WFLA Articles: December 22, 2022

Jan. 6 committee releases final report Florida man becomes a millionaire after spelling 8 simple words with scratch-off game How to prevent freezing pipes during freezing temperatures Ohio Amber Alert: Second infant found alive, suspect arrested Thousands of flights canceled, holiday travel upended amid warnings of ‘bomb cyclone’ Sex assault charges filed against delivery driver accused of killing Athena Strand Florida man accused of killing mother says he was ‘possessed by demons’ Nonprofit receives money back after crook stole scholarship funds Strawberry growers brace for Florida freeze ‘Rita’ the bald eagle undergoes amputation surgery on portion of wing How to tip Amazon delivery drivers this holiday season Lakeland Police officer punches man several times during arrest House to vote on funding bill Friday Brady, Bucs push for playoffs against struggling Cardinals St. Pete man left child alone while overdosing on meth in Chick-fil-A bathroom, police say Bay Area doctor fined in malpractice case, patient’s daughter still pushing for wrongful death law reforms Great-grandmother dies days after being pinned under car with toddler Veterinarians stress prepping for your pets ahead of cold weather VIDEO: Bucs’ Mike Evans gifts entire team scooters for the holidays Cold weather shelters open in Tampa Bay area ahead of arctic blast Lawmakers push for TikTok ban on government devices, talk next steps Government spending package secures five billion dollars in funding for heating bill assistance Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis’ petition for mRNA COVID vaccine grand jury Former Jacksonville sheriff’s dispatcher sentenced to 60 years in prison for filming child sexual abuse Selmon Expressway Reversible Express Lanes start operating on holiday schedule These are the last-minute changes the Senate made to the $1.7 trillion omnibus Palmetto man accused of murdering woman living with him Uber Eats lists most popular takeout trends Massachusetts man convicted after coffee tables, other furniture used to traffic 4 tons of cocaine US life expectancy fell again in 2021, hitting lowest level since 1996 Timeline: When can we expect freezing temperatures in Tampa Bay area? Sheriff: Mom who claimed she was assaulted, robbed on I-4 allegedly made up story Teacher shortfall means some are unable to enroll in preschool Festive Kid Treats FCC proposes record $300M fine for despised car warranty robocalls Firefighters save puppy from swamp in Pasco County Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package Inverness man arrested for sexual battery of child under 12: sheriff’s office Green Gasparilla How to make New Year’s resolutions with kids Discover ‘The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ on National Geographic Florida man charged after stabbing friend, accused him of lying while telling story Officials in California demand answers after puppy mistakenly euthanized Southern states grew fastest in 2022, Census data shows House passes bill requiring presidential tax audits after revelation Trump skirted scrutiny As prices rise, so does food insecurity in US ‘Mommy killing Santa Claus’: Texas transit department’s safe-driving PSA getting mixed reactions Cold weather shelter opening in Manatee County What’s Hipp? Nail polish and back scratchers Democrats try to find cover on Title 42 ‘Christian died?!’: OnlyFans model sobs in interrogation room after learning about boyfriend’s death Turkey enchiladas made from holiday leftovers Go Solar Now TODAY ONLY SPECIAL OFFER: Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections In Florida, freezing weather can make iguanas ‘aerial hazards’ Bucs’ Tristan Wirfs selected for second straight NFL Pro Bowl How to protect your plants as Florida temperatures drop FPL’s Manatee Lagoon unveils new underwater live camera as manatees seek warmth A Better Way To A Better Window Raskin wins top Democratic seat on powerful Oversight Committee Verizon Business Supports Tampa Your flight is canceled. Now what? 3 men arrested in 1 week in Winter Haven on felony drug charges Dolly Parton has a ‘secret’ song locked in a time capsule, but she’s upset no one will hear it until 2045 Big Game Bound: Week 16 features 11 Saturday games, highlighted by Eagles at Cowboys Prime Video “Filtered” Features Pinellas Park Music Theater Students Plant High School student selected as SADD officer MUST WATCH: Florida deputy stops snake and hawk from killing each other WATCH: Miami-Dade mayor pardons pigs ahead of Christmas holiday Target recalls weighted blankets for kids after 2 girls die Disabled dolphin returns to Lee Co. after Hurricane Ian How are Mega Millions jackpots calculated? What to know ahead of the $510M drawing Gronkowski surprises kids as ‘Robbie the Elf’ at Shriners Camera caught human trafficking victim asking for help USF Bulls add 16 players on 2023 Early Signing Day Where can I see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Tampa Bay? More than 1,200 flights are canceled as winter storm approaches Senate strikes deal on how to advance spending agreement NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ headed to YouTube next season 5 things NOT to do at home during the Arctic freeze State-backed Citizens Insurance CEO announces retirement  Schumer breaks Title 42 spending bill logjam with Sinema’s help <strong>Holidays Sparkle at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa</strong> Bear fatally shot after escape, attack on Florida zookeeper Former Broncos player Ronnie Hillman dies from cancer at 31 Researchers ‘shocked’ by college biology textbooks’ handling of climate change Escaped bear fatally shot after Florida zookeeper attacked Woman dies after car hits tree off Willow Bend Parkway Tom Brady to spend first Christmas without kids in a hotel Federal law enforcement warns of danger to electrical grid Why you should not buy a puppy online as a holiday gift Busy morning at TPA as passengers try to beat storm How Trump paid $0 in income tax in 2020 FREEZE WATCH: Tampa Bay gets first winter weather alerts ahead of cold air blast Chick-fil-A owner fined over ‘volunteer’ program that paid workers in food: report U.S. couple charged in Uganda with torturing, trafficking foster child Real coffee, but a fake ‘Starbucks’ in piracy-ridden Iraq Racist high school football incidents spark talks, programs Sexual assault charges filed against FedEx driver accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand IRS mandatory presidential audit policy under spotlight Passing downpours tonight, dropping temperatures Friday