WFLA Articles: January 19, 2023

1 killed, 1 critically hurt after motorcycle crash in Largo Using coral to reconstruct climate centuries ago T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen ‘They are our future’: School resource officer on mission to keep students, community safe ‘This isn’t how I wanted to meet you’: 911 call recounts Jeremy Renner’s harrowing rescue TPD officers awarded for saving overheated baby in stolen car President Biden surveys storm damage in California; administration promises support Leslie Jordan’s cause of death released Pick your own citrus at this Tampa Bay grove Hillsborough residents unaware of harmful acid spill blocks away from community Tampa Bay mobile home community hit with 2 unexpected price hikes How US-German ‘bickering’ is blocking Ukraine’s push for tanks DeSantis asks Florida colleges, universities to send information on what gender treatments they provide ‘Concerning’ strain of gonorrhea detected in Massachusetts, officials say Proposed changes to Tampa city charter show growing power fight in city government Ozempic shortage: Tampa Bay doctors make adjustments as weight loss drug gains popularity David Crosby, founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, dies Advocates seek further action after Lakeland officers reassigned Coast Guard prepares for Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Florida blocks AP African American studies pilot program in high schools Human bones found near New Port Richey intersection Why the White House is refusing to negotiate on the debt ceiling Professional soccer player Anton Walkes dies after Florida boat crash FDLE Special Agent helps rescue 150 lb, endangered sea turtle in Florida Keys Greta Thunberg rips ‘completely ridiculous’ move to let UAE oil chief lead COP28  Florida man accused of killing co-worker with sledgehammer Fire crews battle blaze at Oklahoma marijuana grow facility More than 1,300 nursing homes had COVID infection rates of at least 75 percent in 2020: HHS Alleged sex offenders, 2 others on the run after busting out of jail Florida still celebrates 3 Confederate holidays Florida home values rose more than every other state in 2022, data shows Plant City driver dies after crashing truck into metal guardrail ‘Check your receipts!’: Instacart bans shopper accused of using woman’s account to buy items for themselves Woman charged in toddler’s co-sleeping death year after ‘exact same’ incident Mountain Dew releases new hot sauce flavor Cuban girl who lost mother, grandmother reunites with family in Tampa Doctors Travel Around the World Helping People in Need Police uncover Baby Jane Doe’s identity, parents arrested in Florida Benefits of Walking Your Dog Teaching Youth to Cook Supreme Court says it hasn’t found abortion opinion leaker Daughter accused of killing, dismembering parents in Pennsylvania home On this day: Snow fell in Tampa Bay 46 years ago Learning New Ways to Eat Healthier with Today’s Joy Bauer Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ says claims her ex-husband is alive are old news St. Pete man led Kentucky police on high-speed chase with woman’s body in car, troopers say Family of 6-year-old who shot his teacher issues statement Laverne Cox: Anti-trans bills are about ‘criminalizing our existence’ TODAY ONLY SPECIAL OFFER: New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment HHS policy for monitoring gain-of-function virus research unclear, GAO says Buccaneers fire OC Byron Leftwich, 5 other coaches following playoff loss Hunters find trash bag of newborn puppies stashed in bush Santos: Claims by veteran that I stole money from dog’s charity ‘shocking and insane’ Night Court is back in session on NBC ‘It’s a bad sight’: Rep. Steube hospitalized after 25-foot fall at Sarasota home ‘Don’t see that every day’: Flaming Corvette whizzes by police in Bradenton Why your kids may need a ‘Digital Detox’ Report: Fentanyl deaths of children under 14 surging Soccer player Anton Walkes, 25, dies in Florida boat crash McConnell: US ‘never will’ default on its debt Carnival partners with SpaceX’s Starlink for better Wi-Fi at sea Jury awards Flo Rida $82 million in lawsuit against Celsius energy drink WATCH: Tampa officers rescue baby from abandoned stolen car Alec Baldwin to face involuntary manslaughter charges over ‘Rust’ shooting Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ shooting Learning with Legos Big Game Bound: Bengals-Bills rematch highlights Divisional Round Sing Out and READ helps at-risk kids dramatically improve reading skills Top pilots union lobbyist dies in plane crash Winter Haven men sold fentanyl to overdose victim, sheriff’s office says Most Democrats in new poll support probe into Biden classified documents SF art gallery owner filmed spraying homeless woman with hose has been arrested Flipping into Fun at the YMCA What’s Hipp? Phone sanitizers Wendy Wesley sings praises for Mediterranean diet Santos denies performing as a drag queen Florida starts tracking program for rape kit testing DeSantis, state officials, announce millions more in aid for victims of Hurricane Ian Quiet Thriving 2023 Parent-Approved Guide: Sleep Aid Must-Haves Doctor accused of tossing vaccines, giving fake shots to children Local charity builds tiny houses to fight homelessness Tampa man killed after tow truck hauling school bus strikes car, flees scene Tampa city councilmembers, mayor face off over changes to city charter VIDEO: iPhone bursts into flames while charging on kitchen counter Florida manatee gives birth to ‘extremely rare’ set of twins GOP eager to take on Sherrod Brown for Ohio Senate seat Republicans warn against writing off Trump’s chances in 2024 These are the House GOP power players in the 118th Congress Senate stares down immigration fight Lightfoot fights for political survival in Chicago mayor’s race Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting kids Climate misinformation spreads wildly on Musk’s Twitter Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar bear attack All lanes open on I-4 after acid leak prompted early morning closure Warm and breezy ahead of a weak front