WFLA Articles: December 31, 2019
December 31
Shooting investigation underway in Spring Hill
Tampa welcomes 2020 with first-ever New Yarrgh’s Eve Booty Drop
President Trump signs law to reduce robocalls
Killorn scores twice, Lightning come back to beat Sabres 6-4
Up to 4,000 US troops may deploy to Middle East amid Baghdad unrest: officials
School bus joins funeral procession for long-serving driver
First Night St. Pete draws thousands to ring in new decade
Deputies looking for jewelry store robbery suspect in Tampa
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 free plane tickets
Parents fed up that children’s medical records are stuck in storage unit, following doctor’s death
2 ‘pipe bomb-style devices’ found near Pinellas Park mobile home park
7-year-old child on tricycle hit by car in Spring Hill
Florida man crashes truck into bar to steal Dr. Pepper, deputies say
Bull wrangled after taking stroll on Florida roadway
Top crime spots in Lakeland
Infant receives potentially life-saving drug that costs over $2 million
Developer looking to close popular flea market for apartments; customers react
Lawmakers push to expand coverage to more veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Newseum closes doors in Washington amid financial struggles
STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: A little crisp for New Year’s celebrations tonight
Police officials apologize for ‘homeless quilt’ made of cardboard signs
Polk detectives hope side-view mirror leads them to hit-and-run driver
VIDEO: Tampa man rescues dog hanging from elevator door
Fake donation site set up for lone plane crash survivor
Woman accused of using dog urine to pass drug test
New Florida laws taking effect on January 1
Man had enough fentanyl at Ohio hotel to kill a million people, police say
President Trump spent 1 of every 5 days at golf club in 2019
South Florida football player dies after being hit by freight train
Illinois pardons over 11K people with low-level marijuana convictions
Don’t drink and drive: How to get free or discounted rides in Tampa Bay on New Year’s Eve
14-year-old accused of threatening mass shooting at Florida Publix
Will Florida be next state to loosen fireworks laws?
St. Pete mom intentionally rams another mom’s vehicle after dispute, police say
‘They never give up:’ Blind marching band prepares for Outback Bowl performance at Raymond James
Driver’s beware: Texting while driving fines begin Wednesday
3 arrested for attempted burglary at Hillsborough County school, deputies say
Police searching for 11-year-old Alabama boy
Bicyclist in critical condition after Pasco County crash
American Girl’s ‘girl of the year’ is 1st doll with disability
Police locate missing Venice man
‘Human angel’ saves caged dog left inside port-a-potty
‘Friends’ is leaving Netflix at midnight
City fights spread of chickenpox at border migrant shelter
Dog dies after being left in owner’s car during hospital shift in Clearwater, police say
Militiamen breach US Embassy in Baghdad; Trump blames Iran
Great Explorations to ring in 2020 with ‘Noon Years Eve’ kids celebration
St. Pete man arrested for throwing sausages at gas station clerk, police say
Police: Officer lied about slur on McDonald’s coffee cup
Preparations in full swing for Tampa’s first-ever New Yarrgh’s Eve Booty Drop
Mexico: Seven suspects now jailed in connection with killings of 9 Americans
Man injured in shooting at party in Tarpon Springs
Tennessee officer killed while chasing suspect on highway
Pats to play in wild-card game, 49ers get NFC’s No. 1 seed
Saints finish 13-3 but miss out on first-round bye
6-year-old Pasco girl killed in Montana highway crash
CDC: Flu deaths on the rise, more than 2K fatalities reported this season
Ex-judicial candidate who said ‘never trust a Muslim’ disciplined
Tampa Palms Elementary Pledge of Allegiance
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy
Police: Suspect at large after woman stabbed in Clearwater
Fugitive arrested in Florida after going live on social media, deputies say
Law enforcement cracking down on texting and driving starting Jan. 1
How to get a free ride on New Year’s Eve in Tampa
Storm Team 8 Forecast: Cooler Temps On New Year’s Eve