WFLA Articles: February 2, 2024

Aviation expert weighs in on deadly Clearwater plane crash Florida sheriff’s office makes state’s first arrests under DNA database collection law Records: Abbott’s migrant busing cost Texas $124 million New Port Richey nurse sentenced for illegally giving out prescriptions Busch Gardens announces BOGO Fun Card offer AMC Theatres offering $5 movie tickets for Black History Month Prosecutors in classified files case say Trump team’s version of events ‘inaccurate and distorted’ Texas ACLU finds most schools in state still have discriminatory dress codes 1 in critical condition, 1 injured in St. Pete house fire Stop by this Gem of Tampa for an early breakfast or lunch ‘Other people in the house 15 minutes prior’: Neighbor recalls deadly Clearwater plane crash Deputies searching for masked man who shot at victim in garage What does Punxsutawney Phil do the rest of the year? Bradenton man charged in deadly shooting over drugs, deputies say Witnesses describe fiery scene of Clearwater plane crash Tampa business owners ask why state fraud unit doesn’t have forgery specialist after vehicle title stolen ‘This was maybe a life saved as a result of it’: Sarasota sheriff’s deputy receives shocking diagnosis after Apple Watch alert Blind woman applauds rideshare app’s message to drivers after sharing her story Deputies investigate homicide near North Sarasota Florida Democrats push back against ‘anti-trans’ driver’s license guidance Japanese Embassy says Taylor Swift should ‘comfortably’ make Super Bowl via Tokyo flight Fossilized remains of 2 new shark species found in Mammoth Cave National Park Supreme Court won’t block West Point from considering race in admissions Bradenton police investigate woman’s ‘suspicious disappearance’ after brother found dead Florida man arrested after blood-covered woman runs out of home, report says US strikes in Iraq, Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack National Hurricane Center’s maps to look different this upcoming season US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack, officials tell AP Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen announces retirement after missing most of last 2 seasons with knee injury Judge suspends Trump’s March election interference trial while awaiting immunity ruling Spotify tattoo trend has some people regretting their ink Motorcyclist in critical condition after being thrown from bike in St. Pete crash Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy says border deal is close ‘Suits’ spinoff series ‘Suits: LA’ in the works: What can fans expect? Jobs report says U.S. added 353,000 jobs in January, better than expected Biden honors soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack White bean sweet potato hash Luke Bryan announces tour stop in Tampa How much are you willing to spend for 23,000 votes? Inside the DeSantis campaign Carl Weathers of ‘Rocky’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ dies at 76 Preventing major home foundations issues Carl Weathers, who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies Anthony Anderson spends night in ER after on-set fight goes wrong Window to the Weekend: 5th Annual Miles for Migraine Louisiana voters sue over state’s new majority-Black congressional district Authorities investigating McMahon sex trafficking allegations: Report Father beheaded: Wife came home to find husband decapitated Be free of feeling the need to be perfect Ozempic will stop working over time: Jillian Michaels Toxicology report provides insight after 3 Chiefs fans found frozen to death: sources Be free of pain without medications Clearwater plane crash: Bystanders capture fiery aftermath of collision 2nd suspect arrested in Sarasota Commons shooting that left 1 dead Willis acknowledges ‘personal relationship’ with top Trump Georgia prosecutor US adds 353K jobs in January, soaring past expectations Military identifies remains of Lakeland soldier who died in WWII POW camp Couple destroys shoe collection worth $20K to walk barefoot in public Target pulls Civil Rights activity kit containing errors about Black leaders Study: Florida is #2 for car insurance costs in nation Toddler twins found dead in car parked on Florida interstate Savannah Guthrie explores faith in ‘Mostly What God Does’ Pizza Hut sign goes viral for closing sign with unfortunate typo Speaker Johnson says Biden not ‘allowed’ by staff to take action on border Who will take home a GRAMMY? Sneakerheads open the box to new identity and purpose in ‘Gotta Be Da Shoes’ Crystal River bar employee shot dead after trying to break up fight Be free of alcohol addiction Sarasota man convicted after phone repair employees find child porn: SAO The Many Faces of Human Trafficking: HeartDance Foundation fights this heinous crime See life outside the ring in ‘Love & WWE: Bianca and Montez’ A real-life prison break inspires ‘Bosco’ Trump Jr. headlining DC fundraiser with top GOP lawmakers Riverview mom heightens fentanyl awareness through personal tragedy Riverview man placed hidden camera in workplace bathroom, recorded 17 people: HCSO ‘Super Pope’ creator gets Vatican stamp of approval Yes, Colorado celebrates a frozen dead guy every year – here’s why FHP trooper, semi-truck driver killed during wrong-way pursuit, officials say U.S. weighs response to deadly drone attack ‘We’re still your Tampa neighbor’: Tampa Bay Times shutters downtown office Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million miles Florida officials searching for prisoner who escaped from hospital Tesla recalling nearly 2.2 million vehicles for software update to fix warning lights that are too small Keeping Your Children Healthy this Winter Valentine’s Day Jewelry Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Tampa by diners Why are my shirts shrinking so much? Pilot flying over Clearwater witnesses deadly plane crash: ‘They went down hard. They’re in flames’ WATCH LIVE: Day 7, Jennifer Crumbley’s trial for involuntary manslaughter – Crumbley takes the stand The original draft of ‘Groundhog Day’ had a surprising twist ending WATCH: Officers rescue man on NYC subway tracks with seconds to spare Up to 9 people were inside Clearwater home before deadly plane crash: police Super Bowl QBs chasing Tom Brady and Joe Montana For first over-the-counter birth control pill, price is a major question mark FDA warns of contaminated copycat eye drops Today in History: ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle killed House-passed tax bill heads into Senate GOP buzzsaw Trump risks backlash as MAGA world zeroes in on Taylor Swift Phil predicts an early spring! Groundhog Day 2024 Cool & clear evening, nice start to the weekend