WFLA Articles: December 28, 2023

Family pushes for everyone to wear seatbelts after daughter’s death California law: Officials must use arrestee’s pronouns if sharing mugshots DeSantis says Maine Trump decision ‘opens up Pandora’s box’ DeSantis hits Haley over Civil War remarks: ‘Incomprehensible word salad’ Missing woman found safe, Tampa Purple Alert canceled Lower gas prices predicted in 2024: Here’s why Maine becomes second state to disqualify Trump from ballot LIST: Where to watch New Years fireworks in Tampa Bay Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president Dog survives being stabbed 17 times; authorities search for suspect Community reacts after truck crashes through Palm Harbor salon, shutting down businesses Over 30% of flights at Tampa International Airport saw delays, analyst explains why ‘And so, I’m done’: Tampa area dad pushes for contact sports change after son’s suicide Police investigating after woman’s body found floating near Miami Seaquarium Haley’s Civil War remarks stir backlash at crucial moment for campaign Driver who fatally struck pedestrian hit by car while trying to help him: FHP 2 children left motherless after Christmas Eve shooting in Largo Donald Trump currently slated to appear on Colorado ballots SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy from Florida Church says it is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord to put mayonnaise on pepperoni roll Wisconsin university chancellor says he was fired for producing and appearing in porn videos Nikki Haley forced to respond to controversy sparked by Civil War comments As migrant crisis grows, calls for government help increase ‘Thought the world was gonna end each time’: Man captures stunning photos of Gulfport sky throughout 2023 Florida man accused of drugging, robbing, blackmailing Grindr date, report says American Israeli woman killed by Hamas: Family  WATCH: Surveillance video shows moment truck crashes into Palm Harbor hair salon Buccaneers taking 4-game win streak into division matchup against Saints Nearly 5 million BlendJet blenders recalled due to fire, laceration hazards ‘Grinch’ crashes into business’s mailbox, sign on Christmas Suspect at large after stealing rifle from vehicle, Tampa police say Tampa Fire Rescue shares firework safety tips ahead of New Year’s Eve These cars and trucks broke new ground in 2023 Why ‘Bidenomics’ is falling flat with voters Cher files for conservatorship of her youngest child Elijah Blue Allman  ‘Very sweet ending’: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s attorney speaks after her release from prison YETI is helping turn old Christmas trees into fish habitats – here’s how you can help Mystery note found in sealed cereal box Sanders tests positive for COVID-19 during Senate break as infections rise nationally Gaston Glock, the Austrian developer of the Glock handgun, dies at 94 Trump denies insisting on ‘Home Alone 2’ cameo, says they begged him to do it Famous Florida eagle’s eggs could hatch soon Lost hikers rescued days before Christmas in Hillsborough County ‘Master of Disguise’ arrested after four-year manhunt Parents who went missing before Christmas found dead Haley seeks to clean up controversial remarks on Civil War Marking the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act Christmas is over… what do I do with my tree? ‘Sick attempt to terrorize my family’: Sen. Rick Scott says Florida home was ‘swatted’ while he was dining with wife Will swimming with manatees continue after they return to the endangered list? WATCH: Man makes ‘dirt angels’ while hiding from Hillsborough County deputies Big Game Bound: Lions face Cowboys in NFC showdown 5 arrested, over 1,000 grams of drugs seized in Bradenton drug bust Babysitter charged after allegedly stabbing 2 young girls Indiana man rescued after surviving 6 days in wrecked truck thankful for ‘outpouring of support’ Man dies after being hit by car while trying to cross Gandy Boulevard Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier reviews biggest headlines of 2023 New Year, New Language Shakira honored with 21-foot statue in Colombian hometown The Game Changer: How gaming is shaping the future of health and wellness Ageless Beauty: How today’s science is rewriting the rules of aging California police can no longer ask common question at a traffic stop starting in 2024 Biden hits Haley over Civil War response Pierce Brosnan cited for alleged incident at Yellowstone National Park Voter calls out Haley for not mentioning slavery in Civil War answer MLB player Wander Franco summoned in Dominican Republic amid investigation: reports More than 100 flights delayed at Tampa International Airport Real-life ‘Ratatouille’ restaurant reopens; overlooking Paris 2024 Olympics, Notre Dame Woman killed in sledgehammer attack while walking dog on college campus Powerball jackpot hits $760M, among largest on record: How long until the next drawing? WATCH: Man makes ‘dirt angels’ while hiding from Hillsborough County deputies Trump, Hunter Biden share unlikely gambit: Both say they’re unfairly targeted Turning chilly tonight and staying that way through the weekend