WFLA Articles: October 4, 2021

Here are the winning numbers for the Powerball jackpot worth $685 million Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ breast cancer diagnosis could save lives, Tampa doctor says Police locate missing 17-year-old from Ohio Alabama woman hit by truck while trying to rescue dog on highway Video: Man splashes paint on George Floyd statue in NY’s Union Square Social media expert encourages having backups of your data, following Facebook outage Publix to hire 30k workers across 7 states by end of 2021 Facebook outage: Twitter reacts with memes, jokes about the meltdown One dead after argument in St. Pete turns into fatal shooting, 2nd deadly dispute in last week Family, friends honor Hernando County firefighter who lost battle with COVID-19 Listen: 911 call from man who claims he spoke to Brian Laundrie along Appalachian Trail Claim of violent dispute over phone one of many incidents prompting changes at Greco Middle School Southwest requiring all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 US lawmakers, Facebook whistleblower push for regulating tech giant What caused Facebook, Instagram to go down? Here’s what we know Halloween events in Tampa Bay: Choose your level of scare Convicted rapist in Clearwater pleads guilty after hiding for 43 years under fake name, officials say Man formerly on Florida death row says Tampa police framed him, files lawsuit Bubba Wallace wins race at Talladega; same track where noose found last year DeSantis and Trump downplay potential primary face-off Koozie Group donates laptops to help Tampa Bay area adults overcome addiction Largo man pleads guilty to throwing plank, spraying officers with extinguisher during Capitol riot The Westchase Gals Create Learning Opportunities for Women to grow and bond Latest Covid-19 Updates from The National Institute of Health Retired Army Vet Launches All Women, Minority Real Estate Firm in Tampa Bay Help for Children Suffering From Stress and Trauma Easy White Turkey Chili with Kale Recipe Foods That Could Be Linked to Breast Cancer Practicing The Three R’s For a More Successful life | “Resilient, Resourceful, Relentless” ‘Justice 4 Gabby’ Petito banner flies over Brian Laundrie’s family home MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Cooler and wetter pattern on the way Florida man sentenced to more than 20 years for mailing meth Urban Meyer apologizes to family, Jaguars over viral video of woman dancing in front of him Large depression in road shuts down part of US-19 in Homosassa Cross-country skier looking to Beijing, excited about the rise in popularity of the sport Former NASCAR driver killed after attacking ex-wife with hatchet, police say Howard University announces $5.4 million scholarship to honor Chadwick Boseman Clearwater Marine Aquarium opens Legends from the Deep exhibit Next hurdle for social infrastructure spending: Progressives vs. moderates Victims identified in Davenport triple murder: ‘They were wonderful family people’ How to cure your child from a case of “the fines” St. Pete sex offender accused of sexually battering woman at knifepoint Florida statute puts monetary relief in hands of lawmakers, delays settlement payouts, sometimes for years Brian Laundrie update: Manhunt at Carlton Reserve enters third week Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp starting to come back online after outage MEDICAL MINUTE: FLU SHOTS Karen Knotts discusses life with her father in new memoir, “Tied Up in Knotts” National Geographic creates its own “Animal Encyclopedia” Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D.-No Pills, No injections Biden speaks on raising the debt ceiling as political parties dig in Newsfeed Now: Biden back to the drawing board on spending plans; Violinist inspires young musicians with limb differences One dead after 3 Florida roommates fight, end up getting stabbed, sheriff’s office says Casey DeSantis, first lady of Florida, diagnosed with breast cancer, governor says Fire Prevention Month Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Pfizer booster shot site opens in Tampa; offers testing, first doses ‘Captain Kirk’ is going to space: William Shatner, 90, will fly to space on Blue Origin 20 years later, police identify woman found burning in church parking lot Homicide investigation: Argument leads to deadly shooting in Tampa, deputies say Helpful Apps for Homeowners Home Renovations Done Right Fall Chili Bar Johnson & Johnson set to seek authorization for its booster shot Brian Laundrie allegedly spotted by hiker near Appalachian Trail Ex-US Rep. Todd Akin, sunk by ‘legitimate rape’ remark, dies ‘It looked like Godzilla, Jr.’: Alligator attacks woman who fell into St. Pete canal, officials say Whistleblower: Ex-Facebook data scientist alleges social network fed the Capitol riot, chooses profits over safety Gunman fatally shoots ex-girlfriend, wounds another before killing himself in Pinellas Park Lars Vilks: Prophet Muhammad cartoonist who was under police protection is killed in traffic collision Bicyclist killed in Largo crash; FHP investigating Philadelphia hospital shooting suspect captured; 2 officers shot, police say MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Rain chances increase this week Party crowds spark effort to turn down volume in South Beach Brady gets win, passing yards record in return to Gillette