WFLA Articles: February 6, 2023

Asa Hutchinson eyes April for 2024 decision Super Bowl prop betting increases in popularity ChatGPT bot channels history to pen State of Union speech Powerball: Winning numbers drawn for Monday’s $747M jackpot Democratic freshmen invite Parkland, Uvalde parents to SOTU Polar bear in fatal Alaska attack was in poor health Hurricane deaths at nursing home: accident or manslaughter? DeSoto County Fair remains closed for a second night after deadly shooting DeSantis leads Trump in head-to-head match-up: poll Rescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 4,000 Pennsylvania 9-year-old graduates from high school, starts college Brady not expected in announcing booth at Super Bowl House lawmakers draft resolution to condemn Chinese spy balloon Sarah Huckabee Sanders reaches highest GOP standing yet with response to Biden How many surveillance balloons are out there? McCarthy argues for debt limit and spending deal in pre-State of the Union address 2 hospitalized, 2 detained after shooting outside Land O’ Lakes shopping center Lawmakers gear up to grill Biden officials over Chinese spy balloon Florida cat that was ‘too affectionate’ to owner finds forever family thanks to TikTok video Fire, smoke seen billowing as toxic chemicals released from derailed Ohio tanker cars Tampa man sentenced for preparing over 1K false tax returns Confessed killer Steven Lorenzo asks for death sentence Trash company accidentally throws away Pasco couple’s outdoor furniture Pentagon ‘did not detect’ previous Chinese spy balloons: US general Hundreds of sandwiches, snacks sold in 9 states recalled due to listeria risk: FDA Florida marijuana use, firearm debate grows hazy after federal court rulings North Port 4th grader arrested for allegedly making false mass shooting threat New Chick-fil-A to open in Polk County this week Lovely, cool night, another warm & sunny day on the way Sea lion at Arizona zoo picks SuperBowl winner House GOP seeks to divide, conquer Democrats on socialism Salman Rushdie says he’s ‘lucky’ in first interview since stabbing Driver takes off after crashing into Florida condominium Boy who shot teacher allegedly tried to choke another Suspects planned to attack Baltimore power grid, authorities say Watch: ‘Breaking Bad’ stars to reunite in Super Bowl ad Questions remain about suspected Chinese spy balloon after U.S. shoots it down Real Lakeland police chief warns about fake police chief scheme Tampa’s Turkish community reacts to deadly earthquake Rough seas complicate US efforts to recover suspected China spy balloon Discover: Technical issue resolved after customers reported cards being declined Florida tops list for most shark attacks on Earth in 2022 Want to get back at your ex? Donate to name a cockroach after them Manhunt continues for suspect in deadly Hillsborough County carjacking Hialeah man arrested in connection to deadly Wesley Chapel shootout USF football adds 14 new signees Creating Healthy Study and Learning Habits How to Create Healthy Habits One Man’s Healthy Foods Changes After Cancer Oral health is Linked to Overall Health 5 Habits for Better Sleep Tom Brady reveals when he plans to start his broadcast gig with FOX Florida moves to rename Disney’s Reedy Creek; DeSantis to appoint board members Man with alleged connection to Lakeland mass shooting shot, killed by police What is virga? It just happened at the Oregon coast Public asked to help name new Winter Haven elementary school New York Times editorial board presses Durbin to end Senate ‘blue slip’ judicial vetoes Free federal tax prep? IRS finally has online forms ‘I want to be an astrophysicist’: 9-year-old boy graduates high school Improving Your Eating Habits Brooksville teen goes missing after walking to bus stop Florida woman wins $1M off $20 lottery ticket Yellen sees ‘path in which inflation is declining significantly’ Poll: Parents trust Democrats over Republicans on K-12 education Maggie and the Moms on what empties your child’s ’emotional cup’ and how to refill it… and the truth about home remedies Where did America’s convertible cars go? Greene calls for probe into why Trump was unaware of previous Chinese balloons Florida to begin session on Disney district, migrant flights Florida special session: Bill would give state prosecutors more power to investigate election crimes Crypto out, alcohol in for Super Bowl ads Dell is latest tech company to slash jobs, cutting about 6,600 Man shot after allegedly charging at Florida deputy with knives $747 million Powerball jackpot now 9th-largest in US history as drawing nears AMC changing ticket prices based on where you sit in theater The mysterious Milchick returns for Season Two of ‘Severance’ Roughly 4 in 10 say state of union is strong ahead of Biden address: survey Tips for lightning safety on Severe Weather Awareness Week Chef Van Liew’s crabby cheesy bread with zesty cilantro aioli is the perfect game day snack Dead frozen shark washes on shore amid cold snap ‘Yellowstone’ creators strike gold again with prequel series ‘1923’ Florida man, Maryland woman planned attack on Baltimore power grid, FBI says AAA: Florida gas prices are dropping once again Tampa man struck, killed; suspect on the run, FHP says Strongest earthquake in decades startles western New York Florida special session immigration bill replaces migrant flight program Big Game Bound: Hall of Fame coach Dick Vermeil, legendary actress Sally Field talk Super Bowl LVII Monday’s Powerball drawing will be fifth-largest in game history at $747M Tampa cop arrested in domestic dispute, officials say February Heart Health Month- SPECIAL OFFER TODAY: Free Heart Scan SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Florida teen who stabbed girl 114 times pleads guilty to murder SB lanes of Howard Franklin Bridge temporarily closing for construction Fact check: Is chicken feed to blame for the egg shortage? Fan-Favorite Recipes for the Big Game Time to get in tune with your air conditioning FAA investigating after planes nearly collide in close-call landing at Austin airport Most in new poll say Biden hasn’t achieved much in first two years  What to know about education savings accounts, the school choice measure making waves in states Scientists are reincarnating the woolly mammoth to return within 5 years The Big Game Hosting Recipe Ideas Travel Inspirations in Florida Former aide accuses George Santos of sexual harassment Steven Lorenzo requests death penalty in double murder case Top Intelligence Committee Democrat: ‘We’ll learn a lot’ from downed Chinese balloon Chiefs, Eagles land in Phoenix for Super Bowl Earthquake shakes western New York Motorcyclist falls off cliff, smartwatch saves him 18-year-old wins $48 million on first-ever lottery ticket purchase China accuses US of indiscriminate use of force over balloon Viola Davis becomes third Black woman to achieve EGOT status Why gas prices haven’t dropped yet Florida firefighter dies after being pulled from water while surfing Grammys red carpet: Lizzo, Doja Cat, Styles wow crowd Where is Harriet? Famous Florida eagle still missing from nest Powerful 7.8 magnitude quake rocks Turkey and Syria Photos: Officials urge holdouts to evacuate near fiery derailment, fearing explosion Beyoncé becomes Grammys queen; Styles wins album honor Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300 Officials urge evacuation near derailment, fearing explosion US skiers to don climate change-themed race suits at worlds Ride at Iowa amusement park where boy died will never reopen Sunny and warm stretch of days