WFLA Articles: March 9, 2023

2 Red Mesa restaurants withheld thousands in wages and tips, federal investigation finds Woman dies, young child hospitalized after Largo crash Tampa Bay drag queens plan to protest proposed legislation at state capitol 2 burned in explosion at Florida Japanese steakhouse Love ranch? Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream coming to Walmart Missing girl found in shed; 18-year-old taken into custody 13-year-old boy shot himself in leg, St. Pete police say Fauci says Redfield’s testimony of COVID call was ‘unequivocally incorrect’ Missing 81-year-old survives six days trapped in snowbound SUV Mexican president slams US lawmakers for suggesting military action against cartels Elvis’ private jet arrives in Plant City, new owner to transform it into country-touring RV Homeowner finds bobcat lounging on family dog’s bed Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89 Parents stunned after ‘Teacher of the Year’ arrested Why Bartow? 36-year tradition brings 40 golfers from Ohio to Polk County Anker recalls over 40K mobile power banks due to fire risk Biden once again targets fossil fuel benefits in budget proposal Prosecutors signal Trump may face criminal charges in hush money probe: report Florida police officer wounded in ‘ambush’ shooting; 5 in custody Polk County man killed after rear-ending tractor-trailer Graham leads effort to label Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations ‘World’s largest bounce house’ set to inflate in Tampa this weekend Homeowners complain of traveling paving company ripoff schemes Lawmakers concerned about threat China could pose to U.S. and the world DA denies claim the gun used in ‘Rust’ shooting was destroyed GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion You should change your password now on these 5 platforms Florida law requiring gun buyers to be 21 upheld in federal court ‘Weaponization’ subcommittee members spar over ‘Twitter Files’ Hillsborough County School Board meets again to discuss rezoning plans Man found shot to death in alleyway in St. Pete Missing dentist’s patients forced to start over with braces and other treatments GOP Education chair: ‘Higher ed has never been held in such low esteem as it is now’ House GOP launches probe into Jan. 6 panel House votes to overturn Biden administration water regulation House Republicans pass bill to ban federal officials from pressuring tech platforms on content Jewish House Democrats call on Israel to suspend controversial judicial reforms NASCAR driver says he nearly won record-setting Powerball jackpot last year Wawa opens new St. Petersburg store, celebrates 250 stores in Florida Florida woman wins $1M from new scratch-off game, almost threw ticket away Florida rape victims must show proof, police report to get abortion after 6 weeks under new bill Biden says he’ll meet with McCarthy ‘anytime’ on budget 75% Suffer From Vein Disease. 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Biden says DOJ’s scathing civil rights report on Louisville police was ‘long overdue’ Utility proposes huge EV charging network funded by ratepayers Florida voters back DeSantis, Trump over Biden, but oppose concealed carry, restrictions on abortion: poll Why life-saving organ transplant drug was in short supply Both planes removed from Winter Haven lake after deadly crash, NTSB says Science Based Weight Loss Exercise Program Doctors Prescribing Exercise for Anxiety and Depression Today’s Joy Bauer Discusses Nutrition Wellness Certification The Benefits of Having a Wellness Coach Biden budget with deficit cuts, tax hikes won’t fly with GOP SPECIAL OFFER *TODAY ONLY* – New Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Apology letter found after US citizens killed in Mexico Pasco County deputies searching for missing endangered 14-year-old Don’t expect to see a red carpet at the Oscars this year Total Body Training WATCH: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 to low-Earth orbit from Florida Spring Updates Ocasio-Cortez: East Palestine a ‘potential crime scene’ Florida considers changing start times for middle and high school Six Republicans back Biden IRS nominee; Manchin opposes Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama on morning of CEO’s congressional testimony Florida father arrested for shooting after naked man found sleeping in daughter’s bed Can you afford to ‘live comfortably’ in these Florida cities? 70% of Floridians support recreational marijuana amendment, UNF poll finds 12 bodies found as San Bernardino County mountain communities dig out from snow Feel Your Best with Trio Nutrition ‘She Wants More’: the podcast that explores female infidelity Florida’s workforce housing bill, the Live Local Act, clears Senate, heads to House Breaking down Biden’s budget: Here’s what’s in it Biden wishes McConnell well after GOP leader is hospitalized from fall Preserve a landmark and find a treasure at The Chiselers Market Big cat in Cincinnati tests positive for cocaine House leaders say scope of health care hack unknown, but ‘could be extraordinary’ Virginia man filmed allegedly shooting drive-thru worker through car door pleads guilty Millions of Calico Critters toys recalled after 2 child deaths The Cure brings ‘The Songs of a Lost World’ tour to Tampa Maggie recaps the inaugural Bucs cruise while Farron chimes in on Chris Rock’s new Netflix comedy show Sanders introduces bill to raise minimum teacher pay to $60,000 a year Biden’s $6.8 trillion budget proposes tax hikes on wealthy to reduce deficit, shore up Medicare Spring Cleaning Essentials Brooksville woman dies after rear-ending trailer in Louisiana, officials say GOP senators in dark on details of McConnell’s condition  YETI coolers recalled over injury risk 81,000 chairs sold at T.J.Maxx, HomeGoods recalled following reports of concussion, contusions GM offering buyouts to most salaried workers in US to cut costs Wild crash, allegedly caused by pothole, caught on camera Ohio senators blast Norfolk Southern business practices at East Palestine hearing Rihanna sends flowers to senior ladies for ‘amazing’ Super Bowl reenactment Massive 11-foot great white shark pings off Florida coast ahead of spring break season ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ star Chaim Topol dies at 87 Universal theme parks division gets new name in rebranding Jury deliberations begin for XXXTentacion’s accused killers 20-year-old arrested after credit union customer killed in East Tampa shooting Pizza Hut brings back ’90s-era mini basketballs for March Madness LIVE: Senate hearing on train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio What happens when you stop taking Ozempic? Doctors explain long-term effects of weight loss, diabetes drug Orlando State Attorney details alleged shooter’s criminal history, pushes back on DeSantis’ audit Polk County school bus attendant pinned child down, hit him with belt 9 times: police DeSantis book tops New York Times bestseller list Kroger hires Boehner in lobbying push to secure mega-merger US sees white supremacist propaganda jump to all-time high: ADL National Meatball Day recipe Spring Break Travel Trends Here’s how much each state depends on federal money La Niña is officially over, NOAA announces: What does that mean? More Americans are skipping college since the pandemic China’s Xi calls for faster development of armed forces to ‘world-class standards’ Former NBA player Shawn Kemp arrested on drive-by shooting charge: report Russia unleashes massive missile attack on targets in Ukraine Buyers’ remorse: Some homeowners regret pandemic purchases Norfolk Southern CEO to say he is ‘deeply sorry’ for impact of derailment in East Palestine ‘Increased law enforcement presence’ reported in Spring Hill neighborhood Democrats face uphill climb on crime despite nixing DC bill Renters gain power in housing market Tiger Woods’ girlfriend seeks to nullify nondisclosure agreement Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall Delays persist on I-4 after vehicle fire in Polk County Less humid today; another front tomorrow