WFLA Articles: December 8, 2022

Former NYT columnist Bari Weiss releases ‘Twitter Files Part Two’ Major animal poaching ring busted by CA Fish and Wildlife Private school defends dean after Project Veritas claims sex toys shown in class discussion What are carbon offsets and are they effective? Chabad of St. Pete seeks to spread light during Hanukkah to overcome rise in anti-Semitism McDonald’s offering 50-cent double cheeseburgers Biden approval, views of economy steady, sour: AP-NORC poll The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022 Idaho police seek car seen near site where 4 students killed ‘Home for the holidays’: Over a dozen kids adopted at Tropicana Field Video captures baby’s reaction after flight attendant starts signing with him Neighbors unaware of intrusions at Florida power stations FBI got earlier tip about Colorado Springs gay bar shooter Couple who recently celebrated 100th birthdays, 79th anniversary die hours apart Documents ask for charges dropped against former Buc Antonio Brown East Lake neighbors outraged after finding two dead deer shot with bow and arrow White House launches data dashboard for non-fatal opioid overdoses 9th grader poses with gun in St. Pete school bathroom: police Texas House Republicans release border security plan Changes this tax season for people paid on Venmo, PayPal, others Lawmakers push for funding to upgrade military bases Congress makes last-minute push for bipartisan immigration reform House GOP committee chairs selection delayed amid McCarthy opposition First currency featuring female Treasury secretary’s signature released Connecticut lawmakers, survivors, advocates call for end to gun violence Kansas representative: Marriage equality bill ‘a relief’ Why Biden’s decision to make the Brittney Griner deal poses big political risks Teen wins $1M lottery prize while driving to 2nd job Sheriff: Florida man threw 2 kittens from moving car; witness adopted survivor What’s included in the Respect for Marriage Act?   Backstreet Boy Nick Carter accused of raping teen in 2001 Florida AG shuts down ‘massive moving scam’ by Gold Standard FTC seeking to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger Zelensky, Trump have most-notable quotations in 2022 Jan. 6 panel plans to release criminal referrals alongside final report Palm Harbor woman claims multi-million dollar Mega Millions ticket FTC seeking to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger Iguana causes ‘large scale’ power outage in Florida city Bar games and celebrities combine in ‘Barmageddon’ Here are the 39 House Republicans who backed the same-sex marriage bill Vanessa Miller’s new book will have you shouting “Hallelujah” White House responds to criticism of Griner prisoner deal Truth meets fiction in the heartwarming new novel, ‘The Matzah Ball’ Oil leak shuts down Keystone Pipeline How Black women served a critical role in securing Brittney Griner’s release  Seniors Avoid Loneliness House passes annual defense funding bill Investigation Discovery takes us inside ‘The Tetris Murders’ in new docu-series Florida woman passes ‘go’, collects $1M Monopoly lottery prize Mountain lion attacks another leashed Chihuahua in Los Angeles ‘Wonderful Life’ brings beloved story as one-man show Hidden Gems: Exploring the treasure trove at Vintage Marché NACDS Fighting to Make Pharmacy Access Permanent Remains of ‘Boy in the Box’ identified by Philadelphia police after 65 years Staying Safe this Season: Cybersecurity Tips While Online Shopping Drive it Forward United Property & Casualty Insurance ending business in Florida Staying Safe this Season: Cybersecurity Tips While Online Shopping Holiday Hacks More details on new surf park to debut in Tampa Bay area FDA approves COVID vaccines for children as young as 6 months old ‘Professional arsonist’ admits to setting patrol car on fire in Spring Hill Florida gas prices 7 cents lower than last December McCarthy taps Mike Gallagher to chair planned China Select Committee OnlyFans model accused of murdering boyfriend denied bond FWC: Mother manatee dies in transport, baby cared for at ZooTampa Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe, study finds Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe Allegations Twitter turning offices into ‘motel rooms’ being investigated House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk Who is Viktor Bout? The US released an infamous arms dealer to secure Griner’s release FDA authorizes bivalent COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 6 months Traveling During the Holidays Big Game Bound: Division leaders San Francisco, Tampa Bay square off in NFC clash NACDS Fighting to Make Pharmacy Access Permanent Motivation To Keep Working Out During The Holidays How to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays Holiday Inflation: Financial tips from an expert Americans detained in Russia: Paul Whelan, 2 others being held Schumer reelected as Senate majority leader Walmart CEO: Uptick in shoplifting could lead to price hikes, store closures ‘Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast’ headed to Universal Studios Florida in summer 2023 Parents allegedly drowned baby in bathtub just after birth, affidavit says 2 killed, 2 seriously injured after car flips during crash in Hernando County Christian Walker on criticism of father: ‘I did what I had to do’ Key holiday shipping deadlines and tips to avoid shipping scams St. Petersburg motorcyclist killed in crash Senators press FAA over flight evacuation rules Deputies find truck suspected in fatal Treasure Island hit-and-run; no word on driver We’ve found the best holiday rom-com reads Age is nothing but a number for three single women getting ‘Back in the Groove’ Céline Dion reveals she has a rare neurological disorder, postpones tour Celine Dion diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome: What is it? Report shows ‘intrusions’ at Duke Energy power stations in Tampa Bay, elsewhere in Florida Google releases most-searched word of the year in 2022 Apple rolls out more encryption of iCloud data Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, US officials say Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap Deputy who killed teen’s family was on psych hold in 2016 New York Times journalists, other workers on 24-hour strike Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360M, 9-year deal: AP source Bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages set for passage Taliban carry out 1st public execution since Afghan takeover Florida Strawberry Festival concert tickets to go on sale Thursday Zelenskyy quip, Trump conspiracy claim top 2022 notable quote list Frustration swirls in House GOP over McCarthy Speakership opposition Georgia loss fuels GOP divisions over Trump Citrus County deputies shoot, kill domestic violence suspect UK royals brace as Harry-Meghan documentary promises ‘full truth’ Mild evening, waking up foggy on Friday