WFLA Articles: December 12, 2022

Christmas tree honoring veterans stolen from Venice neighborhood Paul Whelan’s family meets with Biden officials amid fresh calls for his release from Russia Suspicious death investigation underway after woman found dead in Sarasota Spiders force Wisconsin school to close temporarily after biting student, teacher Geminids meteor shower peaks this week: How and when to see it Man falls to his death in Death Valley National Park Could this be the real reason behind intrusions at Florida power substations? <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://nexstar-mcp.mp.lura.live/cms/editvideo/8227748?tab=media_metadata" target="_blank">Mitsubishi launches all-new electric vehicle that charges itself</a> Troopers seek driver involved in deadly hit-and-run crash in Pasco County FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas Manchin says he has no intention of leaving Democratic Party Court: Catholic providers can’t be forced to provide gender transition care Florida lawmakers convene special session to fix state’s property insurance crisis  ‘Bucs with Bowles’: Penalties were just the beginning in a lopsided loss to 49ers Twitter to auction HQ items including ‘Twitter Bird Statue,’ luxury espresso makers Biden establishes government task force to combat antisemitism Woman claiming to be ‘God from ancient Egypt,’ attacks civilians, report says Lawmakers race toward Christmas deal on spending Fed eyes inflation report, with rate increase plan in mind Family searches for US student missing in France Supreme Court takes up another clash over Biden’s student debt relief plan Jan. 6 panel member Raskin says Greene would ‘be going to jail’ if she organized Capitol riot Senators say Bankman-Fried is refusing subpoena to testify about FTX collapse More sunshine with warmer temps Tuesday ‘That dog should’ve been taken’: Tampa 8-year-old mauled by neighbor’s dog College football player from Sarasota accused of slamming woman on sidewalk for refusing sexual advances Tampa Bay Lightning’s 34th Community Hero Winner Building a Strong Legacy Ozone Therapy Brain-Based Wellness Last-ditch effort to give marijuana companies bank access Schumer calls out Trump, warning of ‘dramatic resurgence’ of antisemitism Florida citrus crop lowest since 1935, following dual hurricanes’ impacts White House calls attacks on Fauci ‘incredibly dangerous’ after Musk tweets Princess Abigail, ‘last Hawaiian princess,’ dies at age 96 St. Pete man kidnapped 2-year-old, mom at gunpoint, police say Florida COVID data critic reaches agreement on felony charge Decisive Leadership is Imperative to Survive The Voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning is honored as Lightning Community Hero Schumer says Senate likely headed for short-term funding bill to stave off shutdown The Gramatica Family Foundation Featured on Bloom with Gayle Guyardo Light Therapy for Anti-aging and Better Health The Science Behind Using Psychedelics to Treat Mental Health Disorders Mariah Carey #1 on Billboard charts again for you know what song Pasco woman wins $1,000 a week for life from 7-Eleven lottery ticket Tampa launches mobility app aimed at simplifying transportation Sarasota deputy fired after sending explicit messages to arrestee Kawānanakoa, ‘last Hawaiian princess’ dies at 96 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried says he’ll testify before House panel virtually TPA extending judging period for ‘wildly popular’ flamingo naming contest Michigan man dies in Florida while delivering free bikes Bad weather delays fuel from reaching busy Florida airport These are the most common COVID symptoms currently being reported, study finds Pasco County truck driver accused of human trafficking involving 16-year-old runaway Banks considering run for Braun Senate seat in Indiana Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Life Guard Imaging: Early Detection Saves Lives Divers recover body in St. Petersburg retention pond Federal scientists make carbon-free energy breakthrough with nuclear fusion research: reports Today’s Joy Bauer Shares Home Remedies Salt Therapy Tainted formula leads to Michigan baby’s early cancer diagnosis 2nd Oath Keepers Jan. 6 sedition trial to get underway WATCH: Couple called to remove ‘huge python’ from Florida property Woman’s body found by fishermen off Egmont Key; FBI investigating BLM sets up student relief fund as loan forgiveness stalls ‘Don’t quit’: 90-year-old woman graduates college 70 years after first enrolling USF hiring defensive coaches Todd Orlando, Kevin Patrick Hernando County fentanyl bust nets 4 arrests: deputies Special election to replace McEachin in House set for February State trooper saves infant’s life after pulling family over Florida lawyer claims $15 million top prize from Publix scratch-off ticket Last publicly owned Confederate memorial in Richmond comes down These rental markets were most ‘competitive’ in 2022: report Recreating the makeup from Avatar: The Way of Water Hiker falls off mountain top while taking pictures with wife Laundry detergent recalled over possible bacterial contamination Maggie and the Moms on babysitter etiquette and baby do’s and don’ts Food Allergy Awareness Tips for the Holidays Hosting the Holidays: Happy Hour Checklist Floridians could ‘easily’ pay less than $3 per gallon by Christmas, expert says New biography goes in more depth about Elizabeth Taylor than ever before Experience a year of travels through a book or a play thanks to Becca McCoy Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Pasco County Treat your pet this holiday season with a gift from PetSafe® Tarpon Springs man ships himself 18 pounds of meth, gets 10 years in prison CDC urges masking return as tripledemic surges These are the richest billionaires in Florida Florida lawmakers hope to aid ailing home insurance market Fuerte presencia del FBI “autorizada por la Corte” en una casa de Tarpon Springs 40 years after ‘Temple of Doom’, 80s actor is a star again 500K Scotch thermal laminators recalled due to fire hazard WATCH: RV engulfed in flames at Pasco County mobile home park Can’t Miss Holiday Gifting Wills, Trusts, and Estates from Older, Lundy, Koch, & Martino Beat Home Renovation Inflation with West Shore Home Recalled infant formula may have been contaminated by bacteria that cause sepsis, meningitis Musk says Twitter character count to increase from 280 to 4,000 Musk fires back after criticism of gender pronouns tweet about Fauci Polk County gas station employee accused of stealing nearly $1k worth of scratch-off tickets FBI conducts ‘court-authorized’ activity at home in Tarpon Springs Scientists link 1 in 100 heart disease deaths to weather extremes Polk County realtor catches strangers having sex in client’s pool: deputies Negotiators dig in over tax credits in spending bill Musk calls for Fauci to be prosecuted, drawing swift backlash   Golden Globe noms led by ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything Everywhere’ Behind-the-scenes hunt builds for McCarthy Speaker alternative Trump says he turned down deal to release Paul Whelan   ‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home Truck wedged under semi-trailer after crash on Howard Frankland Bridge Missing 14-year-old Florida girl found safe Gradually warming ahead of late-week front