WFLA Articles: February 21, 2024

Mothers try to raise awareness after losing children to fentanyl Man arrested in Pinellas Park ATM robberies Man accused of murdering father, uncle back in Pinellas County There were no homicides in the city of Sarasota in 2023, police say 2 hospitalized, 2 dogs dead, and 2 more dogs rescued in Hillsborough County house fire How Alabama’s frozen embryo decision is shaking the nation: What you need to know Gabby Petito’s family, Laundries reach deal, will avoid civil trial Arrest of FBI informant looms over GOP grilling of Biden’s brother Mom claims Southwest reported her for child trafficking son Bridget Ziegler put on blast by group campaigning to ‘restore sanity’ to Sarasota School Board Why a server who got a $10K tip says she was fired Gabby Petito’s family, Laundries reach deal, will avoid civil trial Florida Senate expected to vote on measure banning social media for minors younger than 16 ‘Basketball Wives’ star in custody of US Marshals after ‘miscommunication,’ failure to surrender Amazon is having a huge sale on Levi’s, with jeans starting at $13 ‘Extremely frantic’: Brian Laundrie’s phone calls after Gabby Petito’s murder revealed Enjoy a cup of joe at this hidden Gem of Tampa Bay ‘Patient dumping’: Lakeland homeless shelter, police deal with unannounced hospital drop-offs Pinellas deputies search for missing 16-year-old Pinellas Park man charged in cryptocurrency scheme, Feds say VIDEO: Man detained after passengers say he tried to open plane door in-flight US Army rocket launcher found inside car, Massachusetts man arrested Biden announces student loan forgiveness for 153,000 borrowers Florida bill allowing residents to kill ‘crack bears’ in self-defense clears senate Counting on Chaffee: Lightning forward continuing to improve ‘He’s only 36 years old’: Hillsborough sheriff’s detective recovers from 2nd heart attack while daughter is in NICU Biden holds 4-point lead over Trump in Quinnipiac poll Pasco County woman crashes car into Beef O’ Brady’s restaurant Congress struggles to strike border deal, Ukraine aid Man zip-tied, escorted off plane after opening exit door mid-flight Biden faces growing pressure to back Gaza cease-fire VIDEO: Girl Scout cookie stand robbed outside Walmart James Biden talks to House GOP investigators Safety Harbor middle schooler arrested for threatening mass shooting: PSCO What is the ‘mysterious spiral-shaped stuff’ that’s washing up on Florida beaches? Marshawn Lynch takes deal in Las Vegas DUI case: attorneys Black History Month: Highlighting African American & diverse culture creatives Build a Bowl: Healthy doesn’t have to be boring Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program amid pressure over safety Simple steps to boost happiness Sheriff Grady Judd announces new mental health, addiction services for Polk County jails Power of personal responsibility in a happy, thriving relationship Los Angeles-bound flight diverted to Chicago for ‘security concern’ Raskin: Biden impeachment ‘essentially ended’ with Smirnov bombshell ‘Please hurry’: Boy begs for help after father allegedly stabs mother to death in disturbing 911 call Sorry, Florida allergy sufferers: Pollen levels are expected to get worse Student dies following fight in school bathroom, police investigating Black princesses party it up! Brunched 2024: the best brunches in Tampa Bay all in one place Farron’s Furever Friends: Sylvester Pinellas K-9 Taco, who saved deputies’ lives during ambush, retired on Taco Tuesday Eclipse map: Which Florida cities will have the best view? James Biden testifies brother had no ‘direct or indirect financial interest’ in business ventures 7-year-old girl who died after sand hole collapsed identified Meet the local artist whose canvas is hair 15.5 million Toshiba laptop adapters recalled for fire and burn hazards ‘It just went plop’: British nuclear missile test off Florida coast failed, report says The story of St. Petersburg’s beloved pink trumpet tree Four separate Beatles biopics are in development: How will it work? 2 Tampa Bay area beaches rank among the best in U.S.: Tripadvisor RP Funding Center announces new bag policy for ticketed events Train slams into vehicle in Florida with 70 people on board Whats the difference between manuka honey and regular honey Bites with Benefits this American Heart Month Jordan brushes aside indictment of FBI informant in Biden impeachment inquiry 24/7 Freshness: Secret’s New Whole Body Deodorant Florida student tracking Taylor Swift’s jet pushes back on threatened legal action Man sues Powerball after being told $340 million win was a ‘mistake’ Democrat eyes effort to protect Speaker Johnson in exchange for vote on Ukraine aid Florida man sentenced after slashing wife’s throat, playing music as she died in bathtub Can money really buy happiness? Maximize chances of getting pregnant White House works to protect nation’s ports Healthy Relationships: Breaking the vicious cycles of unhappiness Haley, trailing Trump, still pulling in millions Biden cancels student loans for nearly 153k borrowers. Who could see relief? Biden cancels $1.2B in student debt for 150K borrowers: Who qualifies Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente gets honor from Manatee County VIDEO: Woman throws tantrum in pet store, slaps customer in face Massive satellite completes fall toward Earth over Pacific Ocean near Hawaii Seffner man charged with murder for shooting driver in front of his kids: SAO Virginia Senate passes bill to strip Confederate organizations of tax breaks Clock is ticking for Nikki Haley in South Carolina Passenger films wing slat ‘coming apart’ on United Airlines flight: ‘This isn’t good’ Leg found on NYC subway tracks may belong to man fatally struck miles away, police sources say Man dies after pet Gila monster bites him Tampa Bay based Vitachow sets new standards in premium dog food Third man accused of child sexual abuse at Florida church: report Natalie Sideserf and Her Hyper-realistic Cakes Susie Clark: The Bravest Girl You’ve Ever Seen ‘Oh no, I did it again’: Mother charged after infant dies during co-sleeping WATCH: NASCAR drivers talk go-to snacks in the driver’s seat Trump confirms names on VP shortlist: ‘They’re all good, they’re all solid’ Florida Senate to vote on child social media ban Former CNN anchor John Avlon announces bid for Congress Zoo discovers 70 US coins in 36-year-old alligator’s stomach Florida Amber Alert: Missing 8-month-old found safe Florida golfers dive into pond to help drunken driver who crashed near golf course, deputies say Attorney: Husband denies any involvement in disappearance of Florida woman in Spain 5th grader brings mushroom candy to school Missing college student was acting irregularly before disappearance, authorities say Woman arrested after allegedly giving $50 to Ukraine charity Election officials face daunting challenges this year. And Congress isn’t helping Trump’s New York real estate empire in limbo after fraud verdict Trump leads Biden in Georgia, North Carolina polls 5 things to watch at this year’s CPAC High-profile House retirements reflect the toxicity on Capitol Hill GOP chances of winning the Senate on the rise Young girl killed when hole she dug on Florida beach collapsed Man shoots, kills 78-year-old mother on her birthday in Keystone home, deputies say Clear, quiet, and chilly night, tracking showers on Friday