WFLA Articles: January 3, 2020

January 3
Good Samaritan dies attempting to save life of crash victim, troopers say Alabama woman who texted ‘I feel in trouble’ before disappearing has been found dead, police say ‘This was a terrorist’: Tampa Bay area Gold Star father reacts to death of Iran’s top general Tampa police investigating stabbing at Tampa gentleman’s club Colorado teen’s video of concert-goers wearing denim jackets goes viral Carroll savors another playoff trip after decade in Seattle US men’s soccer team cancels plan to train in Qatar Saints, Vikings open postseason with 5th playoff meeting Fort Bragg wife says with husband’s fast deployment, she didn’t get to say bye Methodists propose split in gay marriage, clergy impasse APD says officer kicks K9; Internal Affairs investigation underway Iraq official says airstrike targets Iran-backed militia Dade City woman reunited with her beloved dog after going into hospital Car crashes into hotel pool in West Palm Beach Pinellas Head Start delays return to school due to mold concerns Don’t get scammed: Tampa Bay lawyer says don’t abbreviate 2020 when signing legal documents Deputies: Infant suffers from Shaken Baby Syndrome following alleged daycare worker abuse While most Republicans applaud airstrike, Democrats fear the worst Lawmakers say US needs to prepare for retaliation from Iran Lucky Dill employees still looking for rest of final paychecks More than 200 members of Congress ask Supreme Court to ‘reconsider’ Roe v. Wade Storm Team 8 Forecast: Strong cold front to bring rain Saturday, colder temps by Sunday Polk Co. church pays off lunch debt for Lake Wales students Abortion debate to be front and center in 2020 session Gunman takes hostage inside Rockford, IL bank Florida among states projected to gain Congressional seats after 2020 Census Sudden launch of tobacco buying age change catches retailers off guard As 2020 dawns, Trump looks to boost evangelical support Congressman: Impeachment articles won’t go to Senate until GOP promises fair trial Flu activity increasing throughout most of Florida Hidden History: The brutal tackle that changed the face of football Hidden History: Raising a hymn Hidden History: June Bacon-Bercey, a pioneer for women in Meteorology Hidden History: Push to posthumously award black Army medic More Florida teens killed in gun homicides since ‘stand your ground’ law enacted, study finds Hidden History: 400th anniversary of the first African landing in English North America Hidden History: Forgotten Soldier exhibit highlights African American soldiers during the American Revolution Ret. Air Force Colonel sounds off on killing of Gen. Qassim Suleimani Trump declares Iranian’s general’s ‘reign of terror’ over Hidden History: At 97, Florida veteran may be last living Buffalo Soldier Hidden History: Susie King Taylor, an escaped slave, Civil War nurse, teacher and activist NYC ramps up security after Iran general killed Robin Williams’ daughter posts herself matching late dad’s character in Instagram Disney filter Hidden History: Neighbors share stories of historic Carver Village community Hidden History: Preserving, celebrating Gullah-Geechee culture Hidden History: Baseball’s George Stovey Hidden History: Journey to freedom through Central PA Kentucky man accused of skinning neighbors’ pets to make ‘doggy coat’ Rose McGowan tweets apology to Iran for airstrike that killed Soleimani Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby arrested on battery charge in Florida Police: Former Sarasota bishop sexually abused boys for decades, may have dozens of victims US sending 3,000 more troops to Mideast as reinforcements Delta employees sue Lands’ End alleging uniforms made them sick ‘On the Farm Again’ Woman makes hay replica of Willie Nelson Police: Psychic said girl was possessed, scammed mom of $70K Tampa woman learns from past struggles, homelessness to help others in times of need Police: 1 killed, 3 injured in stabbing attack in Austin, TX; suspect in hospital after jumping off roof Seniors say Humana blames ‘computer glitch’ for leaving them with ‘no coverage’ American citizens urged to leave Iraq immediately 2 injured after stabbing in Spring Hill Final home game? Brady’s focus is on Titans Sarasota caregiver allegedly stole $1M from 94-year-old Rare Halloween blue moon, two supermoons coming in 2020 Florida kids 5 and under can get free SeaWorld admission for 2020 Patriots face familiar faces in wild-card round vs. Titans Bills look for 1st playoff win since 1995 in visit to Texans Woman safe after kidnapping caught on camera, police say World’s first cloned cat celebrates 18th birthday Florida man clings to carjacked truck with young daughters inside Teen in stolen car hits St. Pete home; child hospitalized Illinois legal weed sales bring in $3.2 million on day one Tampa police search for suspected purse snatcher Police: Don’t abbreviate 2020 when signing documents Democrats call US killing of Iranian general ‘reckless’ Dinosaurs come to life in Jurassic World Live Tour in Tampa Sarasota-bound Allegiant flight makes emergency landing in Asheville LLT Academy Pledge of Allegiance Dessert Diva shares her recipe for Gluten-free Lemon Coconut Cookies Father, daughter, 9, killed while hunting because they were mistaken for deer Iran vows ‘harsh’ response to US killing of top general STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Near record heat today; cold front arrives tomorrow