WFLA Articles: January 2, 2024

Legal battle over Sarasota County proposed development continues Deathbed confession: Killer admits to murders of 11 women, sources say ‘Something has got to change’: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office bothered by increase in teen violent crimes Florida man believed to have been shot possibly died from fireworks, police say 4 border crossings with Mexico to reopen a month after migrant influx forced closure Body of Florida mom who vanished in 2012 found in pond near Disney World, divers say Man charged with DUI after driving 100+ mph on Courtney Campbell Causeway, police say Man arrested at Pinellas Park Speedway accused of stabbing person during altercation NFL Playoffs: Who’s in, who’s close, and who’s on the bubble? Prosecutors move to dismiss most charges against Jackson Mahomes When does the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree come down? Pastor repeatedly punched McDonald’s worker who ‘disrespected’ his wife: NC police ‘This is the lowest of lows:’ Scammers pose as funeral home reps, target grieving families Christian Ziegler also under investigation for video voyeurism amid rape accusation probe Tampa Bay communities scramble to fill vacancies after financial disclosure law takes effect USF riding 5-game win streak; First-year head coach changing the program Subject of numerous Better Call Behnken investigations arrested for leasing property he didn’t own San Francisco 49ers clinch No. 1 seed; Is it time to rest key players? ‘We always fight:’ Buffalo Bills could clinch AFC East at Miami ‘He gave him a nip’: Safety Harbor family’s dog saves son from house fire Trump hits Ohio governor over veto on proposed gender-affirming health care ban New owners of Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch protest property value ‘Black Panther’ actor seriously injured in NYC crash on New Year’s Day Nationwide warrant issued for man after woman killed in Colorado ‘Bachelorette’ Rachel Lindsay’s husband, Bryan Abasolo, files for divorce after 4 years of marriage Trump appeals Maine 14th Amendment ballot ban House GOP majority to shrink to 2 with Ohio lawmaker’s early resignation 53 charged with DUI in Hillsborough County ‘Operation Ball Drop’ Trump is growing stronger in Iowa. Why? Man arrested after pushing High Point McDonald’s employee’s head towards fryer for ‘disrespecting’ wife, reports show Gulfport police cancel search for missing 74-year-old woman Frontier Airlines accidentally flies 16-year-old to Puerto Rico instead of Ohio: ‘Help me please’ ‘Banished’ words of 2024 released by Michigan university, continuing tradition Sarasota commissioners aim to make vacation rental home changes to appease neighbors Lakeland Regional Health sees COVID-19 and flu cases double over the holidays DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week’s CNN debate at the same time as Trump’s Fox town hall ‘Cat-astrophe averted’: Workers save cat that went missing at Tampa International Airport Texans playoff hopes alive with 26-3 win over Titans Cities struggle as record numbers of migrants arrive Three little pigs looking to find their way home Florida officer, suspect hospitalized after shooting ‘Hooliganism’: Actor Ian Ziering breaks silence after taking beating from mini-bike gang Here’s when to take down your Christmas tree, according to tradition Mickey Mouse becomes horror’s newest villain Winter Haven woman turned minor fender-bender into arrest, PCSO says Gunman breaks into Colorado Supreme Court building, holds guard at gunpoint Snoop Dogg joins NBC’s Paris Olympics team Voter data expert hired by Trump campaign says 2020 election was not stolen A missing person with no memory: How the cold case of Seven Doe was solved Olympian dies after being hit by car; world champion cyclist husband arrested Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism, antisemitism scandals: Crimson Top Hamas official Saleh Arouri, who headed West Bank operations, killed in Beirut blast ‘Finally free:’ Gypsy Rose Blanchard has busy first week after release Attempted kidnapping thwarted at Florida Walmart, video shows Claudine Gay, Harvard University’s embattled president, stepping down Florida, 4 other states saw the most movers in 2023, according to U-Haul Florida family says remains found near Disney World are mother missing for nearly 12 years Man arrested after holding security guard at gunpoint, breaching Colorado Supreme Court building Embrace the Freedom: Travel ideas for empty nesters Passengers on United’s ‘time travel’ flight miss New Year’s Eve after plane lands in wrong year Magnitude 1.7 earthquake shakes Queens: USGS Asylum seekers forced to walk last 200 miles of journey to U.S. Florida hotel employee killed by former coworker in New Year’s Eve murder-suicide: CCSO Costco rumored to be swapping food court item for ‘behemoth’ cookie Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics Ex-gang leader makes his bid in Las Vegas court for house arrest before trial in Tupac Shakur case ICYMI: 1/2 What happened last week? Sebring woman dead after New Year’s Day crash ESPN apologizes for showing video of woman flashing breast during Sugar Bowl broadcast Trailblazing Texan Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88 These innovative vehicles highlight the advancements ahead in 2024 Man dead after entering airplane engine at Salt Lake City International Airport Doctors embracing Life Guard Imaging’s technology that saves lives through early detection Scalise, No. 2 House GOP leader, endorses Trump Concerns grow about southern border The Rock teases match against top WWE star See Florida’s panthers like never before at a new exhibit in Tampa Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities, killing 5 and injuring almost 100, Kyiv officials say WATCH: Cat saves dog from attacking coyotes Strategies to overcome fitness plateaus and keep progressing $842.4 million jackpot won; 2 million-dollar tickets sold in Florida Publixes Plane burns on runway at Tokyo airport after collision, five dead Democrats fear electoral bloodbath in North Carolina Single $842.4 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan House Republicans stew over members who caused upheaval Turning chilly tonight, several chances for rain this week