WFLA Articles: February 18, 2022

Deputies keep students, parents safe at Florida State Fair during student day Rage, teen tears and Olympic collapse Family Dollar items possibly contaminated after more than 1,000 dead rodents found at plant NASCAR Hall of Famer Gordon comfy in new role Hillsborough deputies investigating murder in Seffner Louisiana man sentenced to 30 years in prison, subject to chemical castration for sexually abusing a girl US clears way for return of Mexican avocados Gu’s other mission: winning over grandma Huge solar flare captured on GOES satellite Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning Body of missing ‘General Hospital’ actress Lindsey Pearlman found in LA TODAY Show’s Craig Melvin reflects on covering the Winter Olympics St. Pete mayor launches comprehensive study on the Albert Whitted Airport Polk County man arrested in Alabama after fleeing deputies California bill would have citizens enforce weapons ban First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa as part of ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative Tractor-trailer fire impacting southbound traffic on I-75 Wallace relives 2020 turmoil in new doc Sarasota neighborhood bombarded with anti-Semitic messages launches unity campaign in response What to watch: Mikaela Shiffrin’s last shot at medal Olympic curlers crunch data to get edge on ice Tampa mom ‘horrified’ by video of bus driver using ‘chokehold’ on autistic son Florida reports 42K new COVID-19 cases in newest weekly report China’s Sui, Han shatter pairs world record Republican lawmakers push back against creation of federal no-fly list for unruly passengers Nearly 500 grams of meth found in Citrus County drug bust Former Tampa Bay cosplay model found guilty in boyfriend’s 2019 stabbing death 261 manatees dead in Florida in 2022, Clearwater Marine Aquarium aiding in efforts across state Valieva case: Should Olympic age limit be raised? NYC mayor pushes to remove homeless people in subway system FHP looks for man who caused Tampa woman to crash into building Plant City ‘career criminal’ sentenced to 30 years for killing woman after fleeing police Keselowski gets Roush to Daytona’s victory lane Does the renewable fuel standard actually combat carbon emissions? Countdown to Daytona: Breaking down the biggest headlines in the Daytona 500 preview special Brut, Sure deodorants recalled after benzene found in spray ZooTampa welcomes new baby orangutan Archives confirms Trump records at Mar-a-Lago included classified documents Florida HS library book returned 47 years past due date Tampa renters spending almost half of paycheck on rent as inventory shrinks, study finds ‘Cool Runnings’ still influences Jamaican bobsled culture Florida man says he’s ‘high and happy’ during DUI traffic stop, deputies say Suspect dies in jail, bag of meth found in his stomach, deputies say MLB announces all spring training games delayed until at least March 5 Dog fatally attacks volunteer at Florida animal shelter Human trafficking bills look to expunge criminal records of victims and improve services ‘Yellowstone’ actor won’t attend awards ceremony over COVID-19 rules Family that died in California mountains made desperate plea for help List: Drivers competing in the 2022 Daytona 500 California bill would allow citizens to enforce weapons ban Three members of Vermont National Guard representing Team USA in Beijing Team USA’s Liu ecstatic with Olympic experience Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tests positive for COVID-19 Biden ‘convinced’ Russia will invade Ukraine; vows support, no troops Ship loaded with luxury cars burning in Atlantic Ocean, video shows Reliving the ‘Miracle on Ice’ with Mike Eruzione, captain of the Olympic hockey team involved in one of the most iconic moments in sports history Disney to build residential neighborhoods across US — here’s a look at its first community Weathering the Storm and Keeping the Power On Hertz customer arrested in Florida says he was wrongfully accused of stealing rental car Missing Tampa woman’s remains possibly found in Alabama, deputies say Eggs as part of a Heart Healthy Diet ‘God bless’: Bank robber apologizes for stealing money from Tampa bank Rear-end Car Crashes: what happens to your body and to treat it Florida bill extending COVID-19 liability protections for health workers on its way to Gov. DeSantis Privacy protections for Florida lottery winners clears House, Senate Gabby Petito charity stream helps Tampa Bay domestic violence shelter care for victims during pandemic Pennsylvania man charged with torturing victim in Iraq in 2015 How many pothole complaints does Florida have? Teen TikTok star’s father guns down stalker at Florida home Making Real Estate Move Man arrested 3 times within 16 hours in California Man arrested for Tampa Bay real estate fraud falsified defense evidence, FDLE says Charges dropped against Pinellas man accused of bringing ‘explosives’ near Jan. 6 rally Bridal show, Batmobile, BBQ festival take to Tampa Bay area this weekend DeSantis calls for federal aid for tornado victims WWE returning to Lakeland’s RP Funding Center for first time in 8 years Can’t find Rice Krispies on store shelves? Here’s why Man’s heart turns to ‘concrete’ after radiation treatment Minnesota Rep. Jim Hagedorn dies at 59 after cancer battle Mayweather’s team races way into Daytona 500 VIDEO: Gunman ambushes officer in attack that injured 9, killed 1 Special Operations Warrior Golf Foundation New Cookbook: 52 Shabbats Dog Training Tips In Honor of the New Channing Tatum Movie, “Dog” IOC president criticizes adults around Kamila Valieva Florida appeals court overturns conviction of cop who shot at man with autism, wounded his caregiver Judge sentences cop who killed Daunte Wright to 2 years ‘This is glamping’: Daytona 500 fans find best spots to watch as excitement builds Florida mom says day care left daughter locked inside ‘I hate this sport!’: Rage, teen tears and Olympic collapse Weeki Wachee Springs: Recently discovered cave filmed in high definition About 73% of US now immune to omicron, but is it enough? Model makes history as Victoria’s Secret’s first with Down syndrome Coca-Cola is releasing a space-inspired drink: Here’s what it tastes like ‘Angry Cop’ YouTuber claims superiors won’t promote him due to social media activity. Is it true? ‘This Can’t be Legal:’ Uber Eats driver questions food cooked in a home kitchen Curtis Reeves trial to resume Monday following testimony from Reeves’ family Team Shuster proud of 2022 Games Meyers Taylor to carry US flag at closing Russia to stage nuclear drills with Ukraine tensions high ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ to end after season five, Amazon says Tesla faces another investigation, this time for unexpected braking Cowboys pay four cheerleaders $2.4 million settlement after voyeurism allegations: report Missouri family discovers home was ‘stolen’ with fake deed Taco Bell brings back ‘beloved’ dessert in select markets after 7-year absence Police trying to identify teenage girl whose body was found near vacant house in Georgia Amazon Prime price hike: When will you be charged? Woman finds McDonald’s burger purchased in 2017 without mold Should Trump plead the 5th? The choice could soon be his in NY probe Petty lineage back in spotlight at Daytona FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections Scooter rider hospitalized after crash with SUV in downtown Tampa Team USA fails to win men’s curling medal Eileen Gu wins halfpipe gold for third Olympic medal MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Fog spreads inland this evening, cooler weekend ahead