WFLA Articles: March 13, 2023

March 13
Biden says Carter asked him to do his eulogy Jan. 6 defendant attended CPAC without including it in his travel request, prosecutors say What’s the status of the US death penalty? Florida House committee advances bill to eliminate diversity programs, certain majors at state universities Trump goes after DeSantis in first Iowa speech of 2024 campaign 911 dispatcher teaches family CPR over the phone after toddler pulled from Florida pool ‘Baffling beyond belief’: Paul Sorvino among entertainers omitted from Oscars’ In Memoriam GOP Oversight chairman subpoenas Hunter Biden associates’ bank records Golf camp keeps Tampa kids busy during spring break Illusionist David Blaine injured during Las Vegas performance Trump returns to Iowa aiming for more disciplined campaign Florida Purple Alert canceled after missing man found safe Trump suggests Pence to blame for Jan. 6 violence after former VP’s criticism Trump says he ‘probably’ regrets endorsing DeSantis Bucs re-sign Jamel Dean to four-year contract while Nunez-Roches lands spot with Giants Santos calls for presidents’ cognitive ability to be tested annually Biden says he’ll speak to China’s Xi soon McConnell discharged from hospital, won’t return to Senate immediately    Willow Project approval heightens tensions between Biden and progressives Pinellas deputy recovering from gunshot wounds after Sunday night shooting; suspect dies Florida woman charged after boyfriend dies in suitcase Reusable water bottles hold more bacteria than toilet seats, study finds DeSantis sets execution for ‘ninja killer’ in 1989 murders How did a man hit the lottery twice? It’s all in the hair, he says VIDEO: Pizza delivery driver helps 90-year-old woman after fall at South Tampa home ‘That ain’t a bunny’: Aldi customer finds package of misshapen marshmallows Manatee deputies launch program to combat rise in construction site crimes Florida man wins $1 million from $20 scratch-off ticket DeSantis headlines record-breaking Alabama GOP dinner Why Sunscreen is Essential in Any Skincare Routine The Fight Against Human Trafficking 2023 Fight For Air Climb The Benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy Southern Living names best BBQ restaurant in Florida Warren blames Congress for ‘entirely avoidable’ bank failures $201 cardboard box among Silicon Valley Bank-branded items for sale on eBay Bank trouble in Silicon Valley: How does the FDIC help? Why are yellow flags up at Clearwater beach? ‘It hurts’: Man killed in I-4 hit-and-run was a chef, family man, relative says Tips sought after dog found abandoned in Lithia with zip ties, electrical wire embedded in neck Florida 8-year-old arrested, accused of cutting throat of another child Florida man given 400-year sentence for robbery expected to walk free after decades in prison: report Trump heads to Iowa under shadow of possible NY indictment Man wins lottery twice, says his hair helped him do it Employee at ‘We Spy Coffee’ accused of video voyeurism in Tarpon Springs Missing 13-year-old girl found locked in shed states away The Health Benefits of Ginger WATCH: Large alligator bends metal fence at Florida golf course Sen. Rick Scott pushes back on DeSantis’ abortion, education policies 15 violations found in Manatee County underage drinking operation Lawmakers call for Mexico travel advisory over reported counterfeit drug sales Brain Boost For Stress Almost 2 in 3 Americans say threat of deadly pandemics is growing: poll Alaska’s Willow oil project is controversial. Here’s why. Zebra bites Ohio man’s arm before deputy puts animal down Purina expands recall for dog food that may cause kidney issues, sickness in pets Elizabeth Smart celebrates 20 years since her rescue Early Detection: Virtual Colonoscopy From Life Guard Imaging Florida House to review expanded list of banned majors in higher education reform What is the Willow Project? 5 things to know about new oil drilling in Alaska Jean-Pierre calls for Pence to apologize for Buttigieg, postpartum depression jokes The all-new Lexus RZ450e: Plane technology tucked into an EV Florida man spends $5, wins top lottery prize St. Petersburg brings back Blockbuster nostalgia with new movie library 62 House Democrats call on Biden administration to bolster child labor enforcement Officer justified in deadly St. Pete shooting, review board finds Sarasota County teen arrested, allegedly stabbed siblings multiple times, officials say New book makes a case for the powerful history of cancel culture Tampa Bay dentist pulls a car with his teeth Father- daughter duo go viral and send book to the top Amazon charts ‘Never met a woman so strong’: Florida officer complimented by apprehended burglary suspect Pasco County deputies investigating after human bones found in wooded area Skincare Brand NEOSTRATA Officially Hits Shelves Spring Hill man, 24, killed when car overturns during early-morning crash Aviso de tornado expandido para los condados de Sarasota y Manatee Goldman Sachs analysts not expecting rate hike this month due to stress on banks Drake and 21 Savage bring 2023 North American tour to Florida this summer Are your old coins and bills valuable? Expert explains what to look for Trump attorney: Hush payment ‘not directly related’ to campaign How a switch to El Niño could affect hurricane season Man killed daughter’s suspected stalker with moose antler, sheriff says Suspect who shot Pinellas County deputy 3 times identified, police say Search suspended for man who disappeared at Florida beach Only 10 percent of House races were competitive in midterms: advocacy group House Republicans announce 37 Democratic target seats for 2024 ‘Ted Lasso’ is back for Season 3 and we’re giddy! Why it matters that your kids know they matter ‘Gas station heroin’ acts like an opioid on the body: expert Biden stresses that Silicon Valley Bank is not getting a bailout Indian Rocks Beach Resident, Alex Whalen Competes on ‘The Voice’ Smart Clean with Dreametech Is DeSantis darkening Florida’s sunny open-records laws? Large group attempted mass entry at El Paso border crossing: CBP Michelle Yeoh becomes first Asian Best Actress winner at Oscars: ‘This is history in the making’ ‘National Customer Rage Survey’ points to troubling trend among US consumers   Unclaimed $186K lottery ticket about to expire after being sold at Florida Publix Burning eyes and dead fish as red tide flares up on Florida coast What you didn’t see on TV on Oscars night Biden to Americans: ‘The banking system is safe’ Man sues Buffalo Wild Wings over boneless wings McCarthy and Jeffries forge relationship amid partisan fire Feinstein, Fetterman absences leave Democrats with fragile majority Democrats seek to pivot on crime Ruth E. Carter becomes first Black woman to win 2 Oscars ‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars Drying out overnight, chilly weather settles in Tractor-trailer crashes into concrete wall, causes roadblock on I-275