WFLA Articles: March 1, 2022

March 1
How you can help Tampa Bay area organizations support Ukrainians Iowa governor delivers GOP response following Biden SOTU GOP senators push back hard on Trump’s praise of Putin More users required to turn on Facebook Protect Deadly crash after Tesla ‘came to a stop’ on Missouri highway, investigators say Bradenton basketball player sets world record for tallest teen Biden to announce ban on Russian aircraft from US airspace Tampa’s appointed police chief still waiting for city approval Florida’s controversial car title transfer bill ‘dead,’ sponsor says Ford, GM among automakers suspending business in Russia Committees to meet for first time to review 16 books removed from Polk school library shelves Biden discusses Putin, inflation in first State of the Union US involvement in Russian invasion sparks retaliation concerns Manatee County, Holmes Beach leaders discuss beach parking in joint meeting ‘I don’t have time’: Sen. Rubio skipping SOTU over COVID-19 testing mandate Tampa woman left stranded in Russia after flight forced to turn around Lakeland firefighter, SPCA rescued pets calendar to return for 2023 Tampa non-profit working to evacuate Americans from Ukraine Coors Light ditches plastic rings from packaging Man arrested for murdering mother of 2 in 2020 St. Pete shooting Off-duty Largo K9 bites 10-year-old after accidental release Florida abortion ban: Dads would have to pay child support at 15 weeks under new amendment Highlands County deputies looking for murder victim’s family Barnes & Noble adds ‘banned book’ section to website, some locations Republicans push for US energy independence, Democrats criticize call ‘I was convinced he was coming back’: Bruce Arians discusses Tom Brady’s retirement decision Super Bowl halftime show draws only 33 FCC complaints, compared to 1,300 after 2020’s show Airbnb offers to house up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees for free MLB cancels opening day, sides fail to reach lockout deal Atlas V rocket carrying GOES-T satellite launches from Cape Canaveral Man suffers fractured jaw after metal object smashes windshield on Florida roadway Bicyclist struck in St. Pete hit-and-run dies; police looking for driver Former UFC champ, WWE star arrested on attempted murder charge Government website wants you prepared for a nuclear explosion Creating A Better Shave The Reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, is now on Peacock. It’s Simply called “Bel-Air” Concerts all summer: Live Nation bringing ‘lawn pass’ to MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections 10 companies that pay workers $15 an hour or more Golden Girls-themed cruise to set sail from Miami in 2023 US Military split on video games causing injury risk or giving strategic advantage to soldiers Summer Wells’ family ‘not cooperating right now,’ sheriff says Has Facebook warned you to secure your account? Here’s why Madeira Beach Cardio Drumming keeping hearts pumping with upbeat classes Shell, BP pull energy investments in Russia over war In like a lion, out like a lamb?: Understanding the March folklore Hero dad protects son, bears brunt of charging bull at Texas rodeo Cargo ship loaded with luxury cars that caught fire sinks in the Atlantic When Auntie Anne’s & Cinnabon were new: Adam Richman takes us back in time in ‘Adam Eats the 80’s’ Cars trade gunfire in Sarasota, shooters sought Lakers fans, get ready for HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Gun found in backpack at Pasco middle school; student arrested Florida bill creates $2B ‘BIDEN Fund’ to ‘counter increased inflation’ in state budget Florida teen who tracked Elon Musk’s plane launches Russian Oligarch Jets account Climatarian Diet | Become a Climate Friendly Eater Celebrity Chef Katie Chin Helps Fight Pediatric Cancer Unusual non-food uses for peanut butter The future is plant-based businesses is here “The Food That Built America” and “Adam Eats the 80’s” featured on Bloom with Gayle Guyardo Can Coffee Prevent Prostate Cancer? Golf Retreat Helps Veterans Heal Suspect in machete attack at Florida Waffle House charged with attempted murder MLB extends deadline to salvage openers to 5 p.m. Tuesday Florida teacher shows students snow for the first time with “Lucky” the snowman Covid-19 Minority Impact Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 6 of Russian assault No charges for Bentley driver who crashed into Florida cafe, killing 1 & injuring 8 Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for war crimes investigation over Russian attack Montel Williams hosts an important special in honor of Rare Disease Day Fat Tuesday: What to know about the unofficial start of Lent New Orleans putting on 1st full-dress Mardi Gras since 2020 IHOP serving free pancakes for National Pancake Day Meet two women making a difference in the fight against rare diseases Premarket: Wall Street lower as Russia, Ukraine plan talks Suncoast Parkway extension opens in Citrus County Biden steps to State of the Union lectern at fraught moment Rental assistance: How Hillsborough County residents can apply for aid Video shows fireball that injured Florida deputies, suspect near gas pump Biden to make 1st State of the Union address Tuesday Frustrated Putin may order escalation of violence in Ukraine, U.S. officials say Pfizer vaccine may offer little protection against infection in kids 5-11 Videos of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘Paddington’ go viral ‘A new Europe’ united against Russia — even neutral Switzerland Deputies seek missing Sarasota teen Aiden Herbert Russia pummels Ukraine’s No. 2 city as 40-mile convoy nears Kyiv MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Turning cool tonight, nice warm up on the way this week