WFLA Articles: February 27, 2023

Hillsborough school board set to vote on redistricting proposals, but is there enough support for superintendent’s plan? US Marshals hit with ‘major’ hack, sensitive data compromised Actor Tom Sizemore’s family ‘deciding end of life matters,’ rep says Watchdog highlights US withdrawal blunders that led to collapse of Afghan government Tensions rise as Supreme Court prepares for high-stakes student debt clash White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days More than 4,700 complaints filed against insurers post-Hurricane Ian House holds moment of silence to honor victims of Michigan State shooting Twitter employee who slept on floor laid off in latest Musk cuts Headed to the beach? Here’s how to check red tide levels in Tampa Bay Family shares cause of death for Jansen Panettiere, brother of Hayden Panettiere Happy National Strawberry Day! Check out this Tampa Bay winery that makes strawberry wine CDC warns of drug-resistant stomach bug amid rise in cases House approves resolution mourning Turkey, Syria earthquake deaths; condemning Assad Arrest warrant issued for Kodak Black, rapper once pardoned by Trump FHP highlights ‘Stay at the Scene’ campaign after nearly 300 hit-and-run crashes reported in one month Iconic ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car involved in crash COVID origin report reignites firestorm over ‘lab leak’ theory Moms for Liberty co-founder one of DeSantis’ appointees for Disney district governing board Sales skyrocket at the last Blockbuster after post-apocalyptic ad goes viral 63 years later, Tampa honors those buried at forgotten cemetery near King High School Fox lawsuit docs show Murdoch acknowledged several hosts backed Trump’s fraud claims 46 years after introduction, the latest Honda Accord is worth a fresh look World’s largest bounce house coming to Tampa next month New push to pass pro-union bill in Congress Florida man known as ‘Sedition Panda’ arrested for allegedly storming Capitol  Transportation watchdog to audit Buttigieg’s use of government jets Chipotle officially adds item inspired by viral TikTok trend to menu Deputy’s memorial bike ride provides comfort for fallen Polk deputy’s mother Lakeland Ledger drops ‘Dilbert’ over creator’s racist remarks Kevin Hart bringing comedy tour to Tampa DeSantis to skip this year’s CPAC Canned shrimp sold at Walmart, other locations recalled over possible spoilage Chick-Fil-A location bans unchaperoned diners under 16 Tampa residents can save hundreds of dollars by having roommate, study says White House: No government consensus on COVID lab leak theory WVa bill would give ex-residents $25,000 in tax credits to move back Self Help Tips for Teens Veterans Creative Arts Showcase New Ybor Speakeasy Honors Black Tampa Bay Trailblazer Getting Motivated to Run When it’s time to Embrace Love Again Creating Mental Clarity Through Meditation & Yoga Putin gives actor Steven Seagal Russia’s friendship award Gov. DeSantis addresses shooting that killed reporter, 9-year-old in Orlando February Heart Health Month-Free Heart Scan from Life Guard Imaging Why Uvalde CISD still uses alert system deployed during mass shooting Top congressional leaders to receive briefing on classified documents Bank accounts frozen years ago in multi-million dollar fraud probe finally released to defendant’s family Illinois’ most expensive home up for sale; occupies 8 city lots in Chicago Floridians budgeting more for groceries than people in most states: study Driver pulled over while going 156 mph, police say Florida dad could face charges after 2 young kids killed in dirt bike crash Club for Growth donor retreat set to feature DeSantis, Haley and others — but not Trump DeSantis signs state takeover of land around Walt Disney World into law Pinellas Park police pursue pigs on the run More students are being Baker Acted every year in Tampa Bay, across Florida WATCH: Firefighters help couple reveal baby’s gender McClellan becomes ‘ancestors’ wildest dreams’ with historic Virginia win Florida man caught with 2,600 pounds of child pornography, deputies say St. Petersburg woman, 34, killed after car overturns during early morning crash Back-to-back hurricanes are likely to happen more often, study finds Where to park for free in Clearwater Beach? Here’s what you need to know before spring break Pinellas County lawyer accused of stealing $840K from clients Ron DeSantis’ 2024 campaign emerges from the shadows Texas Republican doubles down on attack on Judy Chu Pasco man charged with credit card fraud while bonding out of jail Recession coming, but later than previously forecast, more economists predict in survey 3 more alligators removed from Florida community after 85-year-old woman killed Republicans retool crime message for 2024 Blinken pledges $444M in additional US aid to Yemen Ilana Glazer on parenthood, comedy and her love for Florida Two-thirds of New York voters say Santos should resign: poll ‘Take It Down:’ Tool offers teens chance to remove explicit images DeSantis in new book says Disney CEO complained of ‘pressure’ to condemn ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill ‘Know the signs’: NYC woman details dire encephalitis battle Death of former star swimmer in the U.S. Virgin Islands under police investigation Woman dies after being hit by car while crossing highway Pinellas County firefighter arrested, accused of driving 100 mph in 45 zone while drunk ‘Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship’ on MTV Duo Achieves Dream of Running in the Boston Marathon Win $1M a year for life with new Florida Lottery scratch-off game From real estate to dating, these Tampa-based reality TV stars are part of a ‘Perfect Match’ Meet St. Pete’s youngest new author– 8-year-old fashionista, Ansley Z Are you a ‘momster’? Maggie and the Moms make their confessions SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida Arrest warrant issued for Florida rapper Kodak Black Biden to talk to congressional Democrats this week about combating GOP policies Work From Roam. Remote Office Space DeSantis signs state takeover of land around Walt Disney World into law China accuses US of ‘outright bullying’ with Russia-linked sanctions Florida among states with the best roads in America Jill Biden on if there’s a chance Biden won’t run in 2024: ‘Not in my book’ Brittney Griner and her wife receive standing ovation at NAACP awards Why the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner only received $997.6 million as his payout Top gang leaders, 19 others arrested in Hillsborough drug trafficking investigation Christina Applegate makes ‘last’ red carpet appearance Early voting begins today for City of Tampa municipal election Damaging storms hit Oklahoma and Kansas, causing injuries Florida teen found dead after going missing in ocean, police say WATCH: Tampa man tries hosing down car fire with garden hose Tampa firefighters battle fire at abandoned home Rights to ‘Crying Indian’ ad to go to Native American group ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates at SAG Awards Dilbert distributor cuts ties to creator over race comments Haley’s mental competency tests could rock Washington — but would be hard to implement Damian Lillard posts 71 points and 13 3s, then gets drug tested 1 injured in Tampa shooting, police say She was arrested over $40; 3 weeks later, she died in jail Mild & quiet tonight, isolated showers Tuesday