WFLA Articles: September 8, 2023

Tampa Catholic vs Clearwater Central Catholic Pasco County BBQ restaurant determined to keep serving community after Idalia flooding Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing hundreds and damaging historic buildings Rays help 19-year-old with heart defect fulfill dream Woman loses toe inside Las Vegas hotel room after telling man $200 is ‘not enough’: police Infrequent inspection of fan blades led to a United jet engine breaking up in 2021, report says New Mexico governor issues order to suspend open and concealed carry of guns in Albuquerque Is sports betting worsening gambling habits of Americans? ‘I’ll go to jail. Let’s do it’: Officials release details on musician Zach Bryan’s Oklahoma arrest Gibsonton man receives shock when possession insurance claim denied after Hurricane Idalia Disneyland agrees to pay $9.5M in Magic Key lawsuit USF gets OK for $200M loan to help build football stadium on campus Judge denies Sarasota County 12-year-old access to guns, ammo after alleged threats Judge rejects Meadows effort to move election case from Georgia to federal court in big win for Willis North Port neighborhoods under boil water notice Are men still afraid of wearing pink? How Lindsey Graham escaped charges in Georgia  The 39 people the Georgia special grand jury recommended charges against Florida teacher hits 4-year-old with autism, charged with child abuse, report says DeSantis criticized at funeral for Black victims of racist gunman in Jacksonville Life-saving Naloxone now available over the counter Rescue helicopter pilot says he heard bangs before fiery crash that killed 2, report says No Pinellas beach renourishment until all beachfront owners sign off ‘No obvious culprit’: Questions remain after Port Manatee oil spill 55-gallon drums of suspected petroleum dumped at Tampa-area roadside, reward offered Thief steals bride’s $3K wedding dress hours before ceremony Supreme Court asked to take up abortion pill dispute Expert: Consumers don’t want ‘bizarre’ new car subscriptions 9/11 remembrance events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend Tampa Bay Fashion Experience blends fashion and philanthropy in 3-day events ‘We need prayer warriors’: Former Bucs receiver Mike Williams surviving Friday after being taken off life support in Tampa Hernando deputies catch suspected car thief in less than 20 minutes The GentleWave® Procedure is transforming root canal therapy Dietitian shares healthy pumpkin spice latte recipe on Bloom Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder after shooting Black man Florida-Style Butternut Squash Soup VIDEO: $800 exotic baby bird stolen from pet store in Florida Fall-inspired tailgating snack recipes that are easy to make VIDEO: Family rushing to save dog’s life held at gunpoint by police Graham defends 2020 election actions after Fulton grand jury recommended prosecution 5 takeaways from the full Georgia election interference special grand jury report Uber launches new teen accounts in Tampa for families on the go A bold move, a shocking claim and an unpleasant plane emergency in today’s ‘Daytime Buzz’ St. Pete woman left 2 young children in hot car at Walmart, police say Gayle Reaches New Heights at Vertical Ventures Highest-rated free things to do in Florida, according to Tripadvisor Where to hit the road this Fall Alchemy and Other Magical Thinking an Art Exhibit by Jill Slaymaker Sinkhole reopens in Lakeland neighborhood, officials say TV Watch Guide with NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans Florida abortion rights at stake as state Supreme Court takes up challenge to GOP-led restrictions Pelosi will run for reelection in 2024 Life changing dental procedure with New Teeth Now Alligator spotted in New Jersey park captured after search Trump rally fuels talk of Noem as VP pick IRS cracking down on 1,600 millionaires over back taxes Body cam video shows federal prosecutor handing Tampa police his card during DUI hit-and-run arrest Missing alligator goes rogue in neighborhood for a few weeks, gets captured by police Florida flags fly half-staff in honor of Jimmy Buffett Hall of Fame TB Buccaneer Fan ‘Bucified Bert’ Reveals New Game Day Attire Lions World Vision Institute Celebrating 50 Years in Tampa Bay Tampa man shares life-saving story with Life Guard Imaging ‘Be on alert’: Fake Pinellas sheriff’s captain demanding money from residents Savvy Self-Care Fulton County grand jury recommended charges against Lindsey Graham, Georgia senators Perfect Toys for Fall Social Security beneficiaries can expect a 2024 increase: reports ‘Horrendous’: Florida girl, 9, begged mom to eat while she was held captive for years, police say Fitness & Health: Stay on Top with Garmin Polk County man buys top lottery prize from 7-Eleven Meet Bubba, Florida’s emotional support alligator Mini Cooper gets a modern makeover at the IAA Marijuana rescheduling falls short of expectations on Biden From Wearables to Wellness Apps: Harnessing technology for health Investigators solve 4-decade-old ‘Baby Mary’ cold case, charging mother: officials Country music star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma Semi-truck crashes into Tampa light pole; intersection closed 7-year-old finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds park USF’s request for $200M stadium loan clears major hurdle Happy 401(k) Day! Do you know where yours is? 6 Florida elementary students sent to nurse after partaking in One Chip Challenge How big will Facebook settlement checks be? Lawyers reveal estimated payment per person Teen’s death investigated as company pulls spicy One Chip Challenge from store shelves These are the strongest hurricane winds ever recorded in the Atlantic basin Time to update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out a significant security update Lee dips to Category 4, remains ‘powerful’ hurricane Senate GOP throws cold water on House shutdown talk Trump’s GOP rivals scramble to catch him in Iowa Hurricane Lee weakens, but still major Category 3 storm, NHC says Missing 9-year-old girl found safe in Hillsborough County Drying out tonight, weekend rain chances Senators question positives, negatives of AI and how it could effect lives and competition