WFLA Articles: February 28, 2023

Clutch Jawline by Hermann Aesthetics Vanessa Bryant receives nearly $29 million settlement in crash photos lawsuit: report House panel lays out ‘existential struggle’ with China in primetime debut Former clients of Christopher Reynolds speak about alleged wrongdoing Lightfoot ousted as Chicago mayor Nearly half of US murders going unsolved, data show St. Pete restaurant worker arrested after spraying hot grease on 2 employees, police say Protesters disrupt House China panel’s first hearing Florida lawmaker wants to get rid of the Democratic Party Fiery Greece train collision kills 29, injures at least 85 Vallas advances in Chicago mayor’s race Tennessee mansion shown burning in Zillow listing gets new life, YouTube channel City of Tampa removes speed hump in front of man’s driveway Idaho victim’s sister honors slain sibling and friend with baby’s name House Republicans plan to give Jan. 6 defendants access to security footage DeSantis-picked trustees vote to eliminate diversity office at New College of Florida  Democrats unveil bill to tighten regulations for trains with hazardous materials Gov. DeSantis launches new book in Sarasota County Bill would designate church that held Emmett Till’s funeral as national monument McCarthy, GOP pump brakes on release of Jan. 6 footage to Tucker Carlson Plant City High School Band preparing to fundraise during Florida Strawberry Festival Student loan forgiveness: Key statements from each justice Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder dies at age 101 This feature may be making your iPhone charge slower: How to turn it off Senate Intel leaders say Gang of Eight briefing on classified documents ‘left much to be desired’ Barrasso wants Congress debriefed on Energy Department’s COVID-19 intelligence Suspect in 2007 murder known as ‘El Tigre’ arrested in Florida traffic stop, deputies say FDA panel narrowly endorses Pfizer vaccine for RSV in older adults FBI says man had guns, ammo, fake marshal ID in baggage on flight to Florida Man wanted for impersonating officer, exposing himself to woman at Tampa hotel, police say East Palestine residents report unusual symptoms after train derailment Breeze Airways offers $49 flights from Sarasota during spring break Retired firefighter cancels heart exam after winning $2 million from lottery Florida man buys $50 lottery game, wins $1M House approves measure targeting Biden rule allowing money managers to consider ESG in retirement investing Hawley confronts Biden’s nominee to head National Archives over Twitter posts  Dish Network confirms cybersecurity breach US warns China not to supply lethal weapons to Russia Hillsborough school board decides controversial school boundary change needs more work Top takeaways from student loan forgiveness arguments at the Supreme Court Musician Ben Kweller announces death of 16-year-old son Dorian Mississippi governor signs bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors Idaho killings suspect Bryan Kohberger search warrant unsealed Polk County Public Schools recruiters traveling to Puerto Rico for hiring event When can student loan borrowers expect the repayment pause to end? Buccaneers to release veteran RB Leonard Fournette, reports say WATCH: Miami police officer lassoes alligator with tow rope Florida teen accused of brutally attacking teacher’s aide, held on $1M bond What makes people love (alleged) killers? Internet access cut off by more countries in 2022 Missing man’s remains apparently found inside shark Missing man’s remains found inside of shark by fishermen FAA investigating ‘close call’ between planes at Boston airport HCSO warns of ‘scammers’ posing as law enforcement officials to extort money Florida lawmakers introduce bill to define what ‘sex’ is in state education code Experts say FDA needs more regulatory flexibility Vices: Sugar Florida man who shot at deputies, hid in McDonald’s bathroom gets 30 years in prison Vices: Alcohol Florida moves to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law in coming legislative session Supreme Court student loan hearing: What you need to know Biden to nominate Julie Su for Labor secretary post Missing something at In-N-Out? Company addresses ‘shortage’ of popular offering St. Petersburg middle schooler charged after threatening school shooting, police say Man who attempted to run over Black family left goat head in Vegas hotel freezer, threatened shooting: police Wendy’s chili coming to the canned-foods section at grocery stores Tampa rent rose more than any other US city since start of pandemic, report says Supreme Court’s conservatives cast doubt on student loan forgiveness program Man who asked where Capitol ‘swamp rats’ were on Jan. 6 found guilty of felony charges These beaches are ‘the best of the best’ in US, according to Tripadvisor Idaho killings suspect Kohberger could die by firing squad if convicted Buffalo Wild Wings manager stole $72,000 from restaurant, Largo police say Florida seeks death penalty for woman accused of killing elderly couple Should the moon have its own time zone? SPECIAL OFFER *TODAY ONLY* – New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Staying Healthy At The Gym Train carrying propane tank partially derails in Manatee County FDA restricts imports of ‘tranq’ drug xylazine Bound woman escapes abduction in kidnapper’s truck, police say Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 tapes subject to security review, Republicans say Florida college enrollment won’t hit pre-pandemic level within next 6 years What are those large pyramids next to the Skyway? Biden to travel to Selma for Bloody Sunday anniversary Nevada Democratic Party chair charged with felony theft in 1990s Bald eagle rescued after eating rat poison in Massachusetts Worker trapped in grain bin rescued after 5 hours: ‘I was trying to stay calm’ LIST: Where to find fish fries in Tampa Bay during Lent 2023 Tapir escapes from Zoo Miami enclosure: report Buttigieg gets hit from right, left in East Palestine crisis  The Hidden Dangers of Vaping The Secret to Making Crispy Air Fryer French Fries Car flies off bridge after crash with Road Ranger Turn up the energy for Cocktails and Couture Freddie Prinze Jr. relives epic wrestling storylines Celebrating the Florida Strawberry Festival with delicious recipes The Spruce makes spring cleaning easy ‘Show of a lifetime:’ Whale watchers have close encounter with pair of playful gray whales What to expect as SCOTUS hears student loan forgiveness case today Toddler helps police find wanted woman: ‘We shouldn’t lie’ Winners of the iHeart & California Closets Gameday Giveaway Media Center Makeover Joanna Garcia Swisher-Actor and Busy Mom has Cooking Hacks Startup pays you to wash other people’s dirty laundry Manchin will vote against new DC crime law  Man accused of killing girl, 9, and Orlando reporter officially charged with their deaths Georgia judge: Trump grand jury panelists ‘can talk about the final report’ Hillsborough County parents prepare for school board’s first rezoning vote Missing Child Alert cancelled after 10-year-old Florida boy found safe Zero-calorie sweetener popular in keto diets linked to strokes, heart attacks Run for Fun: How to recover after a race These Florida beaches are ‘the best of the best’ in U.S., according to Tripadvisor Should elephants stay in US zoos? Without breeding, future is uncertain Biden sees surge in Dem backing for 2024 run, with support highest among the young: poll Five takeaways from the big COVID-19 ‘lab leak’ story McCarthy woos one-time critic Tucker Carlson with Jan. 6 tapes Trump easily beats DeSantis in GOP primary: poll Trump’s polling strength causes heartburn for Senate GOP Top 5 questions surrounding Biden student loan forgiveness fight at Supreme Court Fighting toxic air pollution Five things to watch for ahead of Chicago’s mayoral race IHOP offers free pancakes for National Pancake Day Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle Woman drove drunk, ran over boyfriend on motorcycle, Tarpon Springs police say Mild evening with fog forming overnight