WFLA Articles: September 21, 2022

Student starts petition to put fencing in USF parking garages after someone fell to their death Lawmakers pass election reform bill aimed at preventing another Jan. 6 Florida man who bought mansion with $7.2M COVID-19 relief fund pleads guilty: DOJ DOJ can regain access to classified docs from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, court rules What is BeReal? How to use the chart-topping app Famous Wall Street statue vandalized with graffiti targeting Queen Elizabeth hours after her death New Port Richey residents calling for fired officer to be arrested DOJ investigating Mike Lindell over potential identity theft, damage to protected computer House passes Jan. 6 election reform bill Tampa Bay company creates wipes to detect dangerous drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine Florida police officer accused of having inappropriate relationship with minor White House slams Ted Cruz for touting infrastructure project he voted against Former NFL player becomes deputy in Hillsborough County after career-ending injury How steep Fed rate hikes affect you Why It Matters: Tampa Bay Air Force veteran’s zest for life inspires neighbors Pinellas County marina owner closely watching tropical wave headed for the Gulf $100 scratch-off ticket turns into $20M for lucky winner Five things to know about the NY AG’s new lawsuit against Trump New York Attorney General sues Trump family, organization Biden condemns Putin’s nuclear weapons threat, war on Ukraine Lakeland author curates ‘Quinn’s Monsters’ book for 5-year old cancer survivor Pick it up: Here’s what you need to know about Pasco County’s new pet waste disposal ordinance After over 100 days, Alabama veterans held captive in Ukraine coming home, family confirms Who and what will decide the 2022 midterm elections Worker was dead in department store’s bathroom for 4 days: authorities Florida teacher vacancies down to 4,442, according to FDOE Birthday girl goes out with a bang, police say These personal Betty White items are up for auction Officers locate missing, endangered elderly St. Pete man 6 years after Hurricane Hermine, could Florida see another storm with same name? 99-day streak of lower gas prices ends One dead in Florida school bus crash Worker’s body went undiscovered in public bathroom for 4 days Florida drug bust seized enough fentanyl to ‘kill everyone within 18 counties’ Nissan recalling 200K pickups over rollaway risk Lyft customers being charged for fake damage, investigation finds Recovery From The Perspective of an Ex-Addict ‘Red flags’ revealed in trial of woman accused of killing woman, unborn child Kicking Your Sugar Addiction How Much is Too Much Fed hikes rates by 75 basis points for third time this year The Dangers of Fentanyl Food Addiction Migrants, lawyers receive death threats after suing Florida over flights to Martha’s Vineyard Latest updates: Where will Invest 98L go after it forms? 3,000 lbs of kibble donated to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay Driver dies in collision on U.S. 41 in Hillsborough County Florida HOA president arrested 2nd time, recorded woman since 2018, deputies say Honor Flight veterans return home to heroes welcome in St. Petersburg Breweries alter recipes, shut down amid carbon dioxide shortage ‘I have candy’: Florida man in ski mask accused of battering teen, luring 11-year-old to car Ex-officer Lane gets 3 years in plea deal in George Floyd death CDC recommends specific flu shots for some adults Interstate covered in Coors Light after semis collide in Florida Biden: Russia ‘shamelessly violated’ UN Charter in Ukraine What’s Happening In Tampa Bay To Stop Fentanyl Crisis Miami astronaut among those headed to space station on Soyuz rocket How to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona ‘Buyer Aware’: how to protect your privacy in the digital marketplace Celebrities coming back to White House after drought during Trump years NY attorney general sues Donald Trump, 3 kids for alleged business fraud GOP feeling better about Walker’s chances in Georgia Report: Anna Maria Island 6th best ‘hidden gem’ to visit in US this fall Why Fentanyl is being called weapon of mass destruction How to ‘cook the garden’ to make easy & nutritious family meals Woman charged after 3-year-old nephew pushed into lake: police WATCH: Mountain lion flinches at own reflection Former Clearwater police officer sues business for $30K over 2018 shootout Jogger attacked on Florida trail, 19-year-old arrested: deputies Nonprofit owner and bank manager honored as Tampa Bay’s 2022 Hispanic Man of the Year Vegetable products sold at Kroger recalled over listeria threat Keeping the whole family healthy this Fall Judge’s 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8 WATCH: Huge monitor lizard climbs up Florida homeowner’s window Former college basketball player dead at 22 after going missing 1 dead, 17 hurt after bus loaded with Polk County inmates crashes Man wanted in Bradenton, accused of killing daughter’s boyfriend Ybor City bar staff passed drugs to patrons inside shot glasses, under trays: police Traveling back in time for a reboot series: Quantum Leap returns with new storyline Healthcare & You Come sail on the First Ever Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cruise! Farm Animal Awareness Week Winners of $1.34B Mega Millions jackpot come forward Hillsborough County School Board approves sex education curriculum despite opposition Scientists find high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in school uniforms Firefighters rescue blind dog from hole at California construction site Washington Monument vandalized with paint, man arrested I-75 covered in Coors Light after semis collide in Hernando County Hurricane Fiona becomes Category 4 as Tropical Storm Gaston strengthens Tropics heat up: Hurricane Fiona is Cat. 4, Gulf Coast keeps eye on wave Rising interest rates, inflation leading consumers to rack up credit card debt Don’t panic! Activity at Tampa International is just a training exercise Having issues with some iPhone 14 features? You aren’t alone 2 Florida restaurants made New York Times’ best restaurants in US list for 2022 Alaska residents pocket over $3,000 in annual oil-wealth payments Photos: Some 230 whales beached in Tasmania in ‘massive event’ Isolated showers fade, lovely and drier days ahead