WFLA Articles: March 1, 2024

Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102 Tampa man found guilty in shooting that killed nursing student Education Department launching an investigation into death of Nex Benedict Woman, cat rescued from Tampa apartment fire What’s new on Netflix in March 2024? Student arrested for threatening to blow up middle school in Manatee County Texas AG’s demand for documents on trans youth blocked by district court Better Call Behnken: Roofers show up to finish job at Apollo Beach woman’s home ESPN’s Dick Vitale’s new book chronicles cancer battles, heroes Eagle plaques on houses have a meaning: Do you qualify for one? Cuddle up with adorable farm animals at this Gem of Tampa Bay Former Colorado paramedic sentenced to prison in Elijah McClain’s death Citrus County K-9 recovering after emergency surgery ‘I want to find some place safe to live’: Pasco County family shuffles from one motel to another Accused drunk driver released on bond after golf cart crash that killed bride WATCH: Semi truck driver dangling from Kentucky bridge rescued IVF legislation stalls, causing uncertainty Chaos at Tampa International: Unruly passengers caught on videos obtained by WFLA Teen dies, another injured during robbery attempt in Plant City Presidential hopefuls gear up for Super Tuesday ‘That surprises me’: New audio shows how Bridget Ziegler responded to rape accusation against husband UF eliminates diversity positions, reallocating $5M funds CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools, day cares follow suit? Body cam video: Heavy gunfire heard in shooting that killed suspected bank robber in Sarasota Wife lied to husband about purchasing home, arrested after trying to move in: court docs Oregon mom sentenced after preventing daughter from receiving cancer surgery Karol G’s private plane makes emergency landing Congress delays shutdown for another week VP Harris travels to Selma to honor Bloody Sunday Rick Scott ‘seriously considering’ run for Senate GOP leader Man stranded on cliff for 2 days after harrowing crash Clearwater Beach Estate lists for $37.5 million Florida man fed endangered deer inside home, watches Fox News with them: FWC Traffic lights being installed at Lakeland intersection where teen died in December Major pharmacy chains to begin selling abortion pill Florida woman stormed the Capitol in a scuba mask, searched for the bathroom: DOJ The Tampa Bay Inferno leads the pack in women’s football National Workout Buddy Day Small plane crashes onto Florida golf course Replacement windows and doors tailored for you Cat rescued from junkyard moments before vehicle was crushed The benefits of food journaling Biden’s dog Commander: Gone from the White House, but not its official Easter eggs Disparities persist 60 years after passage of Civil Rights Act, report finds WATCH: Illinois DOT worker rescues 2 women from burning car on Chicago expressway U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19 Woman found guilty of all charges in connection to death, disappearance of Connecticut mom Reel Talk: Snook, triggerfish open for harvest Woman missing for 7 years located after police hear ‘screaming and crying’ from motel room Caught on camera: Woman apparently abducted at Circle K gas station 1 in 8 worldwide qualify as obese: Research WATCH: Driver rescued from semi-truck dangling over edge of Louisville bridge Body of missing 13-year-old Florida girl found, sheriff’s office reports Universal Orlando roller coaster left woman with traumatic brain injury, lawsuit claims Roof collapses at Port of Tampa Bay warehouse Guy Fieri’s inaugural Flavortown Festival has been canceled Preparing the concrete for warmer weather VIDEO: Trooper lifts massive hay bale, clears it from highway Florida returns $44 million in unclaimed property to residents; could you be next? 2 arrested in Polk County for hiding man featured on ‘America’s Most Wanted’ The Perfect Balance: How to eat for weight loss and muscle maintenance LIVE: Hatch watch is underway at a California bald eagle nest monitored by a popular online camera feed Pasco County Girl Scout learns life lessons through selling cookies Judge revokes bond, sends Pinellas man accused of double fatal crash back to jail ‘Violent criminal’ arrested for shooting at Hillsborough high school students, sheriff says Biden and Trump trade blame during southern border visits Millennials are invited to kick off Women’s History Month at the BloomSHE brunch The Cognitive Boost: Exploring the Benefits of Learning a Second Language The power of personal competition: ‘You’re not competing with your spouse – just your old self How to break free of sexual shame and guilt, advice from a sex therapist Fish Fridays with MOWI DeSantis vetoes bill on youth social media ban ‘Distracted’ driver launches car off highway, survives 200-foot fall off What to know about Super Tuesday Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it What’s Hipp In Your Easter Basket Books for Ukraine The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt Makers of Amazfit smartwatches introduce new over the counter hearing aids 20th Annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg VIDEO: Southwest flight attendant serenades passengers with ‘inappropriate’ song What To Expect This Weekend At The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Philadelphia Phillies scrapping $1 hot dog nights over unruly fan behavior Remembering Moorehead: The story of Lakeland’s erased Black community Kentucky bill could end workers’ lunch, rest breaks and slash pay How much do you need to earn to afford a home in Tampa? When is the State of the Union address? This is the ‘most affordable’ ZIP code to buy property in Florida, study says Some doorbell cameras sold online, including on Amazon, have security flaws, probe finds Trump on abortion limits: ‘I’m hearing about 15 weeks. I haven’t decided yet’ Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok. What are they? GOP senators face Trump civil war with McConnell retiring  Michigan ‘uncommitted’ vote fuels hope for third-party advocates Cloudy, mild weekend with chances for showers