WFLA Articles: December 19, 2023

Man who placed ‘possessed’ child in fire, hit Highlands County deputy with metal bar fatally shot, officials say After 44 years, body found near Las Vegas Strip ID’d as missing Ohio 19-year-old Sand dunes damaged during storms in Pinellas County; some access points closed Man jailed since November 2022 charged in 2021 St. Pete killing, police say Mom graduates college with 10-day-old baby girl tucked in gown Pinellas County deputy who released driver after deadly hit-and-run resigns Big Savings at Save-a-lot DIY Advent Calendars Documents naming over 150 of Jeffrey Epstein’s associates to be made public  WATCH: Shark swims into school of fish in Dunedin Causeway Officer reunited with longtime K-9 partner after fighting Ohio city for ownership Police make arrest in Tampa hit-and-run that killed USPS mailman 2 accused of faking VIN on stolen car in Hernando County Schumer stamps out final Tuberville military holds, ending months-long standoff Jordan demands Garland turn over docs on Trump-era subpoenas of congressional staff Alec Baldwin gets into heated exchange with protester at pro-Palestinian rally in NYC Hillsborough Corporal intentionally hit by car released from rehab center today Trump kicked off Colorado ballot in 14th Amendment case Creating beauty inside & out The power of pre-holiday planning for a successful new year Getting Results: Woman with unsafe entryway to home receives new ramp for the holidays Trump endorses Bernie Moreno in Ohio Senate race Sarasota woman who filmed raccoon burning alive avoids jail time Grieving mom questions Florida’s license revocation process after son dies in Tampa crash ‘The whole place just shook:’ Clearwater condo residents forced to evacuate after crane hits building Man finds hundreds of rare 1920s baseball cards in deceased father’s closet Texas Governor signs controversial immigration bill into law Biden, Roberts speak at Sandra Day O’Connor’s funeral service Former Super Bowl champ arrested for alleged robberies in Los Angeles Buccaneers, Habitat for Humanity build homes for families in need Former Sarasota student slams Bridget Ziegler at school board meeting in viral clip ‘He was just a great man’: Tampa mailman killed in hit-and-run remembered Wheels threaten to come off DeSantis campaign Senate funding battle continues North Korea’s Kim threatens ‘more offensive actions’ against US after watching powerful missile test Senate looks to approve final military promotions following blockade ‘A lot of improvement’: Transportation leaders hope for smoother holiday travel season McConnell invokes his wife’s name to slam Trump’s controversial immigrant remarks Man finds 4.87-carat diamond in Arkansas state park, largest discovery since 2020 5 things to know about the new COVID variant of interest, JN.1 Bradenton woman mistakes puppy for burglar, police say Same quality, better price at Save-A-Lot Suspect, driver wanted after security guard shot at adult nightclub in Tampa: police Body found wrapped in chains at bottom of Kentucky lake in 1999 ID’d as fugitive Renewal by Andersen is crafting elegance and building comfort Loft 181 is a boutique for the soul, providing free clothes and hope to at-risk teenage girls This Christmas classic was first published 180 years ago today Tampa man tries to enter MacDill AFB with AR-15, calls himself ‘Captain America’: DOJ Sen. Scott to donate portion of salary to Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Pete Pinellas County dune restoration project faces major setback after severe weather Police: Man hits pedestrian, drives 38 miles after body crashes through windshield and into passenger seat ‘Grinches’ arrested after stealing $300 worth of frozen meat, ice cream and Gatorade from Lakeland church, deputies say Crafting Comfort: A Guide to Window and Door Replacement Nearly 35.9 million affected by Xfinity data breach: filings Tax Trends Taste of the Holidays: Your Guide to Wine Pairings 5 children home alone killed in house fire while dad was out Christmas shopping, police say Top Health-Conscious Holiday Gifts Must Have Grooming Gifts for the Holidays Body found wrapped in tire chains at bottom of lake identified as wanted fugitive Last Minute Gifting  4 embarrassing mistakes to avoid at your company’s holiday party, according to an expert This is the safest small town in Florida: report Texas Lottery plans to launch contest winners to space Former deputy flees Manatee County after losing job over animal cruelty charges: MCSO 2 important fire safety tips to follow this holiday season Wander Franco earns $700,000 bonus from MLB pool despite ongoing investigation Father dies saving 2-year-old daughter from oncoming driver Mark Zuckerberg building bunker in Hawaii: report Apparent gas explosion sends Florida family of 4 to hospital EVO ICL (Internal Contact Lens) goes beyond Lasik Top Tampa Bay Entrepreneur Audrey McGuckin joins the Bloom Health Club Navigating Beauty Inside & Out Through a Modern Lens Tampa Bay’s 3-Time Olympic Champion lifts other women Rapper Kodak Black back behind bars in Florida, days after arrest: report 2 wanted for stealing credit cards from Polk County country clubs: PCSO Fun and easy-to-make snowman treats Google paying $700M to settle antitrust allegations with states Tampa police identify postal worker killed in hit-and-run crash Crane falls on Feather Sound condo building Defense Secretary visits Israel Celine Dion loses control of muscles amid battle with stiff-person syndrome, sister says Dining Out During the Holidays More than half of voters think Trump will act like a dictator if elected: poll WATCH: Eulogies for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court Celine Dion loses control of muscles amid battle with stiff-person syndrome, sister says Hillsborough deputy hit by car released from rehab center These restaurants are open on Christmas Day in Tampa Bay Run for Fun: Giving back through running What stores are open on Christmas Day? Nikki Haley rises in New Hampshire Biden takes hits from Democrats on multiple fronts Senate Republicans recoil at Trump ‘poisoning the blood of our country’ remarks Good news, late holiday shoppers: Retailers are improving delivery speeds What you need to know about the deadly outbreak tied to cantaloupes COLD WEATHER TIMELINE: How long will the chilly weather last in Tampa Bay? Chevy’s Blazer EV is an electric powerhouse