WFLA Articles: April 12, 2023

Tampa veterans find new way to serve in Ukraine ‘Bigger than the Super Bowl’: Neighbors offer parking reservations for Taylor Swift tour Jamie Foxx recovering after suffering ‘medical complication,’ family says Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB record 115 Grains Screening at the Sunscreen Film Festival Daughter and mother save Winter Haven man from drowning in pool MLB umpire hospitalized after getting hit in the head during ‘scary’ moment City of Tampa offering eBike vouchers ‘A sad day’: St. Pete family heartbroken after realtor allegedly killed by sister IRS warns of deadline to claim $1.5B in 2019 tax refunds: These states are owed the most Father sues university, says it failed to treat NFL player who fatally shot 6 Lawmakers water down DEI language in higher ed bill New York City hires first-ever ‘rat czar,’ a former teacher who beat out nearly 1,000 applicants 50 days until 2023 hurricane season begins Dodge comes to the market with a completely new vehicle Florida executes ‘ninja killer’ for couple’s 1989 death ‘Harry Potter’ TV series and ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel are a go Manatee County policy to allow employees to carry concealed guns at work Hillsborough County superintendent writes letter to students attending Taylor Swift concert Hillsborough deputies arrest 32 in undercover chat operation ‘Lotto’ luck: Florida man wins $41 million jackpot from Publix lottery ticket House Democrats call for Feinstein to resign Dog returns home after 150-mile Alaskan sea-ice odyssey Justin J. Pearson reappointed to TN House seat after expulsion: ‘A movement is rising’ StarLite cruise hits bridge in St. Pete Beach Florida bill allowing doctors and insurance companies to deny care keeps moving Frightening video shows road rage on busy Tampa intersection Red light rescue: Child pulled from wreck by Hillsborough sheriff Virginia man wins $100,000 after playing same numbers on 20 lottery tickets Tim Scott’s looming Trump challenge fuels GOP skepticism These cities are bouncing back best (and worst) from the pandemic Economists optimistic as inflation hits 5% Trump-aligned J.R. Majewski launches second bid to unseat Marcy Kaptur in Ohio Target announces dates for 2023 car seat trade-in event Walmart closing locations across 12 states this year: Here’s where Transitioning Out of the Carefree 20’s and Into the 30’s Transitioning Into the Workforce After College ‘Extra layer of protection’: Lakeland college student invents device to make female runners safer Murder suspects face additional charges for attempting to kill victim with tire iron, St. Pete police say ‘It’s just horrific’: Video shows FWC officers kill more than 30 snakes in raid, including pregnant boa Manchin, bipartisan senators meet with Zelensky in Ukraine, with country star Brad Paisley  Equality Florida issues advisory about visiting, moving to state EPA emissions proposal could drive automakers to electric future What the end of the COVID national emergency means for housing, health care aid Budweiser distributor cancels Clydesdale showings after threats Trump hits former fixer Michael Cohen with $500M lawsuit  Taylor Swift in Tampa: Here’s everything you need to know before heading to Raymond James Stadium Police respond to false shooting reports at Illinois schools Judge sanctions Fox News for withholding evidence in Dominion lawsuit  Disneyland announces closing date for Splash Mountain NPR quits Elon Musk’s Twitter over ‘government-funded’ label ‘Pawn Stars Do America’ star Rick Harrison shocks Maggie with on-the-spot appraisal How to minimize divorce stress on children by ‘Nesting’ Florida elementary school employee arrested on several child pornography charges Father, daughter killed in ‘devastating’ Polk County pileup US forces capture ISIS operative in helicopter raid Meteorites crash into Maine; museum offers $25K reward for recovered rock Meet Gunner, the rescue pup that inspired book series Jeremy Renner attends premiere, months after snowplow crush Juul Labs to pay $462 million settlement to 6 states Pasco County prison guard found guilty of sexual abuse of inmate Fresh takes on comfort food Teenager, man die trying to save others from Florida rip current Hundreds forced from Indiana homes as plastics fire burns Daytime Special 50% off free quick-stick & shipping Publishing for Entrepreneurs Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival featuring Forbici Modern Italian and Folio Fine Wines Rays try to keep home win streak alive, host the Red Sox Tampa International Airport sets 2 new travel records during spring break season MLB’s new pitch clock is prompting parks to change their beer policies: Here’s why Three-month-old found dead inside daycare provider’s apartment ‘Sorry about that’: Motorcyclist apologizes to Florida corporal after hitting him while fleeing traffic stop Pennsylvania man charged with drugging, killing his 72-year-old mother Democrats ask DOJ to probe expulsion of Tennessee lawmakers Sam’s Club offering $10 memberships for limited time Tampa man wins $1M from Wawa scratch-off ticket What to expect from Mercedes-Benz’s new 2023 EQE electric SUV New inflation numbers released: What’s getting more expensive? Florida VPK For Pasco & Hernando County Families Trump tops DeSantis by 21 points in new South Carolina poll Drunk man breaks into Florida police department, steals uniform, reports say ‘Joe Exotic’ says he’s running for president as a Democrat Lightning bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings Finding a Sense of purpose as we age Post Malone personally designed this Raising Cane’s restaurant Move Through Each stage of Life with Joy Prince Harry will attend his father’s May 6 coronation, palace says Alaska Airlines passenger charged after allegedly ‘threatening to kill’ flight attendant Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans line up for merch at Raymond James Stadium Florida lightning strike results in groundbreaking find, researcher says: ‘Never seen this… on Earth’ WATCH: Angry duo attack woman’s car with bare feet, gun in Tampa Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love Protest planned in Pinellas County ahead of ‘Ninja Killer’ execution ‘Wizard of Oz’ park to reopen in North Carolina for festival Impairment, speed likely factors in Seminole fatal motorcycle crash: PCSO 2 million people fled America’s big cities from 2020 to 2022. But why? How to watch the brilliant Lyrid meteor shower this month Father detains ‘peeping Tom’ suspect in Tennessee bathroom until authorities arrive Trump says he wouldn’t drop out of 2024 race if convicted: ‘It’s not my thing’ White House says fentanyl laced with ‘tranq’ drug is ’emerging threat’ GOP faces difficult budget fight as it nears 100 days in power ‘Racist’ rhetoric sparks alarm as Black prosecutors investigate Trump Black unemployment is at a record low — but ‘horrible’ work conditions still ensnare many 4 major risks still facing banks and why you should care Drizzly evening, inland showers Thursday