WFLA Articles: September 27, 2023

DeSantis decries ‘hoax’ narrative about Florida Black history curriculum DeSantis aims to gain ground in polls after 2nd GOP debate Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $850M jackpot POLL: Who won the second GOP presidential primary debate? Christie takes swipe at Jill Biden during debate GOP leaders reverse to strip Ukraine aid from defense spending bill Pence calls for expedited death penalty for perpetrators of mass shootings GOP Debate: Christie sends message to Trump, ‘We’re gonna call you ‘Donald Duck’ Tim Scott, Pence troll Ramaswamy on debate stage GOP candidates pressed on unions, economy at second debate WATCH: At least 52 arrested after crowds ransack stores across Philadelphia Trump rips into Biden as he seeks to woo Michigan autoworkers Riverview man guilty of murdering daughter Heinz creates ‘Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch’ condiment after viral Taylor Swift photo Remains of missing mother Suzanne Morphew found during unrelated search Los Angeles deputy’s family ‘shocked’ by decision not to seek death penalty Poll: Trump’s unfavorability tops 50% Lawyer for Suzanne Morphew’s husband releases statement after her remains found How did Saturn get its rings? NASA might have answers Case manager arrested for lying about home visits with foster kids, FDLE says Good Samaritan who tried to stop Howard Frankland Bridge stabbing suspect speaks If the government shuts down, will mail still be delivered? Most House Republicans vote to uphold Ukraine aid Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday celebration moved up to avoid potential shutdown Tampa Bay area veteran forced to prove he was in Vietnam War despite gunshot wound, toxic exposure Judge Chutkan denies Trump bid for her recusal in Jan. 6 case Costco says its one-ounce gold bars are selling out fast ‘We know they’re going to bring it, but we’re going to bring it as well’: Bucs prepare for divisional matchup against Saints Fentanyl, liquid cocaine among the drugs found in cleaning supplies in Florida Popular Sarasota market to reopen one year after suffering damage from Hurricane Ian NOAA releases 2023-2024 winter predictions Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay assisting in 500+ unsolved crimes Pasco County man arrested in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol breach Here’s how a government shutdown would affect the military Florida school district orders removal of all books with gay characters before slightly backing off Joran Van der Sloot handled matters after Natalee Holloway vanished: Report ‘It just broke me’: Plant City High School remembers teens killed in collision with train New ‘persons of interest’ in JonBenét Ramsey case: Report Lauren Spierer: A night out ended with a 12-year mystery ‘A lot of these children are being recycled’: Border Patrol finds abandoned newborn Mick Jagger floats donating song catalog to charity Superdome Madness: Bucs head to New Orleans for Week 4 matchup vs. Saints Trump could lose control of famed properties under New York fraud ruling Florida police officer who received 3 life-saving awards killed in off-duty crash ‘Suspicious death’: Flight attendant found dead at airport hotel with cloth in mouth, police say Jim Jordan fires back at Fani Willis’s ‘hostile response’ to House probe Top products for heading to the campsite House GOP agriculture spending bill on thin ice Florida CFO: IRS crackdown on ticket scalpers is ‘deep state’ targeting Taylor Swift fans Discovering the charm of living in St. Pete No-swim advisory issued for Fort Island Beach, officials say Lending a hand & giving Moms a break How to celebrate the Autumn Moon Unconditional Love: loving everyone without exceptions Discipline and living your fullest and most fulfilled life 2023 Halloween costume trends The power of forgiveness Menendez to address Senate Democrats about criminal charges  VIDEO: Hillsborough deputies help missing man with Alzheimer’s return back home Wander Franco investigations continue as Rays prepare for the playoffs without their star shortstop Rare ‘Dumbo octopus’ filmed near the Hawaiian Islands Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates due to peptic ulcer disease Years after trial, DNA reveals new suspect in 6-year-old’s brutal 1987 killing Ex-federal prosecutor named suspect in Howard Frankland Bridge stabbing McCarthy told conference he won’t allow vote on Senate stopgap: GOP lawmakers Biden tops Trump by 5 points in new survey Vibrant coloring book with a Florida focus helps reduce stress Winner of $1.6B Mega Millions jackpot comes forward An old car tire, burnt trees and a utility pole may be key in finding how the Maui wildfire spread Doordash driver charged after allegedly following GPS into swamp to deliver Dunkin’ order Renewal By Andersen of Tampa – where Design, engineering and experience come together Get ready for a new season of ‘Gold Rush’ Dr. Meleeka Clary talks about inspiring others with positive psychology Menendez ordered to turn over personal passport at arraignment Guitarist, composer, songwriter and guitar instructor Hundreds of colleges vow to boost transparency in financial aid offers 2 hospitalized in Largo auto shop shooting, including suspect: police White House: US soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is in American hands Manatee County thieves use distraction technique to steal wallets, credit cards from shoppers, deputies say Republican debate updates: Rivals brawl over China, economy, border and Trump Menendez pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges Grandmother arrested in connection to Seffner toddler’s disappearance: HCSO Shoplifting suspect returns, asks for phone dropped during theft NASA’s Frank Rubio sets US space record as three astronauts return to Earth ‘I ran for my life’: Florida man accused of slitting throat of best friend of 15 years Alaska man charged with threatening Florida sheriff who condemned antisemitism ‘No reasonable excuse’: TSA says man blamed wife for prohibited item in bag Fetterman compares Menendez to Tony Soprano: ‘He needs to go’ Durbin, No. 2-ranking Senate Democrat, calls for Menendez to resign Travis Kelce breaks silence after appearance with Taylor Swift GOP launches Spanish-language early voting campaign Citizens Insurance requests double-digit rate hikes in revised plan $4B state-wide infrastructure improvement plan includes Tampa Bay Yelp unveils the top 50 places to eat in Tampa Bay Why Military & First Responders Should Get Scans at Lifeguard Imaging Man shot 6 times after offering to ‘drink and chill’ with Winter Haven man, police say Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles over fire risk, urge owners to park outdoors White House warns Americans could face travel delays if government isn’t funded Bindi Irwin says she feels she has ‘second chance at life’ after surgery Youth football coach arrested for punching 14-year-old in the face Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA’s Frank Rubio sets US space record Crash shuts down State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes 2 Tampa Bay restaurants named to Tripadvisor’s list of best restaurants in America These 19 Senate Republicans voted against advancing short-term funding bill  WATCH: Mother bravely shields son as bear leaps on picnic table to devour his birthday enchiladas McCarthy goes all-in on border with second GOP stopgap funding attempt Elevated border numbers are the new normal Biden brushes off threat from Cornel West despite left’s warnings Menendez, wife set to be arraigned on federal bribery charges High stakes for GOP debate: 5 things to watch Atlantic remains active as NHC expects new tropical storm to form this week Mega Millions ticket worth $1M sold at Winn Dixie in Pinellas County 3-year-old girl reported missing is now safe at home, deputies say Downpours fade after sunset