WFLA Articles: November 15, 2023

Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays ‘Where are our clothes?’: Customers left hanging out to dry after Pasco dry cleaners closes Fulton County DA seeks to revoke bond for Trump Georgia co-defendant   These are the worst cities for package theft in 2023 Senate Republicans fail to stop Biden’s new student loan income-driven repayment plan Police clash with group ‘violently’ protesting outside DNC headquarters Police make arrests after protest outside Democratic HQ calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war Biden again calls Xi a ‘dictator’ after critical summit Maui’s pink pond may have a different cause, researchers say Will Ferrell’s ‘Elf’ returning to theaters for 20th anniversary Man sentenced for killing, planning to eat American bald eagle; second man sought ‘Batkid’ is cancer free 10 years after ‘saving’ San Francisco in viral moment Pink Floyd co-founder denied hotel stays in Argentina, Uruguay over antisemitism allegations: report Biden holds press conference following meeting with China’s Xi Jinping: Watch live Must-see video shows squirrel munching on a Dum Dums lollipop in Spring Hill Haley vies to overtake DeSantis in Iowa House braces for Santos Ethics report Gen Z losing more money to scams than other age groups, data shows Parents sue after Volkswagen tracking firm refused to find stolen SUV with kidnapped boy ‘The system is very much struggling’: Mother tried to help suspect who hit deputies Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time Senate to consider unusual funding package passed by House to avoid shutdown Speaker Johnson says Biden impeachment inquiry has his ‘full and unwavering support’ Jeffries calls for immediate talks on ‘24 spending, insists on debt deal levels ‘Recess mom’ speaks out about proposal to change free play requirement in Florida SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion Tampa attorney travels to Israel to show support Mother of boy who shot Virginia teacher sentenced to 21 months in prison Navy veteran receives $50K smile makeover St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport sees record passenger traffic in October Law that protects your home from creditors gets test in decade-old South Tampa dispute Man, 92, survives fall down embankment, spends night in ‘life-threatening’ temps: Police Lawmakers question use of AI to deal with global competition BMW’s hydrogen-powered Endeavor ushers in a new era Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash trial is being adapted into a musical NTSB at scene of deadly Ohio interstate crash involving busload of high school students Manatee County Sheriff’s Office recommends charges against former county administrator Man accused of stealing Jeep Compass from Tampa-area dealership arrested, deputies say ‘Beauty and the Beast’ attraction closing at Disney theme park Frito-Lay recalls 16,000 crisps sold in 26 states What’s inside this 1992 Ford Bronco federal surveillance vehicle now up for sale? Devon Wylie, former NFL player for Chiefs and Titans, dies Republicans renew calls for TikTok ban over Israel-Hamas posts Hospital director in Haiti says a gang stormed in and took women and children hostage Scientists claim to identify ‘switch’ to kill cancer, possibly revolutionizing treatment Bucs set to face a tough 49ers defense, seek revenge against Brock Purdy in Week 11 Davenport-area Visions Resort & Spa aims to offer family-friendly getaway as population booms Pasco County road reopens after gas leak near Odessa ‘Beyond grief-stricken’: Missing woman’s body found in boyfriend’s fridge US shoots down drone launched from Yemen near Navy ship Advocates launch ballot measure to protect abortion in Nebraska Largo students make blankets for sick kids at All Children’s Hospital, honor teacher’s son LIST: Speed cameras to be installed at these Hillsborough schools The ultimate girl boss self-marketing guide St. Pete Youth Farm grows food and great minds PHOTOS: New hotel brings vintage flair to Hyde Park Village Chip Roy gets heated over spending strategy: ‘We’re pissing it all away’ Horse escapes hold on cargo plane mid-flight, forcing return to JFK Grab coffee and cuddle with adoptable cats Biden, Xi sit down in San Francisco for critical meeting Brody’s POV: Girl Boss Ivey Childers crafts excellence Former NFL wide receiver Devon Wylie dies at 35 ‘In Florida, the law is real’: Video shows sovereign citizens learn