WFLA Articles: February 9, 2023

Rays upgrade historic St. Pete High School baseball field for spring training Are electric or gas vehicles better for the climate? Rondé Barber to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 When Taylor Swift went looking for a prom date in Alabama Tiger Woods’ Popstroke to open Tampa location next week Special counsel subpoenas Pence in Trump investigation: reports Manatee County high school student arrested after making false school shooting tip ‘as a joke,’ deputies say ‘She was a beautiful person’: NJ kindergarten teacher found dead in shallow grave Deputies help free seagull entangled in plastic bag on Anna Maria Island ‘They took him from me so fast’: Mother speaks out after 13-year-old killed in illegal street race 14-year-old driver prepares for Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete Biden says China spy balloon ‘not a major breach’ Are Social Security and Medicare at risk of being cut? Details on the political battle in D.C.  College Board pushes back on claims that AP studies course was changed at Florida’s request Mystery surrounding deadly Tesla crash in Texas is solved Parents urged to cut choking hazard off recalled Skip Hop activity gyms As complaints pile up, Florida attorney general sues 2 Clearwater hot tub businesses Hillsborough County superintendent unveils 4th school boundary proposal Woman tried to kill look-alike with poisoned cheesecake One-eared pup finds forever home after going viral for ripping ear off toy to match President Biden’s potential 2024 run complicated by wavering support House Democrats move to expel ‘fraud’ Rep. Santos from Congress Missing diver found alive off coast of Englewood Bradenton Proud Boys member pleads guilty to felony charge in Capitol riot, faces decades in prison USDA inspects Florida animal park after white rhino shot 15 times, killed Why some lawmakers want to restrict foreign entities from buying up land Rihanna on halftime: ‘It’s going to be a celebration’ Walmart to close some ‘underperforming’ stores in 3 states Florida House votes to have state control Disney’s Reedy Creek  Florida bill aims to give job promotion preference to veterans & their relatives To buy a Tampa home, you’ll need to earn at least $113,000 Police: 2 killed when high-speed commuter train hits SUV in Florida Florida police officer dies after ‘tragic accident’ on duty Lawmakers advance expansion of Florida’s migrant location program Parents urged to remove stroller canopy after toddler’s death Jan. 6 rioter who carried Confederate flag sentenced to three years in prison Menstrual questions cut from athletic forms amid criticism Democrats launch effort to expel Santos from Congress Hunter Biden attorney rejects House Oversight request for records Biden in Florida takes on Rick Scott’s ‘outrageous’ views on Social Security, Medicare Tampa rapper claimed self-defense in killing of pregnant mom, police say St. Petersburg Black History Bike Tour US foreclosures rise 21 months in a row; Data shows Florida had 12th most nationally Barriers often keep Black community from seeking help for mental health Sustainable Fashion Spring break: Is it safe to visit Mexico? Become a Farmer for a Day Janitor seeks legal action after accidentally being locked in Florida holding cell for 3 days Watch: Robot assistant runs from Pennsylvania grocery store How much are Super Bowl viewers projected to spend on food, parties? Liquor before beer: Spirits beat out suds in new market data Oregon officials lose their jobs after using agency connections to purchase rare bourbon Kari Lake to be featured speaker at CPAC dinner Romney defends Biden’s handling of Chinese balloon A ‘secret ingredient’ gives the main dish its distinct flavor in Destination Delicious: Brazil Players give back to community hosting the Super Bowl Purina dog food recalled over toxicity risk Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in DC apartment building 2 Parrish Community High School students arrested for threatening mass shooting, deputies say Why outdoors is the best place to cook your Big Game appetizers Alyssa Farah Griffin: ‘Overhyped’ DeSantis will ‘implode’ following sustained Trump attacks Mystery surrounding fatal Tesla crash with no one behind wheel solved SPECIAL OFFER *TODAY ONLY* – New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Lose Weight With Nu Image Medical Tampa Bay Rays 2023 Fan Fest: What you need to know Pence group launching grassroots Iowa effort targeting school transgender policies Chick-fil-A testing first ‘plant-forward’ sandwich: Here’s where to try it Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after feeling lightheaded House unanimously approves resolution condemning China for spy balloon FHSAA board votes to remove questions on menstrual periods from health survey Chinese balloon had antennas, solar panels Healthy Fruit Rolls How to teach kids to appreciate nature and make it fun 2021 Manatee County murder suspect arrested in Detroit Big Game Bound: Hall of Famers Brian Urlacher, Brian Dawkins talk Super Bowl LVII $1M lottery ticket sold at Florida Circle K Itty-bitty California mouse wins Guinness longevity award Portrait of Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ unveiled in Texas Senate Extra SNAP benefits set to expire for millions nationwide 114 migrants make landfall in Florida Keys, Border Patrol says Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94 Unexploded Civil War-era device found in Gettysburg National Military Park HCSO service dog battling ‘an aggressive form of cancer’ National Snacking Month Inspiration Tips to make your Valentine’s Day roses last longer Trending topics: Viola Davis gets an EGOT, Netflix cracks down on password sharing, and Titanic test reveals if Jack could have survived Big Game Eats Caregiver stole $450,000 from woman with dementia, Gulfport police say HUD: Thousands of Floridians saved from losing homes amid ‘life and death’ pandemic Man stabbed in the back of the head at Tampa sports bar, police say Tampa father charged with 13-year-old son’s death at illegal street racing event Gronk means business after football retirement Americans expected to eat record amount of chicken wings during Super Bowl weekend Cheese, pepperoni or pineapple: 7 places to grab a slice of pizza in Tampa Indian government asks people to hug cows on Valentine’s Day Florida State Fair kicks off 12 days of fun at the fairgrounds ‘You’re never going to find her’: Mom vanishes after meeting man online Hundreds of thousands of kids didn’t go back to school after worst of COVID, analysis finds GOP divided over whether heckling Biden hurts them DeSantis edges closer to 2024 decision Sen. Fetterman hospitalized, tests rule out new stroke Biden promises to ‘defend Social Security and Medicare’ while in Tampa Tampa Bay native to be featured in national tour of Hits! The Musical Another warm, muggy and breeze day