WFLA Articles: November 9, 2023

‘Exceptional discipline’: Hillsborough officers praised for suspect’s arrest after deputies rammed by car Petito Foundation partners with another nonprofit for ‘Tee Off 4 Hope’ fundraiser Top pick Connor Bedard’s 2 goals, 2 assists help Blackhawks snap an 8-game skid vs. Lightning Tips for holiday networking Florida Board of Governors votes to expand DEI restrictions at public universities Hershey unveils Reese’s peanut butter cup with caramel South Carolina company offering free AR-15 with purchase of air-conditioning unit Younger veterans feel uncomfortable when told thank you for service: Poll Rays’ Yandy Díaz wins AL Silver Slugger award, the first Tampa Bay winner since 2010 Florida-bound flight took off with missing window panes, U.K. investigators report More than 25,000 Citizens insurance buyout offers rescinded in October ‘Will be punished’: Gov. Ron DeSantis issues statement after 2 deputies ambushed in Brandon Frank Borman, astronaut who led historic Apollo flight around the moon, dies at 95 Comer shoots off more subpoenas for Hunter Biden associates, gallerist, art patron Pasco woman approved for accessible ramp, then program put on hold Diana Taurasi in new role as she chases history and 6th Olympic gold medal Tampa Bay area woman claims she lost rights to land after signing ‘blank piece of paper’ Who are the Hillsborough County deputies who were seriously injured in Brandon incident? Florida bill aims to punish cities for removing Confederate monuments Nation’s first openly gay governor seeks second chance in politics after 20 years Lawmakers look for answers around aviation safety after close calls ‘Ethical crisis’: Senate Democrats want to subpoena wealthy Republicans Familiar faces at Amalie Arena: Tampa Bay Lightning host Blackhawks Virginia Democrat Susanna Gibson loses state House race after sex video scandal Israel agrees to daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza Republicans struggle for way out of abortion quagmire ‘Things are going to get moving in the right direction’: Bucs offense encouraged by progress St. Petersburg weekend events: November 11-12 Tampa Bay fun weekend ideas November 11-12 Florida lawyer attempted to blow up Chinese embassy, ATF says Attorney of suspected drunken driver who crashed into FHP trooper near Skyway 10k race wants to resolve case without trial IKEA recalling more mirrors over falling concerns ‘Simpsons’ producers respond to reports that suggested Homer would stop strangling Bart United Airlines adds nonstop route from Tampa International Airport; expands service to Florida Senators push plan to extend government funding deadline as budget disagreements persist New smile and new gun: The surprising promotion by an orthodontist Winter Haven police look to identify people involved in deadly Publix stabbing Krispy Kreme to give 12 free doughnuts to customers on World Kindness Day Florida-bound flight took off with missing window panes, U.K. investigators report Local veterans play flag football with former Bucs star ahead of holiday weekend Donald Trump’s lawyers ask for ‘directed verdict’ ending civil fraud trial in the ex-president’s favor What’s causing this pink pond on Maui? Manchin won’t seek reelection in West Virginia Jill Stein launches 2024 bid as Green Party candidate ‘I thought it was a stuffed animal’: 9-year-old boy has frightening encounter with one of Florida’s most venomous snakes IRS announces 2024 income tax brackets – see where you fall WATCH: Firefighter survives fiery explosion Wendy’s announces free chicken nuggets for the rest of 2023 ‘A miracle’: Missing South Tampa dog that captivated social media reunited with owner WTH: Today’s Joy Bauer shares spinach artichoke delights recipes Cooking up a cure for Pediatric Cancer Black Restaurant Week helps Tampa Bay businesses thrive with grants, training SEE IT: Jelly Roll accidentally breaks Best New Artist CMA Award Universal Orlando reports ‘technical difficulties’ as guests complain of closed rides Why are people putting toilet paper in the fridge? Trump says he’d consider Tucker Carlson as running mate In-N-Out Burger expanding into yet another state Tampa Bay area students send experiments to International Space Station Kids, step right up to help the community at the Wee Macree Giveback Spectacular Thirty Seconds to Mars to make tour stop in Tampa next year Tampa’s Winter Village returns with ice skating rink, new experiences Black Restaurant Week is coming to Tampa MacDill AFB’s newest mascot is ready for ‘furvice’ MOABS: The adults-only event that’s still child focused Florida teen killed, 14-year-old girl critically injured when car fleeing police slams into pillar But it seemed so easy on social media… Maggie and Farron attempt ‘Chocolate Turkeys’ Schumer tees up Senate vote on stopgap spending bill ahead of shutdown deadline Eating for longevity Supplementing Life with Hobbies: A health and happiness booster WATCH: Biden goes to an Illinois auto plant saved by a labor deal as he promotes a worker-centered economy Big Game Bound: 49ers visit Jags in battle of division leaders Israel agrees to four-hour pauses in Gaza military operations House GOP pulls second funding bill in a week Greene moves to force vote on Mayorkas impeachment 3 charged in connection with ‘brothel network’ that allegedly served elected officials: DOJ Biden hails deal to end SAG-AFTRA strike: ‘Collective bargaining works’ NewsNation to host fourth 2024 GOP presidential primary debate Building a Whole New View: Prado Vision unveils their New Optical Center Winter Haven man wanted for murder at homeless camp, PCSO says Rhode Island police find body of missing 5-year-old girl last seen on ring camera Former Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez returning to department as senior advisor Could ‘Killer Clown’ tattoo solve mystery in 23-year-old NYC subway death? Amazon to offer 2-hour grocery delivery in Tampa, no Prime membership needed Student at Nashville’s Belmont University dies after being hit in head by stray bullet Day of Giving with SPCA Tampa Bay It’s National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day. Here are some deals to help you celebrate Desk Ergonomics: Creating a pain-free workspace at home Satisfying snacks for holiday travel Former Sen. McSally says she was sexually assaulted during run Holiday Entertaining Made Easy Seasonal Favorites to Enjoy Year Round! 50,000 coins dating back to 325 A.D. discovered on ocean floor Breast implants help save life of Missouri man with severe lung damage Tracy Chapman becomes 1st Black songwriter to win CMA’s Song of the Year ‘This was intentional’: 2 Hillsborough County deputies seriously hurt after being hit by car in Brandon Tim Scott appears with girlfriend at debate South Tampa lot turned into wildflower field Funding for hundreds of affordable housing units up for vote in St. Petersburg Meet Champa Boom: MacDill Air Force Base unveils new mascot Driver sought after dragging 2 St. Pete police officers while fleeing traffic stop 198-pound ‘monster’ python captured in Florida Will the U.S. reach a population of 1 billion? Probably not anytime soon, Census predicts Biden’s independent and primary rivals seize on his bad polls When will my favorite shows return now that the Hollywood strikes are over? Warm and humid days return 5 memorable moments from a tense third GOP debate Winners and losers from the third Republican debate 5 takeaways from the GOP debate in Miami