WFLA Articles: January 31, 2020

January 31
Man sentenced to 190 years to life for molesting multiple children at in-home day care Tampa International braces for effects of coronavirus after airlines cancel flights Video shows fight between Parkland school shooter and guard in jail New police officer surprised by military son during swearing-in ceremony Largo mom questions whether rapist accused of knocking woman’s teeth out has something to do with daughter’s death ‘It means a lot’: Teen female football players to be featured in Super Bowl ad Chiefs fan goes from POW to special Super Bowl guest Dee Ford looks to stop Chiefs year after blunder harmed them Chiefs’ Hill relishes Super Bowl run after ruinous offseason Motorcyclist uses two knives to attack man on Treasure Island, police say Secretaries of state talk election security in Washington Detectives make largest fentanyl and meth bust in Citrus County history Gabrielle Union invites Texas teen who was told to cut dreadlocks to the Oscars Dallas Cowboys have their new leader, but will success follow next season? DWTS champ Rashad Jennings talks dance moves, tango between Chiefs-49ers in Big Game ‘Are you on Game of Thrones?’ Meet the player known around the NFL as ‘Creature Man’ Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton on bouncing back next season, Chiefs-49ers matchup Four-time champ Bill Romanowski on which defense faces more pressure in Big Game Customers claim Sarasota remodeling company ran off with their money, records show license lost Senate rejects witnesses in Trump trial, ensuring acquittal Tampa coffee shop sign vandalized with hate symbols 2 sons, 2 Super Bowl trips in 2 years for ‘proud’ Kelce parents Staples Center ready to honor Kobe Bryant at first game since fatal helicopter crash Trump impeachment trial not ‘fair’ without witness testimony, Democrats say Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking A Cold Front & Cooler Weather For The Weekend 2-year-old accidentally shoots, kills himself at Red Roof Inn ‘It goes with the territory’: Big-spending for Big Game tickets, merchandise Temple Terrace Mayor faces stern action from Florida Ethics Commission 50 Year Wait Ends: Chiefs fans pumped for Super Bowl Hershey’s breaks world record with nearly 3-ton chocolate nut bar PHOTOS: Chiefs, 49ers go through final Super Bowl practices Company releases world’s first nicotine style ‘match patch’ Trump curbs immigrants from 6 nations in election-year push Trump dedicates more resources to fight human trafficking, Florida officials on alert for Super Bowl Florida House OKs bill to protect student-athletes from heat Still no sign of missing newborn as search crews comb Everglades Help for veterans with Blue Water Navy Vietnam VA claims comes to Tampa Bay Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. lanes reopened following crash, downed power lines Polk dog quarantined after tussle with rabid raccoon as spike in rabies cases continues PETA ad ‘pays homage to Kaepernick’ by having animals kneel, rejected by NFL for Super Bowl NBA All-Stars to wear Kobe’s No. 24 and Gianna’s No. 2 No witnesses: Here’s how every senator voted on motion for subpoenas ‘Most Wanted Fugitive’ who faked death to avoid child sex charges arrested in Oklahoma Chiefs-49ers: Toughest Super Bowl to pick in years Boxes of Super Bowl championship gear arrive at Kansas stores 49ers get in last practice before Super Bowl LIV Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile pulled over for traffic infraction US quarantines American evacuees from China in California Take a Bite: Healthy, Delicious Game Day Appetizers How to Create a Command Center Understanding Your Love Language How to bet on the Super Bowl as legal sport betting spreads Andy Reid won’t silence critics until he wins a Super Bowl 49ers’ versatile Juszczyk a ‘poster child’ for NFL fullbacks Super Bowl ads serve up politics – and an escape from it University cancels study abroad program due to Coronavirus Think you’ll miss football after Super Bowl? XFL a new alternative ‘Hamilton’ returns to Tampa in June 2021 Red Carpet Treatment: Plexaderm New Year Special Fitness Friday: Staying Warm A Day on the Farm: Visiting Life Farms in Clearwater Northern Illinois University drops standardized test scores for admission 2 in custody after breaching security checkpoints near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate Take a Bite: Vegan Food Festival The Doctor is in: Testing for Learning Disorders Rick Harrison from “Pawn Stars” talks HISTORYCon 2020 TODAY show surprises Tampa man with Super Bowl tickets Nebraska students surprise teacher with new shoes Senate votes against calling additional witnesses in Trump impeachment trial Where’s the beef: Vegan Jamaican patties New emoji release features Italian hand gesture Fitness Friday: Keep Muscles Warm & Ready to Run The Daytime Buzz World Ukulele Day Festival Your Creative Outlet to Personalization Projects Hot dogs and churros for the Florida Vegan “Gourmet” Food Festival California lawmakers look to federal health officials to help stop spread of coronavirus Delta, American and United suspend flights between US, China Daytime chat: The four easiest instruments for adults to learn Take a Bite: Lighten Up Big Game Snacks Medical Marijuana and what you need to know about Testing Doing ‘detox’ right! Wine Pairings and the Health Benefits of Wine SWAT situation in Port Richey ends peacefully with suspect in custody January is National Blood Donor Month – why should you donate? The Doctor is in: Ingrown Nails and Nail Fungus CEO buys $6M Super Bowl ad to thank veterinarians who saved his dog Game time on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl Need a boost? Coca-Cola’s ‘Coke Energy’ for sale Local teacher helps students find jobs in food industry Keeping cash king: Lawmakers fight to keep businesses from going ‘card-only’ Florida Senate passes bill to block local bans on sunscreen Spring Hill Elementary Pledge of Allegiance Big Game Bound Replay: Romanowski sizes up Chiefs, 49ers defenses The last time the Chiefs went to the Super Bowl, this KC fan’s son was born at kickoff Drinkers want fizz, low carbs, and Super Bowl ads reflect it WATCH: Mating manatees surround see-through canoe near St. Pete Kansas man to root for Chiefs in Miami after winning Super Bowl tickets for life Tampa police looking Apple store theft suspect By the Numbers: Super Bowl LIV Thousands gathered in Des Moines, Iowa, to listen to President Donald Trump President Trump holds rally in Iowa before caucuses Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses Police: Sarasota girl, 14, faces attempted murder charge after shooting ‘So Classic Car Show’ vrooms into Gulfport to help veterans School board to pay Florida teacher suspended over medical marijuana use Patrick Mahomes’ barber making trip to Miami to give QB, other Chiefs a fresh cut 49ers super fans headed to Miami for Super Bowl LIV Can you spot the fake? Counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise floods Miami ‘It’s just very empowering for us’: Latinas to headline Super Bowl halftime DCF employee arrested for hit-and-run that left teen in critical condition A viewer’s guide to Super Bowl LIV History and excitement: a nice mix for the Super Bowl Katie Sowers not the only woman working the Super Bowl Overhauled Chiefs defense under Spagnuolo rises to occasion Sleepy woman arrested for DUI after chain-reaction crash on I-4, troopers say Video shows day care owner dragging child down hall More American troops suffered brain injuries after Iran missile strike Suncoast Parkway goes cashless Friday night STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Rain arrives late today and lingers into Saturday