WFLA Articles: January 12, 2024

Deputies search for missing, endangered man last seen in Venice Property access battle slows down beach renourishment in Pinellas County Virginia county admits election tally in 2020 shorted Joe Biden DeSantis plans to go to South Carolina directly after Iowa in nod to Haley Annual ‘Smoke on the Water BBQ’ fundraiser canceled Family sues school district over law that bans transgender volleyball player from girls’ sports Brock Purdy silences his doubters ahead of playoff run Kelly-Moore Paints to close all its stores nationwide How you can score free Popeyes wings this Super Bowl Florida’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada faces pushback — from Canada  DeSantis plans to go from Iowa to South Carolina, instead of New Hampshire, as he targets Haley 12-year-old girl arrested for threatening shooting at middle school: PCSO Getting Results: Tampa woman finally gets adjustable bed after Better Call Behnken report Pinellas sheriff says overdose death shows complete disregard for human life ‘It is not very clean’: Hillsborough County mother concerned with bacteria in beaches Son of Buffalo shooting victim opposes death penalty for shooter What’s next in the Warren vs. DeSantis case Florida sexual predator cuts off ankle monitor shortly after release from prison: HCSO ‘World’s largest bounce house’ arrives in Sarasota Here’s what’s open and closed on MLK Day Lawmakers react to strikes in Yemen Florida bill that would force adult websites to verify age moves forward in House Alabama hires Kalen DeBoer as head football coach: ESPN 15K fentanyl pills disguised as OxyContin seized from stolen, cloned Mercedes: FHP Heavy fog forces helicopter into landing in Treasure Island parking lot $5,000 reward offered for info on 2022 Manatee County murder suspect FAA intends stricter oversight of Boeing after mid-air accident Florida Dollar General reopens months after racially motivated killing of 3 Black people 53 migrants repatriated to Dominican Republic by Coast Guard WATCH: 89-year-old bridge imploded into river Lincoln University president on leave after VP dies by suicide Missing Florida woman’s body found; ex-boyfriend accused of murder Congress inches closer to a government funding deadline Americans warned not to use dating apps in Colombia after 8 ‘suspicious deaths’ Florida among the least educated states in the US ‘The costumes are irreplaceable’: Tampa dance studio’s trailer stolen along with expensive items NFC playoff field loaded with reunions and chances for redemption Winter storm with snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels much of the northern US Tampa house fire under investigation as possible arson, fire rescue says Young girls wrote book series encouraging others to follow dreams Alaska Airlines gave cash to passengers of flight 1282: How much did they get? Dance your way to better mental health Pinellas lawmakers want Congressional action to speed up beach renourishment projects Florida intersection sees second deadly Brightline train crash this week Will Chiefs vs Dolphins Wild Card be the coldest NFL game ever? How food affects mental health How connecting with nature benefits mental health Hillsborough deputies searching for truck involved in deadly hit-and-run People’s Choice Awards host Simu Liu makes promise about Taylor Swift jokes Student loan forgiveness accelerated for some borrowers ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ becomes tourist attraction NCAA suspends Florida State assistant coach for 3 games for NIL-related recruiting violation Woman found wrapped in sheet, dumped in alley after overdosing in St. Pete motel Hunter Biden says he would sit for deposition with new subpoena Would you try a burger-flavored latte? One shop is drawing curious customers Antoine Winfield named First-Team AP All-Pro, Mike Evans named Second-Team New video shows Florida OnlyFans model beat boyfriend before fatally stabbing him Quaker Oats expands salmonella recall to more products Friend who warned officials of Maine shooter: ‘I literally spelled it out’ Why parents on TikTok love ‘Dr. Beachgem’ and her medical expertise Bucs hand out free swag ahead of playoff game Homeownership now ‘unaffordable’ in these Tampa Bay area counties: study SPCA Florida partners with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd for spay and neuter program Speaker Johnson sticks by deal struck with Dems despite GOP complaints Sarasota police ask for help identifying suspect who stole $1,500 paint sprayer Multiple tornadoes confirmed after storm tear through Panhandle Dunkin’ surprises lucky Bucs fan with playoff tickets How to reprogram your brain away from negative thoughts The sweetness of doing nothing for mental health Pedestrian struck, killed while crossing Route 54 Window to the Weekend: St. Pete Bacon & BBQ Festival U.S. and U.K. launch strike in Yemen Biden announces some student loan borrowers will have remaining debt canceled next month Are you Regina, Cady, Gretchen or Karen? Let your outfit answer the question! Daniel Kaluuya makes directorial debut with ‘The Kitchen’ Tampa Bay teacher-turned-realtor hosts new series on OWN Potentially deadly dog virus found at Ft. De Soto Park; officials warn pet owners Flight passengers file class-action lawsuit against Boeing after plane’s ‘critical failure’ Patriots to hire Jerod Mayo to replace Bill Belichick as head coach New ferry service connecting Anna Maria Island and Bradenton delayed again ESPN returns 37 Emmys won using fake names: report NFL’s wild-card weekend filled with reunions and rematches Florida woman sues Lyft, alleges driver ‘repeatedly’ raped, impregnated her Florida city named on New York Times’ top travel destinations list Man seated behind gaping fuselage hole on Alaska Airlines flight speaks out Security guard tackles protester at DeSantis event in Iowa Feds charge, fine eBay $3M after employees sent live spiders, cockroaches to couple 1st-generation college grad hosts TOBA’s 44th MLK Leadership Breakfast Some borrowers will get student loans canceled in February under Biden plan Major Democratic group to spend $140M targeting women voters in 2024 Tampa home being renovated catches fire, believed to be arson Raddysh scores in overtime, Lightning beat Devils 4-3 Democrats reject Johnson’s border demands as part of Ukraine aid package RFK Jr.’s insurgent bid collides with issues over ballot access LIVE RADAR: Line of strong storms passes through overnight