying in the NFL? Hint: Farron isn’t happy about it Healing Expert: Shamanism popular with Millennials and Gen Z Flickering Flames: Warning signs your relationship might burn out early HCA Blake Hospital offering genetic screening for early cancer detection DiGiorno releases most divisive pizza yet, promptly sells out Carmakers fail privacy test, give owners little to no control on data collected Football photographer injured during game on life support Tampa International Airport’s Phoebe wins major international art award New Biden student loan repayment plan enrolls 4 million borrowers Former Rep. Mike Rogers launches Michigan Senate bid This summer was a global record breaker for high heat, meteorologists say Pressure ramps up on Tuberville over 300 military holds DeSantis faces fresh challenges with return to campaign trail Hurricane Lee forms in Atlantic, expected to become major hurricane by Saturday ‘The wrong time to do it’: Tampa City Council strikes down mayor’s proposed 16% tax hike Hurricane Lee expected to become major hurricane by Friday Warm & humid evening, toasty warm Thursday