WFLA Articles: November 1, 2023

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, though experts still foresee hikes Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks in Game 5 ‘We’re super stoked’: Seffner park getting 8 pickleball courts Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks Florida recruits law enforcement from all 50 states, DeSantis says James Taylor sings national anthem at Maine high school football game You can check out this haunted Gem of Tampa Bay even after spooky season Dog food sold nationwide recalled due to possible salmonella risk Bucs legend nominated for NFL Salute to Service award 18-year-old accused of having fake gun at Catholic school in Polk County Democrats scrap plans to vote on Greene censure resolution Trump is gunning to take over Ron DeSantis’ base of power in the Florida GOP Effort to expel George Santos from the House fails Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is officially open for the season House passes legislative branch funding bill  Man burglarizes home, leaves behind warrant with his name on it, police say Republicans help torpedo resolution to censure Tlaib over Israel criticism ‘Ferris Bueller,’ ‘Succession’ actor crashes into Hollywood pizza shop: TMZ Bob Knight, legendary former Indiana University basketball coach, dies Toyota recalling nearly 1.9M RAV4s over possible fire hazard Shark caught on video eating a turtle prompts beach warning Bucs look to end 3-game losing streak against Texans Investigators found dozens of ‘punctured’ drug vials on Hillsborough Co. Fire Rescue units ‘It can happen to anyone’: Vigil held in Ybor City to remember mass shooting victims Deputies search for shooter who gunned down mother in front of her 2 kids in New Port Richey a year ago New hotel in downtown Tampa officially breaks ground Donald Trump Jr. testifies in his father’s civil fraud trial ‘Big difference in our income’: Ybor business owner fears effects of possible curfew Senate passes first government funding package, setting up clash with House GOP  U.S. Postal Service unveils ‘Save Manatees’ stamp as part of 2024 stamp lineup IRS announces changes to 2024 retirement contribution limits Residents overflow city hall during public hearing on proposed 106-room hotel in Bradenton Beach Some Instagram and Facebook users can get rid of ads for $10. Would you pay? Trump White House aide points finger at Jan. 6 National Guard call-up in 14th Amendment trial ‘Something really big’: The future of MOSI and the 67-acres surrounding it DiGiorno releasing Thanksgiving pizza with all the fixings Speed cameras in Hillsborough school zones? Safety measure up for consideration Trial set for Florida woman accused of fatally shooting neighbor through front door Judge denies motion to dismiss Trump’s Colorado 14th Amendment case At AI summit, nations set new global initiatives to reduce risk ‘I would kill every single one of you’: Sarasota man accused of sending threats to Jewish organization in New York Trump endorses Mississippi governor ahead of Tuesday election Maine shooting: Records reveal gunman’s possible motive Florida man arrested on Halloween for credit card fraud, pumpkin seized as evidence, deputies say Tampa Bay Buccaneers face Houston Texans on 3-game losing skid WATCH: Bear steals Halloween candy left out for kids in Florida Why was Maine shooter allowed to have guns? Questions swirl in wake of massacre Citing costs, Lakeland changes Christmas parade route amid concerns over swan safety Senators discuss how climate change is impacting extreme weather Florida Virtual School enrollment now open for spring semester Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million after can ‘exploded into a fireball’ 80-foot spruce gets the nod as Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, will be cut down next week Mean Girls cast reunite for ‘totally fetch’ Walmart commercial Review: The tiny Honda MotoCompacto e-scooter goes big on fun Speaker Johnson tells Senate GOP that Israel money must move by itself  Authorities identify person seen at Resurrection Catholic School Infant mortality rate rises for first time in 20 years: CDC Skip the tip? Your delivery could be slowed, DoorDash warns Tampa Electric will ‘significantly’ reduce bills in 2024 Starbucks holiday drinks (and holiday cups!) hit stores tomorrow 14th Amendment applies to presidents, expert argues at Trump’s Colorado disqualification trial 1 dead in Kentucky coal preparation plant collapse Tampa Bay’s Pirate Water Taxi announces expanded route, changes Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million in damages after can ‘exploded into a fireball’ Championing health equity for all Skip the Toxic Thoughts: Tips on not letting negative thoughts invade your relationship The rise of Epstein-Barr virus Student, 10, detained after deputies found pellet gun, knife in school bag in Hernando County WATCH: Powell addresses latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision Rep. Ken Buck won’t run for reelection, criticizing GOP’s election denialism Dozens of bird names to change in purge of former enslavers, racists Supreme Court appears inclined to refuse ‘Trump too small’ trademark Jason Aldean says he would only change one thing about controversial ‘Try That in a Small Town’ music video Celebrating ‘Día de los Muertos’ with a family recipe for Candied Pumpkin Seminole Tribe announces when sports betting will go live in Florida IDEA Public School principal overcomes adversity and inspires her students Smirnoff Red, White, & Merry Brings Cheer to the Holiday Season Don’t trash your pumpkins. Do this instead Finding clean skin products Universal Roof & Contracting: the professional roofing contractors you need for your roofing project Tampa Bay bakery named one of the best gluten-free bakeries in U.S.: report New all-you-can-eat concept in Tampa Bay | Hong BBQ & Hot Pot The first date Cheesecake debate comes to Daytime and the ladies are bringing early holiday cheer Holiday Baking Must Haves ‘Friends’-themed neighborhood mourns the loss of Matthew Perry Heavily armed man found dead at amusement park may have left message on wall, sheriff says Why women want breast implants removed Smiles for Service | Sana Dental Studio + Med Spa Tampa motorcyclist dies in crash with tractor-trailer near Zephyrhills Trump tells judge in fraud case to leave his children alone Tampa City Council member calls for Ybor businesses to temporarily close early each night following mass shooting Woman accused of fatally poisoning boyfriend over $30 million inheritance Bipartisan legislation seeks to create children’s immigration court US infant mortality rate rose last year, the largest increase in two decades: CDC Schumer leads 23 senators in demanding FTC probe of oil industry mergers  Trump sues over efforts to keep him off Michigan ballot 60 years later, new documentary colorizes JFK’s final hours What is a Sundog and how do they form? Do you believe? Cher set to star in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year Truck driver’s dash cam captures intense crash on Colorado highway Opening statements of Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial in Texas Hot gift pick revolutionizing the toy industry What is No-Shave November, and where did it come from? New details revealed in Matthew Perry’s death; cause not yet determined Caregiving “one stop shop” Don’t just survive the holidays—thrive with these tips Hot Gift Pick Revolutionizing the Toy Industry Be Pro-active about Health with Life Guard Imaging Why Mariah Carey nearly didn’t record “All I Want for Christmas Is You” SUV driver hits, kills bicyclist in Bartow Vigil planned for victims of Ybor City shooting Get outdoors with Hillsborough Co. Parks and Rec initiatives 2 5-year-olds taken to hospital after being hit by car on Halloween in Pinellas Park Maryland veteran who was 2nd person to have pig heart transplant dies: hospital 1 rescued after Tampa house catches fire It’s the last month of hurricane season, but the tropics remain active What was Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume this year? Biden heads to Minnesota in wake of Dean Phillips’s primary challenge Ohio abortion measure sparks early voting surge GOP sets political trap for Democrats with Israel bill Here’s when cold temperatures will arrive in Tampa Bay Veterans Voices: Grammy-nominated veteran gives back to fellow service members through the L1fe Organization