they need a driver’s license Video show terrifying moments as Bahamas tour boat sinks; US tourist dead Van overturns on I-275 in St. Pete, partially blocking off-ramp Lawyer of Georgia defendant in Trump election case admits to leaking witness video Empowering women through beauty Search underway for crew member who went overboard cruise ship, U.S. Coast Guard says Creating connection with nature & community Florida man behind Home Depot theft ring spanning 15 counties gets prison time 8 face murder charges after teen beaten to death near school Suspect sketch in 1996 Virginia murder looks like accused Gilgo Beach killer, victim’s family says Manchin says he would ‘absolutely’ consider presidential run, citing need to ‘save the country’ ‘Suspected bear encounter’ happened after woman’s death, California officials say 500,000 people rejected from Facebook privacy settlement: How to tell if you will get paid Travis Kelce comments on weekend with Taylor Swift, being ‘shocked’ by changed song lyric Florida road to be renamed after Donald Trump, reports say Florida pilot asked ATC to tell his parents he loves them before fatal crash: report ‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon teams up with real NCIS agent to publish an untold story of Pearl Harbor Southwest Airlines brings 7 nonstop routes back to Tampa International Airport What prices are actually deflating? How to Save This Holiday Season Truth gets a voice in Mitch Albom’s Holocaust tale, The Little Liar Give the gift of a good book this holiday season Former St. Pete tortoise thief buried more items in backyard, storage unit: police Hershey unveils new chocolate frosted donut Kit Kat bar Family matriarch arrested days after son’s conviction in FSU professor’s murder WATCH: Rope-climbing burglar steals lotto scratchers, cigarettes Keeping fat off permanently | Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center When will Social Security cost-of-living increases take effect? Carnival says missing Houma man jumped from cruise ship Female Golf Legend Breaking High school football coach fired after players baptized Diabetes Today | The future of treating Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Conservatives tank procedural vote on appropriations measure, signaling trouble Videos show terrifying moments Bahamas tour boat sinks, as local outlets confirm 1 death Trump files motion for mistrial in NY fraud case Flight returns to JFK airport after horse gets loose in cargo hold Frontier Airlines offers $499 ‘all-you-can-fly’ annual pass Hunter Biden seeks to subpoena Trump, Barr in criminal case Patrick Mahomes reveals odd pregame superstition: ‘I have to wear them’ Starbucks union plans largest-ever strike for Red Cup Day ‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ teams up with Airbnb to welcome strangers for the holiday Medicare covered device helping spinal cord injury patients walk again The 54th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Artsis – now accepting applications from Emerging Artists Frontier Airlines launches $499 ‘all-you-can-fly’ annual pass Life Guard Imaging is Assisting Doctors by Providing Info to Help them Treat Their Patients Joy 2.0 Hillsborough County leaders consider adding speed cameras to school zones Living the life of luxury at Marina Pointe Police hear concerns, community calls for youth curfew during Ybor town hall Taco Bell releases Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass and a new entrée Southwest Airlines hikes on-board alcohol prices Seffner man arrested after aiming rifle at trooper who knocked on his door: FHP Jeremy Renner posts recovery update 10 months after accident This gene-editing therapy could cure sickle cell disease, and it’s close to FDA approval Sarasota man charged with DUI after killing pedestrian, troopers say Are school report cards doing enough to assess kids’ progress? Can you bring marijuana on a cruise ship? House conservatives give Speaker Johnson a ‘mulligan’ in funding fight Supreme Court’s new ethics code does little to satisfy Democrats Trump power grab comes into focus in leaked Georgia videos Abortion-rights advocates eye more wins after Ohio ballot success Modeling finds Trump taking back four states, beating Biden in electoral college Cost of a Thanksgiving meal drops, here’s how much it costs in Tampa Bay 2 late-season disturbances pop up in Atlantic, including 1 off Florida coast Rain moving through Tampa Bay area