WFLA Articles: December 28, 2022

December 28
Bats plunge to ground in cold; saved by incubators, fluids Driver, passenger sought after fiery crash on I-275 in Tampa ‘I hope I don’t die’: Ice climber recalls falling 40 feet in Utah canyon Bill Cosby says he’s planning 2023 comedy tour Florida man strikes gold with $1 million winning scratch-off ticket Family files missing persons report for rapper Theophilus London Gulfport father shot while helping son stop carjacking suspect Ohio Amber Alert: Women set trap for suspect before chance led them to missing baby Hillsborough County deputy resigns after being arrested for DUI while on administrative leave What to do after a canceled Southwest flight? Union blames Southwest’s old systems for mass cancellations Sarasota County to widen Turtle Beach by 25 to 35 feet during erosion repair project Cashing in holiday gift cards? These 21 deals are worth using them on at big retailers Nassau County DA announces probe into George Santos Epic dance-off between Riverview teacher, student goes viral TikTok trend leads to diabetes medication shortages Florida man wins $1 million after buying $20 scratch-off ticket Elevated levels of red tide detected in Sarasota County Woman using walker hit by car while crossing Largo road, police say US to impose new restrictions on travelers from China amid COVID outbreaks US Congress moves to remove TikTok from House-managed devices Returning holiday gifts? Here’s how long you have at these major retailers Pelosi hammer attack suspect will be ‘prosecuted to the fullest,’ DA says Starbucks is making these changes to the rewards program Tampa home sales down between 32.3% to 44% depending on cost, report says Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640M; What do you get if you win? Chad Creamer added to USF football staff Celebrating Kwanzaa: The history, principles and local celebrations Biden signs bill to remove bust of Dred Scott decision author from Capitol More than 2,700 flights canceled as Southwest struggles persist ‘UFO’ over the Las Vegas Strip? More likely a rare weather phenomenon DeSantis administration launches investigation into ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’ show ‘Spiritual leader’ of Whitmer kidnapping plot gets nearly 20 years in prison Florida AG wants to shut down ‘deceptive’ Pinellas hot tub and spa companies Bucs’ center designated to return from IR Hidden Gems: DeCosmo Italian Market leaves a legacy in Pinellas Park Florida man accused of impregnating 13-year-old, says ‘voodoo’ made him do it Woman accused of stabbing dog while teen girl was walking it 2 charged in nationwide Ring camera ‘swatting’ spree Southwest CEO apologizes, officials want answers amid canceled flights Is my cough supposed to last this long? Here’s what doctors say Officer justified in deadly St. Pete shooting, state attorney says Hutchinson says Meadows burned documents during transition Florida officer fired after video shows him dragging woman into jail Wegmans recalls greens over Salmonella risk 12 months and 2 heart surgeries later, this baby celebrated her first Christmas Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640M; $1M ticket sold in Florida Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $640 million after no big winner Pasco deputies shoot, wound man suspected of stealing vehicle PHOTOS: Firefighters rescue goose frozen to wet sand at Indiana park James Cameron says he cut footage including firearms from new ‘Avatar,’ regrets past use Van fatally strikes bicyclist from behind in Zephyrhills Eight outstanding questions surrounding George Santos Southwest cancels more flights this week, draws federal investigation Pope asks for special prayers for ‘very sick’ Benedict XVI Turning cool tonight, Thursday will be lovely Missing Winter Springs girl, 14, found safe