WFLA Articles: September 7, 2023

Florida Surgeon General warns against new COVID-19 booster shot ahead of FDA approval Country music star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma MRI reveals cause of unbearable headaches for college baseball player, a rare condition Missing teen last seen weeks ago may be in Clearwater area, police say DeSantis blasts man who blamed him for ‘racially motivated’ Jacksonville shooting during news conference St. Pete man charged with sex crimes involving child, dog, deputies say Man charged in deadly shooting at Tampa-area gentleman’s club, deputies say Jimmy Fallon slammed with toxic workplace allegations; TV host responds ‘Largest number of claims ever filed’: 17M people validated to receive Facebook settlement payment Hillsborough County pool company closes, leaves customers in a lurch Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco stepped in to help residents forced to leave homes during Idalia Florida’s abortion rights on the line in state supreme court arguments VIDEO: Dolphins spotted during dive training off Tybee Island Florida paramedics responded to over 19K suspected opioid overdoses in first half of year Florida flags fly half-staff in honor of Jimmy Buffett Meet Storm, the sneaky pup who snuck into a Metallica concert ‘It’s a total joke’: DEO backlog keeps some stuck in claims nightmare ‘Can I have a hug’: Deputy gives driver hug, words of encouragement during traffic stop VIDEO: Angry Chipotle customer in Ohio slams burrito bowl in worker’s face What happens if the Bucs and Mike Evans don’t reach a contract deal by the deadline? Navarro attorney claims ‘mistrial’ after ex-Trump adviser convicted Gilgo Beach killings: Police investigate link between Rex Heuermann, missing South Carolina mom Telework crackdown: Lawmakers push federal workers to return to the office More Tampa Bay residents missing work for mental health reasons, survey finds Tampa man sentenced for stealing homeowners’ identities to sell their homes ‘It’s more than video games’: Esports center coming to Lakeland as multibillion dollar industry booms Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress ‘It makes no sense’: Florida mom finds twins suffocated in toy chest Florida abortion rights referendum reaches crucial milestone Report: Florida principal resigns after assembly singled out Black students for low test scores Senate confirms Anna Gomez to FCC, breaking deadlock  Cooking up a cure for Pediatric Cancer Supplementing life with the arts How to watch NFL on NBC Thursday & Sunday, plus Saturday college games without DIRECTV WATCH: Dog rides electric skateboard in Ybor City ‘Murdaugh Murders: The Movie’ to premiere on Lifetime in October MLB pitcher’s foot broken after being hit by 119.5 mph comebacker Florida officers among 8 charged in high school football recruitment scheme: FDLE Florida minor league baseball team lists entire stadium on Airbnb Paqui ‘One Chip Challenge’ pulled from shelves following teen’s death Biden trails Haley, polling neck-and-neck with other Republicans Trump notifies judge he may try to move Georgia case to federal court TODAY’s Joy Bauer shares easy & delicious jar hack recipes to reduce waste Star comedians find success with barbecue biz Goodwill manager finds ‘ancient’ human skull in donation box Search called off for missing Carnival Cruise passenger in Florida: USCG What it was really like behind the scenes at ‘Friends’ Does 1930s record heat undermine the science of man-made climate change? Willis accuses Jordan of ‘illegal intrusion’ into Georgia Trump prosecution in scathing letter Ohio school board member under fire for Nazi salute mid-meeting Tampa Bay area beaches named top trending travel spots by TripAdvisor Why do NFL rookies have the same patch on their jerseys this year? National Teddy Bear Day: Build-A-Bear donates children and classrooms in need And then there were three! The stage is set for ‘Project Runway: All-Stars’ finale Migrant crisis will ‘destroy’ New York City, mayor says Fan-favorite Oreo flavor set to return after 3-year hiatus Dietitian shares A+ nutrition tips for healthy back to school eating Motorcyclist dies after driving through road closure on I-275, colliding with concrete wall Man accidentally records murder in voicemail, gets sentenced to 85 years Watch: Man uses hedge clippers to cut off ankle monitor at Ace Hardware US EV adoption is becoming more polarized by state 6th Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala Comes to Tampa Bay Are your sinus issues leading to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? Florida Supreme Court to hear arguments in abortion ban case Friday Supplementing Hacks Based on the Body’s Signals Bucs run on Dunkin’: Here’s how fans can get free coffee every week This town is Florida’s first LGBTQ+ sanctuary city TPA announces increasing flights to Germany next summer from this airline Big Game Bound: NFL season opens with clash between Lions and Chiefs American man stuck in Turkish cave after becoming ‘severely ill’ over 1,000 meters below surface Bullets fly during I-4 road rage incident in Tampa: FHP Florida man arrested trying to cross Atlantic Ocean in giant hamster wheel Why taking care of your feet is crucial Singer Charlie Puth engaged to family friend-turned-girlfriend Brooke Sansone Baby Safety Month Run. Walk. Eat. Unlocking Savings and Energy Efficiency with Solar: Florida Electric and Solar Explains How Hundreds of military promotions on hold as GOP senator demands end to abortion policy ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women Updated COVID-19 booster coming: What you need to know Why researchers say they’re a step closer to extending lifespan ‘We cannot let this happen’: DeSantis talks COVID-19 shots, masks during news conference COVID spike casts spotlight on America’s elderly political leaders St. Pete utility bill increases are on the horizon Weight loss products sold on Amazon, Walmart could be deadly: FDA Hurricane Lee becomes Category 4 storm, Tropical Storm Margot forms, NHC says 3 sailors safe after sharks nearly sink catamaran on round-the-world trip Impeachment inquiry, funding could spell trouble for House GOP moderates Hurricane Lee becomes Category 5 storm, NHC says Passing showers on Friday,