WFLA Articles: March 10, 2023

Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart gets 25 years to life 3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip Fire department visits fire survivors’ new home with fire safety tips 2-year-old boy dies after being hit by SUV driven by grandmother, trooper say Riverview teacher accused of having sex with student Judge in E. Jean Carroll’s suit against Trump says jury can hear other accusers, ‘Access Hollywood’ tape Republican lawmakers make adjustments to ‘transformative’ education bill IT manager at Tampa TV station arrested on child pornography charges, deputies say Check out the ‘World’s Largest Bounce House’ in Tampa this weekend Red tide impacts Tampa Bay beaches as spring break begins Pasco County woman sees 55% jump in car insurance rate: ‘I went into complete shock’ Hospital mix-up: Wrong man gets nearly $100K in medical bills Firefighter’s wife dies after blaze that killed son, injured 2 children DeSantis makes campaign-like stop in Iowa 3 taken to hospital after car crashes into Sarasota restaurant Crash involving bus, pedestrian under investigation in Hillsborough County Washington girl missing since 2018 found in Mexico: FBI DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises Autopsy released for baby who died after Ohio Amber Alert Ex-Alabama player Miles indicted on capital murder charges Meet K-9 Hondo, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office’s newest member Elon Musk building his own Texas town: report 5 key figures in the Manhattan DA’s Trump probe Voucher program expansion could take away $848M from Tampa Bay public schools Polk County deputies help couple deliver baby on side of Lakeland road Nissan seeks to cut EV costs, considers hybrid trucks USF parts ways with men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory Polk County man stole van, fled deadly I-4 crash, FHP says Sexual assault reports increased to record levels at US military academies in 2022 ‘It’s about time’: Lawmakers renew push to make daylight saving time permanent Stretches That Boost Performance Substitute at 11 Citrus County schools accused of touching students US girl who vanished from mall in 2018 found in Mexico Transitioning for Daylight Savings Biden unveils budget proposal ahead of Republican-controlled House battle House Republicans promise vote on ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ at end of March Laws banning gender-affirming health care, critical race theory rank low on priority list of parents Mortgage payments up 30% from 2021 across US Home inspector finds 8-foot gator lurking in attic Chiefs legend Otis Taylor dead at 80 Florida woman calls for Sugar Daddy Appreciation Day at board meeting Getting Your Golf Swing On Expert Tips: Being Proactive With Spring Health Window to the Weekend: Valspar Championship 5K & Golf Tournament Youngkin calls for gender-neutral bathrooms after question from transgender Virginia teen Tasty & Convenient Seafood Options How to pull off a red carpet look Florida lawmakers permitless carry legislation sparks criticism from advocates on all sides Silicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC in largest bank failure since 2008 Win the Best Host Award this Sunday with these Oscars-themed party ideas ‘Disrespected’: 9th grader’s parents suing over Pledge of Allegiance confrontation Here are the movies most likely to win each major Oscar category Biden goes after Freedom Caucus in remarks on economy Rent costs in US see smallest gains since 2021, Tampa prices up 4% Red Bull Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix kicks off in Dade City Gasparilla Music Festival returns in 2023 Freedom Caucus lays out spending cut demands for debt limit More security in place for Skyway 10K, 1 year after near-tragedy Murder suspect flees courthouse in shocking video White House: Russia working to overthrow Moldovan government, but no immediate military threat Patient, crew survive medical helicopter crash in North Carolina 3 women, 2 men found dead in Florida mass murder-suicide, police say Lost pet snake hitches ride in U-Haul; owner plans to reunite Man found dead in St. Pete alley; death under investigation Why hasn’t Biden gone to East Palestine?  Relief Options for Allergy Sufferers And the Sunny goes to… Maggie and Farron announce the Daytime Sunny Awards! Literacy and the love of a pooch House Republicans introduce resolution to roll back more DC police reforms NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom ahead of Vaslpar Championship Augmented reality walking tour coming to Clearwater Tips for Tackling Your Home To-Do List Woman, man dead in Venice murder-suicide, police say Crib bumpers recalled for violating federal ban House unanimously sends COVID-19 origins declassification bill to Biden’s desk Bolton: Push to label Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations is ‘rhetorical gimmick’ People found living in tunnel under Colorado highway flyover Summer blend fuel: What it is and why it’s more expensive White House touting local benefits of American Rescue Plan to mark 2-year anniversary These states spend the most on policing and corrections Maine motorists appeal to keep naughty vanity license plates Tampa officials test green dye ahead of River O’ Green Fest A New Book helps us Busy Moms, ‘The Time-Saving Mom’ ‘The Confessions of Frannie Langton’ on BritBox Elvis’ private jet arrives in Florida; new owner to transform it Gov. DeSantis privately confirms 2024 presidential run: report 11 things you can do to adjust to losing that hour of sleep when daylight saving time starts WWE wants to legalize betting on scripted matches: report Economy adds 311K jobs in February, unemployment rises to 3.6 percent Concerns rise over suicide rates of Black transgender and nonbinary youth McDonald’s expands chicken sandwich lineup with new flavors Love to explore? This company will pay someone to travel the world Mexican cartel issues apparent apology, turns over five ‘kidnappers’ of Americans Pie in the Sky: Juvenile bald eagle snatches pizza slice in Connecticut Louisiana man drowns at Okeechobee Music Festival Florida kitten rescued from utility pole finds new home Girl Scouts ‘extremely disappointed’ with cookie baker amid inventory, supply chain problems The Memo: Democrats struggle to beat back GOP attacks on education Centrist and liberal Democrats battle over who Biden should be  Ukrainian activist behind Russian oil embargo blocked from attending top energy conference McConnell’s hospitalization raises questions for GOP’s future Biden FAA nominee doesn’t need waiver, DOT tells Republicans Americans were happier than ever in 2020. Then came COVID. Virginia judge uses slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property Santos accused of orchestrating credit card skimming operation in Florida Bicyclist dies after Safety Harbor hit-and-run Miami police arrest 5 after officer wounded in shooting Two fronts arriving, cooler air on the way