WFLA Articles: February 8, 2024

Hall of Famer Devin Hester coaching son Dray to follow in footsteps Tampa City Council votes against proposed Bayshore high-rise tower Former Rays Manager brings his ‘Thanksmas’ meal tradition back to the Tampa Bay area WATCH: Emmitt Smith teams up with NARCAN for Ready to Rescue campaign Trump wins Nevada GOP caucus Jimmy Kimmel has a comedy club in Las Vegas? Nonprofit working to combat human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl Can you listen to 24 hours of breakup songs for $1.1K? Biden mistakenly calls Egyptian leader ‘president of Mexico’ Biden angrily defends memory, age in contentious press conference American Airlines attendant on Florida flight accused of recording minors in bathroom Romance schemes heating up for Valentine’s Day, FBI warns; crooks steal millions Counting down to the eclipse: What to know about watch parties, safe viewing New bill would make the ‘shaka’ an official Hawaii state gesture Super Bowl Spending: How much are Americans paying this year? Young Chiefs fan calls blackface claims ‘scary,’ sues Deadspin Potential for 2 Black VPs is a moment for celebration — and reflection — advocates say Trump wins Virgin Islands GOP caucus San Francisco DA makes Super Bowl bet with Kansas City counterpart Bradenton police still search for teacher’s aide accused of tying student with autism to chair Florida woman died after surgical robot burned hole in organ, lawsuit says 5 takeaways from special counsel report on Biden’s classified documents House could weigh reauthorization of surveillance powers as soon as next week What is a scholarship funding organization? 8 On Your Side looks into its issues and impacts Wendy’s employee accused of stealing drive-thru customer’s car, striking him with vehicle 5 takeaways from Supreme Court arguments in Trump’s ballot case Pasco County man pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge INSPIRATION: Venice couple celebrating 74 years of marriage share story of enduring love USF’s head football coach shares heartwarming story about coaching Brock Purdy ahead of Super Bowl DeSantis touts Florida as he makes 1st official Tampa visit since dropping out of presidential race Missouri radiation victims lobby for more funding Tempers flare after Graham accuses Sinema of ‘half-ass’ border effort Snoop Dogg, Master P sue Walmart for ‘hiding’ Snoop Cereal Senate tries to revive bill to send international aid to U.S. allies Battle over Biden’s pause of natural gas exports Man gets 180 days in jail for drugging wife’s drinks to induce abortion Clearwater Marine Aquarium dolphin makes its pick for Super Bowl winner Special counsel describes Biden as ‘elderly man with a poor memory’ in eyebrow-raising report Biden legal team blasts special counsel’s ‘inappropriate’ report ‘trashing’ president Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump ballot case Special guests? Usher won’t be alone for Super Bowl halftime Teen charged after gun brought on Hernando County school bus, student accidentally shot Harmony Montgomery: Dad a no-show first day of murder trial Family thinks missing woman may be living under new identity A week of bizarre and shocking developments in global auto racing Former Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson dies READ: Special counsel report on Biden’s classified documents Special counsel finds Biden ‘willfully’ retained classified documents, no charges filed 10 artists you forgot performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted: special counsel Arians Family Foundation celebrates 10 years with Jason Aldean concert Democrats vow to make abortion issue No. 1 on campaign trail Big Pharma CEOs in the hot seat on Capitol Hill VIDEO: Deputies spring into action after Kangaroo gets loose in Tampa Human cannonball comes in hot for 2024 Circus Ring of Fame Kentucky Girl Scouts sell cookies to all 50 states thanks to help from Swifties WTH: Today’s Joy Bauer shares top foods for a healthy heart How much will it cost to get into the Super Bowl? Police detective arrested at Disney World for allegedly assaulting park security, deputy, arrest records show Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago as SCOTUS hears eligibility case Hugging can save you from heart disease Explore the enchanted Mossy Hollow Market Authorities investigating threats against witness in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago case Pasco County threatens legal action over ‘unconstitutional’ affordable housing tax exemption Trump blasts 14th Amendment hearing, voices confidence in Supreme Court Senate advances Ukraine funding without border security reforms Touchdown Tastings: Wine Pairings for Game Day Bites Mind-blowing life hacks from the Problem Solved Show Florida State Fair brings fun rides, wacky food to Tampa How to protect your skin Valentine’s Day: Special Gifts for Your Special Someone These 12 Florida cities have the best-rated pizzerias in America, study says Supreme Court signals reluctance to disqualify Trump from ballot   Florida man charged with attempted murder after shooting at 4 people, injuring 3: HCSO El Niño is ending soon. ‘La Nada’ is up next 2 JetBlue planes clip each other at Boston airport PHOTOS: Carnival cruise ship damaged after slamming into pier amid strong winds Biden won’t assert privilege over special counsel report on classified documents Woman rescued from submerged car after driving into canal near Alligator Alley FCC makes AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal 380,000 Frigidaire refrigerators recalled for laceration, choking hazards; 2 injuries reported Speaker Johnson reverses on planned Montana Senate endorsement Why does the Super Bowl use Roman numerals? Women who say they were raped in Bahamas warn others of travel dangers New campaign set to mobilize voters of color ahead of 2024 election Vote-by-mail ballots for Presidential Preference Primary mailed out to Sarasota voters ‘We’re in good shape’: Ron DeSantis speaks at Florida State Fair in Tampa New video game designed to help children fight mental illness Trauma Healer to The Stars: Ways to heal childhood trauma VIDEO: Florida-bound JetBlue flight collides with another plane on airport tarmac Big Game Bound: NFL legend Emmitt Smith, Pro Bowl QB Michael Vick As a father of two, Mahomes has a new perspective on football 2 million handheld garment steamers recalled over risk of scalding Cancer Prevention Month | Life Guard Imaging Latitude 28: More than just a “special occasion” You could go to space thanks to this Tampa business Florida woman takes home $1M prize from Shell station scratch-off game NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory laying off hundreds, citing budget gridlock Manatees return to SeaWorld after stay at Zoo Miami due to ‘overcrowding’ Supreme Court hears arguments about Trump’s eligibility to be on the ballot ‘Not my fault the truck don’t surf’: Man arrested in Florida after driving car into ocean The Paris Olympics medals are embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower CDC investigating outbreak on luxury cruise ship Queen Victoria Forever Agile: How to stay flexible and mobile as you age Biden mixes up Kohl and Merkel in second gaffe this week St. Pete City Council to discuss Historic Gas Plant redevelopment plans Healthy Swaps Combat Pet Obesity Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival 2024 Vegas Super Bowl has plenty of non-football storylines Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse is rejected by judges in Olympic doping case Rare 4.0 earthquake recorded off Florida coast 5 Marines aboard helicopter that went down outside San Diego are confirmed dead, military says Busch Gardens announces concert lineup for Food & Wine Festival FAFSA problems pile up, leaving students and parents scrambling Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events This 550-foot observation wheel may offer Las Vegas’ best views ‘Moana 2’ speeding to theaters for a Thanksgiving release Trader Joe’s recalls products potentially contaminated with Listeria How the federal government created the immigration crisis that now bedevils it Haley’s Nevada loss underscores her Trump dilemma Florida Lotto ticket worth $45M sold in New Port Richey Person shot outside Winter Haven bar Watch: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift gear flies off store shelves Meet the Fort Collins yogi who created Denver’s first Black-owned yoga studio Trump’s 14th Amendment case reaches Supreme Court: What to expect Fast warm-up today, even warmer this weekend Mahomes has staggering production in 17-game playoff career