WFLA Articles: December 12, 2023

16-year-old cat survives Tennessee tornado while owner was out of town TSA representatives show the right way to travel with a gun 2 accused of returning fake iPads to Pinellas County Target stores Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61 Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61 18-year-old shot, killed in duck hunting incident: officials Starbucks announces December deals, including free hot chocolate days California man shoots bear after it charges, bites him in his yard Father of 2 killed in ‘tragic accident’ at Florida motocross park New cellphone video shows confrontation between groups that led to Ybor mass shooting Dad paralyzed after trying to stop teen with gun near elementary school US agency takes first step toward requiring new vehicles to prevent drunk or impaired driving Judge denies bond for 14-year-old accused Ybor City shooter Florida attorney general launches investigation into Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff ‘Our tree is infested’: 3 most common Christmas tree bugs and how to prevent them From White House to West Coast, cease-fire protests follow Biden across US Pinellas woman who sold Luke Combs- themed tumblers owes country star $250,000, judge rules Coast Guard offloads over $12 million worth of cocaine in Florida Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: How to get the best view Lawmakers discuss surge in retail theft ‘Sheriff, I think he’s been found’: 12-year old boy one of hundreds of runaways returned home in Polk County every month Go snowtubing at this outdoor winter wonderland in Pasco County Wu-Tang Clan announces Las Vegas residency starting in 2024 House GOP advances impeachment inquiry resolution, teeing up vote UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza President Gay to stay at Harvard, despite calls for resignation Must-see video shows stolen Amazon van lead police on high-speed chase in Florida Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights expands drive-thru light display ‘Take that to the news, I don’t care’: Florida postal worker arrested after confrontation with customer Funding negotiations at a standstill on the Hill Michigan man drives around for four months before realizing he won $2 million playing the lottery Body pulled from retention pond believed to be missing Illinois teen Senate hearing brings Coast Guard Academy harassment cover-up to forefront Democrats are badly divided on Israel, and GOP isn’t making it easier 5 Paris 2024 venues that incorporate historic sites Zelensky visits White House to make last-ditch plea How to beat holiday stress New York’s top court rules for Democrats in major redistricting case Overcoming the stress of gift giving Despite inflation, these 12 things are actually getting cheaper Giuliani’s baseless election claims flipped Georgia election worker’s life ‘upside down’ Florida woman who stole $600,000 in school payroll funds faces up to 160 years in prison: DOJ Florida senators scrap proposal to weaken school recess requirement ‘The Big Bang Theory’ actress reveals lung cancer diagnosis: ‘It was a surprise’ Special counsel planning to use Trump White House cellphone data in election interference case How to thank your Amazon driver with a $5 gift at no extra cost Petito family withdraws motion to order Laundrie attorney’s testimony about killing timeline $44 million Florida Lottery ticket expires; what happens to the money now? Florida middle school teacher arrested, accused of paying student for explicit photos With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy meets with Biden and pleads his case on Capitol Hill Helping teens de-stress over the holidays Feeling the holiday magic at Universal Orlando Experiencing the magic of Cow Creek Farm There’s a new iPhone update: What’s in it, and who can get it? Nationwide recall issued for Aviator Sundried Tomato Halves Senate Democrats press Thomas to recuse himself from Trump immunity case  Holiday Gifting: Grooming Gifts For The Guys New study results for biome-boosted microneedling with SkinPen and BIOJUVE Barry Manilow is the voice of the holidays thanks to ‘A Very Barry Christmas’ Trump unveils digital trading cards ‘mugshot edition’ Catching up with Susan Gallagher Florida man wins $1 million top prize after Publix stop A Taste of Comfort: The best food at Maple Street Biscuit Co St. Pete ‘I find it disappointing’: Neighbors worry about 7-foot crocodile living in Florida park How to care for the plant of the holidays, poinsettias! Shows you forgot took place in Florida Last Minute Shopping Guide Florida man’s joyride in stolen ambulance ends at sheriff’s office: CCSO Ex-Fox host Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network with interviews and commentary Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress Why are police lights red and blue? Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash Cheney, Colbert debate whether Trump is ‘aberration’ in GOP SantaCon is coming to town: Here’s where you can celebrate in Florida Man filmed wielding folding chair in riverfront brawl pleads guilty to misdemeanor 2 Palmetto middle schoolers arrested after school deputy gets punched during fight: MCSO Publix grocery chain expanding into its 8th state next year How did two tickets sold at the same gas station win the Mega Millions jackpot? Margaritaville resort opens in Fort Myers, creating nearly 400 jobs after Hurricane Ian High school basketball coach recovering after assault; player, brother arrested Relationship Coach Matthew Hoffman joins the Bloom Health Club Author heals trauma by trading in heels for goat farm Beating and handling holiday stress St. Petersburg man found guilty of distributing fentanyl that killed woman All-clear issued after suspicious package found at Bay Pines VA hospital Uber to offer holiday-themed party buses in this Florida city Be wary before scanning QR codes Dictionary.com chooses ‘hallucinate’ as 2023’s Word of the Year: Why? Taylor Swift donates $1 million to help tornado victims Police shoot, kill armed woman who pointed gun at toddler 6 Best anti-inflammatory Foods to add to your diet Be the Match helps 9/11 First Responder find blood stem cell donor Man, woman accused of keeping kitten in duct-taped sandwich container Chef Robert Hesse Cooks up Delectable Pasta Slow Horses Season 3 Beautiful by Lawrence Zarian Sarasota school board recommends Bridget Ziegler resign Waffle House server receives $1,000 tip from Broncos player Former Tampa USAA worker helped fake cops stage armed robberies: DOJ Passenger arrives on international flight without passport, visa, ticket: report Run for Fun: Holiday gift guide for runners These Florida airports have the longest departure delays Tennessee Republican extends his rapid-fire Christmas party — to 16 minutes Florida-based grocer Publix expanding into its 8th state next year ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war among the year’s top Google searches in 2023 GOP doubts rise on Ukraine-border deal despite last-ditch Zelensky trip House GOP impeachment inquiry reaches pivotal week Trump approaches uncatchable in Iowa Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance as Zelensky descends on DC What would a second Trump presidency look like? Journalists tackle a political what-if Florida school board may seek ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal Tampa International Airport reveals predictions for end of December travel Missing 12-year-old Davenport boy found safe Warm afternoon with gusty conditions