WFLA Articles: November 29, 2022

November 29
Flu season intensifies with 6M infected in US: CDC Bruins extend NHL-record season-opening home win streak, beat Lightning Florida high school football star killed in shooting San Francisco debates letting police deploy robots that kill Scientists ask for delay on calling fentanyl ‘Schedule 1’ drug: Here’s why Here are the 12 Senate Republicans who helped pass same-sex marriage bill Energy Department’s head of spent nuclear fuel on leave after alleged felony theft at airport What rights does the Respect for Marriage Act protect? Driver dies after losing control of van, crashing on I-275, troopers say The Rock rights his wrong at Hawaii 7-Eleven store Tampa Bay Oath Keeper Kelly Meggs found guilty of seditious conspiracy, faces up to 20 years in prison Sarasota County school board allows superintendent to negotiate separation Biden, Congress race to avert economy-shaking railroad strike Battle between Warren, DeSantis begins with suspended state attorney’s testimony Tampa woman takes plea deal in Florida voter fraud case, will avoid punishment Qatari official says between 400 and 500 migrant workers died in World Cup projects  Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage Florida doctor accused of raping patients found dead during welfare check Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage Complaints pile up against driving school, as parents claim their teens were left waiting Hillsborough County woman raising 9 children gets help on Giving Tuesday DC lawmakers, Biden react to passing on Virginia Congressman Donald McEachin Oath Keepers leader found guilty of seditious conspiracy Pasco deputies searching for sex offender who failed to register address, sheriff’s office says Oath Keepers founder guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case Court docs: Unspent bullet found near murdered Delphi girls tied back to suspect ‘We just want him home’: Family desperately searching for Florida pastor who vanished on Thanksgiving Senate prepares to vote on LGBTQ marriage bill This car will park, fuel up, and freshen up Congress considers stepping in to avoid railroad strike that could devastate economy Nikki Glaser bringing ‘The Good Girl Tour’ to Tampa Theatre Retired Largo firefighter dies after battle with leg infection US advances in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran ‘Saucy Rebellion’: Clearwater couple develop, launch hot sauce line with taste of Washington D.C. Pentagon: China on pace to almost quadruple nuclear arsenal by 2035 Cat found zipped in a checked bag at NYC airport is rewarded with a holiday treat Monster Energy AMA Supercross VIP Experience giveaway US bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered HART board launches investigation as employees call for CEO’s resignation, claim hostile work environment Tampa woman killed after crashing into trees off I-75 Court docs: Bullet found near Delphi girls tied back to Richard Allen McConnell condemns Trump dinner with white supremacist Nick Fuentes Uvalde mom sues police, gunmaker in school massacre WATCH: Florida police pull woman from sinking car in Cape Coral White House to host second democracy summit in March Walmart shooting survivor sues company for $50 million Florida couple accused of tricking elderly out of $243,000 in investment scheme Progressives cool on finding an alternative to Biden ‘Severe hoarding conditions’ leave 7 dogs dead in Florida house fire ‘Cocaine Bear’ set for 2023 release Hauntingly festive: Plant City attraction to welcome horror fans for Christmas season Will Smith says he ‘lost it’ when he slapped Chris Rock Woman held captive in Dover rescued; man arrested, deputies say Biden visits Michigan computer chip factory to push agenda Missing Texas toddler reunited with family 51 years later Martha’s Vineyard migrant flight company, recruiter, safety czar added to class-action lawsuit against Florida Florida woman wins top lottery prize from Publix lottery ticket Man wanted to take wife’s boyfriend’s ‘soul’ in deadly Florida shooting: police Congress poised to avoid crippling rail strike, enraging workers McCarthy condemns Nick Fuentes but says Trump ‘didn’t know who he was’ Updated timeline is ‘progress’ in Idaho slayings probe, victim’s sister says Oklahoma country artist dies just hours after wedding: ‘It’s all so surreal’ 2 Tampa Bay area spots named to ‘Best Beer Shops in US,’ list by Wine Enthusiast Jason Ritter on bringing’Slumberkins’ to life and his toddler recognizing daddy’s voice on TV Teen wanted for pulling gun at high school football game arrested How to give the gift of togetherness to a family with a hospitalized child VIDEO: Coast Guard medevacs captain 40 miles off Johns Pass The joy of real Christmas trees McDonald’s offers fabled McGold Cards in new ‘McDonald’s for Life’ sweepstakes Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Celebrate togetherness with a photo book – a gift like no other Congress on track to blow past Dec. 16 funding deadline Man killed defending family during home invasion Teddy Roosevelt’s glasses, JFK’s rocking chair among presidential auction ending Thursday Florida home to world’s ‘most dangerous’ tree St. Petersburg makes list of must-visit Christmas towns in Florida How much rain fell in November? What replaced America’s food pyramid? Few know the answer Your state quarter could be worth $55 9-year-old found dead days after falling off boat into Polk County lake DeSantis presents $5.5M grant for infrastructure expansion WATCH: Skunk invades stadium during Bucs vs. Browns game Pitch Perfect is back, this time as a streaming TV series 2022 Gift Guide for Gamers Dr. Luis Crespo-Ashley’s Story Love is in the Air with Air Masters-They Love Giving Back to the Community Father sinks $10K half-court shot at game honoring son Diesel mistakenly put into Virginia gas station pumps, possibly costing drivers hundreds Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany welcome couple’s second child Name the flamingo! TPA wants your help naming its giant sculpture—airline and Busch Gardens tickets offered With inflation, is it cheaper to eat in or go out? Woman stranded in bed until airline’s delayed return of lost wheelchair GOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify election Clarence Gilyard Jr., star of ‘Die Hard,’ ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ dies at 66 Warren v. DeSantis legal battle moves to court Missing daughter reunites with family 51 years after being kidnapped as a toddler How close were House races? A few thousand votes could have swung control Virginia Rep. McEachin dies at 61 after cancer battle Bodies of 4 infants found in apartment, Boston police say When and where to watch your favorite holiday specials this year Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 6-5 in OT How dangerous is Mauna Loa’s eruption in Hawaii? Stowaways rescued from perch on ship’s rudder in Spain’s Canary Islands Run for Fun: Getting the right gear to keep your runs on track Bradenton police locate missing 7-year-old girl Mild, lovely evening. Increasing humidity Wednesday.