WFLA Articles: November 17, 2023

Hillsborough County students spend night outside to understand homelessness Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects constitutional ballot challenge DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy get personal and emotional during ‘family discussion’ in Iowa Homeless man hit, killed by train in Polk County Judge rules Trump must be placed on Colorado primary ballot, rejecting 14th Amendment challenge 4 arrested 1 year after juvenile’s shooting death in Seffner While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool Delta pilot returns book lost in Atlanta to Kansas library Rep. George Santos faces new expulsion resolution after House Ethics Committee report The flu is spiking in 7 states – including Florida Driver seriously injured in Tampa crash involving semi-truck Nurses save man having heart attack in Austrian cave ‘Extraordinary bravery’: Video shows officer save driver from fiery crash IBM, EU and Lionsgate pull ads from Elon Musk’s X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlash ‘World’s most dangerous bird’ shocks beachgoers in unusual sighting ‘We’re glad to be able to have one of the 47 today:’ Foster kids adopted on National Adoption Day Woman put $6,400 down for generator that was not delivered How inmates smuggled crack, contraband through Sarasota jail window Drag queen reacts to Supreme Court blocking enforcement of Florida’s anti-drag show bill ‘Kind of like winter snowbirds’: Great white sharks spotted in Florida waters ahead of Thanksgiving ‘Elvis’ adopted by former Elvis impersonator after being only dog left at shelter Port Richey’s only code enforcement officer accused of sex crimes ‘No excuse for leaving your pets’: Dog left tied to pole at Pittsburgh airport, police say Shooter kills 1 before being fatally shot by trooper at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital Lakeland food pantry works to clean up after devastating fire before Thanksgiving Speaker Johnson says he’ll make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available to the general public New Hampshire shooter kills security guard before being fatally shot at psychiatric hospital 9/11 families call out TikTok over Osama bin Laden trend Santos communications director resigns following scathing Ethics report Stacey Abrams’ brother-in-law arrested in Tampa for human trafficking, attacking teen: police White House: GOP’s impeachment inquiry is unconstitutional ‘congressional harassment’ IBM, EU and Lionsgate pull ads from Elon Musk’s X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlash Spring Hill man pleads guilty to trafficking 100+ turtles Pizza Hut offering free pizza for fans traveling to this location for Thanksgiving Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care Florida child molester who hacked NFL jumbotron convicted Rosalynn Carter now in hospice with Jimmy Carter, family says ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ will be available to watch for free this year Driver stays in truck 33 hours to avoid being towed by A1’s 2 accused of selling over $100K worth of stolen appliances, deputies say Window to the Weekend: BBQ Love Fest ‘Might as well be called Fort Lauderdale Seaport’: Airport underwater after storms   Woman announces her own death on social media, raises thousands to help clear medical debt for others Polk County men caught poaching deer at night hit with multiple charges, FWC says Correctional exercises for a typical office employee US Capitol Christmas tree arrives on the Hill Fresh, Holiday Breakfast Idea: Apple-kissed quinoa How to get into the Trolls spirit with easy craft ideas Alli Webb shares ‘The Messy Truth’ F1 practice canceled 8 minutes in after Ferrari catches on drain cover during Las Vegas Grand Prix  Canine Companions provides service dogs to veterans battling post-traumatic stress ‘Forgiving Johnny’ highlights how technology can transform the criminal justice system Flu soaring in Florida, 6 other states, health officials say Soldier, her husband and 2 kids found dead at Army post  Nearly 450 patients at a Massachusetts hospital may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis Founding member of Kool & The Gang dies at 74, report says ‘We just couldn’t imagine who would do this’: Beloved family dog fatally shot outside home Hillsborough County student shot after fight breaks out, deputies say Small but Mighty Fire Safety Tools New Gen Z worker ‘shocked’ by 9-to-5 schedule All we want for Christmas is the Mariah Carey Barbie 5-year-old killed after being stabbed by twin brother: sheriff Janie’s Fund Dance-A-Thon: providing awareness, hope & healing Dog who survived 72 days in mountains after owner’s death is regaining weight, back on hiking trails If your frozen turkey weighs this much, take it out of the freezer today Nearly 250K Honda vehicles recalled over issue that could cause engines to stall Manatee County man convicted after murdering attendee at funeral Transform living space with custom windows & doors Unclaimed $64K Florida Lottery ticket set to expire soon Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa 2 teens arrested for attempted auto theft after crashing on I-75, deputies say Helping children find support to overcome trauma Cancer Recovery: surviving double mastectomy & stomach removal VIDEO: Pilot’s heartfelt message on retirement flight Ways to Fight Fatigue: Energize your day the healthy way Drowsy and Dangerous: The hidden risks of sleep deprivation What would you do? Couple finds large amount of money lying on the ground Off-duty firefighter saves teammate’s life during baseball practice Tampa Bay’s 2nd annual Howliday Market coming Dec. 2 LIST: Where to celebrate ‘Drinksgiving’ in Tampa Bay Discover the Benefits Custom Replacement Windows and Patio Doors Hot Holiday Stocking Stuffers The Best Foods for Healthier, Younger, and Clearer Skin ‘What’s that bruise?’ Here’s how to get rid of that hickey before family Thanksgiving Mind and Body Check-In: Key health metrics you shouldn’t ignore Climate Change Action The Hottest gifts for the Holiday from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Save-a-lot on Thanksgiving Turkey Ethics chair introduces Santos expulsion resolution after damning report Why scammers love gift cards and what to watch out for ahead of Black Friday Hillsborough teen threatened to ‘bomb every school’ in Pinellas County: HCSO Former LAPD commissioner auctioning off typewriters used by Hemingway, Unabomber Drake and J. Cole add second Tampa show due to demand Tampa, St. Petersburg given perfect scores on LGBTQ+ equality report Karol G wins best album at Latin Grammys, with Bizarrap and Shakira also taking home awards AI-generated TikToks, YouTube videos push websites that turn photos into AI nudes Measles deaths around the world jumped 40% last year Democrats face growing pressure to back Israel cease-fire It’s Florida’s first El Niño winter in 5 years. What will be different? Tropical storm chances in Caribbean decreasing, NHC says Nice weekend Ahead