WFLA Articles: November 26, 2021

Five things to know about omicron, new COVID-19 ‘variant of concern’ Tampa family mentoring program ‘Helping Thru the hurt’ of gun violence Hernando County deputy, K-9 injured in crash Health experts, travelers weigh in on new COVID-19 variant of concern Biden shops, attends Christmas tree lighting in Nantucket 3 shot during Black Friday fight at North Carolina mall, police say Tampa neurosurgeon charged with vehicular homicide Small businesses encourage Tampa Bay to shop local this holiday season Rough Riders collecting new Teddy Bears as ‘John Winter Teddy Bear Roundup’ kicks off Universal Orlando Resort ringing in holidays with parade, visits with Santa & The Grinch Army veteran, Clearwater father gets heart transplant before Thanksgiving Cyber Monday: Holiday deals, steals continue through next week Broadway icon, ‘West Side Story’ lyricist Stephen Sondheim dead at 91 Sports betting, legal marijuana, ranked-choice voting among proposed 2022 Florida constitutional amendments Where can I see Christmas light displays in Tampa Bay? Black Friday is back but it’s not what it used to be Yule be sorry: Follow these tips to get your Christmas tree home Bacon, bourbon & bricks: Shipping delays add to inflation pressures on American favorites Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform, stops short of ban St. Pete man donates bikes to police department to give to kids in need Americans to spend $1K on average for holidays study says, less than pre-pandemic Omicron COVID variant: US banning travel from South Africa, 7 other African nations by non-US citizens Two North Port women, 103 and 68, critically injured in 3-vehicle wreck Wondering if one of the top Roombas is worth it? This model held up in testing Omicron: New COVID variant in South Africa explained Holiday Shipping Essentials Give the Gift of Memories Haul-iday Data Download Black Friday Specials at Gold & Diamond Source EU orders travel ban on South Africa to halt COVID variant spread Confederate flag banned from flying in Virginia Christmas parade Clearwater man arrested after sitting on woman to use gym equipment, deputies say Sarasota DOH lifts Bird Key Park ‘No Swim’ advisory Should surfers wear helmets? Concussions an increasing concern in growing sport Where can I watch ‘Frosty the Snowman’ tonight? St. Pete woman arrested for selling neighbor’s cars for scrap, affidavit says Want to capitalize on Black Friday deals for yourself? Check these out Discounted toys often sell out fast — here are some currently available 5 best Black Friday deals under $100 Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow Jones loses 905 points Today in History: National Hockey League is founded Art & craft festivals abound, more Christmas events starting in Tampa Bay Thanksgiving weekend The go-to gift guide for the makeup lover on your list FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety Shadow inflation: What it is and how you’re already paying it Hillsborough sheriff investigating inmate death on Thanksgiving ‘Afghan Girl’ from famous cover portrait evacuated to Italy after Taliban takeover Family thankful after mom, 74, escapes house fire day before Thanksgiving ‘We miss you’: Gabby Petito’s father says to be thankful for loved ones on 1st Thanksgiving without her Best high-tech gifts for mom Finish your holiday shopping from home with these top Black Friday deals European Union moves to stop flights from southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant Roof collapses after large fire at California textile building MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Cloudy evening, turning chilly & clearing late