WFLA Articles: March 27, 2023

Trump says he was not a ‘big fan’ of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ‘beat the hell out of him’ Family of Florida couple kidnapped in Haiti pleads for release Trump says DeSantis endorsement was ‘nuclear weapon,’ could be working in a pizza parlor without it Pasco County Clerk sees influx of lawsuits amid HB837 law taking effect House unanimously passes bill to work to remove China’s ‘developing country’ label Rescued dolphin thrives year after arriving in Florida Keys Trump says that ‘his people’ did not post photo of him threatening Bragg with bat St. Pete investigators still seek witnesses in street racing crash that killed 13-year-old boy ‘Equality is overdue’: Congressional Black women lead fight for ERA as 28th Amendment Most in new poll say Trump investigations are fair Christie says ‘it’s not going to end nicely’ for Trump Rand Paul staffer stabbed in D.C., man arrested Madonna adds Tennessee tour stop to protest anti-LGBTQ+ legislation Tampa Riverfest returns this summer. Here’s what to expect Senate GOP: Gun reform legislation unlikely after Nashville school shooting Elian Gonzalez, from ‘little rafter’ in Miami to congressman in Cuba Wisconsin school bans Miley, Dolly duet from class concert Possible TikTok ban raises alarm for Democrats ahead of 2024 Exclusive: Lawyer who discovered crime scene in Steven Cozzi’s murder speaks out California Assembly advances Newsom’s ‘price gouging’ bill Gwyneth Paltrow accuser takes stand, says ski crash was ‘serious smack’ Sarasota-Bradenton Airport breaks ground on $73M terminal expansion amid ‘unprecedented growth’ Eye exams could help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier, study finds House Judiciary postpones pistol brace rule markup after Nashville shooting 23-year-old struck twice, killed while riding mini scooter in Lee County Headmaster, pastor’s daughter among Nashville school shooting victims: What we know Senate advances AUMF repeal, tees up final passage vote Blueberry U-pick season: Where to pick blueberries in Tampa Bay Polk County authorities mourn loss of K-9 Halas Bipartisan pair pushes bill to expand families’ access to fresh produce  Gov. DeSantis signs ‘largest expansion of school vouchers in US history’ into law Still no charges after drugs allegedly stolen from Hillsborough County nearly 2 years ago What’s new at Sun ‘n Fun ahead of its kickoff Tuesday? Former National Enquirer CEO testifies before Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump: reports FAA nominee drops out after Republicans question qualifications FHP seizes over $110M in contraband in 2022 Florida man wins $1,000 a week for life from December lottery drawing Vallas holds narrow lead in Chicago mayoral runoff: poll ‘Frightening situation’: Deputies rescue stranded teen who fell off jet ski in Tampa Bay Nashville shooting marks 13th US school shooting in 2023 Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak to Republican Study Committee Florida man sentenced after boarding flight with suitcase full of drugs Get to know real estate expert Jeff Borham of Team Borham at eXp Realty ‘Roll it on home’: John Mayer bringing solo acoustic tour to Tampa Gwyneth Paltrow accuser calls Utah ski crash ‘serious smack’ Biden: Nashville school shooting ‘a family’s worst nightmare’ Nashville school shooter identified: Here’s what we know ‘It’s very tragic’: Woman recounts what she heard during Nashville school shooting Deputies accused of shoving guns in mouths of 2 Black men Clearwater City Council appoints new Mayor FBI data shows why female suspect makes Nashville school shooting unusual Florida high school teacher arrested, accused of trafficking fentanyl Hernando murder suspect admits he was ‘tired of dealing with’ victim: Deputies Pro-DeSantis super PAC hires another former Trump aide Remains ID’d of Tampa airman shot down in Germany during WWII Gluten-free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle recalled over undeclared wheat Viral TikTok Trend: Rice Water Hair Jeremy Renner taking major steps on road to healing Viral TikTok Recipe: Healthy Cookie Dough Chargers lineman says he was sexually assaulted by TSA agent Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant coming to Florida Largo lawyer murder: Video shows plastic surgeon at crime scene, police say Sanders voices support for mass protests against Israeli government’s ‘extreme’ actions Florida man claims top prize from Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game Maggie and the Moms share messy truths about childbirth Florida bill condemns Tampa City Council member who entertained Cuban officials Army pulls recruitment ads narrated by actor Jonathan Majors after arrest Modern Family’s Nolan Gould brings his new movie to Tampa Woman jumps out of car to escape abductor, police say Brooksville trooper saves choking infant’s life, FHP says 6 killed at Nashville school, deceased shooter identified 3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville Moms are taking over TikTok with this “Mother” dance Phil Mickelson explains what makes Tucson a special tour stop How to structure payment with your child’s nanny A Better Way to A Better Window Custom Impact Windows & Doors Vibrational Healing & Sound Therapy Robber tries robbing Hillsborough County gas station with toy gun, gets chased away: deputies LGI: Early Detection Saves Lives Congress ponders TikTok ban after CEO’s grilling Senate Democrats urge Pentagon to safeguard abortion access Why Some TikTok Trends Go Viral and Others Don’t Retired NBC News correspondent Kerry Sanders joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom Cement truck slams into 6 cars west of Zephyrhills: FHP Trump solidifies support in GOP primary: poll Senate Republicans introducing resolution to overturn Biden’s debt relief program Former Naval rescue swimmer tried to drown Florida security guard in pool: deputies DeSantis signs ‘transformative’ education bill into law Bragg says ‘unprecedented’ GOP inquiry undermines prosecutors’ ‘legitimate work’ Burned homes sit for months in Texas St. Pete man accused of attacking 2 people with machete while staying at their home 2 Florida principals face DUI charges in separate weekend arrests Land Rover Defender series: Like a tank but with better legroom TGH/USF Health: Give the gift of life for National Kidney Month Tips for Tackling Allergy Season: Air Purifier Must-Haves Elizabeth Warren announces Senate reelection bid DOJ investigates deputies accused of shoving guns in mouths of 2 Black men Schumer wants DEA team deployed to tri-state area to fight rising threat of ‘tranq’ Greenland staying in daylight saving time permanently ‘The ultimate gift’: Florida deputy expected to save 8 lives through organ donations 1 migrant found dead in train boxcar, 3 hospitalized All 7 victims of Pennsylvania chocolate factory blast found Plastic surgeon charged in Largo attorney’s murder to appear in court Florida deputies search for naked woman in tree, end up finding body as well Decades later, Congress nears repeal of both Iraq war authorizations Banking legislation piles up as wobbly market evolves Churches provide solace in tornado-ravaged Mississippi Delta Warm and humid to start the week