WFLA Articles: February 26, 2021

French bulldog thefts sweeping the U.S. puts local dog community on high alert Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely, police say Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot renounces group, but judge says she’s too dangerous for release WATCH: Beluga whale appears to give child a kiss at Connecticut aquarium ‘Welcome to our oasis of freedom’: Gov. DeSantis, Sen. Rick Scott take stage at CPAC American Rescue Plan hits the House floor as lawmakers split along party lines Woman wins over $302K playing slot machine at Las Vegas airport Courage the partially paralyzed dog looks for forever home Max Defender 8 Forecast: Near Record Warmth This Weekend When is Donald Trump speaking at CPAC? Hillsborough state attorney bracing for budget cuts, concerned about public safety impact Publix opens vaccine locations at 730 Florida stores, seniors still struggling to get an appointment Hawley, Sanders push plans to rescue $15 minimum wage Celebrity chef from St. Pete Beach using gourmet grilled cheese to give back to kids in community First doctors, nurses in Florida to treat COVID-19 patient reflect on grueling, emotional year Cate’s Corner: No time like the present Florida Blue Rewards Pres. Biden visits Texas, meets with leaders to learn aftermath of the deadly winter storms Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad agrees to plea deal after shooting at deputies in 2019 CDC director: Now is not the time to relax COVID-19 restrictions Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Wesley Chapel woman told she couldn’t use her medical overpayment refund; now will get every penny Biden’s Texas visit marks first trip to disaster site since taking office Earlier start to hurricane season? NOAA debates starting future Atlantic seasons in May Tampa doctor speaks to FDA about Johnson & Johnson vaccine Plant City firefighter dies after years-long battle with brain cancer US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J St. Pete library unveils new name in honor of former President Barack Obama Full Snow Moon is this weekend, and you can see 3 planets at sunrise COVID-19 heartbreak: 11-year-old finds parents dead ‘Changing the narrative on mental health’: First lady Casey DeSantis announces initiative aimed to help students through tough times 12-year-old girl accused of selling stun-guns at Tampa middle school Florida legislation would ban ‘disability abortions’ ‘I hope I make it’: 7-year-old Alabama girl sells lemonade to fund her own brain surgeries Nik Wallenda’s Daredevil Rally drive-in show returning to Sarasota Retiring FHP trooper signs off for last time after 33 years on the job Pythons, iguanas: Florida restricts some exotic reptiles NASA naming headquarters after ‘Hidden Figures’ engineer Mary Jackson Florida woman meets man who returned lost wallet from Jacksonville Walmart Florida coronavirus: State reports 5,922 new COVID-19 cases and 146 deaths Parenting advice, hacks and more tips from Maggie & The Moms Third stimulus checks: Here’s who would get $1,400 under the House relief plan US implicates Saudi crown prince in killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi Convicted pedophile jailed in Cambodia will come back to Tampa to face charges ‘Black box’ in Woods SUV could help in crash investigation Chick-fil-A processing payments as usual following brief outage Tiger Woods moved to LA hospital after leg surgery St. Petersburg yoga studio giving back to help community’s homeless throughout 2021 Mr. Potato Head drops the mister, kind of City where Trayvon Martin died seeks racial injustice reform Black History Month – Impacting the Black Business Community Port Canaveral to become first U.S. port to offer cleaner fuel for cruise ships When Life Hands You Lemons | The Luxe List Plans underway to replace South Florida bridge that collapsed, killing 6 Vietnamese Cuisine Stanford professor answers a modern quandary: Why is Zoom so exhausting? Pizza delivery worker killed by hit-and-run driver in Citrus County M’Powered Fitness trains Gayle Guyardo on BLOOM Deputies arrest 19-year-old for death of Lakeland teen found in Green Swamp Newsfeed Now: Renewed push in Congress for LGBTQ civil rights protections; Potato Head maker says it’s keeping ‘Mr.’ and ‘Mrs.’ Home Intelligence Quiz Sarasota’s new Kojo restaurant featured on BLOOM Breakthrough Treatments for Hair Loss Become a real Top Gun and train with the U.S. Navy Consider creating a terrarium. It’s easy! Non Covid-19 Vaccines drop dramatically Rent a Lime scooter and help those in need Daytime Dish: Heidi Cruz’s texts, Jeep Cherokees and lying to get a vaccine “Last Comic Standing” winner Josh Blue talks new special and upcoming Tampa appearances Kitten found with paws frozen to ground in Iowa You may have to a wear mask longer than anticipated even with COVID-19 vaccines Vaccine ‘passports’ may open society, but not for everyone ‘Now is not the time to relax restrictions’: CDC head warns of stalling progress in pandemic President Biden delivers remarks after House passes $1.9T COVID-19 stimulus plan FHP: Deputy, driver injured in Tampa crash Spring’s Best Tech How to Work Smarter with McAfee Trace 25: Still Dreamin’ Out Loud Livestream LiveXLive Concert Manatee County begins scheduling 7,650 vaccine appointments with new automated system American Airlines jet has close encounter with unidentified flying object Costco lifts minimum wage above Amazon or Target to $16 per hour El Chapo’s wife goes from obscurity to celebrity to arrest WATCH: Prince Harry raps ‘Fresh Prince,’ says he didn’t walk away in first interview since being stripped of royal duties Cemetery worker buried alive, dies after grave collapses CPAC gets underway in Florida with comments from Gov. DeSantis St. Pete library renamed for former President Barack Obama Vaccine appointments fully booked at most Florida Publix pharmacies USF training program helps exhausted nurses during pandemic Questions surround FEMA’s new vaccination site in Tampa One Medical loses vaccines after reportedly vaccinating ineligible people Heinz website now takes 57 minutes to load – but there’s a reward for your patience Video shows burglars tunneling into stores to steal $10K in equipment Cat that vanished 15 years ago reunited with her owner 81-year-old ‘Fitness Gran’ takes over TikTok Biden approves strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria; 1 dead Double tragedy: Officer dies after trying to rescue teens who fell through ice McConnell says he would ‘absolutely’ support Trump as 2024 nominee MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Increasing humidity into the weekend