WFLA Articles: February 14, 2023

Stewart Middle Magnet School student injured in Tampa shooting Lawmakers look to make social media safer for kids Nissan recalls over 463K vehicles for airbag safety concern WATCH: Dog pulled from rubble a week after deadly Turkey earthquake Lakeland woman dies after crashing into utility pole Five years after Parkland, Florida GOP pushing ‘public safety package’ that includes permitless carry Tampa man among 4 tied to assassination of Haitian president UN chief: Rising seas threaten mass exodus of populations on a ‘biblical scale’ Gabby Petito’s family attorney wants alleged ‘burn after reading’ letter from Brian Laundrie’s mom Sarasota woman donates kidney to stranger just before Valentine’s Day Video: Wisconsin woman accused of decapitating boyfriend attacks own attorney in court Biden pays tribute to Feinstein: ‘One of the very best’ senators I ever served with Pepsi and Peeps bring back ‘pillow-soft marshmallow cola’ flavor, this time for all to try Tampa Bay teen sets up mailboxes, encourages others to read a love letter, write a love letter Manatee County on way to becoming ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’ Deputies find 70-year-old woman bound up in home Casey undergoes surgery for prostate cancer Senate Republicans fear Trump repeat as 2024 field emerges   Dozens of Hillsborough foster kids slept in unlicensed settings last month, report finds Florida man uses COVID PPP funds to buy Jaguar XKE, 18k gold Rolex Senate briefed over unidentified objects flown over U.S. Florida pilot, 78, dies after crashing home-built plane into woods KFC removes wings, popcorn chicken, and more from menus nationwide Senators appear divided on how to regulate crypto 17-year-old Hernando County student honored by tennis team as authorities search for killer More lights to be installed near Davenport High School after student hit by box truck 5 years after Parkland shooting, many still divided over safety of Florida students PHOTOS: Florida families welcome Valentine’s Day babies Universal to increase minimum wage to $17 an hour. Here’s when employees will see a raise See a string of lights in the sky? What it is, and when you could see them again Alleged U-Haul driver charged with murder, attempted murder in Brooklyn ‘rampage’ End of an era: Microsoft officially retires Internet Explorer Family: Michigan State gunman ‘heard voices,’ turned ‘evil and mean’ after mother’s death WATCH: Woman charged with homicide attacks attorney at hearing ‘This is surreal’: Bride sees color for the first time at Disney World wedding Tom Brady shares a hilarious revelation regarding his thirst trap pic Tester to lead Senate probe on failures to spot Chinese spy balloons earlier   Tom Brady shares why he hopes Aaron Rodgers doesn’t retire Biden withdraws nominee who said Dem leader was ‘bought’ by pro-Israel groups Bulls football makes schedule changes for 2023 season Bulls womens golf posts 4th top 5 finish of 22-23 season PHOTOS: Couples across Tampa Bay say ‘I do’ on Valentine’s Day United flight came within 800 feet of ocean during post-takeoff dive, report says Breeze Airways adds new nonstop flights from Tampa starting at $39 WATCH: Florida couple gets engaged during ‘Date Night on Ice’ at Amalie Arena Mitch McConnell: ‘No agenda on the part of Senate GOP to revisit Medicare or Social Security’  Alligator’s mouth taped shut since December, says Florida resident Valentine’s Day Chocolates Setting the Romantic Scene Hillsborough deputies investigating Tampa shooting that left 1 dead Love and Marriage Hacks Michigan State shooting suspect had note threatening NJ schools, police say 2 charged in Lakeland drive-by mass shooting Healthy Food Myths Debunking Health Myths AI flies F-16-inspired jet for 17 hours in first test with tactical aircraft Florida Mega Millions jackpot winner expected to be identified this week Florida woman dies after getting run over by forklift Planning A Delicious, Romantic Dinner Feinstein announces retirement at end of term Tampa has worst inflation in US, 2.5% higher than national 103-year-old celebrates 80 years of bowling: ‘Ed has bowled here forever’ Video shows what led to reporter’s arrest at Ohio train derailment press conference Sex doll mistaken for human remains in Pennsylvania Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ movie to resume filming in spring Biden: ‘Action is what we owe’ those grieving Michigan State shooting ‘An abominable act’: DeSantis remembers Parkland shooting on 5th anniversary Suspect in Spring Hill stabbing had bloody knife in bag, sheriff says Andrew Warren files new appeal in lawsuit against DeSantis January was 7th-warmest on record: NOAA Make love bug cookies for your sweetheart Protect Your Heart, Data and Identity from Romance Scams  5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles Romania, 2nd in 2 days Five years since Parkland shooting; What changes have happened with gun laws in Florida? California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage Reports: T-Mobile users experience service outages across US VIDEO: Tampa FHP trooper gets escort home after hospital release Florida manatee rescue returns a record amount of manatees back into the wild in one day Workout to Strengthen Relationships Suspect arrested in deadly carjacking at Hillsborough County gas station: deputies Countdown to Daytona: NASCAR drivers gear up for sold-out Daytona 500 Relationships & Romance Tips City of Tampa takes next steps in Riverwalk expansion US military missed Lake Huron object with first missile strike FHP: Florida woman dies after train slams into car TODAY ONLY SPECIAL OFFER: New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Male enhancement pill recalled for containing undisclosed prescription drugs Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates sells for $25,000 — and there’s no chocolate inside Democrat who nearly unseated Boebert launches 2024 bid against her Does your ex have a warrant? Turn them in during HCSO’s ‘Valentine’s Day Special’ Steve Wilkos gives relationship advice and talks about what even surprised him on his show Low fat carrot cake with Virginia Willis Celebrating the flavor of Mardis Gras Are rom-coms making a comeback? Expert weighs in and joins our emoji movie quiz! Seagrass in Old Tampa Bay at historic lows, says new study Ohio train derailment: Health concerns mount as locals complain of dead fish, headaches Valentine’s Day Tablescape Tiny Girl, Big Show Brooksville woman knowingly set ‘intense’ fire that killed relative, sheriff says Florida mom, baby missing for over a month DeSantis promises Florida tort reforms for 2023 legislative session Davenport girl hit by box truck while walking to school, officials say Run for Fun: What runners love January inflation comes in higher than expected Idris Elba rules himself out as James Bond: ‘I’m not going to be that guy’ Police name gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State University ‘Really terrifying’: Woman injured on Florida State Fair ride Nikki Haley runs for president Floridians are among most likely to fall prey to Valentine’s Day ‘scams’ Transgender community mourns death of British teen found stabbed to death Rumors, misinformation swirl about balloons, other devices Love blossoms between Ukrainian, Russian ‘enemies’ Spy balloon and unidentified objects put China threat center stage   The 5 weirdest things measured by the CPI Black Americans hope new awareness of ‘the talk’ can spur police reform Exclusive: Mike Pompeo — Biden has caused ‘global shame’ with spy balloon response How a Bush-era law requiring border ‘perfection’ stands at center of GOP impeachment case   Biden barely mentioned the deflated housing market. What’s next for renters, buyers and owners? The benefits of rebooting your New Year’s resolution The AI arms race is on. Are regulators ready? Why are flags at half-staff on Valentine’s Day? Mild evening turns cool, nice and warm on Wednesday