WFLA Articles: January 8, 2024

Trump says he hopes economy crashes in next 12 months: ‘I don’t want to be Herbert Hoover’ ‘It’s been stressful’: Pinellas County woman prepares home ahead of storm Man killed in hit-and-run near Tampa, deputies say Twisted metal, rushing wind: A narrowly avoided disaster as jet’s wall rips away at 3 miles high How to tell if you’re flying on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 Couple has ‘pop-up’ wedding at coffee shop without permission Lakeland Jan. 6 defendant made quip about FBI reward during arrest ‘Every night, he says I love you’: St. Pete couple celebrates 80th anniversary Haley calls for Biden to be fired over Austin controversy Haley fires back at Biden for ‘lecturing’ her over Civil War remarks Hillsborough County deputies investigate shooting near Gibsonton Major supermarket chain drops PepsiCo products over high prices Threatened with impeachment, Mayorkas defends record at border From Tampa Bay to a National Championship: Michael Penix Jr. has been paving the road to success since high school Palmetto mother demands answers from police after son’s death Here’s what to watch this upcoming Florida legislative session Explosion at historic Texas hotel injures 21 and scatters debris in downtown Fort Worth At least 21 people hurt in explosion at historic Fort Worth hotel, authorities say Vision Solar files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits from 2 attorneys general FAA approves inspection process for grounded Boeing jets ‘I can’t live like this’: Shore Acres residents prepare for another possible flood Trump shifts focus from Iowa to DC federal court Pasco juvenile corrections officer charged with child porn possession: deputies MNF Deja Vu: Bucs-Eagles meet in Wild Card matchup at Raymond James Stadium Mary Lou Retton says she’s a ‘fighter’ as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of potentially dangerous plastic fragments: Study Which US airlines use the Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes? Here’s why you may not be able to watch the Dolphins-Chiefs NFL wild-card game Alaska Air 1282: Man finds passenger’s iPhone, says it’s ‘perfectly’ intact after falling from sky Boeing jetliner that suffered inflight blowout was restricted because of concern over warning light United finds loose bolts on some 737 MAX 9 planes during inspections Florida construction worker finds baby’s body in dumpster Jo Koy addresses NFL-Taylor Swift Golden Globes joke: ‘I’m not going to let this bring me down’ Your ultimate guide to Children’s Gasparilla 2024 Bottle washes up in France 3 years after South Carolina fisherman dropped it in sea Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy, says it exploits mother and child Trump world looks to squash Haley’s momentum Lawmakers reach budget deal Abducted Ohio teen located in Florida after logging in to World of Warcraft account Chill Bros. Unveils Newest Scoop Shop at Armature Works in Tampa Bay Fallout grows after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization Wander Franco released from jail in Dominican Republic Anomaly detected in lunar lander mission Bucs with Bowles: Coach previews playoff rematch against Eagles on MNF NFL wild-card weekend: Who’s in and when do they play? Gallego raises $3.3M in 4th quarter, exceeding Lake in Arizona Senate race  LIST: Tampa Bay schools closed, dismissed early for severe weather; other closures Trump says Civil War could have been negotiated Bloom Health Club: ‘Busy Brain Syndrome’ with Dr. Romie Mushtaq Bill would make school meals free for all Florida public school students “Four more years!” chant drowns out protest at Biden speech at church in SC WATCH: Man wanted in Tampa coffee shop break-in Personalized medicine: Benefits of comprehensive blood panel Biden goes after Trump in second straight speech for pushing ‘second lost cause’ Trump expected in Washington, D.C., for presidential immunity hearing on Tuesday Biden address in Charleston church interrupted by protesters  Tiger Woods and Nike indicate end to 27-year partnership Stefanik calls for Pentagon chief’s resignation Baby capybara that went viral for doing ‘Thriller’ dance officially named by Florida wildlife foundation Red Cross calls for donations amid emergency blood shortage A clean break into 2024 & finding inner peace Doctor-recommended resolutions for families The state of engagements: everything to know about proposals in 2024 Indiana GOP lawmaker to retire from House Saving lives through early detection: Latest technology LIST: Sandbag locations open in Tampa Bay ahead of storm Jaguars eliminated from playoff race in 28-20 loss to Titans Generative AI is likely to mislead voters, present new challenges in the 2024 election Questions to ask and avoid when interviewing a babysitter or nanny ‘Maggie and the Moms’ learn tech hacks from their kids 22-year-old Florida landscaper dies while tree trimming Woman arrested after numerous dogs found in dead in home, several in freezer: deputies Defendant who attacked judge in wild courtroom video will face her again in Las Vegas Coal miners in North Dakota unearth a mammoth tusk buried for thousands of years Chiefs beat Chargers 13-12 with field goals and 97 yard fumble recovery WATCH: Wounded veterans bike over Florida Keys’ Seven Mile Bridge Senate Democrats move to beef up campaign staff in Montana, Ohio Stylist cuts off customer’s braids over payment, police say Mustang surges to big lead in sports car sales race Man dead after pedestrian-involved crash in Hillsborough County Michelle Obama: ‘I am terrified about what could possibly happen’ in 2024 election House GOP releases Hunter Biden contempt resolution 10 natural ways to lower your blood pressure Holistic heart health & the mind-heart connection Buffalo Bills secure No. 2 seed in AFC with 21-14 win over Dolphins Pope in major policy address calls for universal ban on surrogacy, says it exploits mother and child WATCH: Hundreds of manatees gather at Florida springs ICYMI: 1/8 What happened last week? Hillsborough state attorney ousted by DeSantis won’t seek reelection Dak Prescott and Dallas Cowboys win NFC East by beating Commanders 38-10 Congress agrees on funding bill Understanding Your FICO Score From Grandma’s Kitchen to Your Table: Traditional American recipes making a comeback Supreme Court won’t hear case over FBI national security demands of X  Changes coming to I-275, I-4 interchange in 2024 Packers beat Bears 17-9 to clinch playoff spot, head to Dallas Youth America Grand Prix in Tampa Florida American Airlines pilot helps load luggage to help flight take off World is more hopeful for 2024: Report Avian flu surges in Northern California, threatening national poultry, egg supplies US successfully launches first moon landing mission in decades Dry January: What an alcohol-free month can do for your health Man shot, killed near Hard Rock Stadium following Miami Dolphins game Florida police announce capture of mall murder suspect Alaska jet’s recovered door ‘plug’ may hold clues into inflight blowout SUV driver crashes into Lakeland Waffle House Florida Republicans vote to oust chairman accused of rape Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price Chaotic Golden Globes had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too TIMELINE: Strong storm system arriving in Tampa Bay on Tuesday