WFLA Articles: January 28, 2022

January 28
Apple iPhones adding pregnant man, pregnant person emojis Florida teen driver under the influence kills 6 in crash, deputies say Marvel star Evangeline Lilly says she attended anti-vaccine-mandate protest in DC Tampa agencies partner to monitor Gasparilla parade route Missing Child Alert canceled after 13-year-old Florida girl found safe Alcohol ‘directly causes several types of cancer,’ doctors warn California lawmaker proposes 4-day work week Law students recognized for helping thousands of families avoid eviction Elon Musk calls Biden ‘damp sock puppet’ for EV comments excluding Tesla 16 books removed from Polk County school libraries after objection from conservative group Veterinarians stress protecting pets from cold weather Florida farmers brace for freezing temperatures that could threaten their crops SpaceX targeting sunset launch of COSMO-SkyMed mission Florida weekly vaccination rate plunges again as state reports 197K new COVID-19 cases Tampa leaders urge people to watch Gasparilla pirate invasion from land, rough water conditions expected Typo costs Tampa couple $43,000 and access to bank account Experts suggest prepping your pipes and pumps ahead of Tampa Bay cold snap Protecting manatees during Gasparilla invasion Freezing temps on the way: When Tampa Bay residents should expect the cold Gasparilla sailing route changed due to inclement weather ‘So you’re telling me there’s a chance’: Snow flurries possible this weekend in Tampa Bay? Where can I grab an Uber during Gasparilla? Capital Tacos on the move, bringing Land O’ Lakes Tex-Mex across southeast Duke Energy Florida customers to have minimum $30 bills ‘You’re always a part of history’: HBCU set to mark 95 years Chessie the well-traveled manatee tagged again in Florida after assumed alligator attack Dunedin restaurant makes list of best places to propose West Virginia governor tells Bette Midler to ‘kiss’ his dog’s ‘hiney’ Kid Rock threatens to cancel shows if venues require masks, proof of vaccination Every Super Bowl attendee will get free KN95 to prevent COVID spread Biden speaks after Pittsburgh bridge collapse, touts infrastructure law Man who spent 20 years in prison released after twin confesses to murder Teen driver causes crash that kills 6 in Florida, report says Bill naming Florida’s state dessert as strawberry shortcake passes unanimously Cash in on your fitness! Fitness App Helps Transform Bodies and Lives How to Get from Burnout to Balance Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections Hillsborough deputies locate teen reported missing Education at your Child’s Fingertips Happy Gasparilla! We suit up for the impending pirate invasion Rising Threat: How reporters from The Tampa Bay Times uncovered a troubling flood forecast for Tampa Bay Adult who sexually assaulted child when she was 17 to be sent to juvenile facility Manatee County Jail employee arrested for bringing ‘contraband’ into facility Making Your Health and Wellness Goals Sustainable Top-Dog Treats 101 Thai Dishes to Cook Before You Die by Jet Tila Monster Nor’easter delivers Florida’s coldest air in years Fallen NYPD officer saved 5 lives with organ donation Police: Suspect in custody after wounding 3 Houston officers 237K sign petition to free brothers accused of killing alleged child predator stepdad From Gasparilla to food festivals, busy weekend in Tampa Bay ahoy Mr. & Mrs. Crab Seasoning Available for Sale! Pet Safe Houseplants Ringling PreCollege ‘22 Maggie’s family adventure swimming with manatees Mental Health Counselor Offers Tips To Cope With Loss Meet The Stars of ‘Rifkin’s Festival’ Vision Board Party For Kids Teaching Kids Self Esteem Key inflation gauge rose 5.8% in 2021, sharpest rise since 1982 More than 70 million prep for ‘bomb cyclone’ winter storm Disabled student raped, impregnated on school grounds, lawsuit claims DeSantis announces $80M for storm-water infrastructure in South Florida Human chain formed to help after bridge collapse in Pittsburgh With tensions high, Russia aims for Olympic gold ‘Immediate bond’: Bidens welcome cat named Willow to White House NYC gives final salute to slain NYPD officer Gasparilla 2022: Where to park & get around for Parade of Pirates Gas stoves worse for climate than previously thought, study finds Spring Hill teen dies after car hits tree, utility pole Florida GOP aims to curtail school lessons on sex, gender 3 Houston officers shot after chase Didn’t get a third stimulus check? Here’s how to get your remaining payment When will children under 5 be eligible for the COVID vaccine? Bud Light spent nearly 10 years on a zero-carb beer: Here’s how it tastes Free N95 masks now available through government program No foul play in teen’s gym mat death, sheriff’s review finds COVID hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison in murder-for-hire plot Team No Sleep: Gasparilla organizers prepare for parade’s comeback Sarah Palin dines out again in NYC days after positive virus test Florida Senate passes strawberry shortcake bill Tampa Bay marks 42 years since deadly Blackthorn collision Tampa Bay takes on Vegas, seeks 4th straight home win Kyle Rittenhouse heads to court to get gun used in shootings MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Increasing wind and decreasing temperatures tonight as weather turns cold for the weekend