WFLA Articles: December 21, 2023

‘Santa delivers’: Neighbors help St. Pete woman worried about housing ahead of holidays Funeral being held Friday for teen killed on his way to school Paul scores with 1:13 to play as Lightning beat Golden Knights 5-4 2nd person in Hillsborough County deadly stabbing arrested in North Carolina Hundreds of cats, chickens, ducks seized from Polk County mobile home DeSantis claims no ‘phonier politician than Tricky Nikki’ in latest attack ad Appeals court rules Nirvana can be sued for child porn over ‘Nevermind’ album cover Patriots fan’s death ruled homicide; 2 men charged with assault Judge: DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban, restrictions Unexpected factor behind death of former NFL player Mike Williams Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in lawsuit Unexpected factor behind death of former Buccaneer Mike Williams Rare mushroom that hisses only blooms in Japan — and this U.S. state Sen. Tillis to introduce legislation barring federal funds from states ‘misusing’ 14th Amendment  Memorial marks 35th anniversary of Pan Am 103 bombing Top U.S. officials to visit Mexico for border talks Complaints mount against adjustable bed company: Tampa woman still waiting for half of her order Lightning, Culvers team up for ‘Curds in the Third’ promotion Hermès heir wants to leave $6 billion to his former gardener Jury takes 5 minutes to find DUI suspect guilty of manslaughter for fatal crash Tampa City Council moves forward with proposed citywide curfew for kids under 16 DeSantis’ one regret about GOP primary: ‘I wish Trump hadn’t been indicted’ Home insurance crisis: What’s the status of Florida’s market 1 year after insolvencies? CDC warns of Covid surge, urges updated shots Tampa settles discrimination lawsuit over parental leave for men: DOJ Man stole live tarpon from Bass Pro Shops in Florida, deputies say Lakeland sees multi-generational shift to physical media, vinyl records for the holidays Traveler carrying $4M worth of ketamine stopped at Detroit airport ‘Worked out at the last second’: Man rescues driver from sinking car in Sarasota County Tampa International Airport holiday travel rush begins Humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza Motorcyclist tries to hide from Hernando deputies by jumping into pond: HCSO Tampa-bound flight turns around after bird strike What The Health: Today’s Joy Bauer shares easy eggnog treats ‘Daddy did it to mommy and mommy is dead’: 4-year-old reveals chilling detail in mom’s fatal shooting, report says Are you one of 75% of Americans suffering from vein disease? Transportation Department gives $110 million to projects to prevent wildlife car crashes  Saving lives through early detection with Life Guard Imaging Florida WWII soldier who died as POW accounted for 81 years later Over 1 million visitors expected in Arkansas for 2024 total solar eclipse Remains confirmed to be 5-year-old Logan Bowman who went missing in 2003 Brandon nurse accused of stealing 17 fentanyl IV bags from hospital ‘You are the father’: Maury Povich announces paternity results of Denver Zoo orangutan Speaker Johnson urges Biden to take executive action on the border Climate Classroom: Breaking the ice with Climate Comedy 101 Jordan expands probe into Smith’s handling of Trump cases Man punches taxi driver, steals car, and crashes into light pole in Manatee County Maggie truly is the fantasy football Rookie of the Year! 2.5M Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over defect linked to engine failure, stalling Migrant groups plan to rush the border, block ports of entry in February Giuliani files for bankruptcy after staggering $148M verdict Woman poses as Waffle House employee, ‘works’ before stealing from the register, police say Drive a Honda or Acura? Over 2.5 million cars are under recall due to fuel pump defect Congress has one of its least productive years ever WATCH: PIT maneuver stops drunken Florida woman fleeing troopers at 145 mph, FHP says At least 15 people are dead after mass shooting at a Prague university Philadelphia news helicopter crew filmed Christmas lights in New Jersey before fatal crash Former NFL player Mike Williams’ cause of death confirmed by officials Roadmap for mental health in 2024 Disney employee, former corrections officer arrested on child porn charges: HCSO NORAD introduces new way to track Santa’s flight Crews expected to finish cleanup efforts after Lincoln Memorial steps were vandalized VIDEO: Chaos erupts as shots ring out during brawl in Riverview neighborhood Florida bill would ban schools, government agencies from displaying pride flags Confederate monument finally taken down at Arlington Cemetery Big Game Bound: Ravens head to San Francisco as top seeds collide Notre Dame softball commit keeps father’s memory alive ‘This was so touching’: Tampa Bay families invited to skate night surprised with checks to cover bills this holiday season Former Buccaneer Mike Williams’ cause of death confirmed by officials Warm Up Your Home: The charm of indoor firepits Americans released from Venezuelan prison ‘You are the father’: Maury Povich reveals paternity results of Denver Zoo orangutan Powerball jackpot climbs to $620 million. 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Fun twists to flip your pancake world upside down In-N-Out adds first new items to menu since 2018 Holiday drinks – shaken, not stirred Holiday Grocery Shopping Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas Benefits of Hot Water Therapy at Home Best Robot Vacuum for Holiday Gifts Taste of the Holidays: Your Guide to Wine Pairings New Year, New You: Top 10 resolutions for a healthier and happier 2024 Unlock New Ways to Play, Compete, and Connect with Gel Blaster The Directors Cut: ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom’ Biologist Kirsten Hines writes ‘Wild Florida’ ‘Greatest day of my life’: WWE legend Hulk Hogan gets baptized in Pinellas County Grenade-shaped dog poop bag dispenser causes scare at middle school Cruise passengers return to South Carolina, find cars totaled from flooding The best FSA- and HSA-eligible beauty products to snag before year’s end The best gifts for book lovers USF football adds 25 in highest-ranked class on 1st day of NCAA early-signing period Carnival Sunshine passengers returned to flooded cars after storm COVID, flu, RSV or strep? How to know which you have Tampa City Council approves 1st reading of citywide juvenile curfew proposal Florida restaurant has one of the best dishes in America, report says Over half of Americans approve of Colorado ruling to bar Trump from state’s ballot: poll House committee to investigate allegations of plagiarism against Harvard president Colorado court’s Trump decision risks blunting Haley momentum Get ready, the holiday rush to airports and highways is underway Dan Patrick suggests taking Biden off ballot in Texas Comfortable night in the Tampa Bay area