WFLA Articles: March 29, 2023

House holds moment of silence to honor victims of Mississippi tornadoes Cuomo on Nashville shooting: ‘You don’t hunt with an assault weapon, you don’t need it for self-defense’ 2 more facing charges after Winter Haven pregnancy center vandalized Family desperate for answers one year after Teneisha Griffith’s disappearance and death Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski collision trial spawns memes, intrigue Community holds memorial for missing Largo attorney Steven Cozzi Teens’ attempt at carjacking thwarted by stick shift, police say Idaho bill would ban ‘abortion trafficking’ if passed House Democrats vent frustration after Biden reversal on COVID-19 emergency measure WATCH: Lawmakers get into heated argument over gun control outside House floor ‘You don’t want to fall for this’: BBB warns of smart TV scam Florida’s gun laws set to ease despite concerns in the wake of Nashville school shooting ‘Unthinkable’: Homosassa man accused of kidnapping, nearly beating elderly victim to death Starbucks shareholders back independent review of company’s labor practices Senator blocks nearly 200 military promotions over abortion policy 7 California officers, nurse charged in 2020 in-custody death of suspected DUI driver Man killed in motorcycle crash in Tampa Invasive termite species detected in Tampa, scientists say Twitter removes tweets about ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’ Hawley, Paul clash on floor over TikTok ban  Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency ‘Your premiums will go up’: Citizens approves double digit rate hike iPad helps Pennsylvania police find girl allegedly lured into car; man arrested Trump claims DeSantis is launching presidential campaign funded by Florida taxpayers ‘Not trying to ban booty videos’: Paul blocks Hawley’s TikTok bill as Rubio weighs in Starbucks accused of illegal union busting during congressional hearing Progressive stars square off in California Senate primary St. Pete parent challenges ‘Ruby Bridges’ movie shown at elementary school April checks coming early for Supplemental Security Income recipients, here’s why Roundabout planned for busy intersection near Siesta Key’s public beach Florida lawmaker proposes ‘Gator Day’ in new bill Tampa Bay Vietnam veterans hope Pact Act will unlock benefits decades after they earned them Republican leaders inject energy policy into debt ceiling fight Tampa police release ‘jaw-dropping’ video of alligator capture River Ranch fire now 100% contained, 1,000 acres burned CVS chief slams ‘unacceptable’ backslide in maternal health amid abortion battle Florida bill would give $37M in educational funding to lottery retailers Rand Paul plans to block Josh Hawley bill to ban TikTok Popeyes adds new dessert item, brings back fan-favorite item Florida man hides from deputies in insulation pile: authorities DeSantisland? Governor’s new board says Disney stripped its power Oil Cleansing With Castor Oil Florida deputy honored after saving 3-week-old’s life GOP senators introduce bill designating Mexican drug cartels as terror organizations Jeremy Renner reveals details in snow plow accident, says he’d ‘do it again’ Opening Day excitement builds for Rays Tampa tipster leads police to missing Arkansas teen Publix introduces new deli sandwich for a limited time Biden declines to veto GOP-led measure to end COVID-19 emergency Couple says city is forcing them to pay red light violation that isn’t theirs Debt limit barely discussed in Powell meeting with House GOP members  Free scoops! 2 Tampa Bay Ben & Jerry’s locations are serving up free ice cream Nashville school shooting: Everything we know about victims, suspect and timeline so far Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging enabling smaller batteries Hitman in New Jersey murder-for-hire gets 16-year sentence SpaceX launches 56 Starlink satellites to low-Eart orbit Texas Democrat says he’ll support GOP energy package Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection New Treatment for Headache and Migraine Relief Using Food as Medicine Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for several days for pulmonary infection Food and Your Mood Carole Baskin plans to sell Big Cat Rescue, send animals to Arkansas ‘I just think you’re wrong’: Democrats, Schultz tangle in Starbucks union-busting hearing GOP rep tells defense chief ‘you will lose’ fight over abortion policy ‘Right place at the right time’: HCSO deputies find missing man while searching for robbery suspect Former Columbine High School principal offers support to Nashville after school shooting Texas Republican threatens to vote ‘no’ on debt ceiling if GOP brings up ‘unchristian anti-immigrant bills’ Florida’s strictest abortion ban 1 step closer to DeSantis’ desk How can the US force TikTok to sell? Man dies after jumping from stolen cruiser during pursuit House Democrat responds to GOP lawmaker’s comments on school shooting: ‘It is our job to fix it’ House lawmakers roast regulators over failed banks Virginia police in 24-hour standoff with armed woman How to watch LIV Golf’s tour stop at Orange County National in Orlando Jersey Mike’s says it will donate 100% of Wednesday’s sales to charity Why are flags at half-staff Wednesday? ‘Very worried’: Florida senior vanishes after signing away house for $10 ‘Ian’ name retired from hurricane list Pamela Smart’s latest bid for sentence reduction dismissed How could the US ban TikTok? Senate votes to repeal Iraq War authorizations Residents of historically Black town in Florida sue to stop land sale Is Tropicana Field really that bad? Rays’ home ranked ‘worst MLB stadium’ by Sports Illustrated Spring-clean your kids’ eating habits Driver shows ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card to deputy at traffic stop: ‘Points for the effort and humor’ 19-year-old hospitalized after bullying incident in Georgia How to wow your guests with a butter board Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May Solar 101 from America’s Solar Expert Save-A-Lot: Family-Owned, Pinata & Parties WATCH: Florida K9 helps find missing non-verbal child Two New Orleans students prove 2,000-year-old Pythagorean Theorem Kohberger’s sisters lost jobs over link to accused Idaho killer Florida man hides from deputies in insulation pile, deputies say WATCH: Florida police officers wrangle 9-foot alligator in street McDonald’s debuts two new desserts — but most Americans will never taste one of them Pepsi unveils new logo after 14 years Vigil planned for missing Largo attorney Steven Cozzi Maggie and Farron chat about hot topics: March Madness, rewatch podcasts and the ultimate BFF moves Kindle & National Reading Month Melissa Joan Hart helped Nashville kids flee to safety amid school shooting American IQs rose 30 points in the last century. Now, they may be falling. Supercharge Your Hair, Skin & Nails How to Structure Payment with your Child’s Nanny Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival featuring Chef Jeannie Pierola and Folio Fine Wines FDA approves Narcan as first over-the-counter opioid overdose-reversal drug Homeowners insurance & your roof CDC warns of drug-resistant, deadly fungus: How is it spread? Award Winning Dealership Continues to Dominate the Marketplace Florida principal sends $100K in school funds to Elon Musk impersonator 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur | Wednesday updates Gov. DeSantis signs Florida workforce housing bill into law Rare female lizards are ‘stress eating’ during flyovers at Colorado Army base: study Basic training without the yelling: Army recruits get a second chance Point scores 2, Lightning snap skid with shutout of ‘Canes Tampa police officers wrangle 9-foot alligator in street WATCH: 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins, authorities say Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire Iran pulls US attention back to the Middle East Christie ups profile with acerbic attacks on Trump GOP’s Trump critics fear party isn’t ready to move on McCarthy tries to drag Biden to negotiating table on debt limit Who was uphill? Gwyneth Paltrow trial spotlights skier code Lovely evening, less humid tomorrow