WFLA Articles: February 7, 2022

White House science adviser resigns after internal probe shows he bullied staffers Tampa police interim chief hosts 2nd in series of forums on reducing gun violence American-born Eileen Gu wins gold for China in big air Clearwater wife continues to look for husband’s killer in 20-year-old cold case Super Bowl coaches lean conservative on 4th-down calls Florida gas prices hit highest level since 2014 – what’s behind the latest spike Photos: Big air with an industrial chic look FDA recalls illegally imported at-home COVID-19 test kits Mom finds missing daughter after 2-month search Olympic mascot is instant sellout in Beijing Radar app not working? Here’s how to track Tuesday’s rain in Tampa Bay SoFi Stadium truly a super spectacle all its own More Americans taking melatonin to fall asleep despite potential health concerns Umbrella Alert Day on Tuesday: Timing of rain expected in Tampa Bay Rumble offers Joe Rogan $100 million to bring show to platform amid Spotify controversy Governors in 4 states plan for end to school mask mandates Johansson, Jost reunite for Super Bowl ad Duck hunting on Lakeland’s Lake Parker sparks debate on hunting in residential areas Here’s how NFL players practice those amazing catches Florida lawmakers consider bill that would make protests outside homes a crime Citrus County man wins $1 million ‘lucky break’ from scratch-off ticket ‘Sunflower Lanyard Program’ helping those with hidden disabilities navigate travel at TPA Florida brings in hundreds more workers to process delayed SNAP benefit applications Curtis Reeves murder trial begins 8 years after movie theatre shooting How much are Super Bowl tickets? A look at the cheapest, highest prices as the game approaches FHP: Human smuggler caught taking Hondurans to Tampa Bay area Bengals fan with ALS trying to get to Super Bowl Footballs used in Super Bowl made in small town America Markeith Loyd storms out of courtroom during life or death hearing Tirico: Teams make it ‘easy’ to cover Olympics and Super Bowl Democrats admit defeat on free community college US, Germany vow united opposition if Russia invades Ukraine 2 Tennessee inmates dead, 1 at-large after escape through air vent, officials say Parents express concern following band director’s arrest on sexual battery charges What to watch: Chen vs. Hanyu, U.S. vs. Canada Did your county make list of least vaccinated places in Florida? Hillsborough deputies locate missing sisters Biden: It ‘would be wise’ for Americans to leave Ukraine Medical Minute: Blood Pressure and Heart Health Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections Life Guard Imaging – Saving Lives Through Early Detection DeSantis refuses to take sides in Trump-Pence clash “I’m not scared of you kids”: Oak Grove man arrested after threatening children with BB gun Hillsborough deputy justified in shooting of armed retired cop Hard times: 7 in 10 Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck now Florida woman, 79, held on to rising bridge before falling to her death, police say Strawberry season is here: Recognizing Tampa Bay farmers, harvesters ‘Burrow Oak State Park’: Three Ohio state parks renamed for Super Bowl-bound Bengals Team USA steps into medal count top 10 Team USA curler immortalized in the Bobblehead Hall of Fame Highest-paying jobs in Tampa that don’t require a college degree 8-year-old, teens shot in Sarasota, police say Man killed in Florida Publix was buying lottery tickets before shooting, police say Closed-loop: Defending against COVID-19 at the Beijing games Curling in Tampa Bay: WFLA morning team tries hand at popular Olympic sport 50% of Florida kindergarteners ready for class; Check your school’s scores Maggie and the Moms: If parenting were an Olympic sport, what gold would you take home? US figure skater Vincent Zhou withdraws from Winter Olympics after positive COVID-19 test New COVID-19 subvariant cases found in Florida China takes COVID sports routine to new extreme Florida gas prices highest in 8 years, may continue to rise, AAA says You can name a cockroach after your ex at the Florida Aquarium for just $10 Big Game Bound: Bengals legend, Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz gives his take on former team’s chances Most diverse counties in Florida ranked — and the list might surprise you These are the strangest Super Bowl prop bets Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable against human smuggling Woman hospitalized after hitting deer, crashing into canal in Manatee County Parents Against Tip-Overs Modeling Love For Our Children The Resilient Clinic | Military Monday Psychological Thriller “Mind Games” Featured on Bloom with Gayle Guyardo Pregnant Women and Heart Disease 15-year-old figure skater becomes 1st woman to land quad at Winter Olympics Miserable day on slopes for Shiffrin, Gerard Hosting Essentials for the Big Game School Girls or the African Means Girls Play at American Stage in St. Pete Rochester woman missing on Florida trip found, hospitalized NASCAR scores win with successful LA Coliseum race Mayweather shifts gears from boxing to NASCAR Watch: Kyle Petty discusses the Daytona 500 Watch: Dale Jr. talks upcoming NASCAR season Savvy Solutions Daytona 500 largely sold out Rams pair flashy superstars with rock-solid core Five Things That Age You Is Tampa Bay’s VA nearly perfect or is a federal wait time law being ignored? Stimulus checks: Am I getting another $1,400 payment? Southwest to start selling alcohol on flights after 2-year hiatus Peng Shuai says sexual assault allegation was ‘enormous misunderstanding’ WATCH: Mikaela Shiffrin crashes out of women’s giant slalom Skating star Chen, rival Hanyu set for showdown Here’s the safest town in Florida, according to new study Curtis Reeves trial: Jury selection begins Monday in Pasco theater shooting case What does Ivanka Trump know about Jan. 6? Congress is asking Dutch speedskater Wüst makes history with 6th Olympic title Tesla driver dead after fiery high-speed crash in Lutz, FHP says Frontier Airlines buying Spirit in $3B low-cost carrier deal Dog or coyote? DNA results to identify mysterious animal Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died after ‘Hell Week’ A Runner’s Life: Years after mid-race proposal, running becomes family affair for couple Spotify CEO to employees: Canceling Rogan not ‘the answer’ US skater Vincent Zhou tests positive for COVID How to ‘decontaminate’ and reuse N95 masks You still have time to upgrade your home theater before the Big Game. Here’s how Susan Sarandon apologizes to families of slain NYPD officers Good Samaritan hit, killed while helping crash victims on I-75 in Gibsonton US ambassador: China trying ‘to distract us’ MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Turning cool tonight, rain all day Tuesday