WFLA Articles: February 11, 2022

February 11
From Bengals fan to Super Bowl champ? Canadian judge orders an end to blockade at border bridge Do domestic violence, human trafficking spike during Super Bowl? Trials underway for new pill to fight COVID-19 Super Bowl caps Chase’s amazing rookie season Possible pushback against Tampa Mayor Castor’s pick for chief of police Proposed Alabama bill could require drivers to pay child support if their guardian is killed as a result of a DUI Motorcycle crash kills 1, injures 8-year-old child in Bradenton Plenty of star power in Super Bowl Study: COVID booster effectiveness wanes but remains strong Meet the woman behind Super Bowl planning and preparation Police: Oregon man accidentally shoots brother instead of bear, kills himself Walmart ends mask policy for fully vaccinated employees Family, community holds demonstration to remember Tampa teen killed on I-4 in 2014 Biden administration faces resistance on clean energy push US Ski & Snowboard investigating sexual harassment claims These recipes will take your Super Bowl party to the next level ‘I thought he was going to kill me’: Former cosplay model charged in boyfriend’s death in Riverview claims self-defense Court order: Dad, others in home must be vaccinated for him to see son Tampa police searching for teen last seen nearly a month ago Tampa closing two city-run Covid testing sites Florida reports 122K new COVID-19 cases in latest weekly report Residents fight construction near Tampa cemetery At Olympics, the Super Bowl isn’t the “big game” Where are the Black figure skaters? Elon Musk’s Neuralink accused of injuring, killing monkeys with brain implants 9 officers hurt in ‘ambush,’ shootout at Phoenix home Manatee County aims to re-purpose old jail to help homeless veterans Citrus County man murders 19-year-old brother, deputies say Malpractice claim against Brandon doctor who missed 9-inch clot fails to inspire ‘free kill law’ change Community says final farewell to slain Hillsborough County Deputy Abigail Bieber Buffalo chicken funnel cake taco already popular at Florida State Fair Amazon taking away paid COVID-19 leave for unvaccinated workers Legalized gambling boosts Super Bowl bets Watch: ‘More lighthearted’ Super Bowl ads in 2022 What to watch: US-Canada hockey, snowboardcross ‘World’s Biggest Bounce House’ opens at Raymond James Stadium this weekend Senators push bill to stop spread of child sexual abuse material, puts pressure on tech companies AP: Getting away with it is Russia’s way For some in Beijing, the Super Bowl isn’t the “big game” Canadian authorities turn up the pressure on protesters This state saw fewer crashes after setting strictest DUI law in US, study says 172-acre brushfire shuts down roads in Pasco County ‘Detroit Rams’ shirts stir controversy in Michigan Here’s where Team USA ranks in medals FDA postpones meeting on Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 How much more you’ll pay for that Super Bowl party Bob Saget autopsy report shows multiple fractures, hemorrhaging near brain NASCAR’s stars create formal drivers’ council Teacher hit by car at Anclote High School dies, district says ‘Time to leave is now’: White House tells Americans to leave Ukraine, says Russia could invade any day Parents should be able to sue school districts over student mask mandates, DeSantis says Joe Burrow gives high school coach Super Bowl tickets Florida bill pushes to make violence protection orders safer, faster A bandwagon fan’s guide to rooting for the Rams in the Super Bowl Universal Orlando Resort dropping mask mandate for fully vaccinated guests These coupon apps can help you save money as inflation rises Tsunami tots? See what’s being served at Super Bowl Big Game Bound: Former Pro Bowl punter Pat McAfee, retired Rams QB Jim Everett Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Crowds will be cheering for Jerry Springer at this weekend’s Knight Parade COVID-19 testing site in Auburndale moves to new location 2 public COVID testing sites in Tampa closing soon Shaun White’s last run, US hockey win and doping investigation latest 2022 Olympics tricky for sponsors ‘Harmony From The Heart’: a love story that explores the healing power of music Landlords finding ways to evict after getting rental aid ‘You will be shot’: Video shows Daytona Beach police shoot, kill ‘wanted’ man Tight protocols keep COVID at bay in Beijing KFC employee shot during argument over food order in Manatee County; men sought, deputies say Bring Some Row-Mance Into Your Life Dangers of Eating Food Left Out on Big Game Sunday Learn to Think Like An Olympian Join The Mission to Plant Nearly 8 billion trees US snowboarding under investigation for inappropriate behavior Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections HCSO holds celebration of life for slain Deputy Abigail Bieber How Mindset Determins Direction Healthy Game Day Swaps Proactive Ways to Support Your Dog’s Gut Health Education at your Child’s Fingertips Big Game Public Safety Screen-Free Fun and Learning Romantic Destinations in Florida “Marry Me” Style Wedding Dresses KBIS: Best In Show Ron Rivera: Winning a Super Bowl and beating cancer Local fans allowed inside Olympic bubble Valentine’s Day weekend brings Knight Parade, ‘Localtopia’ to Tampa Bay area Meet the man wagering $9.5M on the Super Bowl NFL Experience gets fans in on action before Super Bowl Rams’ Kupp named Offensive Player of the Year 5 police officers, woman hurt in Phoenix standoff; baby safe Biden to split frozen Afghan funds for 9/11 victims, relief For Chen, having fun key to success in Beijing Texas man indicted on murder charge for driveway slaying of Moroccan immigrant Biden administration buys 600k doses of new COVID-19 antibody drug awaiting clearance Biden dog Commander to make TV debut during ‘Puppy Bowl’ Florida high court refuses DeSantis request on redistricting Laugh at these Super Bowl ads before they air House collapses into ocean and scatters debris for miles along North Carolina coast CIA secretly collecting bulk data pertaining to Americans, senators say ‘You’re choking me!’: Purdue police conduct review after viral arrest video Rams’ Whitworth named NFL’s Man of the Year ‘I drank a little too much’: Unruly passenger placed in chokehold before takeoff Snoop Dogg sued over sexual assault and battery ahead of Super Bowl performance Trump documents taken to Mar-a-Lago marked ‘top secret:’ report Police solve 1964 rape, murder of girl with DNA, volunteer Here’s why Adidas shared a photo of bare breasts on Twitter Shiffrin finishes race, 9th in super-G Emotional support or hogwash? Man fights to keep his pet pig Once-failed MoviePass to return with a catch Single mom facing prison for having teen daughter babysit The best Super Bowl national anthem performance of all time was lip synced Here’s how to legally bet on the Super Bowl Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths Police: Man confronting bear accidentally kills brother, then kills himself Abortions in Texas fell 60% in month after restrictive new law Trucker protest could begin on Super Bowl Sunday in Los Angeles, officials warn Doping hearing to decide Russian skater’s Olympic fate Border Patrol rescues 132 migrants jammed into cargo trailer Father shot son, turned gun on himself in Pasco County: deputies MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Warm afternoons ahead of Sunday’s cold front Super Bowl staples will cost more this year Chen demonstrates new era of music in figure skating