WFLA Articles: December 13, 2022

Sarasota School Board approves separation agreement with Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen ‘This is a horrific situation’: Dad shoots, wounds Pasco girl, 5, kills her mother, sheriff says Alaska law officer killed in muskox attack outside his house Soldier killed in shooting at Georgia’s Fort Stewart, suspect in custody Alabama women convicted for feeding, trapping stray cats Oregon governor commutes all of state’s death sentences U.S. Postal Service reveals new stamp honoring John Lewis Body of soccer journalist Grant Wahl is returned to US Lawmakers reach deal on framework for omnibus spending package   Clearwater Christmas Parade returns after 20 years Motorcycle passenger dies after crash in Pasco County Florida teacher sees 80% jump in property insurance premium House GOP pushes members to vote against short-term funding bill  Court controversies: A look back at the most influential court cases of 2022 These five African countries were not invited to Biden’s summit Family dog hailed a hero after protecting two young girls in Louisiana woods FTX founder charged in scheme to defraud crypto investors Five takeaways from the fusion energy breakthrough House panel to examine links between anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, attacks on community ‘This means a lot to me’: Former Buc Rob Gronkowski gifts new truck to Army vet, Purple Heart recipient ‘Most dependable’ meteor shower of the year visible Tuesday night Jury finds St. Petersburg yacht broker guilty of obstructing Coast Guard investigation One last warm day before a big pattern change ‘Almost glowing’: Water in Michigan creek mysteriously turns bright green Republicans clash over next Speaker of the House amid slim majority Man finds mother stabbed to death after coming home for the holidays KFC employee shot in St. Louis after customer told they’re ‘out of corn’ Study shows need for more equipment, firefighters to keep up with Tampa population growth: union Tampa Oath Keeper, retired Green Beret to appeal conviction on weapons charges as Jan. 6 trial looms Yosemite requiring reservations to see a ‘no longer hidden gem’ in 2023 Man faces charges after attempted murder-suicide Florida woman accused of repeatedly ramming SUV with kids inside Biden signs historic legislation to enshrine marriage equality Cause of death revealed for Tina Turner’s son, Ronnie Wrong-way driver ran into woods after crash that killed 3 in Florida, troopers say FTX hearing: 6 big revelations from House panel questioning Trump special counsel subpoenas officials in four more 2020 battlegrounds Senate to vote on Manchin’s permitting amendment to defense spending bill Jan. 6 panel to release criminal referrals Monday Pennsylvania woman charged with husband’s 1980s cold case murder 14-year-old charged with fatally shooting woman outside Tampa party, police say Cooking Up A Cure For Pediatric Cancer with Celebrity Chef Katie Chin Dictionary.com names ‘woman’ its Word of the Year Feed the Season Rubio, other lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok in US Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies Week of Giving McConnell blames Trump for ‘candidate quality’ issues in midterms Holiday Blood Donations 5 days of giveaways on Daytime House races to pass short-term funding bill to delay shutdown deadline Pence calls response to book ‘a great source of encouragement’ as he considers White House bid  Sailors who went missing while on boat trip to Florida rescued, Coast Guard says Sarasota police spread cheer with holiday light tradition Tampa police find body floating under Davis Islands Bridge Delivering Hope Through Toys Sexual abuse rampant in federal prisons, bipartisan investigation finds Moderna mRNA vaccine reduced risk of skin cancer relapse: research New York to name gate after exonerated Central Park Five Adam Sandler to receive next Mark Twain Prize Waste Management drivers rescue Florida man trapped under golf cart for hours Grocery shoppers look to expired food to save money: report Dog missing for 7 years reunites with family in Florida What’s the most popular Christmas movie in Florida? Parent Approved Gifts for the Holidays Federal nuclear waste official out at Energy Department after second luggage theft allegation Rays sign pitcher Zach Eflin on largest free agent contract in franchise history Tampa’s Google ‘year in search 2022’ 4 wanted after tricking Florida Walmart out of nearly $10K in Apple products, police say Tampa makes list of ‘most aggressive holiday drivers’ Spring Hill man’s random punching spree leaves strangers bruised and bloodied, deputies say COVID vaccines saved 3.2 million US lives, researchers say Fire devours police impound lot in NYC Polk County Fire Captain arrested for allegedly having sex with minor Fire Rescue cadet The worst days for Christmas travel in 2022, according to AAA Bipartisan lawmakers unveiling bill targeting supply chain shortfalls Easy DIY holiday spa gifts Hosting the Holidays: Menu Must-Haves  Walmart customers complain about double charges; retailer responds Metropolitan Ministries Expands Holiday Outreach to help Hurricane Ian victims Join The Rough Riders Teddy Bear Roundup Paul Whelan’s family defends Biden efforts amid criticism from Trump US announces breakthrough on fusion energy US scientists announce fusion energy breakthrough Pinellas County woman turns $50 into $1 million with Publix lottery ticket Liberal Jewish groups push back on McCarthy plan to remove Omar from committee Sarasota County School Board approves separation with superintendent Ten years after Sandy Hook, grief remains but hope grows DeSantis petitions for grand jury on COVID mRNA vaccines and public advisory board for oversight <strong>Raising Holiday Spirits</strong> Top Christmas tablescaping tips from a pro Vivica A. Fox talks Christmas plans and joining the cast for a holiday flick Biden discusses economy after new inflation report Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony DeSantis tops Trump by 23 points among Republicans in new poll Stocking Stuffer Ideas Holiday Spirits Mississippi State pioneering football coach Mike Leach dead at 61 Tattoo helps identify body found in St. Pete retention pond MSU’s Mike Leach, pioneering football coach, dies at 61 Famed Hollywood mountain lion P-22 captured in backyard after killing dog COVID-19 tests recalled over false negatives Consumers may feel relief after inflation slowed in November Ram recalls 1.4M trucks over malfunctioning tailgates Oysters sold at Publix recalled after dozens reportedly sickened The Michael Jordan Trophy: NBA rebrands, redesigns MVP award Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried hit with eight count indictment, SEC civil charges Child safe, man in custody after Bradenton standoff Kindness Day to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay Run for Fun: What to eat before and after a run How Biden keeps focus on gun violence 10 years after Sandy Hook Lobbying to salvage crypto’s reputation Most small SUVs flunk updated insurance industry crash tests From blizzards to tornadoes, US braces for wild week of weather Musk’s Twitter disbands its Trust and Safety advisory group Warm, mostly dry before strong front on Thursday