WFLA Articles: March 3, 2022

March 3
Jon Stewart rips ‘dishonest propagandist’ Tucker Carlson for Putin comments Malkin has goal, 2 assists as Penguins beat Lightning 5-1 Florida Senate passes bill banning abortions after 15 weeks Pelosi: GOP Reps. Boebert, Greene ‘should just shut up’ Tampa couple returns from Russia amid invasion of Ukraine, flight restrictions WATCH: First responders save dog floating on icy Detroit River Tampa city council wants to change appointment process for officials chosen by mayor Russians begin shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant U.S. charges American TV producer for violating sanctions against Russian oligarch President Biden’s new COVID relief funding faces uphill battle Suspect in NYC anti-Asian attacks was ‘Baker Acted’ several times in Florida, mother says Group of 14 walks out on $320 bill at Davenport restaurant: Sheriff Judd Whistleblower fired after reporting Bradenton condo mangroves were ‘filled in’ with waste Florida crossing guard saves elementary school student from speeding truck ‘I have the biggest…’: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot under fire for lewd comment Tampa Bay students protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill by walking out of class Pelosi supports halting Russian oil imports to US: ‘Ban it’ VIDEO: Fire guts historic mill used in Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders Former Berkeley Prep star ready for NFL combine Mating pair of red wolves living at ZooTampa, species in danger of extinction NFL combine reveals concerns, possible solutions for Buccaneers ‘2 iconic Florida flavors’: Strawberry key lime funnel cake new at Strawberry Festival Not typical festival food: Scratch made mac and cheese available at Florida Strawberry Festival FWC proposes rule changes for hunting gators in Florida Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid Sarasota Sheriff’s Office donates hundreds of ballistic helmets to people of Ukraine Florida first lady Casey DeSantis breast cancer-free, governor says Tampa gas prices jump 13 cents in one week The Weeknd bringing new tour with Doja Cat to Tampa NFL and NFLPA suspend all COVID-19 protocols Tampa teacher reunites little girl with beloved ‘Monkey’ she had lost Video shows final seconds leading to horrific crash that killed family of 7 Mobile billboard showing DeSantis mask incident circles Florida Capitol building Woman kidnapped at gunpoint found in Florida home, deputies say The Second Time Arounders prove it’s never too late to do what you love… again! Meet the local realtor guiding first-time home buyers on HGTV Smugglers cut through Trump border wall over 3,000 times, report says ‘Unbelieve’ the lie: Florida surgeon general says masks ‘never’ saved lives during pandemic Pat Sajak defends ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestants who were stumped by puzzle: ‘Have a little heart’ 38% more Floridians struggle to pay household bills due to spiking inflation, study says Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off with new food, entertainment Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No injections Markeith Loyd sentenced to death for killing Florida police officer Tampa General ranks among top 100 best hospitals in the nation Flights start at $37: Allegiant begins service from Sarasota to Akron, Ohio Fifth Third Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Program Tapping into Amazon with your own brand Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Creative Grooming with Gabriel Feitosa The Alarming relationship trend called “cushioning” ‘No words’: Students, family mourn death of Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer Couple Shares Infertility Journey Baby Quest Foundation Helps Parents Who Can’t Afford Infertility Treatments How to Avoid a Hangover This St. Patrick’s Day Nutrition Advice for “National Nutrition Month” Dietary Measures To Combat Depression Breaking Bad Habits States begin investigating TikTok’s effect on kids’ mental health DeSantis, Florida Surgeon General push bill that would protect medical workers from censorship Russians besiege crucial Ukrainian energy hub and seacoast High school student among arrests for child pornography, Polk deputies say Trending Baby Registry Gifts SpaceX launches next batch of Starlink satellites 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do Adoptive parents of missing California boys charged with murder Dolly Parton to attend her first South by Southwest conference with ‘Dollyverse’ Florida: Winter strawberry capital of the world 3 dead in crashes amid fog and smoke on I-95 in Florida Florida superintendent who defied DeSantis on school masks is ousted ‘Putin made me do it’: Florida driver blames Russia’s president for speeding ticket Marilyn Manson sues Evan Rachel Wood over abuse allegations Deputies locate missing 33-year-old Holiday man Russian Lightning players staying silent about Ukraine war ‘Flames 20 feet in air’ damage apartment building in Kenneth City; 60+ displaced MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Mild evening with a few clouds, warmer as we head into the weekend