WFLA Articles: December 28, 2021

Tampa police interim chief hosts first in series of forums on reducing gun violence Man confesses to hit-and-run crash that killed 2 children, injured 4 others in Florida, deputies say ‘I didn’t sign up for this’: DoorDash employee complains engineers have to deliver food Missouri girl who survived tornado gets Christmas gifts from the Trumps Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader, dies at 82 Florida says families are waiting 30 days or less for SNAP food assistance benefits Tampa police investigating fatal shooting at Takomah Trail Park U.S. sets daily COVID-19 infection record Florida Surgeon General slams Biden administration over antibody rationing amid omicron surge John Madden, former NFL coach and broadcaster, dies at 85 Mother arrested, charged with murder in death of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland Troopers investigate multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Hillsborough County Deputies find car that hit, killed 2 girls in Florida hit-and-run crash, driver still missing NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive Here’s how to stream Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Do you have COVID-19, flu, or a cold? How to tell the difference Hamster bites teen inside Alabama movie theater, family says New Orleans sex crimes operation nabs 30 offenders, recovers 5 missing teens Mom: 14-year-old shot by LA police ‘died in my arms’ Florida mayor blasts DeSantis over lack of COVID support DA: No charges for Cuomo from allegations by 2 women Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians tests positive for COVID-19 ‘Glad we are even playing’: Lightning fans discuss NHL COVID-19 concerns Florida lawmakers looking to crack down on cross-county burglaries New York school district bans ‘Jingle Bells’ over song’s ‘questionable past’ Olive Garden might end ‘Never-Ending’ pasta promotion Woman caught hiding knives in a teddy bear at Philadelphia airport Where can I get rid of my Christmas tree in Tampa Bay? Florida police officer dies in motorcycle crash, officials say Tampa police investigating fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tampa Bay goat farm accepting Christmas tree donations as healthy snacks Young passenger falls to death on cruise ship returning to Miami Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park to reopen after almost 2 years Palm Harbor medical facility evacuated after crew hits gas line Holiday Hustle Workout What is EMDR Therapy? Ditch Resolutions + Make Most of Where You Are How Music Can Help Kids with Learning The Gift of Being Single During The Holidays Heritage Dishes for the Holidays Low Vaccination Rates for Children in Hillsborough County Hillsborough County to require masks in county buildings amid omicron spread CDC: What to do if you get the flu Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe cancels last 3 ‘Joyful! Joyful!’ performances Walgreens says COVID-19 testing appointment scheduler back online after outage Florida aerospace company faces class action lawsuit, court documents reveal General Mills profits down, expecting prices to rise 8-9% next year, according to quarterly report Danny and Maggie take us to Tropicana Field’s Enchant Christmas 4th person dies after Polk County crash; 2 hurt, deputies say PSTA offering free, late-transportation on New Year’s Eve Man dead after fiery 7-car pileup in Pasco County, FHP says US home prices surge 18.4% in October, according to S&P CoreLogic study Study suggests coronavirus lingers in organs for months Video shows LAPD shooting that killed innocent teen in clothing store Motorcyclist dies in crash on Ridge Road in Largo, police say COVID-19 testing booms after Christmas; Tampa Bay sees long lines, wait times Florida hit-and-run kills 2 children, 4 others hospitalized Snow blasts California and freezes Pacific Northwest Tampa police to hold community forum to address rising gun violence 5 killed, officer injured in Colorado shooting spree Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law NHL set to resume after 6-day break, eyes new CDC guidance Florida doctor pleads not guilty to truck driver’s murder $1 million in Hermes bags stolen in smash-and-grab at Florida store Florida adds 39,000 new COVID cases from Christmas weekend Overturned fuel tanker shuts down part of I-75 in Sarasota County Miya Marcano died of undetermined homicide, autopsy report says MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Mild, lovely evening with more warm weather on the way tomorrow