WFLA Articles: March 14, 2023

March 14
Rome Yard development to bring affordable housing to West Tampa Teen saved mother’s life when she was on ‘death’s doorstep,’ Ohio doctors say Son of former reality TV star Todd Chrisley arrested for aggravated assault in Tennessee Man killed by dogs in California leaves behind wife and 5 kids in Guatemala, family says  Why were Caterpillar machines picking up basketballs in Las Vegas on Tuesday? Service member found dead in Pentagon parking lot 1 hurt in shooting at Clearwater surf shop; persons of interest sought Florida lawmakers advanced bill making it easier to sue media outlets for defamation Teen, 2 stolen horses dead after car crashes into group in Dallas Russia’s downing of US drone sparks fears of escalation Daughter roasts father in sweet and funny obit These Republicans have pushed back against DeSantis’s Ukraine comments Tampa Bay beaches will be spared from giant seaweed blob, researchers say Senators decry Russia’s ‘dangerous,’ ‘reckless’ downing of US drone Florida sheriff sells ‘scumbag eradication’ shirts to combat neo-Nazis DOJ suing Rite Aid for missing ‘red flags’ in opioid epidemic ‘My family is suffering’: Cuban ambassador’s visit to Tampa draws protest at restaurant All-new Lexus RZ450e has the same equipment as a plane Warren calls for hearings into Silicon Valley, Signature bank failures Man threatened to ‘put a bullet’ in Florida sheriff’s head, authorities say Pentagon report explores possibility of alien ship visits Part of mall roof in Duluth collapses under heavy snow Cheney blasts DeSantis over Ukraine comments: ‘Weakness is provocative’ Access to abortion pill on trial in Wednesday hearing Maryland man saves $50K winning scratch-off from trash Safety Harbor Resort & Spa sauna fire prompts evacuations Murder suspect arrested during Grady Judd church address Visitor finds 3.29-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park Bradenton nursing academy offers free training, aims to help ease nation’s nursing shortage Veterans Affairs will cover pricey experimental Alzheimer’s drug Florida DCF investigators inexperienced, understaffed, overwhelmed heading into 2023: budget request Tampa police looking for thieves who targeted Publix shoppers PHOTOS: Florida police rescue young manatee from red tide Airline investigating after flight attendants allegedly fight over passenger’s request, refuse to work with each other Sebring bank shooter who killed 5 women pleads guilty NASA Webb telescope captures star on cusp of death Man arrested after vandalizing St. Pete gay bar with homophobic slur, police say Nastiest primary yet? Trump raises question with DeSantis attack TECO streetcar to increase service to every 12 minutes during peak hours Tampa River O’ Green Fest rescheduled due to inclement weather Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment Maryland governor unveils plan to phase out new gas-powered cars North Carolina Supreme Court convenes for rare rehearing in major gerrymandering case George Santos files paperwork for 2024 reelection Unusually warm temperatures cause alligator mating season to start early, experts say Florida senator proposes right to die legislation for terminal patients Chipotle adds new protein option to menus worldwide Cartel Twitter use spiked after Musk takeover: report Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea Women On Their Way Is there a proper way to set the grocery divider? Farron and Maggie add to the debate Art imitates life in ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ Coors Light launches beer-flavored popsicle in time for March Madness Top 2023 Food Trends Breakfast Ideas for Kids Florida man buys scratch-off ticket at Food Mart, wins $1 million Double amputee pursues her passion for fashion The Gut & Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Diet Novo Nordisk to cut prices of several insulins Trump tops DeSantis by 4 points in new poll of Republicans The Anti-Inflammatory Diet 3 Bay area restaurants among Yelp’s 2023 ‘Top 100 US Restaurants’ The Somersize Diet The Duchess shares the inspiration behind her newest book Man hospitalized after garage fire breaks out while working on car in Hillsborough County Lindsay Lohan reveals she’s expecting her 1st child Senators question Pinterest on practices to remove sexually suggestive content harmful to young users Russian jet intercepts US drone over Black Sea, forcing it down King Charles knights Brian May of Queen Celebrating Pi Day in Tampa Bay Florida Strawberry Festival breaks attendance record with over 600,000 attendees Buffalo Wild Wings posts snarky tweet amid boneless wings suit Novo Nordisk becomes second company to announce cuts to US insulin prices Florida 16-year-old killed after tree falls on vehicle, deputies say Beautiful and delicious pie art inspired by pop culture icons Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ‘for any reason’ New Nursery Must-Have: RAPTbaby™ Smarter Sleep Sound Machine Body not discovered for 23 days in Las Vegas airport’s short-term parking Safe, Non-Toxic Cleaning by Maid Brigade Refresh Your Look ‘Florida Man’ series to begin streaming on Netflix next month Purina expands recall for dog food that may cause kidney issues, sickness in pets Egg prices begin to crack, fall nearly 7% as US inflation rises Jen Psaki knocks Tucker Carlson for treating his audience ‘like they’re stupid’  NWS confirms tornado touched down in north Florida CDC searching for source of multi-state listeria outbreak 1 injured in Florida plane crash SpaceX launches resupply mission to International Space Station from Florida Another house collapses into the ocean on North Carolina’s Outer Banks This is a Newsletter test SPECIAL OFFER *TODAY ONLY* – New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Tennessee Lt. Gov. ‘pausing’ social media use after liking LGBTQ posts Meta laying off another 10,000 employees Paris Hilton says she ‘pretended’ to vote for Trump in 2016: ‘I didn’t vote at all’ Is vaping making your kid a lifelong addict? Coors Light launches beer-flavored popsicle to ‘stay cool’ during March Madness heat Polk deputy finds murder suspect at church, prays with him, then arrests him Florida looks to eliminate law requiring students take online course to graduate Can you increase your odds of picking the perfect NCAA March Madness bracket? Northeast winter storm shuts schools, knocks out power Warren presses ex-Silicon Valley Bank CEO on efforts to roll back Wall Street Reform law  Oprah Winfrey reflects on book club, announces 100th pick Former Florida DEA agent arrested in FBI drug investigation American Airlines flight to Tampa diverted due to engine issue House Oversight GOP gets access to financial activity reports tied to Biden family businesses US futures up, inflation still high, putting Fed in a spot Student on life support after suffering brain hemorrhage vacationing in Mexico Emhoff says he and Harris often don’t agree on Netflix picks Run for Fun: Tips for running in the dark Illinois becomes third state to mandate paid leave for workers Illinois bill would put the brakes on video conference calls while driving Back seat of some SUVs less safe than front, report finds Florida 8-year-old accused of cutting another child’s throat Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women’s rights, dies DeSantis calls Russia-Ukraine war a ‘territorial dispute,’ questions US involvement Polls open in Pinellas County for municipal elections Maine lobster industry sues over do-not-eat listing ‘Fosbury Flop’ high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76 Silicon Valley Bank collapse stirs up fears of 2008 bailouts Five big questions hanging over Trump’s campaign Child hospitalized after shooting in Tampa Pence’s Trump rebuke underlines break with ex-boss Here’s who is paying to restore Silicon Valley, Signature Bank deposits Safety Harbor Resort & Spa evacuated after sauna catches fire Biden to unveil executive order to increase background checks on gun sales Cool stretch of weather for mid-March