WFLA Articles: March 28, 2022

Oscars criticized for leaving Bob Saget out of in memoriam segment What to know about the BA.2 variant spreading in the US Orlando FreeFall manual shows teen exceeded weight limit Reaction pours in following sexual harassment allegations against Tampa City Council Chairman Orlando Gudes Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had 10 substances in body, initial report finds Tampa veteran’s tearful reunion with long-lost son was their final moment together Biden says remark on Putin’s power was about ‘moral outrage’ St. Petersburg native Will Packer makes history at the Oscars Will Smith apologizes for slapping Chris Rock after Academy launches review 2 people, dog rescued from L.A. River amid rain storm Beware of Ukraine charity schemes 3 people killed in 50-vehicle pileup on Pennsylvania interstate Mother, 3-year-old held at gunpoint in apartment lobby Family calls for Orlando ride to be shut down for good Florida bill changes overdose prevention rules for prescribers, pharmacists Tampa company flies dolphin from Texas to Keys for free Pinellas nonprofit feeding, fueling those in need Teneisha Griffith’s family wants justice as Pasco deputies investigate mother’s death Hillsborough County works on safer routes for students who walk and bike to school Investigator finds sexual harassment allegations against Tampa council chairman ‘credible’: city officials VIDEO: Crane ushers alligator off Florida golf course Hudson man filmed 4-year-old smoking blunt, sent video to mother: deputies Father learned about teen’s theme park death on social media Second student dies after getting hit by car at Florida school bus stop ‘It’s a toy’: Teen accused of shooting Orbeez in Clearwater believes arrest is too far Academy condemns Will Smith’s actions, launches review Disney says ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill should not have happened Despite war and COVID, happiness is on the rise worldwide Pinellas Co. homeowner busts alleged porch pirate ‘It was good to wake up’: North Carolina man with COVID survives on ventilator for seven weeks Indiana infant’s death blamed on car seat straps that were too tight Seminole Heights sandwich shop sells bread for Ukraine A Congee Recipe Inspired by Pixar’s “Turning Red” WFLA Outdoors Expo & Boat Show at Armature Works Plastic particles found in human bloodstreams for the first time ever Florida Dems call for state, Gov. DeSantis to end $300M in Russian investments 161 people detained, 75 guns seized over rowdy spring break weekend in Panama City Beach Congressman claims DC lawmakers invited him to orgy, did cocaine in front of him Help fight lung disease by climbing stairs at Raymond James Stadium Stylish and Functional Spring Fashion From Model/Mom Mara Martin’s New Collection DUI driver crashes into Pinellas Park police cruiser, affidavit says Pediatric transplant patients get comfort pillows in St. Pete Comedians react with horror at Will Smith’s Oscar slap Gov. DeSantis signs controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law Maggie and the Moms on Consequences & Mom What-Ifs Striking gold with Todd Hoffman Reality TV star Lala Kent opens up about motherhood, beauty empire and upcoming tour Oscars hosts take aim at McConnell, Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Biden’s budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits Walmart to end cigarette sales in some stores including Florida Gov. DeSantis to speak at Spring Hill school What is alopecia? Oscars puts spotlight on Jada Pinkett Smith’s condition Police race to save man bitten by own deadly pet snake Bucs re-sign OT Josh Wells ‘The Long Island Medium’ Theresa Caputo takes her experience on tour Florida mental health patient shot by deputies after trying to stab them with scissors, sheriff says Easter Gifts from VTech Plant Based Caesar Salad Recipe The inspiration of Winter the Dolphin Parrish man pulls knife, threatens to kill during road rage incident, deputies say Discovery’s Gold Rush Featured on Bloom with Gayle Guyardo How to Dye Easter eggs, Naturally! How To Ground Yourself Did Coronavirus “Infect” Our Dreams? Sarasota County named best retirement spot in Florida Killings of 2 women in Sarasota believed to be connected, police say Medical Minute: Medicare Advantage Plans Life Guard Imaging – Saving Lives Through Early Detection Farron’s Fur-Ever Friends Sponsored by Publix Pharmacy: Meet Thompson Mother of Louisiana baby shot in head speaks out: ‘she don’t recognize me anymore’ Largo man accused of DUI after going 123 mph in a 55 zone, police say Chris Rock declining to file police report over Oscars incident: LAPD Police search for Polk County man accused of pummeling elderly man outside Publix Supreme Court fight shows GOP wants to steer clear of Trump Tampa mom found dead, car still missing Trio of planets and the moon in morning sky Tampa man who smashed infant’s skull into ‘puzzle pieces’ sentenced to 25 years in prison Jane Campion becomes 3rd woman to win best director Oscar Flu cases tick upward as Covid restrictions ease Rising inflation could mean your home is underinsured Candle ice: What is it and what causes pillars to form as it melts? Oscars 2022: The complete list of winners What did Chris Rock say before Will Smith slapped him? Comfortable night, increasing humidity then showers this week