WFLA Articles: January 15, 2021

‘We will not stay silent’: Bradenton family wants accountability after death of USF student in house explosion Hillsborough County seniors will get second vaccine under new vendor HHS Secretary Azar ‘still serving the American people’ as he submits resignation effective Jan. 20 New Jersey causes stir by making smokers eligible for COVID vaccine Federal judge refuses to release man wearing horns and face paint from custody after Capitol riot Saints’ Brees sees playoff clash with Brady’s Bucs as fate Charles Barkley says pro athletes should get preferential COVID-19 vaccine treatment Mexicans in the U.S. sent record amounts of money back home despite COVID-19 pandemic Post Malone donates 10,000 pairs of Crocs to frontline medical workers across the country Police investigating after some lawmakers claim Capitol tours were given to rioters ahead of breach ‘You can feel the energy’: Tampa Bay sports radio hosts say Bucs fans love Brady vs. Brees matchup Governor Ron DeSantis calls in National Guard to secure state Capitol ahead of Biden’s inauguration Citrus County animal rescue owner arrested on animal cruelty charges President-elect Joe Biden cites Florida in his push to increase the national minimum wage to $15 per hour What lies ahead for the impeachment process against Trump? MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Breezy and cool weekend across Tampa Bay U.S. government spending $500,000 on White House deep clean before Biden inauguration Centenarian beats COVID-19, two strains of the flu in time for 105th birthday DC takes ‘aggressive posture’ on security ahead of Inauguration Day Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at 107 IRS: 2021 filing season to begin on Feb. 12 Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of late Hillsborough deputy Brian LaVigne NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections DOH-Pasco health officer ‘shares public’s frustrations’, working to improve vaccine distribution Security heightens around US Capitol as Inauguration Day draws closer Some Democrats upset stimulus checks are $1,400 and not $2,000 The Terminator is coming: Packers prepare for Aaron Donald Mote, FWC, ZooTampa team up to rescue 2 cold-stressed manatees in Sarasota waterways Bok Academy substitute teacher fired after telling students Antifa attacked Capitol Rays plan to have limited number of fans at 2021 home games FBI: Florida man plotted attack on pro-Trump protesters World Golf Championship moving from Mexico to Florida Bucs Tom Brady and Saints Drew Brees meet for seventh time in divisional round playoff game House Democrats revive push to abolish Electoral College Macaulay Culkin backs call to remove Donald Trump from ‘Home Alone 2’ ‘He was my role model’: Hillsborough deputy killed 1 shift before retirement remembered by daughter who followed in his footsteps Global death toll for COVID-19 surpasses 2M St. Pete Picnic Co. created during pandemic, serving up socially distanced memories Florida coronavirus: State reports 16,875 new cases, 427 new hospitalizations Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactive Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations ‘They are in our way’: Buccaneers prepare to take on Drew Brees, Saints in all-or-nothing matchup Third stimulus check: Here’s when you might get a $1,400 direct payment Super Bowl odds: Chiefs and Packers lead the way Life in America’s Largest Retirement Community A Perfect Planet Welcoming Home a New Puppy ‘It’s no longer a political party. It’s a cult’: Former GOP congressman leaves Republican party Willie Nelson gets COVID-19 vaccine, wants everyone to ‘take care of yourself and others’ National Mall closed to public before inauguration “Birds of Prey” with Clearwater Marine Aquarium Daytime Buzz: Was Lana Del Rey racially insensitive? Report: FBI investigating 37 in killing of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick St. Pete man sued for not paying up after betting on Trump Federal watchdogs open probe of response to Capitol riot Get A Maintenance Fee Credit This Month! Reboot, Renew, Refuel Protect Your Eyes Marvel actor, WWE star Dave Bautista offering $20K reward for manatee scraped with ‘Trump’ on back Horned, shirtless Capitol rioter wants pardon from Trump Capitol riot arrests: What we know about these notable suspects The Rock shares another fanny pack throwback, taken after wrestling for just $40 RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet Fully booked: 10K new Pinellas County COVID-19 vaccine appointments already full Ball security at the top of the list for Bills offense vs. Ravens Love Your Teeth with a Brighter Smile Feds: Capitol mob aimed to ‘assassinate’ elected officials Elvis Presley’s Graceland starting virtual tours Crash injures pedestrian in St. Petersburg Biden taps former FDA chief Kessler to lead vaccine science How will President Trump be received in Florida after he leaves the White House? Oprah Winfrey documentary to be released on Apple TV+ Prosecutor: Capitol rioter aimed ‘to take hostages’ Activist who provided video of deadly D.C. riot to investigators arrested Dr. Maya Angelou honored with a Barbie doll Fake US leg band earns pigeon a reprieve from Australian death sentence 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman will read at Biden inaugural Howard Frankland Bridge closed until noon Sunday Report: Trump will fly to Florida on Inauguration Day, plans to live at Mar-a-Lago Tampa mayor wants to fill Super Bowl seats with vaccinated health care workers Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops Instacart, Trader Joe’s to pay employees who get COVID-19 vaccine Biden plan seeks to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour Father shoots, kills son after fight at St. Pete home Missing Spring Hill man with dementia found injured after crash MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: A warmer day before a front passes tonight