WFLA Articles: January 29, 2024

Vets still trying to figure out mystery illness in dogs Study finds microplastics in nearly all American proteins: meat, fish and plants Prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington’s problems Winter Haven man charged in deadly motorcycle hit-and-run Drone mix-up may have led to attack that killed 3 US troops in Jordan, report says Polk County doctor accused of secretly recording juvenile changing in his office ‘It’s too easy:’ Ybor shooting victim’s mom reacts to data showing 150 guns stolen each month Man shoots himself in neck while trying to steal car: Tennessee police Florida GOP Rep. says she can’t recall how she voted on CHIPS, appropriations bills Coast Guard offloads $55 million worth of cocaine, marijuana in St. Petersburg Toyota urges owners to stop driving these models until air bags are replaced Nicki Minaj continues Megan Thee Stallion feud with ‘Big Foot’ diss Do solar eclipse glasses expire? Florida Representative fights CNN host over middle east ‘peace’ under Trump Democrats see ‘no evidence’ as they counter Mayorkas impeachment articles ‘Doesn’t cost $6,000 to replace’: Another driver complains about inflated windshield claim, skyrocketing insurance rates Hillsborough Fire Marshal concerned about safety at uninspected agritourism businesses Alex Murdaugh is denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations Actor Chris Evans waves off potential political bid: ‘I don’t think so’ Cold case unit solves Rhode Island man’s 1991 murder ‘It set us back a little’: Dog mural vandalized in Gulfport, sparking wave of generosity 825 firearms were intercepted at Florida airports last year, TSA says Priest one of three people killed in Florida shooting Immigration bill could be killed by Trump loyalists East Palestine train derailment one year later Tax season is here, IRS says it should be easier Biden weighs high-stakes response to Iran after US troops killed in Jordan A California city is about to have all fruit trees stripped Dave’s Hot Chicken to open second location in Tampa this week Florida gas prices rise nearly 18 cents in a week Man fled from FHP at 150 mph with 10-year-old, drugs in car, troopers say Drone strike kills three Americans Pentagon names US troops killed in Jordan drone attack Wrong-way I-4 driver is Polk County assistant principal, district says Arrests made after 6 people found slain in California’s Mojave Desert Michigan GOP turmoil threatens effort to flip state for Trump Airlines add Super Bowl flights with nods to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spice it up with the Gambler Roll New baby Clydesdale born at Warm Springs Ranch What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping? Paris Olympic medals headed in big numbers to United States and China in one forecast The Director’s Cut: Oscar Snubs 2024 Bloom Health Club: Longevity and gut health with Ella Davar What’s coming to TV in February? Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green’s omission from the Olympic pool ARMED & DANGEROUS: Polk deputies look for man wanted in weekend murder Spice It Up: Salmon lathered in chipotle butter Project Dynamo Founder Bryan Stern is now a Lightning Community Hero Ex-IRS contractor who leaked tax return information of Trump, rich people gets five years in prison Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters near Venice Maggie and the Moms on the Stanley tumbler craze, ‘Sephora tweens’ & post-holiday teen drama Exploration team believes they have found Amelia Earhart’s plane Anti-Muslim bias complaints jumped 178 percent at end of 2023: Report TikTok’s ‘think-alike’ game and a Girl Scouts cookie mytery explained US warns travelers of uptick in murders in the Bahamas TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center sets ‘incredible’ new record for most manatees spotted What is Tower 22, the military base in Jordan where 3 US troops were killed? Frontier adds new nonstop route from Tampa International Airport Tahiro: Brain Protect™ Nano Omega 5 Whisky festival comes to St. Pete Pilot believes he found Amelia Earhart’s plane on the ocean floor The secret to better sleep is actually in your diet N. Scott Momaday, 1st Native American to win fiction Pulitzer Prize, dead at 89 The hottest new workout… in heels! Cabinet Organization Defense Secretary Austin back to work after cancer procedure, meets with NATO leader Biden publishes watered-down gas stove efficiency rule Heart coming to Amalie Arena for Royal Flush Tour 2024 after 5-year hiatus Dying thief who admitted stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers in Minnesota won’t go to prison Woman accuses partner of abuse, cheating after Brooksville shooting Saving lives through early detection with Life Guard Imaging Study: Top Love Langauge in each state revealed, including Florida Congress works toward a border deal Dying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison Florida Legislature to hear bill on breast cancer costs Navy drops high school diploma requirement to help meet recruitment goals What child trafficking looks like in our area New Documentary Food Roots: A cultural journey of food, family & identity How to spice up your sex life Strategies for overcoming self-doubt Bradenton 5-year-old in critical condition after falling into pool: BPD Tampa rep. proposes ban on lab-grown meat Spring Hill man narrowly avoids being shot while sleeping in garage Big Game Party Tips  Figure skater Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians to lose team gold to US Bicyclist and SUV involved in Largo crash Deadly drone strike in the Middle East Patient testimonial for uterine fibroid treatment Trooper violently thrown to the ground by crash during traffic stop Up-do’s for Special Occasions TGH Foundation Announces Naming of Muma Children’s Hospital Central Park 5 exoneree Yusef Salaam says he was stopped by police without explanation Why Chinese spy balloons are back in force over Taiwan  ‘Rage’ abortion donations dry up, leaving funds struggling to meet demand IRS launches new, free tax filing program in Florida, 11 other states Princess Kate leaves London hospital after abdominal surgery Florida man buys $50 scratch-off at corner store, wins $1 million 8-year-old Clearwater girl found safe, father charged in ex’s killing, police say X blocks searches of Taylor Swift to combat explicit deepfakes Senate GOP looks to Wisconsin to set 2024 candidate map in stone Trial to begin for 2 accused of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay over 20 years ago Man charged with DUI after deadly crash on Adamo Drive in Tampa Turning chilly tonight, staying cool this week