WFLA Articles: February 2, 2023

What a potential El Niño means for the Tampa Bay area New class to be inducted into Circus Ring of Fame this weekend Florida beach named America’s ‘deadliest beach’ Families fearful after Memorial Park Cemetery ownership changes hands Whiskey honoring Black namesake thrives after story comes to light US government proposes rule to save Americans $9B by reducing credit card late fees McCarthy breaks with Greene on death of Ashli Babbitt McCarthy notches win with hard-fought vote to oust Omar Woman receives three 1099s in error, showing more than $1 million in taxable income St. Pete mobile home community makes progress in fight against rent increase Arrest warrant issued for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon Florida Keys groundhog conch concurs with Punxsutawney Phil 5 sore spots between the US and Israel as the Biden-Netanyahu era begins Republicans criticized for wearing ‘despicable’ assault gun pins after mass shootings Pentagon: Suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over northern US WATCH: Florida police officer pepper sprayed during traffic stop Recreational marijuana legalization getting closer to Florida ballot McCarthy says he’s forming bipartisan group to write lawmaker code of conduct following Omar vote Trump trashes ‘ambitious’ potential 2024 rivals in sprawling interview Ukraine warns Russia massing 500,000 troops on border for offensive LIST: Florida rejected over 500 personalized license plates in 2022 Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US Pinellas Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in 1987 cold case murder Feds won’t pursue death penalty against surf instructor accused using speargun to kill his children in Mexico Hernando County bus aide accused of ‘jabbing the kids in the ribs’ Gun owners need to register firearms with stabilizing brace House passes resolution denouncing socialism, vote splits Democrats Food Network stars open new restaurant in Sarasota Federal lawmakers eye cryptocurrency regulations Small plane crashes near Florida golf course Be the Beat: Save a Life by Knowing CPR Heart Healthy Recipe: Southwest Tacos Safely Resolving Conflicts Lanny Poffo, former pro wrestler and WWE legend’s brother, dies Pelosi backing Schiff if Feinstein retires 911 calls released from Monterey Park mass shooting: ‘Send police here right away!’ Bill Clinton joins Biden, Harris to mark 30th anniversary of Family and Medical Leave Act People urged to destroy these children’s pajamas over burn hazard Avelo Airlines offers two new nonstop flights from Tampa starting at $39 Court strikes down Tampa ‘conversion therapy’ ban ‘Extraordinary misuse of taxpayer dollars’: DeSantis releases survey results on CRT, DEI in higher education Former principal of Virginia school where 6-year-old shot teacher wasn’t warned about gun, lawyer claims Florida sales tax holidays 2023: New & permanent savings proposed in DeSantis’ budget All US LEGOLAND resorts now Certified Autism Centers Woman identified 37 years after she went missing in Florida Terror suspect charged for damaging power plant outside Las Vegas found incompetent Why Kelce brother’s wife is bringing OB-GYN to Super Bowl Today’s Joy Bauer Shares Heart Healthy Foods Memphis police officer in ‘extremely critical condition’ after shooting Your Checklist for Lifelong Good Health Chiefs banked on rookie returns to reach Super Bowl Republican councilwoman found fatally shot in her car, officials say Dolly Parton says she’s not backing CBD gummies The time-traveling adventure continues in ‘Quantum Leap’ ‘Smoke on the Water’: great BBQ and an even better cause St. Pete Girl Bosses draw big crowds with a message of support and ambition Powerball jackpot reaches $700M – when is your next chance to win? ‘Switch’ is a mental and physical trivia challenge Body camera audio can’t be used in Manatee commissioner’s DUI trial, judge rules New Mexico considers making roasted chile the official state smell A majestic cruise adventure in ‘Hidden Gems’ Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall nominees Only 8% of Floridians have gas stoves, but DeSantis promises to fight potential ban Inflation leads to higher campaign donation limits Biden goes after fees levied for flights, hotels and tickets And the winner of the “Yum-bardi Trophy” is… Florida man, 74, vanished after picking up Lyft riders Schumer: Biden unified with Democratic leaders against negotiating over debt limit  House Republicans vote to remove Omar from Foreign Affairs panel Seminole man stole 45 liquor bottles worth $1.2K from Winn-Dixie, deputies say TODAY ONLY SPECIAL OFFER: New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Huckabee Sanders to deliver Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union Gut Healthy Foods Pulled Pork with Al “Bubba” Baker Recalled eczema cream for children has twice as much lead as lead paint Tim Scott: Resurrecting House Democrats’ police reform bill a ‘nonstarter’ Robert Kraft open to one-day contract for Brady, wants him to ‘sign off as a Patriot’ Achieving a Healthy Digital Balance Full Snow Moon: Here’s when you can see it The Healing Power of Lullabies Maple Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe Semi truck fire snarls morning traffic in Hernando County Let’s Get Moving | Join the American Heart Challenge ‘Sharks’ in art teacher’s front yard turn heads Scott: ‘I don’t think it made any sense’ for McConnell to boot me from Commerce Potential mass shooting thwarted after high-capacity weapons found pointed from window of Hollywood high-rise Big Game Bound: Chiefs, Eagles to face off in Super Bowl LVII Florida could end unanimous jury requirement for executions More than 2.5 million pounds of canned meat recalled Universal Orlando unveils ‘epic’ ticket offer that gives guests more for their money Congressional Black Caucus celebrates Black History Month ‘Daily Show’s’ Roy Wood Jr. to take the mic at this year’s White House correspondents’ dinner Suffering from allergies in Tampa Bay? Here’s why Pinellas Park group home employee arrested after beating disabled man, police say DeSantis awards $144 million in broadband access grants to rural Florida Blue Bell releases new ice cream flavor The history of Groundhog Day is more complex than you may think What’s going on the with real estate market in 2023? | 360 Realty Dr Pepper adds ‘Strawberries & Cream’ soda to permanent lineup Egg seizures up at border crossings as prices soar in U.S. Man hospitalized in Pasco County shooting Parents pay at least one monthly bill for 40% of millennials, survey finds Living near a ‘food swamp’ could raise stroke risk in adults 50 and older: research Fatal pedestrian crash closes Tampa road for several hours Bill Murray’s ‘Groundhog Day’ celebrates 30th anniversary Groundhog Day 2023: Six more weeks of winter Mexico zoo director allegedly killed, cooked 4 pygmy goats for party Jim Jordan wields the gavel — and new power Dr. Dre celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘The Chronic’ with re-release, return to streaming Here’s what the Fed interest rate hike means for you Winning $1M Powerball ticket sold in Florida; $700M jackpot still up for grabs Showers expected Friday, breezy start to the weekend