WFLA Articles: September 16, 2021

‘Person of interest’: Local attorney explains why fiancé of Gabby Petito should come forward Nevada man billed $80,000 for lengthy COVID hospital stay New poll shows DeSantis approval falling as Republicans welcome fight over more COVID-19 restrictions Search for Gabby Petito: North Port community calling on Brian Laundrie to tell them where Gabby is Gabby Petito disappearance: ‘Where is she?’ message pops up on North Port stop sign as family pushes for answers ‘Pandemic in a pandemic’: New push in Congress aims to prevent health care worker suicides as COVID rages on Florida to receive over 1,000 Afghan refugees in coming weeks, report says Race to raise US debt limit: Republicans say Democrats are on their own Drone drops cellphones, drugs at school instead of prison ‘It’s really rough’: COVID-19 leading cause of death among law enforcement Multi-million dollar restitution order nets pennies on the dollar for victim who nearly died Florida AG Ashley Moody suing Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate ‘Can Tom Brady play until he is 50?’: Gronk, the ‘GOAT’ return to answering fan questions in episodic shorts Florida to fine businesses $5,000 that ask for vaccine proof Biden makes pitch to raise taxes on corporations, wealthiest people Duck visiting all 50 states to raise money for cancer research Pinellas deputies rescue waterlogged boater from Gulf of Mexico Cerealholic Cafe and Bar bringing nostalgia, breakfast favorites to Ybor City Polk County teens arrested after taking part in ‘devious lick’ TikTok challenge, sheriff says Airline passengers react to possible COVID-19 vaccination requirement Florida hotels have lost more than $5B during pandemic, study says Father files $1M lawsuit after student, teacher cuts girl’s hair ‘Where’s Gabby?’: North Port PD chief asks attorney of missing woman’s fiancé for help in investigation Moderna: Rise in breakthrough cases shows need for booster shots, according to new study Gabby Petito’s family begs Brian Laundrie’s family for info on disappearance: ‘Put yourselves in our shoes’ ProPanama and Tourism Biden calls out Gov. DeSantis, Republican governors for ‘undermining COVID-19 safety response’ Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Coffee price high likely to last through 2022, new report says Destination Delicious: Italian desserts Destination Delicious: Italy Biden approval down to 42% overall, lower on Afghanistan withdrawal, latest poll finds Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to finish ‘Jeopardy!’ season ‘Punts for Pups’: Program created by Bucs punter Bradley Pinion, wife covers 6 adoption fees for dogs during Week 1 Missing Gabby Petito’s father begs public for help bringing daughter home safe: ‘Nothing else matters’ Florida county-by-county COVID-19 death data shows new numbers in Tampa Bay Oath Keeper pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot, will cooperate Maine’s oldest lobster harvester still going at age 101, no plans to stop “Fab The Vegan” Drops more than 100 Pounds Chocolate Covered Everything Popular Modern Italian Restaurant Olivia joins Bloom Birthday Bash Daytime Host Danny New helps celebrate Bloom’s Birthday Who should get flu shots Big Game Bound week 2: Edgerrin James discusses Hall of Fame journey Newsfeed Now: Authorities continue to search for Gabby Petito; Fire department gives wife visiting husband battling COVID a lift MUST SEE: 1st video from Crew Dragon capsule released after reaching orbit Seafood for Vegans 21% of children hospitalized with COVID require ICU care, study finds Central Florida prep school dean arrested for having sexual relationship with teen student What are fidget toys, ‘pop its’ and dough balls? Why are they so popular during the pandemic? Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ named Greatest Song of All Time by Rolling Stone Photo of Florida woman’s body leads to murder arrest, but corpse not found The New Review: The blanket that does not fall Local teen Asa talks appearing on “American Ninja Warrior Junior” Actor Adam Morse, who is legally-blind, talks new role in “See” Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Fire Safety Tips for your Family Jordin Sparks brings awareness to sickle cell disease Ozone hole over Antarctica larger than usual, scientists say Utah police video shows Gabby Petito distraught after argument with fiancé Clear the Shelters: Final Days Pride on the River 2021 Elton John postpones part of final world tour due to injury Barbie introduces 2 new dolls in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month South Tampa bakery and restaurant celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Few answers in deaths of 4 Minnesotans found in Wisconsin Murdaugh surrenders to face charges in $10M insurance fraud Fatal crash closes part of U.S. 301 in Manatee County 20 to 30 cats killed in late night fire at Florida animal shelter, officials say MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Soggy evening leads to a cloudy, damp Friday