WFLA Articles: March 4, 2024

Good Samaritans save woman from sexual assault attempt on Gulfport Beach Project Dynamo holds ‘Yellow Ribbon Ceremony,’ marking 150 days since Israel-Hamas war began Several dead after plane crashes near interstate in Tennessee: police Missing 13-year-old found at hotel with Florida man Man accused of drugging 12-year-old girls at daughter’s sleepover Trump wins North Dakota GOP caucuses Florida man avoids jail after French bulldog dies during at-home C-section performed by fake vet Pringles is bringing back a popular flavor after customers demand it Spring Hill man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking over 100 turtles 1 hospitalized following Palm Harbor house fire Teen charged in deadly Clearwater crash was ‘rushing to get home between classes’: police DeSantis appoints Republican ally to key Orange County position Lake Wales could regain ownership of historic Walesbilt Hotel Time is running out to claim this COVID-era tax credit, IRS warns Man uses ‘house money’ from $500 lottery prize to buy another ticket – wins $1M prize Hernando County suspends company with 123 unfinished pools Veteran not offered civilian care after VA appointment wait that took ‘forever’ New encounter at ZooTampa allows you to get into the water with stingrays North Port PD headquarters ‘busting at the seams’ as city continues to grow at rapid rate How pickup trucks have taken over America First responders honored for efforts after deadly Clearwater plane crash Florida Senate approves revised bill banning minors under 14 from social media Stunning telescope images show nebulas thousands of light years away ‘Me too, Cookie Monster’: Ohio senator calls out companies for ‘shrinkflation’ Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins Federal appeals panel skeptical of ObamaCare’s preventative care authority Tampa Bay Lightning players host ‘Coop’s Catch for Kids’ fishing trip for pediatric cancer research 10-week-old Florida girl dies in co-sleeping accident: report VP meets with Israeli official after call for ceasefire Woman stabs sex offender to death during sex assault in laundromat: police White House ratchets up urgency for temporary Israel-Hamas cease-fire One of Florida’s most popular vacation destinations is ‘breaking up’ with spring breakers Countdown to Super Tuesday elections Florida sheriff apologizes after photo of dead body posted to his Instagram page Trump gets significant boost from Supreme Court at critical time Video shows sharks and stingrays swimming alongside beachgoers ahead of spring break Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballot Florida fire rescue crews save ‘helpless’ newborn calf after mom dies during birth Florida couple poses as Amazon driver to kidnap baby in Washington: police Texas students ask Supreme Court to block university’s drag show ban Teen dies after being ejected from boat in St. Pete; another injured 4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay Top Senate Republicans to attend fundraiser for Kari Lake Truck driver left dangling from bridge ‘overcome with emotion’ after being saved Sinead O’Connor’s estate asks Donald Trump to stop playing her music at rallies More ‘traumatic’ encounters reported at libraries California-born woman is the oldest person in the world John Thune launches bid to succeed McConnell as Republican leader Biden campaign on Trump’s Supreme Court ruling: ‘We don’t really care’ Niemann wins in Saudi Arabia for 2nd LIV Golf title of the year Sneaky signs your teen might be struggling Oldest sports club in Tampa Bay supporting athletes since 1961 Sneaky signs you’re eating the wrong foods Bloom Health Club: Everything you wanted to know about sex Sneaky signs something is wrong with your health First lady honors women from around the world at White House Jason Kelce announces decision on retirement St. Pete woman riding electric scooter killed in collision with moving truck MLB manager institutes new policy for players during national anthem DeSantis taps Disney special district board member as Orlando’s top elections official Florida passes bill to compensate victims of decades-old reform school abuse New ‘Mystery Reef’ exhibit comes to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota Sinead O’Connor’s estate demands Donald Trump stop playing her music at rallies Voters’ guide: What to know before Florida’s presidential preference primary Barrett joins liberal justices on Trump ballot ban ruling going too far Boy loses part of finger at daycare Brit Turner, drummer for Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, dies at 57 Know your pregnancy ‘bill of rights’ to ensure a safe delivery ‘Famous’ item from ‘Sopranos’ final episode is selling on eBay: ‘Once in a lifetime chance’ DeSantis speaks at Florida Strawberry Festival parade luncheon Honoring & supporting nation’s newest & youngest service members Sneaky Signs Something is Wrong with Your Marriage: Recognizing Red Flags Man arrested for sexual assault attempt on Gulfport Beach: police Airlines are raising their checked bag fees: 3 things to know before paying Ex-Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty to perjury charges Trump on Supreme Court ruling to keep him on Colorado ballot: ‘Big win for America!!!’ 1st over-the-counter birth control pill ships to retailers, will hit shelves this month 3 passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines for $1 billion after door plug incident Colon Cancer Awareness Comfort Food Redefined: Chicken Pot Pie Cobbler that will warm your soul Vice President Kamala Harris calls for cease-fire in Gaza Supreme Court hands Trump victory in Colorado 14th Amendment ballot challenge Man accused of recording tourist changing in bathroom stall in Clearwater CardPreserver™ Protective Holders: The New Standard in Trading Card Protection Local HGTV stars Mika & Brian Kleinschmidt return to ‘Rock the Block’ in Treasure Island Maggie and the Moms on ‘mom sleepovers’, dirty sheets, birthday parties and heartbreak Meet Tim McDonald: Colorectal cancer survivor turned advocate Woman’s body found outside Tampa church; police seek answers Brightline adding new station along Florida coast Mike Evans reaches two-year, $52M deal with Buccaneers Student fights AI cheating allegations for using Grammarly JetBlue, Spirit ending $3.8B merger attempt after court ruling JetBlue, Spirit ending $3.8B deal to combine after court ruling blocked their merger WATCH: Woman pulled from car after driving into swimming pool Plans to relieve congestion on the Selmon Expressway include demolition of downtown ramp Krispy Kreme giving out free doughnuts for ‘Super TWOsday’ Hillsborough, Polk residents start early primary voting Temple Terrace officers wrangle bull running loose in neighborhood It’s the 10 year anniversary of Ellen DeGeneres’ memorable Oscar selfie Haley faces growing third-party speculation Split-ticket voters could be key to helping Democrats keep Senate Supreme Court decision on Trump’s 14th Amendment case could come Monday House conservatives feel frustrated and sidelined in funding fight A few inland showers fade, mild overnight