WFLA Articles: February 9, 2024

Riverview High School students recount catching Goliath Grouper off Turtle Beach  Man, woman dead in Clearwater shooting, police say ‘We stop and do the right thing’: FHP runs public safety campaign for hit-and-runs; victim still waits for answers Man shot during argument in front of Holiday home, deputies say Will Super Bowl tickets get cheaper? Where prices stand Taylor Swift’s connections to sports go back to her early days Woman charged with DUI manslaughter nearly 1 year after Lake Wales crash, police say Ukraine funding package moves closer to Senate passage Analysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl?  Analysis: Why will the 49ers win the Super Bowl?  Bradenton teacher’s aide accused of tying nonverbal boy to chair arrested ‘I think because he was gay’: Longstanding feud may have led to deadly Egypt Lake-Leto dog park shooting, victim’s friend says 2 dead after small jet hits vehicle while landing on Florida interstate, officials say Gay adult film actor-turned-Proud Boy from Pasco gets jail time for Capitol riot Plant City’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is back Judge who sent more than 500 texts during murder trial resigns Magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattles Southern California Florida horse trainer accused of animal abuse Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater off Anna Maria Island Florida sheriff chases DUI driver into woods after crash Where can you get a candle that smells like a football game? Knight Parade to roll into Ybor City this weekend with focus on safety These helicopter tours make Grand Canyon just minutes away from Las Vegas Devin Hester’s ‘impossible’ Hall of Fame dream comes true Win Tickets To BAZZAR by Cirque du Soleil! What happens when a member of 98 Degrees visits the Minus5 Icebar Florida woman, horse have rare ‘century ride’ Watch: These friends have attended every Super Bowl Police searching for 3 people after Winter Haven shooting Black women 6 times more likely to be killed than white women: Report Motorcyclist seriously injured in Clearwater crash House from ’90s film ‘My Girl’ to become home for expectant mothers, babies Biden places new restrictions on U.S. military aid Hope Equine Rescue rehabilitates abused horses, receives gift from Polk Sheriff’s Charities ‘Ready for the big moments’: 49ers, Chiefs focused on football Couple accused of abandoning nearly 200 bodies spent cremation money on vehicles, $1,500 dinner Adam Smith predicts Democrats would rescue Johnson from revolt over Ukraine 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Hawaii Island Jury awards $130M to people who had liver damage after drinking bottled water laced with chemical used in rocket fuel Florida cold case: Missing Tampa woman’s remains still not found 35 years later Florida woman pleads guilty to stealing over $100K from VA Senators plan to stay in DC over the weekend to debate international aid bill 2 dead after pilot reports dual engine failure, crashes small jet on I-75, officials say Coroner wants graphic photos of woman ‘melted’ to sofa shown SF, KC food banks have Super Bowl battle How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid? VIDEO: Kangaroo gets loose in Florida apartment complex, prompting 911 calls Ybor City road closures for 2024 Krewe of Sant’ Yago Illuminated Knight Parade Southwest unveils new seat design, reviews ‘backfire’ Bulls football off-season transfers, signee news and coaching changes Local puppies to compete in Puppy Bowl XX before Super Bowl Psychic predicts the Big Game winner? Florida man accused of trying to kidnap child in CVS: affidavit Spring Hill man hides in bush with screwdriver after trying to break into neighbor’s home, deputies say Puppies & Pilates: Make fitness fun & find puppies a home Healthy, crispy wings for your big game party The growing phenomenon of Swift & Kelce’s relationship 5 Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified Meet Super Bowl pregame performer Andra Day VPOTUS continues push to curb ‘epidemic of gun violence’ All 5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash identified ‘I know what the hell I’m doing’: Biden addresses DOJ report FAA says 737 Max operator discovered loose bolts in rudder control system on plane in December Dems speak about Biden’s foreign aid memorandum VIDEO: Falcon 9 rocket takes off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Is Disney hinting at a fifth theme park in Florida? Some ‘Precious Moments’ figurines could be worth thousands of dollars McConnell worked quietly to persuade Hogan into Senate race Malibu Barbie Café opens Florida location Delicious stories and food in ‘Freedom to Wander’ Celebrity headlines dominate our ‘Daytime Buzz’ Rock, Paper, Scissors: The classic competition is now an animated series Panda Express item to pop back onto menu for limited time Man who diverted national park river to ease boat access on Lake Michigan convicted of misdemeanors Tampa Bay Inferno turns up the heat with new head coach Upgrade Totino’s Pizza Rolls for Game Day Pedestrian struck, killed while trying to cross 6 lanes of traffic in Sarasota County: FHP The cost of homeownership in Florida’s top cities Larry Hogan launches surprise Maryland Senate bid Florida bill would create study exploring elimination of all property taxes Adorable red panda makes her Super Bowl prediction Big Game Bound: NFL greats Luke Kuechly and Donovan McNabb; Super Bowl-winning coach Brian Billick Marine fired shot through wall, hitting college student in the head, police say NFL aims to tackle hunger during Super Bowl week Vote for David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center at ZooTampa Food options for the “Big Game” and National Pizza Day Window to the Weekend: The Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade How do you become a Raiderette cheerleader? Popular podcaster talks to moms of famous entertainers & athletes ahead of the Big Game ‘Well-known’ man found dead on side of road after Polk County hit-and-run: deputies Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Defense: Empowerment, Mindset, and Personal Security How many wings do Americans eat during Super Bowl? $36M Mega Millions ticket sold at Florida Publix to expire this weekend Appetizers for the Big Game 50 lbs. of prohibited gum scraped off amphitheater’s seats in 2023 Woman rescued after falling 25 feet into septic tank Cheetos announces new flavor WATCH: Michael Vick honored to set standard for modern dual-threat QBs Biden angrily addresses special counsel report 10 Warning signs you’re in a toxic relationship Florida man charged with stealing small airplane that crashed on a California beach Teammates put peanuts in allergic student’s locker. School district says it wasn’t bullying 5 takeaways from the Nevada, Virgin Islands caucuses Steelers’ Cam Heyward wins Walter Payton Man of the Year award Ybor City prepares for the 2024 Knight Parade McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: ‘They’ve had their shot’ Zephyrhills man turns gun on himself during standoff after shooting at deputies: PCSO Panda Express to add fan-favorite item back to menus nationwide Principal on leave after ‘upsetting’ active shooter drill at elementary school 14-year-old Auburndale student hit by car, police say Los Angeles Lakers unveil Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.com Arena Chiefs and 49ers ramp up intensity ahead of Super Bowl Superstar DJ Tiësto says he has to pull out of Super Bowl show for family reasons Prince Harry settles a case against a UK tabloid publisher that hacked his phone World-renowned Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at 88 Why you might have heard a loud boom in Florida on Friday morning Risky reservoirs: Florida counties where aging dams pose the greatest threat How do Super Bowl squares work? 30-second Super Bowl ad going for $7 million One in six ‘more likely to vote’ with push from Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Poll What is Lunar New Year? How is it celebrated? Trial begins for Tarpon Springs man accused of killing grandparents in 2011 Gorgeous weekend for the Tampa Bay area! The oldest historically Black church on the West Coast was founded during the Gold Rush Speaker Johnson in increasingly tough spot on Ukraine