WFLA Articles: February 22, 2023

Majority of Tampa City Council candidates take part in South Tampa forum ahead of early voting next week Residents say gross living conditions continue at USF-area apartment complex Alligator found in park unable to eat on its own, requires tube feeding: zoo Steve Bannon’s ex-lawyers sue for nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal fees New Bucs OC Dave Canales talks about why he’s ready for his big chance Space telescope uncovers massive galaxies near cosmic dawn ‘This is really difficult’: Florida reporter gets emotional while covering death of another journalist Missing Washington woman identified using DNA from severed foot ‘We lost our child’: Family mourns 13-year-old who died after choking in school cafeteria Michigan GOP chair election underscores party’s divisions ahead of 2024 Oscars adds crisis team to ceremony post-Will Smith slap Jan. 6 rioter who called for Ocasio-Cortez’s assassination sentenced to more than 3 years in prison Pentagon releases U-2 pilot’s selfie with Chinese spy balloon Polk County student found with loaded gun in purse, police say Man home from the hospital after being pronounced dead by medics Hernando High School band alumni recall being invited to march in Jimmy Carter’s inauguration parade FDA widens advisory on eye products after patients blinded, hospitalized Manchin says that ‘right now’ he’s ‘not running for president’ Florida journalist, 9-year-old, woman killed in shooting; 2 others hurt Attorneys to Supreme Court: Twitter liable in ISIS attack Biden meets with B-9 as NATO unites for Ukraine, global democracy Pinellas County considers changes to school start times, bus routes Disneyland warns Guardians of the Galaxy riders to avoid dangerous TikTok trend Tesla engineering HQ returning to California, Musk announces 145K cans of baby formula recalled out of abundance of caution as parents still deal with shortage Nipsey Hussle’s killer gets 60 years to life in prison No survivors after twin-engine plane crash near Little Rock, FAA says SunRunner extends free rides for another 6 months Tampa Bay widow calls VA claim about veteran’s pain help request ‘unbelievable’ Florida officials taking ‘bold steps’ to prevent new invasive species The Year of Saying Yes Saying Yes to New Job Opportunities Wife accused of shooting terminally ill husband in Florida hospital indicted by grand jury Nipsey Hussle’s killer gets 60 years to life in prison House Republican: Ukraine war has been wake-up call for Taiwan to stockpile weapons Volunteers with kayaks, boats needed for Hurricane Ian debris cleanup in Myakka River Trump accuses Biden administration of ‘indifference and betrayal’ in East Palestine Space telescope uncovers massive galaxies near cosmic dawn Trump attacks Georgia grand jury forewoman over media tour Supreme Court appears hesitant to hold Twitter responsible for ISIS terror attack No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes Boston Marathon dog dies after battle with cancer Uranium fire at Tennessee nuclear complex contained, did not release radioactivity Emotional plea from parents of teen athlete who lost both legs in collision Trying New Things More than 1,000 flights canceled as massive winter storm targets northern US Former Mexican top cop found guilty of distributing 58 tons of cocaine Saying Yes To Your Teen Florida bill would raise mandatory school attendance age to 18 Biden marks Ash Wednesday, celebrates mass with Polish priest in hotel room Tampa Riverwalk earns No. 2 spot on USA Today’s ‘America’s Top 10 Riverwalks’ Laundrie attorney Steven Bertolino files motion to dismiss lawsuit against him Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit East Palestine after train derailment Suspect in custody after high-speed police chase, standoff in South Florida ‘Quite an adventure’: Dutch firefighter helps rescue prized calf from 40-foot well in Texas Florida teen knocked school worker unconscious after she took away his Nintendo Switch, deputies say Biden stumbles up steps of Air Force One in Poland Florida correction officers accused of burning inmates with ‘scalding hot water,’ sheriff says Buttigieg to travel to East Palestine on Thursday amid criticism Biden administration isn’t doing enough Polk County school bus aide arrested, accused of grabbing child Florida home sales dropped 23% in January, data shows Winner comes forward to claim $1.35B Mega Millions jackpot WATCH: School resource officer proposes to teacher at school assembly “Happy Cincoanero” to the Tampa Taco Fest! Topgolf Live Stadium Tour to tee off at Raymond James Stadium this spring Double Cross returns for highly anticipated fourth season This is why you never turn off your safety systems Winner comes forward to claim $1.35B Mega Millions jackpot Former Kansas City Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis thanks fans for prayers during recovery Meet the Florida native joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Tampa company testing 4-day work week The irrestibly adorable story of the one-eared dog and his matching stuffed animal… and more fun topics in our ‘Daytime Chat’ Tampa Soulwalk showcases history of city’s Black communities $2.3T: US home values see largest drop over 6 months since 2008 collapse, reports say 2 Florida correction officers accused of burning inmates ‘Divergent’ series author returns with new futuristic novel Tampa Bay Lightning makes NHL history with Divine Nine puck drop Haley sees popularity surge among conservatives after presidential campaign launch: poll Girl Scout Cookies are here! Tom Brady puts Humane Society of Tampa Bay on the map Texas school superintendent resigns after leaving firearm unattended in bathroom for 3rd-grader to find EMILY’s List targeting 23 House Republicans over positions on abortion A Better Way To A Better Window Man arrested for ‘peeping through windows’ at Dundee motel, police say I-75 NB reopens after semi hits overpass near Ocala ‘Tweakments’ and Botox: The Gen Z plastic surgery craze WWE leaning in to social media ahead of possible sale Wildlife species worldwide exposed to ‘forever chemicals,’ survey shows Zephyrhills High School student charged after making threats against school: officials Afrobeats Dance Class Here’s what a free IRS e-filing tax return system could look like Barnes & Noble opening first new Tampa store since 2008 Most young men are single. Most young women are not. Florida lawmakers advance private school voucher program Laundrie attorney Steven Bertolino files motion to dismiss lawsuit against him Subway to add EV charging stations to select restaurants nationwide Raskin says he is halfway through his cancer treatment Manatee County commissioners seek more control over content at public libraries Man caught driving dead Lyft driver’s car indicted in Wauchula murder case ‘Cocaine Bear’ aims to strike a blow to Hollywood Nikki Haley faces tricky balancing act on Indian heritage Democrats see security threat in McCarthy sending Jan. 6 video to Tucker Carlson DeSantis wades into foreign policy, Ukraine Democrats forced to play defense on education Biden declines to veto Apple Watch ban Malcolm X’s family to sue CIA and FBI for wrongful death Mild & foggy night, warm through the weekend