WFLA Articles: February 22, 2024

Thursday outages impact phone carriers, pharmacies Volunteers take surveys of people experiencing homelessness Florida House passes bill to toughen penalties for juvenile gun crimes Colorado Lyft driver scammed out of $500 Family of slain Largo attorney reaches settlement with property where he was killed Texas county declares state of emergency ahead of total solar eclipse ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ cast trolls Eric Hovde over Wisconsin Senate run A rare LEGO piece found at PA Goodwill set to sell for over $18K Customers’ checks stolen from Temple Terrace business; some altered, cashed ‘America’s Most Wanted’ suspect arrested in Polk County after daughters turn him in Mom says Brandon youth softball league shut down before season and she wants money back 3rd employee arrested for allegedly tying nonverbal child to chair at Bradenton school FBI used MMA fight poster to identify January 6 rioter from Tennessee FWC approves Pasco scallop season changes Ex-FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts is returned to US custody VA dispute: Tampa veteran living with chronic pain faces paperwork plight Biden wrestles with tough political choice on border  Immigration world and progressives warn Biden against reported asylum crackdown White House slams Alabama Supreme Court’s frozen embryo ruling Legendary head coach Tony Dungy speaks with students at local high school Commercial fishermen concerned about lack of access to Lake Hancock 48 percent in new poll say they would support 16-week abortion ban Haley not dropping out despite trailing big in home state ‘It’s not okay’: How AT&T’s outage affected customers in Tampa Bay What does 222 mean? Here’s what this angel number symbolizes in life No service? Krispy Kreme offers free doughnuts for phone troubles Excitement remains high for USF basketball’s continued success amid 12-game win streak Cybersecurity ‘issue’ disrupting some pharmacies New 10-acre hangout spot being built under I-4 in Florida 5 Florida men among 14 charged in ‘major’ dogfighting ring: DOJ Mom admits leaving toddler to die while on vacation ‘I see London, I see France’: MLB fans point out new issue with already-scrutinized uniforms MacDill Pharmacy unable to process prescriptions due to system outage Thousands of propane tanks recalled due to fire hazard IVF clinic at center of Alabama legal fight pauses procedures Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Big Ticket Giveaway Influencer’s guide to skincare & makeup routines Congress facing tight deadline to avoid shutdown More than a dozen residents evacuated after gas line ruptures in Clearwater These 8 states can sell gasoline with more ethanol year-round starting in 2025, EPA says WTH: Today’s Joy Bauer shares out-of-the-box quesadilla recipes Volkswagen recall: These models at increased risk of fire from potential fuel leak Conservatives focus on culture wars at CPAC day one Biden meets Alexei Navalny’s widow and daughter in California Life changing dental procedure with New Teeth Now DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a ‘success’ despite worker exodus, litigation How dangerous are sand holes? Florida professor explains following girl’s tragic death Horse rescued after getting swallowed by sinkhole in L.A. ‘I was concerned for my children’: Trio of German Shepherds jump into woman’s car during daycare drop-off Tampa official’s husband indicted on charges connected to alleged Fox News hack 4 hospitalized after driver runs red light, causing multi-vehicle crash in St. Pete SeaWorld opening new penguin-themed coaster this spring Home of couple who lived at Disneyland still stands Biden dog Commander bit Secret Service personnel at least 24 times, documents show Biden rips ‘outrageous and unacceptable’ Alabama IVF decision The power of self-acceptance Man accused of kidnapping 9-year-old girl from New York park pleads guilty Big tech tackles deep fakes Charges dropped against Florida family accused of attacking gay man in relationship with adult son Missing Florida woman’s husband has possible conflicting alibi WFLA’s Deanne King presents hour long special “Rooted in Progress” honoring Black History Great Wolf Lodge reveals opening date for first-ever Florida resort Jury finds father of Harmony Montgomery guilty of murder Expect low-flying helicopters in Hillsborough County, TECO says One woman says a terminal cancer diagnosis was just the beginning of her story and truly living life to the fullest Primary progressive aphasia: What is it? Tampa trucker accused of stealing fuel from business Agape Shoes: Caring for the feet of the homeless in Tampa Bay How to know if eggs have gone bad ‘WcDonald’s’: McDonald’s creates anime-inspired fast-food experience Wendy Williams diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia Man accused of trying to kidnap 4-year-old at Florida CVS denied bond Guinness World Records annuls ‘oldest dog ever’ title for dead canine after an inquiry Boeing’s 1st astronaut flight set to take off in Florida has new launch date Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years, but signal weak Employees with disabilities ‘rise up’ in a special cafe in Sarasota Polk County officials confirm first case of rabies in 2024 after bat tests positive This couple’s ‘meet-cute’ in a hospital room is romcom-worthy Wendy Williams diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and apahasia White House: Time for House GOP to ‘move on’ from impeachment after James Biden testimony Thousands of biometric gun safes recalled due to faulty locks What is SOS mode? What to do when you lose phone service  VIDEO: Newborn whale calves spotted off coast of Florida, other states Thousands of USB chargers sold at IKEA recalled due to burn, shock risks New York AG says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debt The Rise of Smart Pet Tech: How technology is revolutionizing the pet industry How to use EFT Tapping for anxiety Dunkin’ Spiked reaches the Tampa Bay area Influencer’s Grocery Guide to Healthy Living Beyond Meat unveils revamped plant-based burgers amid flagging US sales Ukraine aid remains stalled in Congress ‘Shocked, appalled’: Community reacts after Tampa councilman makes racial comment during meeting Record-shattering: Will uncharted ocean warmth point to active hurricane season?  Fetterman to Democrats criticizing Biden: ‘Get your MAGA hat’ ‘Ryan Rodeo’ in Texas aiming to break record with for most people named ‘Ryan’ in single place: ‘No Bryans’ National Margarita Day Redefine Your Shopping Routine: Money-Savings Tips ‘She was slapping me around’: Seffner mom forced children to abuse each other, deputies say Gov. DeSantis speaks in Lake Buena Vista Florida’s social media ban for minors is a step closer to becoming law Hearing loud noises in Tampa Bay? Here’s why Millions qualify for student loan debt relief The Deaf/Def Chef Feeding Tampa Bay Localtopia 2024 Carter becomes first living ex-president with official White House Christmas ornament Tampa breaks ground on 188-unit building as 20,000 await affordable housing Florida man takes on bizarre challenge of eating raw chicken every day Retired friends fix up hundreds of bikes to help Tampa residents in need KFC debuts ‘Chizza’ in US, but what is it? Dunkin unveils new caffeinated energy drinks months after Panera controversy New waterfront hotels: St. Pete Beach commissioners undecided after 10+ hour meeting Girl, 7, bitten by water moccasin at Florida park Trump set for coronation as conservatives descend on CPAC AT&T says wireless network restored after widespread outage hit users across US AT&T network restored after thousands report outages Pleasant overnight, round of showers on Friday