WFLA Articles: December 23, 2020

Mental Health / Health Wellness Finally, help with Acne scars Tampa Bay church gets creative to keep members safe during Christmas services Tony-nominated Broadway star Rebecca Luker dies at 59 Police locate missing 88-year-old Sarasota man Man rescues deer stuck on frozen reservoir in Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue’s Carole Baskin speaks out on COVID-19, Tiger King and recent tiger attack ‘I raped my best friend’: Texas man admits to sexual assault, affidavit says MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Strong cold front to pass Christmas Eve bringing arctic air for Christmas Day Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort ‘Cheer’ star pleads not guilty to child porn, sex charges CDC: Over 1M people have received coronavirus vaccine Top 8 top #FloridaMan stories we covered in 2020 Sarasota lawmaker files bill that could ban smoking at public beaches and parks Charlie Crist agrees with part of Trump’s COVID relief bill criticism, but not his timing Congress push for Trump to sign relief bill after uncertainty Senator: Lawmakers should set an example for all Americans by getting vaccinated Lawmakers react to president’s demand for $2,000 stimulus checks Parents convicted in 2009 ‘balloon boy’ hoax pardoned North Port man arrested after throwing golf clubs out of van on I-75, FHP says COVID patient fatally hit 82-year-old hospital roommate with oxygen tank because victim began praying, officials say Health officials applaud DeSantis’ plan to prioritize elderly for COVID vaccine Blood test for cancer recurrence aims to cover more patients Kucherov out for 2021 regular season, Stamkos ready to start, Lightning GM says Tampa Bay Lightning announce 2021 season schedule Trump vetoes defense bill, setting up possible override vote KFC apparently isn’t joking about launching a gaming console that also warms your chicken Arby’s is Florida’s most hated restaurant, data finds Florida coronavirus: State reports 11,384 new cases, 120 deaths Track Santa! FAA clears the big man to fly on Christmas Eve Papa John’s gives out $2.5M in bonuses for frontline employees ‘My mom’s worth it’: US holiday travel surges despite outbreak Police: St. Petersburg man under investigation for child porn attempted to destroy computer by running it over COVID-19 testing site at Tropicana Field reaches Wednesday capacity WATCH: Helmet camera footage shows dramatic dog rescue from barn fire VW recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators Trump pardons security contractors in deadly Iraq shooting Lava lake forms as Hawaii volcano erupts after 2-year break ‘You’re not going to see that with me’: Gov. DeSantis comments on politicians receiving COVID-19 vaccine Ivanka Trump helps hand out boxes of food at Florida distribution event Cold weather shelters to open ahead of Christmas cold front in Tampa Bay Gov. DeSantis to sign executive order prioritizing people 65 and up for COVID-19 vaccine Highland City man arrested for DUI manslaughter Christmas with Francesca Battistelli New Smart Device Helping Users Improve Their Health The New Review: LED blow-up chair for the dorm room Stocking Stuffer Beauty Buys Focusing on Mental Health in 2021 DIY greetings card ideas Brie-baked chicken Baltimore building explosion injures 10, traps workers FWC, Naples Zoo rescue, release Florida panther Newsfeed Now: New stimulus checks could arrive soon, dog returns home 8 years after being stolen 8 cold-stunned sea turtles arrive to Clearwater Marine Aquarium Lakewood Ranch teen raises and donates $30,000 for homeless vets by making wooden American flags for frontline workers Actress Madison Taylor Baez talks playing young Selena in “Selena: The Series” Daytime chat: Leslie tests Danny to see if he’s ready to live with his girlfriend Trump to give Polk Sheriff Judd seat on juvenile justice council Singer Matt Bloyd talks new Christmas album and viral Brandy cover 21 people facing charges in Polk County drug bust McDonald’s sells ‘Spam burger’ with crushed Oreos in China Biden picks Connecticut schools chief as education secretary Tampa Bay’s Fitlife Foods set to open new stores as business booms during pandemic Pfizer to supply US with additional 100M doses of vaccine Mother who tested positive for COVID-19 dies days after giving birth; never got to hold baby WATCH: Baby animals celebrate first Christmas at Australian Reptile Park Stimulus checks: Biden says he will push for more direct payments in next COVID relief bill Health advisory issued for Cypress Point and Davis Island beaches Florida lawmaker pushes ban on red light cameras What you need to know about the new coronavirus strain A look at pardons, clemency in waning weeks of Trump tenure Trump calls for $2K stimulus checks, putting COVID relief bill in limbo Man’s body found in vehicle in Progress Village 2 men found shot to death at Valrico apartment complex MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Comfortable today; storms arrive Christmas Eve