WFLA Articles: January 25, 2024

NAACP addresses Tampa City Council’s inaction on Racial Reconciliation Resolution Purple Alert issued for missing Tampa woman Sierra Hernandez’s loved ones lose jobs despite dropped charges Man accused of exposing himself, attacking 66-year-old woman on Indian Rocks Beach Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used Bob Dylan to play 2 shows in Tampa Bay area Chiefs defense prepare to defend Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in AFC Championship Kansas City, Baltimore sports history goes beyond football REI announces company-wide layoffs ‘I certainly wish I would have had a colonoscopy sooner’: Sarasota woman diagnosed with colorectal cancer Unhoused Californians found living in ‘caves’ in Central Valley 27th Annual Kumquat Festival to kick off in Dade City this weekend Thief steals control of Tampa business’ truck without the keys, highlighting DMV loophole Woman faces kidnapping, accessory charges in death of Sierra Hernandez Windshield replacement turns into $14,393 in claims and doubled premiums Trump’s push to deny Biden border victory aggravates lawmakers RNC weighing resolution to declare Trump ‘presumptive nominee’  Republican National Committee plans to soon consider declaring Trump the ‘presumptive 2024 nominee’ Biden administration pushes for EV production Emergency alert sirens going up across Clearwater New economic numbers show strong growth, but do Americans feel it? 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Manchin says he’s open to running for president Alabama conducts first-ever execution by nitrogen hypoxia Bridget Ziegler denies planned threesome with ex-GOP chair, woman who accused him of rape Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who’s nominated, here’s what to know ‘You can smell the dirty money’: 80 arrested in ‘Operation Zero Chill’ Escaped inmate found hiding in recycling bin after police chase Ethics panel ends probe into Bowman fire alarm incident Vital bridge replacement, strong economic numbers touted in Biden’s Wisconsin speech Boeing faces questions about quality control on Capitol Hill Trump attorney accuses Fani Willis of trying to ‘foment racial animus,’ seeks dismissal of Georgia case Men charged for death of Ahmaud Arbery granted appeals court date in March What is “Ozempic face” & how to avoid it Tampa man gets 2 life sentences for beating girlfriend, unborn child to death: SAO Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival Newborn baby found behind dumpster in Mississippi FWC to crack down on drunk boating during Gasparilla Trump delivers brief, fiery testimony in E. Jean Carroll trial WWE founder Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking, abuse by ex-employee Herbert Coward, known for Toothless Man role in ‘Deliverance,’ dies in North Carolina highway crash YouTuber films himself going 150 mph in Colorado; arrest warrant issued Do Stanley cups contain lead or pose a risk of lead poisoning? Experts weigh in Carolina Panthers hiring Bucs’ offensive coordinator as head coach: reports Trump may testify as his Carroll trial defense begins WTH: Today’s Joy Bauer shares easy sheet pan dinners Family sues retirement community after Florida woman was killed by gator while walking her dog New California bill could require cars to have speed-limiting technology WWE founder Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking, abuse by former employee 2 cruise passengers brought more than 100 bags of marijuana on Florida ship, docs say Senate GOP pleads with Trump not to kill Ukraine-border security deal   Senate committee expected to vote to subpoena pharmaceutical CEOs Baker Mayfield named finalist for AP Comeback Player of the Year VIDEO: Deputy delivers food after DoorDash driver arrested Microsoft laying off 1,900 workers, extending tech job losses in early 2024 Will the 4th time be the charm for Shanahan’s 49ers in Super Bowl title quest? Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months in prison over House Jan. 6 probe How your gut health influences your daily life Life Guard Imaging: Saving lives through early detection Missing Florida foster kids, ages 1 & 5, found; biological mother arrested Amazon driver accused of stealing French Bulldog while delivering packages in Spring Hill, deputies say Dancer, 25, dies after eating now-recalled cookies from CT supermarket, law firm says Support for child tax credit grows ‘I didn’t think it was that bad’: Florida couple facing child neglect charges after kids found in ‘deplorable’ conditions GOP governors back Abbott in border standoff Florida leads US in private civil cases, dominated by personal injury claims Speaker Johnson backs Abbott’s border ‘invasion’ decree Big Game Bound: Super Bowl berth on the line in conference championship games Big Talk: Unlocking Deeper Connections Through New Communication Trends Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute introduces AI precision surgery CyberKnife Brooksville man charged with 73 counts of child porn: deputies Healthy Protein Donut Recipe Ring no longer allowing police to request users’ doorbell video footage The Truth About ‘Nature’s Ozempic’: Unlocking the potential of Berberine Prosecutor tells jury that mother of Michigan school shooter is at fault for 4 student deaths Border bill stalls in Congress Guy Fieri is throwing a food/music festival: Which artists are performing at the inaugural Flavortown Fest? Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new Caribbean itineraries from Florida New PBS ‘Gospel’ docuseries explores spirituality in Black culture ‘Bored Teachers’ take comedy on the road Tahiro: Brain Protect™ Nano Omega 5 ‘My True Crime Story’ returns with more first-person accounts of crime and redemption The Science Behind Holistic Healing: Uniting body, mind, and soul Gov. DeSantis speaks at Everglades restoration project site ‘Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits’ America’s Ideal Miss Florida Jr. Teen FHP: Bomb scare shuts down I-75 in Pasco County Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear St. Petersburg brewery in the running for ‘outstanding bar’ award When will January’s Wolf Moon light up the sky? Kat Von D tattoo trial could change ink industry Pilot on Florida-bound Frontier flight performs ‘go around’ to avoid another plane on runway Melanie, ‘Brand New Key’ singer-songwriter, dies at 76 Student reading and math scores are abysmal. So why is only one getting attention? DeSantis says Trump Iowa win is ‘a huge warning’ for Republicans days after endorsing Trump Incredible video shows hundreds of manatees huddling at Three Sisters Springs Study estimates nearly 65,000 rape-related pregnancies in states with abortion bans Would you add salt to your tea? Scientist brews up storm offering Britain advice Lovely night in 70’s through the Tampa Bay area