WFLA Articles: April 12, 2022

April 12
Man fatally struck by car while trying to steal catalytic converter: police Watch: Driverless car gets pulled over in San Francisco, then appears to take off Sherri Papini admits to faking 2016 kidnapping Florida women must wait 24 hours prior to abortion: judge Oklahoma governor signs bill to make abortion illegal Manhunt underway after Georgia coroner finds family dead Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle Who is Frank R. James? Suspect in Brooklyn subway attack No taxpayer dollars will go to Rumble after Sarasota County leaders vote to end incentive program Florida legislature lets Gov. DeSantis draw congressional maps Testimony continues in day 2 in the case of Florida vs. Walgreens Over 100 pets killed in Florida house fire Blind man and service dog kicked out of Hudson restaurant Mask mandate could cost Hillsborough County school district Med associations sue over ‘No Surprises’ billing law 1 dead, 2 pulled from rubble following partial building collapse on West Side Trump faces tough decision on DeSantis endorsement Watch: Teacher saves 3rd grader choking on water bottle cap Man accused of faking own death found, maintains innocence ‘XOXO Carnival’ bringing famous DJs to Armature Works Florida man left blind after attack over sexual orientation, hate crime charges filed Robotic strawberry picker being developed in Tampa Bay as farm workers dwindle Palmetto Beach coastal design grant research begins COVID-19, overdoses pushed US to highest death total ever President Biden waives ethanol rule to lower summer gas prices Woman attacked Sonic carhop for taking too long, police say Woman arrested after punching umpire in the face at 12-year-old softball game Hernando County man and teen steal dirt bike during sale, deputies say Registered sex offender leaves Red Lobster without paying, crashes into sign: Hernando deputies Vote to name Florida courthouse after 1st Black state Supreme Court justice fails Robbie Couch returns with ‘Blaine for the Win,’ a new rom-com novel inspired by ‘Legally Blonde’ Comedian Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67 Jussie Smollett claims innocence in new song ‘Thank You God’ after jail release Florida man accused of grabbing, luring child into SUV ‘B1DNSUX’ license plate owner: Why I got it Judge tosses challenge to Florida’s abortion waiting period Krispy Kreme matches cost of dozen doughnuts to US average gas price Man stabbed in neck during Largo road-rage incident, police say Harold Perinneau Stars in “From” Gummi Goodies for Easter Tampa inflation at 10.2%, higher than national level Body found on St. Pete road identified 2-year-old pup changes careers, still helping others in Sarasota Tennessee shelter put down dogs by shooting them, report says Putin vows to press invasion until Russia’s goals are met Florida fishermen find decomposing body in river Dr. Ian Smith’s ‘Plant Power’: Get the benefits of plant-based eating without sacrificing other foods you love Florida Dept. of Health warns of meningococcal outbreak across the state Cam Newton: Women ‘don’t know when to be quiet’ Florida man accused of breaking into home, kidnaping 6-year-old from bed Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections Inflation forcing retirees back into jobs Make Money with Martha Cost of Ukraine crisis hits milk, meat, feed amid inflation surge Fatal motorcycle crash affecting traffic in West Lakeland It’s National Grilled Cheese Day | Try this amazing recipe 5 Ways to Boost Your Instagram Engagement Father, daughter survive lightning strike New Lung Cancer Screenings Helps Two Groups at Great Risk Change Your Weight | TV Doctor Ian Smith Joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom NYC subway shooting: What we know about the person of interest, victims NY lieutenant governor arrested in campaign donation scheme Hernando deputies search for Brooksville bank robber Jacksonville University soccer player killed in crash on way home from trip Judge found dead weeks after feds raid his home Sarasota man killed victim during unannounced visit to see son, deputies say Harlem Globetrotters emcee excited to bring “Spread Game Tour” to Tampa NYPD names person of interest in subway shooting AKLIEF Body of missing 4-year-old found in Georgia pond US flight prices surged in March: analysis US inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981 Biology teacher accused of molesting 7 students Women face charges in connection to 3 missing boys COVID wave hits Dems just as they’re scaling back health protocols Pentagon plans for next pandemic as COVID mission ends Woman arrested after 80-mile chase ends in deadly crash ‘Stealth omicron’: What we know so far? Gov. DeSantis signs bill to support foster children, adoptions Another fake profile linked to Delphi murders of 2 teens Police seek tips after man shot, killed in St. Petersburg EXPLAINER: What are ghost guns and why is Biden taking action? Here’s how the Russia-Ukraine war is driving up prices Zip codes with the most expensive homes in Florida Plea deal: No prison for attack on Black teen at NYC hotel Biden waives ethanol rule to try and help lower gasoline prices Lori Vallow Daybell: Mom accused in kids’ killings now fit for trial, judge says Fiery box truck crash caught on camera in Minnesota Rachel Maddow returns to MSNBC, will switch to once a week 16-year-old student accused of battering, sexually assaulting teacher identified White House braces for ‘extraordinarily elevated’ inflation numbers Lovely, mild evening with another warm day on Wednesday