WFLA Articles: April 1, 2020

Tampa pastor who led packed services during safer-at-home order will shut down church FDA hasn’t authorized a 2-minute test for coronavirus Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick onboard Engineer intentionally derailed train in attempted attack on hospital ship USNS Mercy, federal prosecutors say Residents concerned about COVID-19 patient living at St. Petersburg 55 and up community Coronavirus pandemic: Field hospitals being built to help with surge of patients Lakeland Regional Health nurse practitioner tests positive for COVID-19 Emmy-winning musician Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus Coronavirus in US: How to stay financially healthy during pandemic Lawmakers and organizations want more resources for teachers and students ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – April 1, 2020 Businesses struggling during coronavirus pandemic must keep workforce to get federal assistance ‘Phase 4’: Lawmakers prepare for next coronavirus relief, economic stimulus package Did Florida’s spring breakers spread coronavirus across the country? Nurses union protesting lack of protective gear at HCA hospitals Polk County coronavirus: Lakeland to close all recreation areas, parks following back-and-forth debates Past, present Buccaneers commit to helping seniors in the community Storm Team 8 Forecast : Much Cooler Temps Forecast Tonight Panama separates men and women during coronavirus lockdown Homebuilder reverses decision to keep Pasco man’s $13.5K downpayment after coronavirus-related job loss Coronavirus in US: Will food supply chain be impacted? More evidence indicates healthy people can spread virus Coronavirus in Florida: Tampa woman self-isolating with rescue ducks Helping families: Hillsborough Co. to open quarantine sites at 2 hotels Invisible lines in sand cause confusion as Pinellas County beachgoers persist despite coronavirus orders Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave aircraft carrier amid virus outbreak 6-week-old baby dies of coronavirus in Connecticut US Census continues 2020 count despite coronavirus outbreak NASA call for astronauts draws 12,000 spaceflight hopefuls ‘This is bigger than just hockey’: Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh weighs in on coronavirus pandemic Truckers say personal cars making job more difficult during coronavirus pandemic NFL to begin season as scheduled in September FDA wants heartburn meds off the market due to contamination Manatee County woman at the center of silver alert has been located Minn. state trooper gives doctor masks instead of speeding ticket Oregon veteran recovers from COVID-19, celebrates 104th birthday Samuel L. Jackson’s advice for the COVID-19 pandemic? ‘Stay the f— at home’ World Games 2021 dates clash with postponed Summer Olympics Small businesses still open keeping hope in midst of coronavirus pandemic Smart thermometer data shows fewer fevers in Tampa Bay, indicating a slower spread of coronavirus US surpasses 200,000 cases of coronavirus Tennessee nurses pray on medical center’s helipad Dolly Parton donates $1 million to Vanderbilt for COVID-19 research March 2020 ranks as 2nd warmest, ties for the driest March Stay-at-home Florida: What’s considered an essential business? Florida coronavirus: What statewide stay-at-home order means Busch Gardens offers free animal, nature learning resources to teachers, families Deputies: Woman, 50, considered person of interest in Crystal River homicide What you need to know today about the virus outbreak Florida stay-at-home: Statewide order now in effect to help slow coronavirus spread Justin Bieber’s upcoming Tampa concert postponed Video shows Disney raising American flag inside empty Magic Kingdom Coronavirus: Food stamp benefits increase for families in Florida Gender reveal party sparks 10-acre fire in Florida Wimbledon canceled for 1st time since WWII because of coronavirus Girls use toy to deliver cookies while social distancing Truck carrying thousands of rolls of toilet paper crashes, burns Hasbro launches website to keep families busy ‘Star Wars’ actor and dialect coach Andrew Jack dies from coronavirus Kroger offers ‘hero bonus’ for hourly employees during coronavirus shutdown Coronavirus: SiriusXM radio will be free until May 15 AMBER Alert update: Tampa police arrest triple homicide suspect from Georgia Florida lawmakers sign letter urging DeSantis to issue statewide ‘stay-at-home’ order ‘College HUNKS’ help safely haul away junk during coronavirus crisis Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick on board COVID-19 claims life of beloved school resource officer, deputy Tyson Foods to give $60 million in bonuses for frontline workers Drive-through testing site reopens at Raymond James Stadium Costco, Home Depot now limiting number of customers permitted in stores Grammy-winner Lizzo buys lunch for hospital workers US warship captain seeks crew isolation as virus spreads Florida mom shoots intruder climbing through window Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus? Russia sends plane loaded with medical supplies to the U.S. NFL teams rely on tape with virus altering pre-draft routine Canceled by Coronavirus: Vegas’ elaborate draft plans change Crystal ball: Projecting the upcoming NFL schedule USF’s food pantry helps fight hunger amid virus pandemic The story of the NFL draft, from extravaganza to unadorned NFL keeping its draft in April as scheduled Former No. 1 overall draft picks still available on market April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas NFL ends in-person visits between teams, draft prospects Patriots get 4 compensatory draft picks, two in third round Coronavirus: American Airlines offers bonus miles for donations to Red Cross Police: 1 dead, 2 injured in Lakeland crash Hospitals overflowing with bodies in US epicenter of virus Coronavirus update: Florida reports 101 deaths, now over 7,500 cases STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Cooler, breezy and less humid; feels like spring