WFLA Articles: January 8, 2021

Buccaneers superfan Big Nasty excited about team’s return to the NFL playoffs Man seen in viral photos grabbing woman at pro-Trump protest was helping her escape, police say Biden calls Trump ‘unfit’ but doesn’t endorse impeachment Google removes right-wing app Parler from app store, Apple gives warning President Trump sends tweets from his Presidential account, hints at launching ‘our own platform’ FBI in communication with Manatee authorities regarding man pictured carrying lectern during riot at U.S. Capitol Newly-elected lawmaker looking to move forward after tense, chaotic week on Capitol Hill Councilmember questions St. Petersburg mayor’s timing and legality behind demolishing bait house Is Hillsborough County ready to distribute second round of coronavirus vaccine doses? Downtown Tampa’s growing dirt bike problem Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo nominated for Biden’s cabinet Float therapy helps stress, anxiety and sleepless nights Twitter permanently suspends President Trump’s account Several Tampa businesses receive notice of intent to suspend alcohol sales Lawmakers urge Twitter to join other social media platforms, suspend Trump’s account indefinitely With only days left in office, Trump could be impeached again Hillsborough County health officials discourage people from flying to Florida to get COVID-19 vaccine Alex Trebek’s final ‘Jeopardy!’ episode airs Friday night Frontier outage drags on for weeks amid confusion over permitting jurisdiction California groups outline efforts to fight slavery and human trafficking Lawmakers mourn officer killed in Capitol riots, investigation underway 13 charged in federal court following riot at US Capitol, including 3 Floridians MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Cold weekend ahead ‘He needs to get out’: GOP Sen. Murkowski calls for Trump resignation Arrest made on 2-year anniversary of double murder in Tampa Cross Bay Ferry temporarily changes Tampa dock location Minority coalitions that helped flip Georgia set sights on Texas, Florida Florida Democrats push back against Gov. DeSantis’ anti-rioting bill West Virginia state lawmaker charged after livestreaming himself entering U.S. Capitol with rioters What we know about the 5 people who died during Wednesday’s Capitol riot Good Samaritan dies attempting to save 4 children caught in rip current Florida has nearly half of known US cases of COVID variant US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring United joins rivals in dropping emotional-support animals House Democrats to introduce articles of impeachment against Trump Monday Florida coronavirus: State reports 19,530 new cases, second-highest single-day increase Tampa police officer fired after lying about photo lineup mistake Publix kicks off 2021 with Special Olympics Florida Torch Icon Campaign Teletherapy helps people suffering from depression and anxiety during pandemic Obama, Bush, and Clinton will attend Biden’s inauguration Adjust your posture and relieve pain At-Home fitness for a shredded 2021 Scented wrist bands help with nausea headaches and sleepless nights Shocking revelations about Elvis Presley’s death Seniors suffering through pandemic Study underway to treat Covid-19 with hyperbaric medicine Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Man pictured in Pelosi’s office turns himself in to authorities in Arkansas Clearwater woman rips Trump flag off car, hits passenger with can of dog food, deputies say Former Texas mayoral candidate identified as woman bragging about breaking into Pelosi’s office Hailee Steinfield and ‘Dickinson’ Cast Talk Season 2 Sen. Rick Scott asks Trump to reconsider skipping Biden’s inauguration ‘Q the Kindness Republican senators look to challenge presidential election results this week What grosses out “Dr. Pimple Popper?” Daytime Buzz: Hilaria Baldwin, Kumail Nanjiani and breakdancing in the Olympics Tommy Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93 LIST: Here are the Trump officials who have resigned since Capitol attack Pelosi asks about preventing ‘unhinged president’ from using nuclear codes Biden to speed release of coronavirus vaccines Tampa Bay life coach shares tips on how decluttering can improve new year Straight Up Steve Austin Instant Loss on a Budget Actor Michael Chiklis talks “Coyote” Bucs nominate New Port Richey man for ‘Fan of the Year’ Daytime chat: Danny tries watching “Dr. Pimple Popper” Capitol flags lowered in honor of officer killed after being injured during riot Newsfeed Now: The latest on the U.S. Capitol riot President Trump: ‘I will not be going to the Inauguration’ How a DC teacher addressed the Capitol riot in the classroom 2 kids help rescue bald eagle with fishing hook stuck in beak in Pasco County Stimulus checks: With Democrats in control, when could we get $2,000 direct payments? Manatee County launches vaccine lottery waitlist US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus UFC fighter accused of stabbing his 2 sisters in Florida Polk County grave robbers stole human skulls for religious shrine, deputies say Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 cars in St. Pete Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster Sarasota’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ statue moved to new location Woman who falsely accused Black teen of theft is arrested Prosecutor: Sedition charge possible for pro-Trump rioters Biden: BLM protesters would have been treated ‘very differently’ than Capitol rioters Photo shows Britney Spears’ ex-husband at pro-Trump protest Simon & Schuster cancels publication of Sen. Josh Hawley’s upcoming book Tech company CEO, tattoo artist among those arrested at U.S. Capitol riot Capitol riot raises security concerns for Biden inaugural Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against new virus variant FBI offers $50k reward for suspect behind DC pipe bombs Polk County to open phone line for 2nd round of vaccine signups Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Strong breeze ushers in colder air for the weekend