WFLA Articles: March 20, 2023

CDC study warns of ‘dramatic increase’ in deadly fungus across US Tranq making ‘deadliest drug threat’ in US ‘even deadlier,’ DEA warns A Trump indictment would be unprecedented in US history. What we know so far Rupert Murdoch, 92, announces engagement to Ann Lesley Smith Psychedelic Medicine PAC seeks to elect leaders who support pro-psilocybin reforms Cases of rare tick-borne disease on the rise in 8 states, CDC says Florida elementary school teacher accused of soliciting child porn The Bay Park developers find ways to speed up approval process I-75 chase ends with motorhome on fire, driver fleeing into Everglades Georgia officials seek to question Trump attorney in election probe Buccaneers’ safety Antoine Winfield Jr. announces engagement with sweet post Cohen rips pro-Trump witness, says his testimony was not needed Monday Man attacked by mountain lion while sitting in hot tub: Colorado officials Bill that would expand Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law clears another hurdle Bail for fugitive accused of killing wife near kids among lowest in recent Hillsborough County murder cases Trump indictment would be unprecedented moment in US history Two student-athletes charged after video shows woman’s wheelchair pushed down stairs Yes, it is remote workers who spiked housing, rent costs: study ‘Underage, possibly a man’: Trump comments on DeSantis’ sexuality as potential Stormy Daniels indictment looms Biden’s proposed budget includes funding for new air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport DeSantis to get 5th Supreme Court pick as Polston retires Tampa International Airport sees ‘busiest day in airport history’ Tampa man on FBI’s Most Wanted list for baby’s 2019 murder arrested in North Carolina House GOP turns knives on Manhattan DA over potential Trump arrest  Biden signs resolution overturning DC crime bill Dolphin rescued from Longboat Key deemed ‘non-releasable’ Citrus County man gets 29 years in prison for producing child pornography, deputies say Colorado dentist accused of murdering wife searched for ‘poisons they don’t test for’: affidavit 2023 BMW XM is a top-of-the-line powerhouse Man, 88, fatally struck by car while trying to cross St. Pete road Florida man wins $1M from $20 scratch-off game Anti-trans rant at San Francisco Cheesecake Factory caught on video Florida rape victim helps solve case by chasing down suspect, crashing into his car: report Not Your Mother’s Post-Partum How to deal with failing moments as a parent Being an active parent Ways to Engage With Your Kids Teaming Up for a Scavenger Hunt in Key West Purple Alert canceled after Pinellas County deputies locate missing 21-year-old man WATCH: Semi truck plows into 3 police cars in New Jersey Hawley introducing legislation revoking China’s normal trade relations status ‘Ted Lasso’ cast joins White House briefing to discuss mental health If Trump is indicted, what happens next? Man who fled deputies in Largo arrested US aid worker freed after being kidnapped in West Africa over 6 years ago Lawmakers prepare to grill TikTok CEO amid calls to ban the app It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means 52-year-old man arrested for making ‘spring break mistake’ DeSantis faces political minefield with possible Trump indictment Florida deputy overcomes paralysis to walk daughter down aisle Stop Nagging – Nurture Your Children Florida tenant protections could end up on chopping block thanks to new bill ‘Star Wars’ actor Paul Grant dead at 56: reports 2 Illinois teens die in sledding accident in Colorado after landing on ice Scott Walker says no to Wisconsin Senate run  Author Denise Hunter debuts ‘A Novel Proposal’ Daughter of American woman kidnapped in Mexico receives ransom call Trump moves to quash Georgia election probe Bodies of 2 missing boaters recovered from Lake Eloise The best-selling ‘Divorce Coach’ on how to spring-clean your life after a break-up Starbucks CEO steps down early ahead of Senate testimony Deadline approaches for new Citizens customers to add flood insurance Maggie and the Moms: Should it be illegal to post embarrassing photos of your children? Biden issues first veto, rejecting bill to reverse ESG rule Judge rejects effort to combine E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits against Trump into single trial Florida man missing after boat capsizes during trip with stepfather ‘I’m never going to be Tom Brady’: Baker Mayfield is ready to get to work, but says he isn’t Brady Florida woman pulls gun on McDonald’s employee over missing menu item, police say 3 convicted of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion Tampa General Hospital & USF Health: Colon Cancer Awareness House Republicans seek testimony from Manhattan DA on Trump hush money probe Amazon says it will lay off another 9,000 workers K-9 helps find missing 12-year-old in below-freezing temps Colorectal Awareness Month: Who’s at Risk? Treatment Options ‘Under the Influencers’ podcast hosts poke fun at each other while introducing Tampa Bay’s big personalities Spring Spruce Up Woman without arms and legs doesn’t want empathy – she wants a job 5 Connecticut children, ages 8-17, dead after New York crash Man whose remains were found in West Virginia was professional rugby player from England 2 killed in Colorado avalanches just days apart Jury convicts 3 of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion Federal agencies warn of potential impacts of GOP-backed spending cuts Bruce Willis’ family celebrates actor’s birthday with moving social media posts Florida commuters save $35M during February Toll Relief Program Painting at the Pottery Patch adds a splash of spring A lighter take on pasta DeSantis slams Manhattan DA in first remarks on potential Trump indictment Florida Lottery adds new midday drawing for ticket buyers 1 dead, 1 hurt in Texas school shooting; suspect arrested Police investigating man’s shooting death in Bradenton neighborhood Twitter threatens to lock some accounts as soon as Monday City of Tampa gets new Crosswalks to Classrooms mural LGI: Early Detection for Colon Cancer Tampa ceremony marks 20th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq War Clearwater mayor shocks council with surprise resignation Dollar Tree pauses egg sales as prices climb Study: Workplace EV charging could cut need for more power plants Redefine Your Spring Cleaning Routine Buster Murdaugh denies involvement in high school classmate’s 2015 death White House calls conservative GOP group’s budget proposal a ‘five-alarm fire’ Falling Asleep with tonies® ‘We don’t want spring break’: Miami Beach imposes curfew after shootings WATCH: Bruce Willis, family celebrate birthday with song Ohio State student found dead amid spring break tragedies DeSantis announces plan for blocking centralized digital currencies in Florida More Americans say US is world’s leading economic power: Gallup North Korea describes latest missile launch as simulated nuclear attack on South Woman without arms and legs doesn’t want empathy; she wants a job Trump accuses Manhattan DA of ‘interference in a presidential election’ Tampa police officers crash while investigating stolen vehicle; 3 suspects arrested Photos recovered from camera lost for 13 years in a Colorado river McCarthy calls for no protests or violence over potential Trump arrest Dentist accused of poisoning his wife to death 1 shot in Ybor City, Tampa police say Millions of dead fish wash up amid Australian heat wave To combat anti-trans legislation, state Democrats team up with unlikely ally: the filibuster Trump’s call for protests sees muted reaction from supporters Chilly tonight, milder by tomorrow afternoon