WFLA Articles: April 18, 2023

Sarasota County Schools rejects controversial plan to hire outside consulting firm Point scores 2, Lightning rout Maple Leafs in series opener Vigil held to honor lives lost in Lithia mobile home fire Walls hits two HRs, Bradley dazzles, Rays beat Reds 10-0 4 killed in Maine home; 3 wounded in linked highway shooting Fetterman jokingly addresses body double conspiracy theory Teen killed, 3 others injured by car fleeing California stabbing scene: police Bidens report nearly $580K in income, Harris and husband report $457K Chick-fil-A releases new sauce-themed merchandise Hot tubs, wildebeest found after $340K in Ohio public funds go missing Florida House set to vote on slate of bills affecting LGBTQ+ community Alicia Keys bringing summer tour to Tampa Manatee County to expand library advisory board; new duties include book selection Texas Republican endorses Trump following meeting with DeSantis Florida’s Insurance Commissioner approves 1% ’emergency’ assessment fee Coroner releases Aaron Carter’s cause of death, says singer accidentally drowned in tub Your tax refund could be smaller than last year. Here’s why Tax Day 2023: What happens if I don’t file my return in time? Democrats forced to play Feinstein waiting game after GOP puts up roadblock  Netflix to end its DVD-by-mail service after 25 years Air Force pulls intelligence mission from unit where accused leaker served GOP blocks Democratic attempt to replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee Executive order aims to reduce caregiver costs VIDEO: Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI after driving erratically Cori Bush joins fellow Squad members in calling for Clarence Thomas impeachment SPECIAL OFFER *TODAY ONLY* – New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Shredded for the Summer One killed, five injured after parking garage collapses in Lower Manhattan Firefighters battle 60-acre wildfire in west Pasco County ‘I would give my life for them:’ Family remembers father, 2 young kids killed in Lithia mobile home fire Kansas City Chiefs to sign Buccaneers veteran quarterback Lawmakers propose stock trade ban for members of Congress Fox, Dominion reach settlement over false election claims Hillsborough deputies flag person of interest in ‘heinous’ Ruskin murder St. Petersburg 12th grader arrested after bringing stolen gun on campus, police say White House: Feinstein requesting temp Judiciary replacement is ‘reasonable’ McConnell defends Supreme Court after Clarence Thomas revelations Walt Disney World offers new water park deal for Florida residents Community garden to tackle ‘food desert’ in Lake Wales Allegiant Pilots picket at PIE, protesting ‘sub-industry wages’ Iowa Democrats have mixed feelings on revamped 2024 primary calendar Tampa International Airport among 10 best airports for food Another Florida Republican endorses Trump Biden dings McCarthy for Wall Street speech: ‘What are MAGA Republicans in Congress doing?’ Man charged with shooting Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl surrenders, released on bond Man steals over $2.4K in Pokemon cards from Largo Walmart: police Uhuru leader, 6 others charged in pro-Russian plot to influence local, national elections Ralph Yarl’s mom: ‘Buckets of tears,’ but he’s coping well DOJ seeking longest sentence yet for Jan. 6 defendant Florida driver, 22, arrested for firing gun at truck in ‘road rage’ incident: FHP Sheriff warns about finding folded dollar bills in your yard WATCH: Woman tries flirting with trooper before arrest on suspicion of human smuggling McCarthy tries to wrangle Republicans on debt limit bill Hutchinson: ‘Trump has taken us back to bitterness’ Alligator blocks traffic in Florida neighborhood Trump rails against Musk for saying he supported Biden in 2020: ‘Elon is just trying to make friends’ George Santos unveils MINAJ Act to limit vaccine mandates Middle-income households gained $122,000 in home value after decade of soaring prices, analysis finds ‘Looking for God’: Man stuck in manhole for 3 days Meet the stars of ‘Big Door Prize’ California teen missing for months found alive What to know about the Gillum corruption trial in Florida A kid conservationist shares adventures with a purpose in ‘Wild Wonders with Brooke’ Sloth steals the show during Jupiter mission launch broadcast Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence 2 accused of murdering Florida 1-year-old with ‘severe injuries’ 2 men arrested after stealing 200 gallons of water from North Port fire hydrant Judge tentatively OKs $725M Facebook settlement: How to apply for a payout Bills’ Damar Hamlin ‘fully cleared’ to return to football ‘Unreal’: Car crashes into second story of California home DeSantis comments on controversial Bud Light partnership 9 in 10 companies want employees with ChatGPT skills Jessie James Decker slams United Airlines, saying pregnant sister ‘humiliated’ on flight DeSantis under pressure to dispel GOP concerns over 2024 Hillsborough teacher pay raises could be approved today The Growing Popularity of Functional Medicine Doctors Menéndez releases immigration plan reliant on Biden executive action Tech Gadgets that Can Save Your Life Diagnosing  Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities Boy George & Culture Club announce Tampa stop on ‘The Letting It Go Show’ 2023 tour FDA: Single dose of bivalent COVID vaccine enough for most people New Orleans pizzeria offering free pizza for a year in exchange for Taylor Swift tour tickets Using IV Therapy To Treat Patients WATCH: Deputies pull driver from overturned car in Florida pond Life Guard Imaging: Early Detection Saves Lives Christie knocks DeSantis on Disney, says it’s not ‘conservative’ to ‘punish’ corporations Sloth steals the show during Jupiter mission launch broadcast Southwest Airlines resumes operations after ‘data connection issues’ snarl flights nationwide ATV rider accused of murder after argument, Pasco deputies say Car Buying Tips for Spring The Future of AI: What you need to know El Greco | Good Greek Moving & Storage Teen gets stuck in claw machine at North Carolina theme park New York woman, 20, shot, killed by homeowner after accidentally turning into wrong driveway Over $2 million raised on GoFundMe for Missouri teen shot after going to wrong house Truist Sponsors Shred-A-Thon, April 22, 2023 Maggie and Co-host Stephanie Stanton try to play ‘Split Second’ TJ Friedl helps Reds beat Rays 8-1 after Greene injury Alabama birthday girl begged dying brother to ‘stay with me’ Run for Fun: What is cross training & why it’s important Rat ambassadors try to counter bad press after NYC declares war Woman arrested in Tampa road rage attack; male suspect at-large: FHP Polk County deputy charged with domestic violence, police say Oklahoma officials heard talking about hanging Black people in audio recording; governor calls for resignation Is this art, or an ad? Holocaust survivors and their descendants join forces on social media Senate GOP pops Feinstein Judiciary replacement balloon  Environmental advocates contend ‘green’ natural gas efforts fail to contain damaging leaks What to watch for in the Dominion vs. Fox News trial Argument-turned-shootout leaves 1 dead at Pinellas Park apartment complex: police Lovely, crisp evening, tracking weekend rain chances