WFLA Articles: February 23, 2021

Driver who fled traffic stop had BAC of .778 Former President Donald Trump sends well wishes to Tiger Woods Florida veterinarians remove shoe from stomach of hungry crocodile Parents find 5,000 fentanyl pills in child’s toy from thrift store ‘COVID bandit’ strikes at Denver restaurant, leaves $6,800 tip Lawmakers hold hearing to review security failure during Capitol riots Florida Sen. Rick Scott wants to know why National Guard is still in US Capitol after Jan. 6 riot Child tax credit clears budget committee: Who would qualify for monthly checks? DeSantis orders flags be lowered for Rush Limbaugh on 3 buildings in West Palm, Tallahassee Max Defender 8 Forecast: A Very Warm Week Ahead Florida man points gun at neighbor for flying Biden flag, commands dog to ‘kill’ deputies ‘Literal hero’: Pinellas County deputy killed in line of duty remembered as loving family man, good cop Lawmakers torn on how to improve Texas power grid after deadly winter storms Rays motivated by 2020 World Series loss Benefits of Working with A Healthcare Insurance Agent How has the Biden administration affected health insurance today Hundreds come out to honor fallen Pinellas County deputy Mardi Gras continues with good food, fun throughout Universal Orlando Resort Manatee sheriff investigating whether Commissioner Vanessa Baugh broke state law with vaccine event Former police chief says ‘systems broke down’ amid US Capitol riot ‘Vaccine Queens’ help seniors navigate frustrating signups for COVID-19 shots Hillsborough County Urban League joins USF Health in COVID-19 vaccine discussion No charges against officers involved in Daniel Prude’s death Pelican with wire through its neck rescued from Lake Morton MAP: What we know about the area where Tiger Woods crashed Hurricane Irma victim waiting for Florida to fix roof now faces St. Pete city code violations for tarp GOP senators question HHS nominee Xavier Becerra MacDill Airforce Base memorializes lost Port Tampa Cemetery Illinois rep. proposes banning ‘Grand Theft Auto’ video game due to rise in carjackings Invisalign, health and wellness of restorative dentistry Publix to resume vaccine appointments after winter weather delayed shipments Severely burned homeless puppy defies odds, finds forever home Lawyer: Hate crime claim against Pro-Trump Florida doctor ‘not true’ Florida coronavirus: State reports 5,610 new cases, 148 new deaths Helping mothers through the loss of a child Emerging Home Trends Overcoming Loneliness Mental Illness and Marriage Embracing criticism Tampa man who took selfie in Senate chamber during Capitol riot facing several federal charges Self Care is about more than bubble baths Managing COPD Rays dancing duo at it again St. Petersburg Main Library to be renamed ‘President Barack Obama Main Library’ on Friday Authorities: No evidence Tiger Woods was impaired in crash Missing Miami teen found safe, officials say Actress Lynn Whitfield discusses trailblazing career, Black excellence and growing up in Louisiana Proposed bill would forbid teachings, displays about sexuality in West Virginia public schools Motion to remove Manatee County commission chair fails 4-3 after Lakewood Ranch event Chef Jeff Philbin’s elevated weeknight recipe The New Review: A water gun for your champagne bottle Plat du Jour Daytime chat: Our favorite beaches Army recruiter accused of raping Sarasota County teenager; deputies seek additional victims Third stimulus: Here’s who would get $1,400 check under plan approved by House committee Bill aimed at banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports introduced by Arkansas AG Spring Hill homicide suspect in custody, deputies say CVS to begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at 81 pharmacies in Florida Rapper Bobby Shmurda released from NY prison Can you stop wearing a mask after getting the COVID vaccine? Utah governor: Spending time with trans kids ‘changes your heart’ Local future farmers celebrate National FFA Week by preparing for state certification exam ‘I’m not that strong, I’m just brave’: Boy not expected to live past infancy defies odds Illinois becomes 1st state to eliminate cash bail Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin jailed for sex assault at castle DeSantis: Florida’s new federally-run vaccine sites in will offer shots to teachers 50+ Newsfeed Now: Pres. Biden marks 500K COVID-19 deaths with moment of silence; Team takes cover from falling plane debris St. Pete Beach ranked best beach in America for its ‘white quartz sand, clear calm water’ Tampa Pizza Week Combatting Harmful Blue Light University Mall vaccine site will move to Raymond James Stadium Rays embark on first full squad workout of spring ‘Faces of COVID’ project tracks those lost during the pandemic Arson task force investigates fatal Tampa fire GOP working to block Biden’s health care pick; Dems unfazed Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol School testing can be delayed but not canceled, feds say What NY prosecutors could learn from Trump’s tax records It’s time for Jeep to stop using Cherokee name, says tribe’s chief Manatee commissioner faces growing calls to step down after Lakewood Ranch vaccine event Shailene Woodley confirms she’s engaged to Aaron Rodgers Missing toddler found dead in Dumpster Watch: Funeral ceremonies for fallen Pinellas County Deputy Michael Magli MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Less humid air behind a cold front