WFLA Articles: October 12, 2022

October 12
Amputee frustrated after medicine delay before Hurricane Ian Police say missing 20-month-old Quinton Simon believed to be dead, mother is ‘prime suspect’ NASA sets date for next Artemis I launch attempt 14-year-old in serious condition after he was accidentally shot in Largo, deputies say Death penalty sought for killer of pregnant woman ‘It does feel like a miracle’: Teen regaining memory 5 years after accident caused amnesia Florida lawmakers free up $360M for Hurricane Ian recovery efforts ACT reports lowest average test score in over 30 years FEMA, other federal agencies help heal wounds of Ian through politics and fraud concerns NASA suggests new space cooling technology could charge electric cars in 5 minutes Meet the newest national monument, Camp Hale-Continental Divide WATCH: Pelicans released after being rescued from garage during Hurricane Ian Cruz jury retires for evening without reaching decision in Stoneman Douglas mass murder case Homeless, pregnant Tampa mom speaks out after traumatic shooting California tree trimmer killed after fall into wood chipper Nury Martinez resigns from Los Angeles City Council after audio of racist remarks leaks Growing hole in backyard concerns renter in Largo Will the Social Security COLA bump be enough for vulnerable seniors? Twitch streamer breaks back jumping into foam pit at San Diego streamer convention See which Tampa Bay bridges are in need of repair or upgrade 2nd biker gang member arrested after man killed execution-style, deputies say NOPEC: Bill would allow US to sue over oil production cuts Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. Khanna introduce bill to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia Suspect identified in deadly Tampa nightclub shooting Florida gets $2.65B to repair bridges, roads Nexstar and WFLA donate $25K to Hurricane Ian relief Indiana Supreme Court prevents enforcement of abortion ban, will hear arguments in January White House urges omicron boosters amid subvariant spread Deputies seek man who allegedly stole baked goods, stuffed them in pockets at 7-Eleven Krispy ‘Skreme’ returns this Halloween with new spooky doughnut flavors Congressional Black-Jewish Relations Caucus condemns antisemitic comments from rapper Ye Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook lies “Rock the Runway” Charitable Fashion Show Supports Breast Cancer World’s 1st space tourist signs up for flight around moon Talking to Someone With Depression Young Athletes Reaching Their Greatest Potential Doctor Turned Patient Due to a Rare Diagnosis Unlock Your Menopause Type Stacie Schaible Joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom to Countdown to Heart Walk Charges filed against fishermen accused in cheating scandal TJ and Kylee Appear on Bloom to Highlight Hearing Impaired Awareness DeSantis discusses hurricane recovery at roundtable event in Cape Coral Treasury investigating DeSantis migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard World’s 1st space tourist signs up for another flight, this time around the moon Florida man survives Hurricane Ian by hiding in refrigerator Starbucks customers can earn Delta SkyMiles with purchases: Here’s how Chipotle bringing back in-store ‘Boorito’ promo for Halloween Airline ticket prices set to soar ahead of holiday season Tracking the Tropics: Will Atlantic stay quiet after Karl? Judge rules Trump must sit for deposition in rape accuser’s lawsuit next week USF Bulls host Tulane Green Wave on Saturday Treasury Department probing DeSantis’ migrant flights Fantasmic! to return to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios Jamie Lee Curtis signs document, signaling last time she will play Laurie Strode in ‘Halloween’ series Raiders’ Davante Adams cited for assault for pushing photographer NASA sets date for next Artemis I launch attempt Supreme Court hears copyright clash over Andy Warhol artwork of Prince How to make Apple Pandowdy, an easy and delicious Fall dessert featured in ‘Sheet Pan Sweets’ New Yorkers open homes to bused migrants Discover our area’s most historical places in ‘Oldest Tampa Bay’ Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Willie Spence dies at 23 Florida man asks 9-year-old to drive him home, deputies say Georgia Senate race unchanged after Walker abortion report: poll Millions of low-income Americans still eligible for COVID stimulus, watchdog says ‘That’s not my dad’: Hillsborough deputy rescues 2 children kidnapped in carjacking Clarence Thomas’s Prince fandom comes out in Andy Warhol Supreme Court case Will Kohl’s be closed for Thanksgiving 2022? Biden says Democrats will keep Georgia Senate seat Ruskin woman arrested for trying to loot fishing poles from Fort Myers home: sheriff’s office How To Go Plant-Based Without Nutrition Gaps  Healing Kid’s Mental Health by Growing Character FDA authorizes updated COVID booster shots for kids as young as 5 Meet the USF Bulls 2022 Defense Ohio woman almost loses ear in deer attack during 5K race Why the Supreme Court is taking on so many politically divisive cases Michael Cohen says he fears for his safety if Trump becomes president again Kiddie Kai offers a real life take on the smash hit Cobra Kai Crafting spooky snacks and drinks with Practical Peculiarities Fall Flower Arrangements Dwayne Johnson ‘really moved’ by support for White House bid Blake Shelton, judge on ‘The Voice,’ leaving after 23 seasons Gabbard to stump for Trump-aligned New Hampshire Senate candidate Kitchen tools to help you savor the flavors of fall  “Ask Me to Dance” in theaters now Bar Carts for Interior Design National Pretzel Month Chicago boy who’s spent entire life hospitalized finally goes home 8 injured after truck dumps mud on I-75 on-ramp in Brandon Tampa Bay leaders join National Walk to School Day AG Moody says enough fentanyl seized in ‘massive’ bust to kill half of Florida Wholesale inflation rebounds in September after two monthly drops Police: 3 SWAT officers shot in North Philadelphia ‘My baby’s not dead’: Heated exchange between grandmother, babysitter of missing Georgia toddler caught on camera Demand soars for kids’ books addressing violence, trauma Pasco County voters weigh renewal of penny sales tax Karl strengthens, expected to remain tropical storm on approach to Mexico Will it sell? Facebook owner Meta introduces $1,500 VR headset Jurors request to examine gun used by Florida school shooter in first day of deliberations DUI suspected in Polk County crash that killed toddler, broke 5-year-old’s neck Senator Graham on Walker allegations: ‘Remember Kavanaugh?’   Poll finds campaigns increasingly must advertise on streaming to reach voters Photos: 477 whales die in ‘heartbreaking’ New Zealand strandings Woman dies after being struck by car on Tampa bridge WATCH: Car explodes, sending sparks flying off Howard Frankland Bridge Cold front passes Thursday, drier & cooler weekend