WFLA Articles: December 15, 2023

Manatee County deputies search for missing teen who said he wanted to hurt himself Memorial held for teen hit and killed on his way to school NASA releases image of largest solar flare in years that interfered with aircraft DeSantis: ‘If Trump loses, he will say it’s stolen no matter what’ Mayim Bialik out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host Florida duo leaves driver’s licenses behind after fight over Christmas decorations ends in gunfire, report says Shohei Ohtani’s contract with the Dodgers could come with bonus of mostly avoiding California taxes Catch a show or learn about Ybor’s history at this Gem of Tampa Bay Pedestrian hit by car in Brandon area, deputies say FDA targets Chewy, other animal companies for selling unapproved antibiotics Frustration, fear for family 1 year after Tampa murder suspect went on the run Shore Acres residents recovering from Idalia now worry about weekend storm Over 26K pounds of boneless chicken bites recalled due to possible plastic underneath breading: USDA Christmas Scrooge: Man steals nutcrackers from North Carolina home Matthew Perry cause of death released Tampa Bay AirFest returns to MacDill AFB for Easter weekend Tampa ‘candy lady’ arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges Matthew Perry’s death caused by ‘acute effects of ketamine’, L.A. medical examiner says UK spy agency releases annual Christmas puzzle challenge for students: Can you solve it? White House initiative to lower prescription drug prices Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148M in damages to Georgia election workers Man accused in Ybor City mass shooting ordered to remain in jail Key West man wins $1 million playing scratch-off game Mother of Virginia 1st grader who shot teacher gets 2 years in prison Florida woman sues SeaWorld after tree branch falls on her during wedding toast, lawsuit says LIST: Sandbags available across Tampa Bay area due to incoming weather Tampa teams up with local artist for storm drain pollution awareness campaign Pasco County secures grant for safety improvements after 15-year-old killed going to school Temple Terrace middle school teacher arrested for child porn, sex offenses: HCSO DeSantis vows to help man charged with beheading Iowa Capitol’s Satanic Temple statue PHOTOS: Adorable tiger cub makes her debut at Florida zoo NASA scientists find evidence of ‘key ingredient for life’ on one of Saturn’s moons Senator defends whole milk by chugging full glass on Senate Floor The Chevrolet Camaro is dead, again, for now Trader Joe’s discontinues festive seasonal treat: ‘This is devastating!’ Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza Melania Trump makes rare speech at naturalization ceremony NOAA: Almost 100% chance 2023 will be hottest year recorded 4-month-old survives tornado; parents find him in downed tree Next Generation Ballet presents ‘Nutcracker’ just in time for the holidays DC Young Fly brings new swag to a classic game show Madison Skye Validum is the young star in two must-see Christmas flicks End of Year Safety Pointers Childhood Allergic Asthma Storm sweeps across the Tampa Bay area GOP senator says Biden can’t be impeached for pre-presidential actions Metropolitan Ministries making spirits brighter this holiday season Thousands of propane grills recalled over possible fire hazard NASA’s Artemis II crew visits the White House Soothe Your Muscles: A guide to top at-home massage tools Pinellas man pours eye drops on nephew’s sandwich to make him ‘puke his brains out,’ police say Sarasota man pleads guilty to sending threatening voicemail to Jewish organization, DOJ says Florida man caught selling 40 pounds of suspected horse meat, affidavit says Missing at age 11, teen found six years later in rural France Former administrator pleads guilty to defrauding over $22 million from Jacksonville Jaguars Breathe Easy in the Sunshine State: The benefits of humidifiers in Florida Senate still working on immigration deal Biden touts lower prescription drug costs starting in 2024 What causes morning sickness? Scientists blame this hormone The top 15 jobs people want to quit the most, according to a recent survey Michigan appeals court rules Trump can stay on 2024 primary ballot Putt the Pier Style Smart this Holiday Season US pine species thrives when burnt; Southerners are rekindling a ‘fire culture’ to boost its range Air Fryer 101: Tips, tricks, and product recommendations Men charged with killing 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, for black market Giuliana Rancic gears up for the Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl Can TSA stop you for marijuana in your luggage? Holiday Entertaining with Sam’s Club Tampa General Hospital plans new state-of-the-art facility The reason why you have that lingering cough Man shot at Tampa adult nightclub Think there are fewer members of the opposite sex where you live? New census data may confirm it Preparing for a Saturday soaker