WFLA Articles: March 7, 2023

4 dead after 2 planes collide over Florida lake Tucker Carlson revels in congressional ‘hysteria’ over Jan. 6 footage Tampa Electric rates going up by about 10% in April Oklahoma votes to reject legalizing recreational marijuana McClellan sworn in as first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress ‘I’m going to kill everybody’: Woman recounts United passenger’s violent outburst Abortion bill comes on opening day of Florida legislative session McCarthy says he doesn’t regret sharing Jan. 6 footage with Tucker Carlson Woman known as ‘Granby Girl’ since she was found shot to death in 1978 is identified Progressive, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic caucus leaders urge Biden to reject migrant family detentions Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa heading to Tampa this summer for ‘High School Reunion Tour’ Founder of Chicago beef shop that inspired ‘The Bear’ dies Almost 60 school districts in Texas have now made the switch to four-day weeks New Port Richey 8-year-old wins cheer competition on her own Amateur D.B. Cooper investigator to sue FBI to examine plane hijacker’s tie Senate Democrats file bill to allow DACA, TPS holders to work in Congress Rep. Buchanan thinks bill to make daylight saving time permanent has enough momentum to pass Video shows Honeymoon Island before, after red tide SunnyD gets an adult beverage makeover Ned Price to step down as State Department spokesperson and work directly for Blinken Mom of 1-year-old killed in Selmon Expressway crash under investigation: FHP Pinellas County woman can’t cash refund check in deceased husband’s name Clearwater Marine Aquarium announces ‘sudden passing’ of Rex the dolphin South Tampa fire station gets much-needed rescue vehicle Owl boards Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Florida, unintentionally takes 2-week Caribbean vacation Biden calls for stronger investigation into origin of COVID-19 Wife of American kidnapped in Mexico speaks out Memphis officials conclude investigation into fatal arrest of Tyre Nichols, new footage to be released Deaths of US citizens puts pressure on Biden over handling of Mexican cartels Republican NY lawmakers introduce legislation to prevent House members from profiting off fraud NTSB opens investigation into Norfolk Southern safety practices after train derailments NTSB investigates close call at SRQ, FAA chief calls for safety summit Tampa Bay Buccaneers release left tackle Donovan Smith after 8 seasons Social Security and Medicaid spending: Inside the numbers Woman attacked by Florida couple after ‘romantic interlude,’ deputies say Florida woman buys scratch-off ticket at Publix, wins $1 million Turbulence fatality ID’d as former White House official Mickey Mantle baseball card worth $15K among items stolen from Florida sports memorabilia store Argentine ambassador bemoans House Republican’s ‘offensive, insulting’ comments on Chinese involvement Bipartisan Senate bill would end Cuban embargo 18-year-old killed, 2 injured following crash in Lee County ‘Daddy’s gonna be ok’: 911 call & body camera video from Clearwater Dunkin’ shooting released I-75 littered with frozen food after semi overturns McConnell says Fox News made ‘a mistake’ by underplaying violence of Jan. 6 4 people killed in Winter Haven plane crash identified: deputies Americans divided on how many immigrants, asylum-seekers should be allowed into country: poll Did you know Texas has an official state mushroom that hisses? Coast Guard airlifts crewmember from fishing vessel 180 miles Florida shore White House won’t weigh in on ‘rumors’ of reinstating migrant family detention Biden’s FCC nominee withdraws name Tom Brady shuts down rumors on NFL return, jokes he has no time after adopting kitten Feinstein released from hospital during shingles recovery Sherrod Brown latest Democrat to announce vote for GOP-led DC crime resolution Regulators approve Duke Energy rate hike beginning in April Capitol Police says it reviewed just one Jan. 6 clip Tucker Carlson showed NY GOP lawmakers introduce legislation to ban Santos from profiting off fabrications if convicted Corruption trial for former Ohio House Speaker finishes closing arguments 2023 Tampa municipal election results World’s first 3D-printed rocket launching from Florida What’s ‘tip creeping’? Here’s how it changed the way we tip WeightWatchers makes move into hot Ozempic market Hamburger Mary’s to close Clearwater location this weekend 1 in 4 parents lied about child’s COVID status, study says FDA: Two more eyedrops brands recalled due to risks Florida Republicans file bills to ban abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy Graham says he will introduce bill to ‘set the stage’ for US to use military force in Mexico What the heck is a Worm Moon and when can you see it? ‘Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah’ song removed from Disneyland parade Children of same-sex parents see outcomes as good or better than heterosexual couples: study Harris backs lawsuit filed by Texas women over ‘extreme’ GOP abortion laws Hershey debuts plant-based Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars Hillsborough County man wins $2 million from 7-Eleven Mega Millions ticket Tampa Bay Rays announce 5K that runs through St. Pete, ends on Tropicana Field turf Tampa man sentenced for helping India-based group who posed as FBI, IRS Polk County motorcyclist killed in fiery crash at citrus grove Florida bookkeeper pleads guilty to embezzling $305K from labor union Alligator returned to zoo after volunteer stole it as egg, raised it for 20 years Man accused of voting twice in 2020 election same day Florida backs out of national voter fraud database Florida bill aims to lower gun purchase age to 18, reversing post-Parkland policy Mexican governor says 4 kidnapped Americans found: 2 dead, 1 wounded Official: 2 Americans dead after being abducted in Mexico Funko looking to send $30 million worth of Pop! figures to the dump What is the best cereal? SoFi sues to block Biden pause on student loans Biden leads Williamson by more than 70 points among Democratic primary voters: poll Tesla Model S and Model X prices cut again by up to $10,000 Suspect in Pinellas Park Truist Bank robbery found dead, police say Photos show blue heron capture baby alligator Hershey introduces plant-based Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate bars DeSantis gives State of the State address Run for Fun: Tips for creating a running group Brian Laundrie’s mother explains ‘burn after reading’ letter sought in Gabby Petito lawsuit Americans kidnapped in Mexico were traveling for medical procedure: reports ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams: Outrage mostly from white people Clearwater Dunkin’ worker shot man buying ice cream for family, police say Austin makes unannounced trip to Iraq to ‘reaffirm’ partnership USF trustees approve $22 million football stadium design contract Election Day: Polls open for Tampa’s municipal elections China warns of ‘conflict’ with US if it doesn’t ‘hit the brakes’ Missing 11-year-old Tampa girl found safe Monorail cabin, lost footage of Walt among Disney artifacts up for auction McCarthy goes on offense, forcing Senate Democrats into tough votes DeSantis faces 2024 dilemma over his conservative brand White House believes GOP underestimates Biden at their own risk  Why a sweeping election law clash at the Supreme Court could disappear  Multiple House GOP budget plans to showcase divides on cuts Death toll climbs to 2 from stampede at GloRilla concert in New York Student loan impasse threatens Biden promise to young voters Florida toddler dies after father forgets him in hot car, police say 3 GOP states, including Florida, pull out of effort to thwart voter fraud Meet the doctor working to change the CDC Mild, lovely evening slowly cooling down