WFLA Articles: March 24, 2023

Florida lawmaker appears to get trolled with fake names during hearing Cannabis community worried over proposed bill restricting hemp sales Gwyneth Paltrow testifies she initially feared ski collision was a sexual assault Person with whistle disrupts GOP-led trip to see jailed Jan. 6 suspects St. Pete police make arrest after woman stabbed to death in alley Florida DOH sends press snarky GIF in response to inquiry about suit against trans youth care ban Darcelle, world’s oldest working drag queen, dies at 92 Florida may soon loosen gun laws as lawmakers pass permitless carry bill Tampa Bay residents react after permitless carry gun law passes Florida House Biden said he had ‘strong inclination’ not to approve Willow Project ‘They’re targeting people’: Man claims Pasco deputies engaging in predictive policing Jury deliberations begin in Michael Keetley murder trial Attorney for armed Mons Venus suspect to review medical records before pretrial detention hearing Former Bay area real estate professional sentenced for laundering $1M in fraud scheme Parents Bill of Rights: 5 things to know about the House GOP’s legislation Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth announce plans to divorce Envelope with suspicious powder sent to Manhattan DA’s office with death threat Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in Utah ski collision trial Florida firefighter blinded in one eye after using contaminated eye drops: report Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as pandemic provision ends ‘I’ll be homeless Friday’: Hillsborough County seniors hit hard by housing crisis Twitter to end verification system that gave blue check marks to notable accounts Biden administration brainstorms how to help families ‘stretch food dollars’ Jon Stewart grills Gavin Newsom on California prison reform: ‘We have a public that demands certainty’ University of Tampa president Ronald Vaughn to retire after nearly 30 years Memphis player charged over punch in handshake line $700M affordable housing plan clears Florida House, heads to DeSantis’ desk Python hunters find missing Florida woman hundreds of miles from home US authorities charge South Korean crypto developer Do Kwon with fraud Fashion designer who dressed Lady Gaga was victim of drugging, theft, homicide: officials Massive seaweed blob begins to wash up in South Florida Taxpayers in these states see the largest refunds You CAN Do It Workout NPR cancels 4 podcasts amid layoffs Window to the Weekend: Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets Experience Florida man speeds at 100 mph to get girlfriend to Taco Bell interview: police Spring Cleaning Your Relationships Florida lawmakers propose making travel logs for officials exempt from record request Spring Cleaning Your Mental Health 72-year-old man shoots neighbor in ‘heated confrontation,’ Highlands County deputies say DeSantis signs tort reform bill into law mending Florida’s ‘judicial hellhole’ Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran appears before grand jury in Mar-a-Lago documents case Spring Cleaning Your Diet Tampa Bay Vietnam veterans reflect on service, lost friends and harsh homecoming 50 years after war ended Santos, Brazilian prosecutors agree to deal in fraud case Kawasaki Motors recalling lawn mower engines due to fire hazards Largo lawyer disappears under suspicious circumstances, police say Why executions by firing squad may be coming back in the US Florida lawmaker appears to get trolled with fake names during hearing Jeffries warns Trump’s words may ‘get someone killed’ Egyptian police using fake Grindr accounts to arrest users, app says Major lenders tell employees not to poach clients from stressed banks Florida parents of transgender youths sue state over gender-affirming care bans Man found dead with multiple gunshots wounds in Palmetto homeless camp, police say Man bit off part of Las Vegas police officer’s ear during bus standoff, documents say Philadelphia may pay some pregnant women $1,000 per month Sweet Southern Chic | Clothes for all occassions Chicago to debut first commercial electric air taxi route Spring Cleaning Your Health SpaceX launches 56 Starlink satellites from Florida space coast Maggie and Farron get a lesson in contemporary needlework Tyre Sampson’s family pushes for passing of law in his name 1 year after his death House Republicans pass Parents Bill of Rights Thousands of people are expected to line the streets for Tampa Pride ‘Very concerning’: Common sugar substitute linked to heart attack, stroke Meta Golding lights up the screen in new spy series Former detention deputy arrested for fraudulently collecting overtime pay Chick-fil-A discontinuing longtime side dish to ‘help simplify’ menu Ford CEO teases idea of street-legal Mustang GT3 variant Pet Parent Approved: Pet Wellness Tips Disney On Ice presents ‘Road Trip Adventures’ Returns to Amalie Arena this Weekend Discovering the beauty of resin art Yes, the IRS wants you to report stolen items – unless you return them Why Tampa is on Time Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list Spring Sips: Guide to Wine Pairings Starbucks can now help you order based on your zodiac sign Trump warns of ‘potential death and destruction’ if he’s indicted Florida principal resigns after parents complain about Michelangelo’s ‘David’ statue Aiden Fucci sentenced to life in prison for murdering Tristyn Bailey Misty Wells and WFLA Outdoors Expo Why are firing squads for executions being debated again? Lawsuit challenges Florida ban on gender-affirming care 101st Chasco Fiesta honors Native American heritage Spring Into Shape Spring Wardrobe Essentials Woman carried off Florida Frontier flight, tries biting police, officers say Family of Florida deputy says goodbye after putting him on life support Nearly half of parents with adult children still pay their bills Suspected Iranian drone kills US worker in Syria; US retaliates with air strikes Suspected Iran drone kills US worker in Syria; US retaliates Warm & mostly dry this weekend