WFLA Articles: February 25, 2021

Buccaneers host largest girls flag football tournament in the country Florida Supreme Court hits the brakes on the Hillsborough County transportation tax COVID-19 bill must drop minimum wage hike, arbiter decides ‘One of the best dummies we have ever seen’: Solo driver busted for carpool ‘passenger’ WATCH: Polar bear named ‘Blizzard’ is living his best life playing around in snow Victims in St. Petersburg park assault claim it was a hate crime L.A. County motor deputy killed in crash while trying to initiate traffic stop: Sheriff says COVID-19 relief package hangs in the balance as lawmakers stay along party lines Port Richey man charged with sexual battery on 13-year-old girl House could vote on Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief package, $1,400 checks Friday US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-back militia Max Defender 8 Forecast: Warm Days Ahead ‘Free food for the people’: St. Pete Free Fridge opens in city Residents in Venice subdivision got exclusive access to state-run vaccine clinic across county line Florida reaches 500 cases of more-contagious variant of COVID virus Pinellas Park Police warn of ‘lost phone’ scheme Florida deputy dragged from car as suspect fled traffic stop Congressional Democrats renew push for LGBTQ civil rights protections New bill aims to remove confederate holidays in Florida Militia groups ‘want to blow up’ Capitol during State of the Union, police chief warns FEMA reveals few details about Tampa vaccine location set to open March 3 Min wage provision threatens success of COVID relief bill ‘I just want to be an average human’: 13-year-old science lover who lost his mom looking for a new family Publix to administer COVID-19 vaccines at all 730 Florida pharmacies House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people California man accused of trying to drown, bury wife alive at beach LIST: Tampa Bay pharmacy locations offering COVID-19 vaccinations Missing Highlands County infant and toddler found safe Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide following human trafficking, sexual assault charges, Michigan officials say Costco lifts minimum wage above Amazon or Target to $16 per hour Bad Experiences on the Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Pasco Co. schools announce plan to hold in-person graduations in stadiums Welcome National Weight Loss Coach Veterinarians Face Crisis with Suicide Easy Tips for Parents to help children catch up with reading during pandemic Biden, Harris mark 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. The Costa Rica Travelers rate Tree Top Trip Coping with eating disorders and depression Amazing Chili recipe for “National Chili Day” Ways to become Wiser Thyme + Bloom Community Health and Wellness store opens in Tampa Florida coronavirus: State reports 6,640 new cases, 138 new deaths Woman contracts COVID-19 in between vaccine doses Teacher accused of calling student’s ‘Black King’ T-shirt racist is investigated Florida expands vaccine program in minority communities Erin Krakow on her new Hallmark Channel movie and the return of her beloved series Best Buy cut 5,000 jobs despite soaring sales during pandemic VIDEO: Marjorie Taylor Greene puts up sign mocking Democrat colleague’s transgender rights flag No more mister: Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral, sort of Peppa Pig theme park coming to Legoland Florida in 2022 Police say 800 pro-Trump rioters invaded Capitol Woman jokes about unfortunate pre-pandemic tattoo that left her ‘mortified’ CPAC set to kick off in Orlando, drawing big-name Republicans to Florida Adventure Island to open for 2021 season on March 6 You could win a seat on SpaceX all-civilian mission to ‘explore amongst the stars’ Bestselling author Steve Berry talks new book and tips for writers Nicole Walters talks new USA show, “She’s the Boss” ‘Framing Britney Spears’ Executive Producer on the conversation sparked by documentary Helping Black-Owned Businesses Survive the Pandemic Welcome to WFLA’s New Health Advisor: Be Martha Fit ‘It’s an embarrassment’: Why are some Tampa veterans being treated in a ‘garage ER?’ Newsfeed Now: Dead cat left in parking lot of Chinese American butcher’s shop; Ballet student goes viral on TikTok Missing Lakeland teen found dead in Green Swamp; death investigated as homicide Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, two dogs taken, report says Trump’s tax returns turned over to Manhattan district attorney Tips for Caring for Your Pets Oral Health How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants of the virus? Fauci: Whatever vaccine is available, take it New coronavirus variant identified in New York, could be more transmissible Sneezing, sniffling? Pollen season is in full bloom Panhandler stabbed in neck during fight at corner spot in Spring Hill, deputies say Artists to showcase crafts at St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival this weekend DeSantis: Florida will likely lower age eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine by March Rescued sheep gets sheared of wool weighing 78 pounds $15 minimum wage: Where the debate and alternatives stand BLM launches Survival Fund to assist those in need waiting for federal pandemic relief China denies it subjected US diplomats to anal COVID-19 tests Hillsborough Schools work to increase kindergarten enrollment during pandemic Jill Biden says things get better, including after divorce David Foster and Katharine McPhee welcome a baby boy Man exits church after years in sanctuary from deportation House poised to vote on legal safeguards for LGBTQ people Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US GameStop shares double after tumbling for much of February Person in custody after deadly Tampa shooting MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Picture-perfect day across Tampa Bay