WFLA Articles: January 27, 2023

Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-focused coaches TPD Communications Division beefs up staffing for Gasparilla Man arrested after shining laser at Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office helicopter: deputies Frustrated travelers still waiting for refunds as DOT investigates Southwest Airlines mess Ford recalls 462K vehicles over rear camera problem tied to 17 accidents Tyre Nichols video sparks protests nationwide Camera captures night sky spiral after SpaceX rocket launch Tyre Nichols videos show what happened in fatal Memphis traffic stop Teen who fired at Florida deputies sentenced to 20 years New ATF director talks plans to curb gun violence Republican Ken Buck opposes kicking Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs committee Tampa woman discovers crook stole her stimulus money Last minute shoppers rush to local shops ahead of Gasparilla Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eye: ‘Everyone loved him’ Toucan stolen from Hillsborough County animal sanctuary Tyre Nichols video: When will Memphis police release body cam footage? Republicans introduce bill to deny undocumented migrants U.S. entry McDonald’s begins testing strawless lids in select markets Judge sentences Jan. 6 rioter who pepper sprayed Brian Sicknick to 80 months in prison Migrant boats landing on beaches along the Florida Keys VIDEO: Florida peeping Tom gets caught by deputy, tries hiding in swamp More than 1,000 migrants apprehended in Florida since Jan. 6, FDEM says 3 men linked to Iran arrested over plot to kill U.S journalist; lawmakers call to support people of Iran Terrifying video shows Florida Amazon delivery driver robbed at gunpoint SUBMIT: Show us your Gasparilla 2023 photos #Pirateson8 Pence: ‘I take full responsibility’ for classified documents ending up at Indiana home Remembering the deadly Blackthorn collision 43 years later Police save burglar who was shot by homeowner in Haines City Pelosi says she has ‘absolutely no intention’ of watching video of husband’s attack 7 arrested in unlicensed contractor sting in Manatee County McDaniel wins reelection as RNC chair in contentious election Festive Foods for Gasparilla Body found inside Miami construction site concrete cylinder, report says More gas stoves recalled for risk of carbon monoxide poisoning Getting You Ready for Gasparilla: Pirate Booty Workout Chiefs’ Mahomes ready for AFC title game Watch: World champion says Rubik’s Cube and violin go hand in hand Gasparilla Charcuterie Cones Memphis anticipates release of video in Tyre Nichols’ arrest 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on Roosevelt Boulevard exit Nonprofit forms committee to investigate Florida academic freedom Ohio Dollar General stores temporarily shut down amid overcharging lawsuit FBI arrests three men in Iranian murder-for-hire plot of US journalist, activist The story of Gasparilla’s first all-female krewe Video: Footage of Paul Pelosi attack released Celebrating National Puzzle Day with a pro puzzler and challenging brain teasers DirecTV dropping Newsmax: Just business or political bias? House passes bill aimed at restricting presidential releases of reserve oil Biden admin breaks down student debt relief numbers: California had the most applicants; Wyoming the fewest ‘Love & Justice’ win out in touching memoir Friends remember Kansas man shot by dog during hunting trip: ‘A wonderful soul’ Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Tampa, according to Tripadvisor Sam’s Club announces new clubs, enhancements due to ‘record growth’ ‘Fear’ is the villain in new horror film Canon or Cannon? Tampa’s Gasparilla pirate festival origins in fiction, not fact Florida dad arrested after gun found in kindergartner’s backpack It could become illegal to drive in left-hand lanes in Florida in 2024 Coast Guard searches for missing diver off coast of Florida Window to the Weekend: The Annual Gasparilla Parade FDA pulls authorization for COVID antibody treatment over lack of effectiveness Celebrating Florida History at Gasparilla 2023 Green Gasparilla: Police dive team keeping beads out of the bay Gasparilla | Transforming into an authentic pirate Five Friends on the Hunt for Pirate Treasure | The Story Behind Gasparilla Why have there been so many massive Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots recently? New rules for minors at Florida State Fair FDA starts process to ease rules for blood donations from gay men I-4 shut down 12 hours after woman’s body found, Orlando police say DOJ obtains court order blocking sales of machine gun conversion devices Affordable housing is ‘top priority’ for state lawmakers Remembrance Day: Jewish Holocaust rescuers want their story told Healthy Diet Inspiration MSC Seascape Arrives in Miami  V-Day Your Way – One-of-a-kind photo gifts for one-of-a-kind love stories  Expensive taste? Cafe offers $150 cup of coffee Internet evidence key, but not enough in no-body murder case SunRunner Art Auschwitz anniversary marked as peace again shattered by war Gasparilla 2023: One of Tampa’s largest parties kicks off in less than 24 hours How restaurants are getting creative to attract workers ‘Stranger Things’ is Nielsen’s most-streamed TV show of 2022 Inflation cools further ahead of expected interest rate hike FDA’s advisers back plan to simplify COVID vaccinations Bear takes 400 ‘selfies’ on trail camera Gasparilla grand marshal Ric Flair stops by News Channel 8 Today Gasparilla 2023: Where to park & get around for Parade of Pirates Jay Leno suffers broken bones in motorcycle accident months after garage fire: report Avon Park man critically injured after pickup runs stop sign, hits 2 cars: FHP Grand jury investigates Goodyear recreational vehicle tires after 8 people die Jay Leno suffers broken bones in motorcycle accident months after garage fire: report State-by-state teacher shortages (and what they’re doing about it) Over 1 million Floridians approved for student debt relief before program blocked Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 amid continuing labor shortage College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82 Why Senate Democrats are playing it safe with their agenda this year Pro-DeSantis group to launch ‘opening salvo’ in New Hampshire at GOP meeting Tyre Nichols traffic stop video to be released Friday Hedman lifts Lightning over Bruins for 11th straight win at home Clear and cool today, warming this weekend