WFLA Articles: December 19, 2022

Olympic Committee announces new rules for trans athletes Pasco subdivision finally gets paved road after it abruptly ended before reaching 11 homes What the Jan. 6 panel cited for each criminal referral against Trump Winter Haven man, Sir Dangerous, convicted of threatening woman with box cutter Trump responds to Jan. 6 criminal referrals: ‘It strengthens me’  FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, attorney says Michigan woman delivers her own baby in a snowstorm while en route to hospital High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions Shortage of children’s pain medication leads pharmacies to limit sales Jan. 6 committee goes out swinging  DeSantis pushes lawmakers to pass permitless carry law in 2023 Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial ‘Terrifying’: Air passenger recounts crashing into ceiling Parents of alleged victim in MacDill case push for changes in how military investigates juvenile sexual assault Do Citizens policy holders have to get flood insurance? McConnell on Jan. 6 criminal referral of Trump: ‘Entire nation knows who is responsible for that day’ CNN journalist Drew Griffin dead at 60 after cancer battle, network reports Bucs with Bowles: Second half collapse against Bengals wipes out an entire half of big moments $8 million lighting project still on the blink for Expressway Authority Brooklyn bishop robbed mid-sermon arrested for allegedly defrauding a parishioner Largo man drove vehicle with woman hanging on to hood, deputies say Tampa could see ‘coldest air of the season’ before Christmas Crew member speaks after helping rescue woman, 2 children nearly 100 miles off Pasco County shore McConnell: Omnibus boosts defense spending, cuts nondefense spending  Newborn giraffe makes debut at Zoo Miami, takes first steps onto exhibit ‘He is already missed’: Retired Pasco County detective dies after battle with terminal illness Former NFL star Willie McGinest arrested in Los Angeles Missing dog found 1,600 miles away from California home Coral reef restoration & resiliency bill sponsored by Florida senators now law ‘Old man’: Bengals players mock Brady following comeback win Grant awarded for archaeology research at areas damaged by Hurricane Ian Jan. 6 chair ‘convinced’ DOJ will charge Trump Possible charges for gun owners after boy’s accidental shooting death: Lakeland police 2 found dead in Largo mobile home community, police say Chef and humanitarian José Andrés on his culinary adventure with his daughters in “José Andrés and Family in Spain” Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses CNN journalist Drew Griffin dead at 60 after cancer battle Hope Hicks, other officials and advisers warned Trump about election fraud claims  Florida woman claims top lottery prize from Publix ‘Danny Dangle’: Fishing line-tangled seagull rescued from light pole in Virginia Grow Your Holiday Feast Video: South Dakota girl gets stuck walking through huge snowdrift during blizzard Jan. 6 committee launches ethics complaint against McCarthy, other GOP lawmakers Jan. 6 committee unveils criminal referrals against Trump USF continues to add to football coaching staff What Tampa Bay holiday events are open Christmas Day? Boy who got new heart inspires tribe to boost organ donation Walmart recall of frozen Asian cuisine impacts 28 states Florida airports expected to set records during holidays Tampa housing sales slowed the most in US, RE/MAX reports Alfalfa cubes recalled after 45 horses die Casey White and Vicky White’s romance and manhunt inspires new movie Gottlieb: Drug shortage ‘isn’t like what we had with baby formula’ Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a holiday feast in the Daytime kitchen Burglars crash SUV into Florida GameStop, police say Disney calendar shows all parks still available Christmas Day Maggie and the Moms share the worst parenting advice they ever received 2 Florida women from same county win $1 million lottery prizes from same scratch-off game Massachusetts veteran wins $25K a year lottery prize – 6 times Johnny Depp, Amber Heard settle defamation appeals Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny Depp Florida State Fair announces stocking stuffer sale on ticket bundles SWAT team responds to shooting at Sarasota apartment complex 3 Tampa Bay locations best for New Year’s Eve celebrations: travel blog Fitness Friday Tampa airport in top 10 for carry-on gun seizures, TSA says Homebuyers ‘flocking’ to Florida, Sun Belt for affordable homes 6-year-old’s body found buried under home; girl rescued Empowering Women with Cooking Woman accused of allegedly putting cats through washing machine cycle ‘Hamilton’ ticket lottery announced for Tampa performances Created Care Outreach Car carrying 5 teens overturns, killing 2 in Pasco County Serial burglary suspect caught inside Robert De Niro’s NYC home: police sources Driver on life support after crashing into Florida river Live coverage: Jan. 6 committee refers Trump for 4 criminal violations Sarasota celebrations, reminders for New Year’s Eve Raw meat sandwiches? Wisconsin residents warned against dangerous holiday tradition 10 of The Most Affordable Places To Retire in The U.S. Roe v. Wade was top health story on voters’ minds this year: analysis Off-duty Florida deputy pulled over on I-4, arrested on DUI charge, sheriff’s office says More than 30,000 candles recalled because they can burn too hot, jars can break Prices for these 5 staples soared earlier in 2022. See where they are now Winter Shower | West Shore Home Holiday Travel Tips Blackjack Christmas is a sure bet for the holidays Pure Joy  ‘Stupidest decision I’ve ever made’: Man crashes truck into Orlando bar, injures 4 Coast Guard searches for 9 people who capsized off Florida coast Traveling with a dog for holidays? Here’s what you should know Holiday food can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them Missing Hillsborough teen with autism found safe, deputies say 5 killed in condo shooting in Canada; 73-year-old gunman dead Largo apartment fire spreads to multiple units Manchin sidesteps questions on leaving Democratic Party: ‘I’ll let you know later’   Blast of cold air to bring chilly temperatures to Tampa Bay on Christmas weekend Florida gas prices drop 12 cents ahead of holiday travel rush Twitter poll closes, users vote in favor of Musk exit as CEO Musk asks Twitter users if he should step down, majority says ‘yes’ At least 1 dead in crash on U.S. 41 in Lutz 11 people seriously injured in turbulence on Hawaii flight Five things to know ahead of the Jan. 6 committee’s crucial week Divided Congress may drive Biden to the power of the pen GOP lawmakers say Trump electability problem is behind cratering support Pope wrote resignation note in case of health impediment Jan. 6 panel urges Trump prosecution with criminal referral ‘Avatar 2’ makes waves with $134 million domestic debut Pleasant evening, late afternoon rain moves in Tuesday