WFLA Articles: January 10, 2024

January 10
People robbed at gunpoint at ATM in Pinellas Park, police say United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Florida after door indicator light turns on DeSantis vows mass deportations of migrants: ‘They all have to go back’ Haley blasts DeSantis over state of campaign: ‘How can you manage a country?’ Don’t use online dating apps in this popular tourist country, U.S. officials warn Pastor y entrenador acusados de abusar sexualmente de menores en condado Polk Chris Christie caught on hot mic: Haley ‘is gonna get smoked’ Nexstar marks Dr. Martin Luther King Day with special featuring his only grandchild DeSantis, Haley spar in heated CNN debate, as Trump fields Iowa town hall: Recap Texas man suing Walmart asks for $100M or unlimited free shopping for life Man sues Walmart, asks for $100 million or unlimited free shopping for life Christian Ziegler probe: Body cam video shows police check on rape accuser GOP leader says border security deal will need cap on paroled migrants  Largo St. Pete Bagel Co. shop catches on fire, cause under investigation Taco Bell to ‘refresh’ value menu, raise prices on some items ‘I was just terrified’: Winds rip roof off St. Pete apartment during storm Pinellas County sand dunes washing away following past two storms St. Pete hospital sees influx in children with respiratory viruses Alabama football head coach Nick Saban retiring after 17 seasons House GOP advances Hunter Biden contempt resolution after fiery hearing Chris Christie drops out of 2024 race ‘It was just devastating’: Tampa’s King State owners call on city for more support as construction hampers business Celebrity chef and TV host arrested in Kentucky, accused of strangulation and burglary Eclipse 2024: What is a total solar eclipse? Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers isn’t appearing on his show for rest of NFL season 2 found dead in home where heater reached 1,000 degrees: police United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Tampa after door indicator light turns on Christie will announce at New Hampshire town hall that he’s ending presidential bid, AP source says LIST: Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Tampa Bay Man gets record $25M settlement after spending 44 years in prison Looking for a cheeseburger in paradise? You could soon find one along Jimmy Buffett Highway Alaska Airlines cancels all Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights as they await inspections Man dead after head-first fall at Sarasota construction site Starbucks sued for alleged false advertising of ‘ethical’ coffee Sam’s Club to stop checking receipts at the door WIC in danger of running out of money if not addressed by Congress Is El Niño living up to the hype? House panel holds first impeachment hearing for DHS Secretary Mayorkas ‘It’s time to lock in and make this run’: Bucs prepare for Monday’s playoff game against Eagles Sam’s Club to stop checking receipts at the door 1 dead, 3 injured after Brightline train strikes SUV in central Florida Polk County fire battalion chief fired after payment dispute, review in the works Hunter Biden makes surprise visit on Capitol Hill A one-on-one debate between Haley and DeSantis could help decide the Republican alternative to Trump Florida woman takes home big prize in $1,000,000 a Year for Life scratch-off game Soldier tried to hire hitman to kill driver involved in his mother’s 2016 death: police 4-year-old hospitalized after falling from 3rd floor of Florida apartment: police American Airlines passenger lights up red-eye flight with obnoxious, flashing cord Senate Republicans demand timeline of Austin’s medical absence  Border Protection Officer sentenced for swiping cash from Florida passenger: DOJ Science & Art of Longevity: Anti-aging skincare Trends surrounding Breast Augmentation & Breast Implant Illness Trump returns to birther conspiracy theories in new attacks on Haley Court sends case of Hillsborough prosecutor suspended by DeSantis back to trial judge over First Amendment issues One dead, 3 injured in avalanche at California ski resort Conservatives tank procedural vote in revolt against Johnson’s spending deal California lawmakers to consider ban on tackle football for kids under 12 Treasury Secretary Yellen says inflation at 3% due to Inflation Reduction Act Bucs’ Antoine Winfield Jr. named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after Pro Bowl snub Rep. Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband arrested on several charges Cook for longevity: Making beet soup (Borscht) Science & art of longevity: Eating for high performance Lawmakers seek to hold Amazon accountable for ‘mistreatment of delivery drivers’ Judge won’t give Trump permission to make his own closing argument at NY fraud trial Social media age requirement up for legislative discussion Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband arrested on charges stemming from restaurant incident Wyoming youth pastor inappropriately touched child in Lakeland, PCSO says New Tesla Model 3 available in the US, features controversial removal of ‘gear’ stalk Tampa realtor’s show about first-time buyers comes to OWN Frostproof coach accused of dating student said he would ‘kill her’ if she slept with someone else: deputies Shakira’s accused stalker arrested in Florida, tells judge ‘she’s my wife’ ‘Intense!’: Wild video shows waterspout near boat in Gulfport Honey 101: Different kinds of honey explained PHOTOS: Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat while on patrol Let’s play Blank Slate! Mario Lopez explains his new game & we give it a shot Shoppers claim Costco is testing a new ID policy near company HQ Florida-based grocer Publix enters 8th state with new Kentucky store Mace spars with lawmakers, calls out Hunter Biden: ‘You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes’ Meet the Tampa Bay woman who may just be the ‘Worst Cook in America’ A creator behind ‘Blues Clues’ offers life lessons for adults in upcoming book Walt Disney World shares new details about planned changes to one of its longest-running attractions What on Earth are they doing? Florida Man Games! Author explores mystery around Robert F. Kennedy assassination in ‘The Girl in the Polka-Dot Dress’ Judge rescinds permission for Trump to deliver closing argument in civil fraud trial Florida bill curtailing citizen oversight of police misconduct clears House panel House begins effort to impeach Secretary Mayorkas Suspected drunken driver arrested for passing trooper at 126 mph in Florida, FHP says SAG Award nominations revealed: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ lead the pack Retirement Resolutions | True Classic Wealth Suspect arrested after leading Hillsborough deputies on high-speed chase Grill with Confidence: Tools and equipment for grilling perfection Unsealing of documents related to decades of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of girls concludes Baby capybara that went viral for doing ‘Thriller’ dance officially named by Florida wildlife foundation California lawmakers to consider ban on tackle football for kids under 12 Spiritual leader known as ‘Buddha Boy’ arrested on charges of rape and kidnapping ‘This man is delusional’: Shakira’s accused stalker arrested in Florida, tells judge ‘she’s my wife’ Drunken driver kills sleeping man in Tampa Carrabba’s parking lot: TPD Trump says he was never on Epstein’s plane or ‘stupid island’ TPA among top 10 airports where TSA found the most firearms in 2023 Look like this at 70 Brain health in a hyper-connected world Hunter Biden makes surprise visit to Capitol Hill as GOP takes a first step to hold him in contempt Speaker Johnson: ‘That border fight is coming, and we’re going to die on that hill’ The Busy Brain Cure: A science-based approach to healing your busy brain Hunter Biden makes surprise appearance at contempt of Congress hearing Cleanup underway after confirmed tornado in Pinellas County Trump lawyers argue that he’s immune from prosecution Kidnapped woman yelled for help, tried to jump from car on I-4, troopers say Buffalo Bills fan gunned down near Hard Rock Stadium after Dolphins game Tetrisphere? Famous game takes over Las Vegas landmark Meta to hide self-harm, eating disorder content from teen users  Grab yourself a strawberry shortcake at this Gem of Tampa Bay Healthy Protein Balls Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge as judge analyzes evidence in ongoing probe Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed: What’s the difference? Apple paying out claims in $500 million iPhone slowdown lawsuit: Did you qualify? 71-year-old serial bank robber arrested again, police say McDonald’s bringing back Double Big Mac for a limited time World’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, arrives in Florida Melania Trump’s mother, Amalija Knavs, has died Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Clearwater catches fire Verizon class action lawsuit: How to know if you qualify for $100 million settlement Woman survives 4 nights after truck tumbles down canyon McDonald’s bringing back Double Big Mac for a limited time Enjoy some quiet time and beautiful scenery at this Gem of Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper gets 500th victory in 3-2 win over the Kings Secret tunnel in NYC synagogue leads to brawl between police, worshippers Mayorkas stares down storm of impeachment hearing, border talks DeSantis, Haley struggle to match Trump’s big-name endorsements 5 things to watch in the DeSantis-Haley Iowa debate Changes coming to one of Walt Disney World’s longest-running attractions Cooler and drier for one day, more rain on the way