WFLA Articles: December 23, 2021

Truck driver’s 110-year sentence in crash could be reduced 14-year-old girl killed by LA police while firing shots at male suspect Suspected Miami serial killer targeted homeless people in murders, police say Lufthansa, United, Delta cancel flights over Christmas VIDEO: Maine State Trooper carries missing elderly man out of snowstorm US sets shorter COVID-19 isolation rules for health workers Pasco Uber driver says ‘made up’ kidnapping report ruined his reputation Santa brings special surprise to Citrus Co. 2 year old with brain tumor Sarasota deputies arrest ‘real-life Grinch’ for stealing Christmas decorations Right name, wrong door: ‘Bounty hunter’ facing charges after kicking in Seffner family’s door Consumer warning: Crooks after your gift cards this holiday season Perfectly preserved baby dinosaur discovered curled up inside its egg White House promises to help development of two antiviral pills, defends administration’s efforts Watch: Video shows semis colliding, bursting into flames in Wisconsin pile-up Florida judge latest to block Biden contractor vaccine rule Where is Santa right now? Track his Christmas Eve journey with NORAD Oklahoma child saves choking classmate, helps woman from house fire on same day Lakeland sites offering free COVID-19 tests ahead of Christmas Tampa Bay saw rare snow flurries on this day 32 years ago Tampa Bay non-profit providing food to families in need during holidays Florida man was high, going 90 mph when he caused crash that killed 2 sisters, police say Star high school quarterback dies after surgery at Florida hospital, report says Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration scaled back amid COVID spike, de Blasio announces Good Samaritan helps 2 kids escape Palm Harbor gas station fire that kills mom Pfizer begins shipping COVID-19 antiviral pill ‘Real-life Grinch’ stole Christmas decorations from yards in Sarasota County, deputies say ‘I was scared’: Stalkers could be using Apple AirTags to track down people, cars Holiday text scheme: Don’t click ‘package-tracking’ links in messages, Florida AG warns Santa sends FAA his naughty & nice lists for safe travel on Christmas Eve Video shows man ‘violently’ punch 3-year-old at Miami pharmacy, police say Korean Flavors On The Rise Blackened Swordfish Food Artists Bring Classic Disney Stories to Life in ‘Foodtastic’ Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections New Year, New Metabolism – Tips from a Hollywood Nutritionist Hot Chocolate Bar with Martin Amado Holiday Mental Health Tips to Protect Loved Ones in 2022 Holiday Travel Tips with Veronica The Explorer New Preventative Treatment for Migraines Joan Didion, peerless prose stylist, dies at 87 Holiday Intermittent Fasting Firefighters help deliver baby boy in Pinellas family’s living room ‘Mind-blowing to watch’: TSA agent jumps over baggage check to save infant’s life Chef Chris Valdes makes holiday leftover sandwiches Actor Tony Hale talks new movie, “Being the Ricardos” Big Game Bound: Bills-Patriots matchup highlights a make-or-break week 16 Consumer prices up 5.7% over past year, fastest in 39 years Woman seen on video punching Southwest flight attendant faces 20 years in prison Man strangles neighbor’s pet kangaroo to death after wife attacked St. Pete man, shot during domestic dispute, beat man with wooden chair over a sandwich Kim Potter guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright death ‘Eggnog for brains’: Arrest warrant issued for Lakeland ‘Grinch’ accused of stealing gifts from under tree Second COVID-19 treatment pill approved by US Crashes & Carols: Study ranks deadliest Christmas jingles to drive to Biden administration moves to expand solar power on US land 4 injured when large fire breaks out at Texas refinery Missing woman may be victim of ‘shopping cart’ serial killer, police say AstraZeneca vaccine booster provides protection against omicron, study finds Festivus 2021: Here’s what to know about the holiday ‘for the rest of us’ US economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate Convicted killer could get new trial due to judge’s alleged sexual misconduct Buttigieg doles out $241M to US ports to boost supply chain WATCH: Santa Claus spotted scuba diving in the Florida Keys before Christmas Case drop may show South Africa’s omicron peak has passed Dr. Fauci says large holiday gatherings not safe — even with booster Cat found in rubble 9 days after deadly tornadoes tear through Kentucky MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Turning chilly again tonight, slow warm up over the next few days