WFLA Articles: February 16, 2024

Deputies work to make sure Florida State Fairgrounds stay safe ‘He’s our hero’: Family grateful to deputy for saving 6-month-old after fatal crash Deputies search for man after double homicide in Largo area Scientists invent new ‘meaty’ rice, hybrid food 200+ dogs, cats rescued from animal testing facility, non-profit says Pinellas man charged with murder in 2 overdose deaths Circus Sarasota kicks off Friday night Astronomer: ‘Why I won’t drive during the eclipse’ Better Call Behnken: Polk County couple finally gets back antique car after 3-year nightmare Eclipse glasses manufacturer: How to tell if glasses are safe ‘Profits before patients and it’s disgusting’: Tampa Bay nurse wants more regulation for patient safety Hawaii chain of islands slowly migrating toward extinction ‘Who shot Kila?’: Ybor mass shooting victim’s family wants answers Cache of weapons, 1 million rounds of ammo found at residence Pinellas wildlife sanctuary desperate for new home 50% rate hike? Customers of these Florida insurance companies could face higher premiums St. Pete airport gets $6 million in new funding Financial advice columnist admits to giving scammers $50,000 in a shoe box Maggots rain down on Delta passenger; plane forced to turn around ‘Coolest thing I’ve ever done’: Florida Jan. 6 rioter gave cop a concussion, bragged about it on Instagram ‘Stronger than fentanyl’: Weeki Wachee pair sentenced for conspiring to sell new opioid variant Clock is ticking to provide foreign aid for Ukraine Florida 2nd-most expensive state for car insurance, report finds Tiger Woods withdraws after playing only 6 holes at Riviera 2 found dead in Colorado university dorm room ‘His humor is disgusting’: New College Dean of Students criticized for stand-up routine Gas line ruptures in Tampa Heights neighborhood Work underway to permanently stabilize Highland City sinkhole Rainy weekend in store for Tampa Bay area When is the last day to register to vote in the Florida Republican presidential primary election? Money trail chase stalled in alleged pickleball scheme, leaving Florida investors waiting St. Pete museum exhibit sheds light on painful past Firefighter injured responding to Riverview house fire with pallet of exploding cans School bus destroyed by massive fire, 28 students saved ‘Embrace the truth and move past it’ – Mini Black History Museum opens in Texas President Joe Biden says Russian president is responsible for the death of Alexei Navalny Several horses found slaughtered off Florida trail, report says Patrick, Brittany Mahomes visit girls injured in Chiefs parade shooting 19 brought to hospital after experiment involving dry ice at Gallatin elementary school Hillsborough man charged in kidnapping of 3-year-old during supervised visit, deputies say Zoo delivers baby gorilla by emergency C-section Trump ordered to pay $355M in New York fraud case FEMA shares guide to help caregivers prepare for natural disasters Pit bull breeder mauled to death by his own dogs in Compton, California Florida man wins $5 million lottery prize from $20 ticket Reel Talk: Amanda fishes for king fish with George Poveromo VIDEO: Driver throws gun over bridge during high-speed chase in Tampa VIDEO: Florida deputy saves 6-month-old’s life after high-speed crash Jason Kelce to return Super Bowl luchador mask after family asks for it back Expert tips on sunscreen White House pays tribute to civil rights leaders across history with event for their families Schumer blasts Graham for ‘cynical field trip’ to border Hearth Roasted Squash Agnolotti Recipe Loud Budgeting: Ways to save money in the kitchen Reel Talk: Amanda goes fishing for yellowtail snapper with George Poveromo Florida Senate moves to ban delta-8 THC products Meteorologist jumps to aid woman stuck in floodwaters Two charged in shooting at Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally 9-foot gator interrupts fire crews responding to submerged car in Florida Florida bill cracking down on fantasy sports betting advances in House Biden blames Putin for Navalny’s death, urges House to pass Ukraine funding These Florida companies made Forbes’ list of ‘America’s Best Employers’ FEMA updates flood maps for Sarasota County Lamb born on Valentine’s Day has a distinct mark on its head Air filtration: Your home’s dirty secret ‘Don’t be a couch potato’: Swimmer Bobby Finke’s journey to Summer Olympics Missing child hospitalized after being found in Florida pond after nearly drowning: police Romney rules out voting for Trump, citing court’s sexual abuse finding in Carroll case Motorsports legend Tony Stewart’s new adventure: racing a 330 MPH dragster Florida plane loses power, crashes in state forest A fan-favorite western series ‘rides’ into the CW Changing tide carries huge whale carcass 3 miles from where it washed up 5 Foolproof ways to ripen bananas overnight Passengers outraged after Norwegian cruise ship ‘secretly’ changes itinerary, woman claims Manchin not running for president Berardelli Bonus Blog: Springs in the Bay Area are Warming Lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill combining Ukraine aid and border security  WATCH: Florida zoo wrangles flamingos their annual check-up Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison Polk County crews work to stabilize area around Highland City sinkhole VP Harris says Russia is responsible for Navalny’s death Heart healthy cooking & stroke rehabilitation See through the lens of homeless children with new heartfelt book “If You See Them” Man wins $1 million prize after mom gives him lotto tickets in Valentine’s Day card Hostess Brand’s announces new mashup Donette An obscure law got him a free NYC hotel stay for five years. Then he claimed to own the building Concerned about losing your job? These fields tend to see fewer layoffs, experts say House Education panel subpoenas Harvard leaders in antisemitism probe Lawmakers briefed on possible security threat Tampa Taco Fest is back! Superfoods for longevity Relive your childhood with Disney stars and ‘Magical Rewind’ podcast Biden performs better against Trump than Harris, Newsom: Poll Revolutionizing Weight Loss 8 Florida pizzerias named to Yelp’s top 100 pizza places in the US: Did your favorite make the cut? Air Filtration: Your Home’s Dirty Secret Staying fit is free & easy in downtown Tampa Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500 Tik Tok Trend of frugal activities with friends and co-workers Spring Routines to Stick to Spring Nail Trends New “Loud Budgeting” trend on social media Taylor Swift donates $100K to family of woman killed at Chiefs parade shooting ‘You don’t realize how big it is’: Defending Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Fani Willis removal hearing continues as she fights an effort to derail Trump’s election case Simit, Dolmas and more Turkish delights in Destination Delicious Meet the local referee championing women in sports while climbing to the highest heights in pro soccer Paul McCartney’s long-lost bass guitar, stolen over 50 years ago, finally found Florida, other GOP-led states turned down federal money to feed low-income kids this summer; here’s why Florida mom arrested after toddler twins found dead in car parked on highway, police say Jam-packed weekend ahead for the Gasparilla Music Festival Prince Harry races head-first down a skeleton sled track Schools grapple with illness stay-at-home standards amid battle against learning loss ‘Just Heal, Bro’ event addresses mental health among Black men Wendy’s teams up with Cinnabon to create new breakfast item Ohio Amber Alert: Mother facing murder charge in 5-year-old boy’s death found ‘distraught and crying’ PHOTOS: Red powder dumped on Constitution display by protesters at National Archives Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. has ‘no clue’ whether he will retire after this season Turner sparks backlash with cryptic call to declassify ‘national security threat’ Shrinking margin creates new headaches for GOP Democrats eye new immigration strategy after Suozzi win Nice Friday, weekend washout likely