WFLA Articles: February 16, 2023

February 16
How certain is science that humans are warming the climate? Florida cat missing for 2 years found in Kansas Florida House Republicans aren’t shying away from altering state’s abortion laws Alligator living with mouth taped shut since December has been captured Florida woman, 67, fatally shoots armed home intruder, deputies say DirecTV tells GOP senators it dropped Newsmax as part of ‘typical business dispute’ Amber Alert canceled for 8-month-old Florida girl FEMA’s Hillsborough County disaster recovery center to close this week Suspect in Half Moon Bay shooting that killed 7 pleads not guilty Pentagon to allow up to 3 weeks of leave to service members for abortion travel McCarthy tells Mayorkas to ‘stop lying’ about border St. Pete theatre company opens banned book library Lawmakers look to make short-term job training programs eligible for Pell Grants Zelle fraud cases explode, customers lose millions 98-year-old woman sworn in as U.S. citizen in Tampa ‘Top rated’ BBQ chain opening in Tampa Lakeland man arrested in armed I-4 road rage incident 55-gallon chemical-filled drum found on the side of the road in Hillsborough County Citrus County woman cited after 8 dogs, 2 cats found living in ‘atrocious conditions,’ deputies say Rep. Steube personally thanks medical staff who helped save his life Did the Land Rover Defender use to be made of old aircraft parts? Alex Jones bankruptcy filing says he’s ‘holding firearms’ for Jan. 6 defendants Hernando Co. Sheriff’s Office offers active shooter training to civilians Lawmakers debate future of SNAP benefits Top college softball takes-over Clearwater Democrats throw support behind Fetterman following depression revelation: ‘A sign of strength’ Woman accused of stabbing man as ‘revenge’ for US drone strike is ordered to stop booking singing gigs Incendio en Kissimmee causa ‘olor a humo y químicos’ y preocupa a residentes en zonas cercanas Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia – what is it? Riverview martial arts instructor arrested for a fourth time after inappropriately touching students, deputies say Alligator living with mouth taped shut since December is captured, relocated No beach advisories in Hillsborough County Salt Life co-founder who killed teen changes plea to guilty Why will the flags be at half-staff in Florida on Friday? Marty Walsh to officially take over as NHLPA director in March ‘Please come forward’: Still no answers 4 years after Jabez Spann’s remains found Tampa man steals $150K in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ says Pollen levels forecast to get even higher Hamlin: I meant no religious disrespect for wearing jacket Foods To Get You In the Mood With Today’s Joy Bauer Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family reveals Biden won’t apologize for shooting down spy balloon; to speak with Xi Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family says How to Have Better Sex if You’re Experiencing Pain Don Lemon says he ‘regrets’ his ‘inartful’ comments about women, age  How Hormones Affect Sex Drive Supreme Court removes Title 42 oral argument from calendar Tim McCarver, major league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81 Biden: Objects shot down ‘most likely’ tied to private companies or research Fetterman hospitalized for treatment of clinical depression Team Hendrick sweeps front row at Daytona Sex Communication | How to get what you want in the bedroom 62 percent in new survey trust police to do what is right all or most of the time Interactive map: Tracking cartel arrests across the country Strength of Seduction Workout Goes Viral SPECIAL OFFER *TODAY ONLY* – New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Tesla recalling 362,000 vehicles due to crash risk caused by self-driving software Building Better Intimacy Walmart closing some ‘underperforming’ locations KFC testing 2 new chicken sandwiches exclusively in Tampa Tesla fires over 30 workers after union effort: group Biden: No evidence of a sudden increase in flying objects McConnell: Flying objects briefings had no ‘useful information’ Judge dismisses suit challenging Florida’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law Florida boy, 11, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after rolling ankle: report DEA: Drug cartels using Snapchat, other social media to target children Tesla recalls 363,000 cars to fix ‘Full Self-Driving’ flaws Gallego leads Sinema, Republican candidates in potential Arizona Senate matchups: poll ‘Ready to get to work’: Bucs’ hire Seahawks QB coach as new offensive coordinator Florida property reinsurance rates expected to jump 40% to 50% in June Bodycam video: MSU shooter arrested in 2019 with concealed gun Saimin, Shave Ice and ‘Dakine’ in Destination Delicious: Hawaii Start strong with CoolTone Children’s Dental Day: Free Dental Services for Kids Paramount+ to raise subscription prices Trump tops DeSantis by 6 points among Republicans in new survey Florida woman takes home $1 million from scratch-off ticket Sherrod Brown calls on Ohio governor to declare disaster over East Palestine derailment New Ybor speakeasy honors Madame Fortune Taylor, a Black Tampa Bay trailblazer Worker falls from 18th story of Sarasota construction site Georgia grand jury in Trump interference probe found no fraud in 2020 election Children’s pajamas recalled over burn risk Florida 3-year-old dies after shooting himself, deputies say Man reunites with crashed speedboat exposed by Lake Mead after 46 years Circus Sarasota commemorates 25th anniversary with new show Decorate a Nursery Oasis  VIDEO: New Port Richey mom arrested for teaching 9-year-old to back out of parking spot, crashing, police say Pedestrian struck twice while crossing road in Largo, police say Andrew Warren appeals suspension to Florida Supreme Court Cadbury searching for rescue pet to star in 2023 Easter ad More buyers, less cash: Changes in house hunting trends amid mortgage rate increases DeSantis signs 4 bills from February special session At 103-years-old, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball Ryan Seacrest announces departure from ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’; new co-host already confirmed Motorcycle driver, owner charged in 13-year-old’s death at St. Pete street race Change for Retirees in the New Secure Act 2.0 Tips for Tackling Tax Season Biden arrives at Walter Reed for physical exam How La Niña ending will impact spring weather in your state WATCH: M15 fights off intruder as Harriet the eagle remains missing FEC presses Santos to identify campaign treasurer WATCH: Woman fights off attacker in Florida gym Bodycam video: MSU shooter arrested in 2019 with concealed gun Hernando County deputies host information sessions on active shooter response Sarasota man dies after pickup overturns on I-275 in St. Pete Ford halts production, shipments of electric F-150 after battery fire USF player among 213 arrested in Polk County human trafficking sting Tyler Reddick to kick off his first year since leaving RCR Racing for 23XI at the Daytona 500 NASCAR’s 2021 Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson aims to add Daytona 500 champ to his title Could Austin Dillon claim his 2nd Daytona 500 victory? Where his focus lies in the days before the race NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is all in on 23XI Racing: ‘I’m putting the stamp on it. This is our year.’ As Zelle fraud cases explode, advocates call on banks to do more to protect consumers Firefighters battle blaze at nursery in Kissimmee Florida football-star-turned-senator pens bill banning fans from rushing fields Red states join push to legalize magic mushrooms for therapy McCarthy experiences rollercoaster of highs and lows in first weeks as Speaker What’s a legal slap? Slap fight league regulators try to make matches safer ICE unable to stamp out abuse allegations at detention centers 2 fatally struck by van while pulling child in wagon near Arcadia Cool Front Arrives Friday