WFLA Articles: December 14, 2022

Armed suspects on the run after robbing Winn-Dixie in Hillsborough County: deputies Sports journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm: What is it? Family reunites with Polk Fire Rescue paramedic who saved baby’s life Lakeland community brings early Christmas to girl battling aggressive cancer GM recalls over 825K vehicles to fix daytime running lights Twitter changes rules over account tracking Elon Musk’s jet Florida pastor, son arrested in alleged $8 million COVID relief fund scam New iPhone feature credited with helping find 2 in remote California canyon Teen accused of murder in Pennsylvania arrested after enrolling into Polk County high school, deputies say House passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown ‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Carrie’ among new additions to Library of Congress’s National Film Registry Possible Hillsborough school boundary changes could affect thousands of students Decades of NYPD evidence destroyed in Brooklyn fire Oysters sold in multiple states recalled after dozens report illness Democrats push for immigration reform against slim odds Manatee County racing community fears new housing development will close historic racetracks ‘We have to play better football’: Division-leading Bucs focused on improving At least one dead after tornado reported outside New Orleans WATCH: Sneaky bear steals Chick-Fil-A dinner from Florida home Owner of defunct Florida pool company arrested on fraud charge Boehner gets emotional in Pelosi tribute: ‘My girls told me, tell the Speaker how much we admire her’ Migrants converging on El Paso fuel calls for border crackdown ‘Al’ be home for Christmas: NBC cast and crew surprise Al Roker after release from hospital Gibsonton family says thieves stole daughter’s ashes Accused Paul Pelosi attacker told police he planned to target Newsom, Hunter Biden Five-year fight with VA ends with help for Tampa combat veteran ‘Clock is ticking’: Democrats push for climate reforms Savvy Self-Care Build an Unstoppable Immune System Florida man wins $1M from Monopoly scratch-off ticket Florida Attorney General calls on Apple, Google to up TikTok’s age rating Twitter reinstates Florida student’s account tracking Elon Musk’s private jet Telehealth Consumer safety board to weigh regulations on gas stoves House holds moment of silence to mark 10th Sandy Hook anniversary Toll relief program, hurricane relief bills pass Florida special session unanimously Brady vs. Burrow showdown as Bucs look to rebound, defeat first AFC team this season Brevard County school discipline reportedly out of control, officials say staff ‘under attack’ Florida firefighter caught on camera punching handcuffed patient says he has no regrets Storm damage in New Iberia, medical center hit by reported tornado Fed raises key rate by half-point and signals more to come Trump sues Pulitzer board for defamation in defending winning Russia collusion stories Deputy dressed as Grinch gives onions to speeding drivers Florida property insurance special session passes overhaul bill Suspicious vehicle at Mexican restaurant leads to two arrested for trafficking meth, cocaine Cadillac rolls back 2024 Lyriq price hike Skeletal remains found near Florida high school RHOM’s Guerdy Abraira Shares Holiday Entertaining Tips Raising Holiday Spirits 2 Mississippi officers killed; shooter also dead, police say Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program Police shoot man as he’s stabbing woman in Winter Haven Majorities in both parties don’t want Biden, Trump as 2024 nominees: poll Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 7th time this year Super Nintendo World: Universal Studios Hollywood announces opening date Trump Organization lost secret criminal contempt trial USCG admiral: Military vaccine mandate rollback not enough for discharged service members High risk of respiratory irritation from red tide for some Tampa Bay counties Republican-led states call for Apple, Google to increase age rating for TikTok Clearwater man arrested for pornographic materials with children & animals VIDEO: Baby sperm whale dies after being washed up on New York beach Latino leaders press Senate for DACA protections in lame-duck session Marchman Act defense Kindness Day supports local students, teachers through Hillsborough Education Foundation Holiday Stress Florida deputies searching for violent sexual predator ‘A New Diva’s Christmas Carol’ is full of girl power Gifting Youth Their Next Great Moment with Forever 21 Feeding Tampa Bay needs you this holiday Most in new poll say social media platforms have obligation to curtail hate speech Senate panel faults VA over website accessibility From plain to festive: how to transform a fresh wreath Florida DUI driver parks on train tracks, walks away: FHP Florida man’s stop at Lucky Penny pays off with $1M prize Airbnb study finds guests perceived to be Black have more trouble booking stay Operation Helping Hands Ukrainian official says US citizen Suedi Murekezi freed in prisoner exchange with Russia Tasty DIY Gift Ideas Happy Holiday Snack Mix Clearwater woman, influencer among 3 dead in Florida wrong-way crash Affordable Holiday Flights US homebuyers may end up underwater on mortgages, Florida expected to weather it CDC: Long COVID behind more than 3,500 deaths Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ and co-host on ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dies at 40 Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ on ‘Ellen,’ dies at 40, wife confirms ‘Dad, back up!’: Florida man records troop of monkeys diving into river after brawl Sandy Hook 10 years later: Student who witnessed shooting leads charge for change TIMELINE: Cold front brings storms to Tampa Bay Thursday Why state governments are banning TikTok Tampa Bay Publix sells 2 winning lottery tickets totaling $16M What to watch for in the housing market in 2023  VIDEO: Florida cop treated for overdose after possible fentanyl exposure, police say Feeling sick but testing negative? Doctors explain why 2 Mississippi police officers killed in shooting House Beautiful’s Whole Home Concept House Holiday Beauty The Florida Lottery Student of the Week: Jessie Babb Possible Hillsborough school boundary changes could affect thousands of students World Cup journalist Grant Wahl suffered aortic aneurysm, wife says U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm while covering World Cup in Qatar, his wife says IRS funding, child tax credit will be top issues in 2023 El Paso residents on edge over migrant surge Men and dog missing for 10 days found on powerless sailboat in Atlantic A decade after Sandy Hook, grief remains but hope grows 5 ways inflation is shaping the economy  Some pandemic practices are sticking around, like these … Party like it’s 2019? Company holiday parties are back – but with some restraint VIDEO: St. Pete peacocks eat baby Jesus, other Christmas decorations Man fatally shot on 20th Street in Tampa WATCH: Mars rover captures first sound of dust devil on red planet Elon Musk no longer world’s richest person: Forbes Video shows alleged fentanyl sale and overdose minutes later in California Warm and dry today, stormy tomorrow