WFLA Articles: March 11, 2022

Mila Kunis: Russian people aren’t the ‘enemy’ Did masks really help slow COVID spread in schools? Study says … Ukrainian family makes it to U.S. after fleeing Russian invasion Georgia man accused of murdering missing Auburndale man Uber announces surcharge amid skyrocketing gas prices – here’s when it kicks in Tampa residents book Airbnb rentals in Ukraine with no plans to stay Dunedin businesses looking forward to spring training crowds Florida unemployment recipients say state failing to provide crucial 1099-G tax form Video: LA reporter discussing hit-and-run interrupted by crash U.S. announces latest set of economic sanctions against Russia New Spring Training schedule: When fans can catch a game in Tampa? Violence Against Women Act renewed as part of omnibus spending package China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID cases Battle for power: Republicans, Democrats search for winning strategy ahead of midterm elections Tampa’s $36K roof – and the taxpayer-fueled nonprofit that OK’d it Florida reports almost 10K new COVID-19 cases in latest weekly report After years, Senate renews Violence Against Women Act No indictment for Texans QB Watson over sex assault claims ‘I am sorry’: Disney CEO apologizes for silence on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Fans split on Rays spring training complex in Pasco Cops ID new suspect in death of ‘Lizard Lick Towing’ star’s son 5 Florida children charged in race attacks on white students Spring Hill man calls 911 to ask if his meth is real FHP to discuss new safety measures for next year’s Skyway 10k Biden, Trump tied in hypothetical 2024 match-up: poll Brazen carjacker attacks man, tries to steal multiple cars at Spring Hill gas station: deputies ‘Lock the clock’: Marco Rubio calls for America to stay on daylight saving time Texas clinics’ lawsuit over abortion ban ‘effectively over’ Florida bill mandating school instruction on personal finance passes Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections 2 women found dead on same road in Sarasota; police warn citizens to be vigilant 2 dead after camel attack in Tennessee Gabby Petito’s family: Brian Laundrie’s parents knew about daughter’s murder, lawsuit claims Unvaccinated MLB players can’t travel to Canada to play Blue Jays 2 Florida sexual battery fugitives arrested in Oklahoma Florida troopers stop Lamborghini, find over 3,000 THC cartridges Watch: Elderly Ukrainians need help across destroyed bridge while fleeing Meet the Sarasota woman who’s out to win ‘America’s Got Talent: Extreme’ How Noell Jett built her home and her success ‘From the Ground Up’ Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable against using Venezuelan oil Naked man stole American flag off porch of Florida home, deputies say Russia blocks Instagram in widening social media crackdown Deputies locate missing Brandon man, 73 US immigration arrests drop amid focus on most dangerous Yellow flags up along Clearwater Beach: What does it mean? WATCH: Officer joins African drumming group during St. Pete festival Missing 13-year-old found with Florida man she met on Oculus, police say Jussie Smollett’s outburst after sentencing: ‘I am innocent…not suicidal’ Bobbie Nelson, sister of country music legend, dies at 91 ‘No respect for their life’: Pinellas Park man threatens to blow up hospital Baby found alone in hotel room days after mom’s overdose, police say Human head found in suspect’s home after torso found on NY street How to stretch on the Golf Course All Things Shortcake! | Strawberry Sue joins Gayle Guyardo in The Bloom Kitchen Gambling Addictions Related to Sports Betting ‘Amazing act of heroism’: LA dad killed in hit-and-run pushed wife, son out of the way Avoiding Vacation Scams Elon Musk and Grimes welcome second child, a girl named ‘Y’ Tampa gas prices among highest in Florida, AAA data shows Travel Destinations in Central Florida Wordle! Can Maggie and Farron solve the five-letter word puzzle? How gas prices have changed in North Port in the last week How Can You Build More Trust & Honesty in your relationship? Preparing for daylight saving time Spring Self Care Festivals & St. Paddy’s Day fun: Packed weekend in store for a rainy Tampa Bay US, allies to revoke ‘most favored nation’ status for Russia Deputies search for man who stunned, tried to sexually assault woman in Tampa New video shows hero trooper crash into drunken driver to save Skyway 10k runners West Point cadets hospitalized after 6 overdose on spring break in Florida New technique shows promise to restore Florida’s threatened coral Screen-Free Storytime MTV’s Siesta Key Returns Former Lakeland commissioner pleads guilty to manslaughter in shoplifter’s death Timelapse videos show rapidly rising floods in Australia Raymond James Stadium hosts ‘Tampa Bay’s ultimate Taco Festival’ Human arm found in gator’s mouth in Florida’s Hungryland Preserve Parents outraged after newborn son vaccinated against their wishes Baseball is back and Bradenton business owners are excited United Airlines to bring back workers idled over vaccination Silver Alert issued for missing Inverness man last seen in Manatee County Former American Idol contestant to remain behind bars without bond VP Harris in Romania as Ukraine refugee crisis grows McMichaels seek acquittal of hate crimes convictions in Arbery murder North Korea testing new intercontinental missile system, U.S. intel agencies believe New York City man rescued twice in 2 days on Arizona hikes Kindergarten student allegedly dragged to office in a chokehold, police investigating Yelp reveals list of most popular restaurants. How many have you tried? Russian strikes blast western Ukraine as offensive widens US and allies to revoke ‘most favored nation’ trading status for Russia Busch Gardens’ Iron Gwazi to officially open Friday MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Mild & breezy night, stormy Saturday, and cold on Sunday