WFLA Articles: April 16, 2020

Trump, aides float outlier theory on origins of coronavirus Ohio teen who walked daily to library for homework help gets accepted to 12 colleges Pinellas County business owner arrested for violating ‘safer-at-home’ order Sweet serenade: Husband sings to wife during COVID-19 isolation Calls for ICE to scale back enforcement efforts during coronavirus crisis Trump forms committee to advise on reopening US economy Coronavirus crisis: Florida didn’t identify Pinellas County nursing home with nearly 30 COVID-19 cases Something Good: T-shirt sales benefit Tampa restaurant of choice Watch: With new guidelines in place, are states prepared to reopen? Requests for PPE pour into Suncoast Science Center, volunteers need help Congress clashes over funding for small business loan program President Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen economy Some Florida beaches to reopen Friday with limited hours Suncoast PACE creates ‘socialization kits’ for older adults in Pinellas Co. during coronavirus pandemic Storm Team 8 Forecast: Warmer, But Still Cloudy For Friday Brewery launches Tiger King-themed beer St. Pete restaurant offers free toilet paper to customers on Thursdays Something Good: Virtual trivia game benefits local restaurants Democrats and Republicans divided on extra Paycheck Protection Program funding Busch offering year of free beer to couples with weddings postponed amid coronavirus Stimulus glitch: Much-needed money sent to tax preparers instead of taxpayers Small businesses suing insurance companies after being denied claims GAME ON: Tampa arcade will rent & deliver games to your home during pandemic Counties and schools weigh plans to reopen as White House releases phased approach Older Americans get chance to join coronavirus vaccine study Combating coronavirus: 5 Florida lawmakers in group chosen by Trump to help reopen country Pinellas County nursing home reports outbreak of COVID-19 Hillsborough County first responders thank local healthcare workers 3 arrested for stealing 31 rolls of toilet paper Soldiers hold modified military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery Florida unemployment: Gov. sidelines head of DEO amid application fiasco U.S. cities running out of money due to COVID-19 pandemic Watson Clinic cardiologist tests positive for COVID-19 Gov. DeSantis: Need to reapply for unemployment every 2 weeks eliminated Pasco County libraries to offer printed unemployment applications for pickup Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy Coping with being stuck at home while during coronavirus pandemic Tampa Bay communities will likely have enough resources to manage peak coronavirus levels, report says Natural Light to hold worldwide commencement on Facebook Live Hillsborough coronavirus: County leaders vote against mandating masks USDA approves Florida’s state hemp program Construction worker’s arm amputated after high-pressure water line explodes New CPR guidelines issued by American Heart Association during pandemic BJs will start ‘Appreciation Hour’ for first responders, healthcare workers 2 Citrus County teens die in crash, 2 hospitalized Walmart employees help find 75-year-old Citrus County woman missing for over a week Text scheme claims you’ve been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, police say 3 newborns abandoned at Orlando apartment complex years apart are siblings Veteran’s garden walk raises $16M for UK health service Man arrested in murder of teen, shot another in Bradenton, deputies say To love and to cherish: Tampa area couple unites to fight coronavirus Coronavirus curfew rescinded in Hillsborough County ‘First Blood,’ and ‘Tommy Boy,’ actor Brian Dennehy dies at 81 2 arrested in burglary of Humane Society of the Nature Coast US jobless claims top 22 million as Trump reveals economic recovery plan LIST: Which Tampa Bay nursing homes have confirmed coronavirus cases? Jefferson High School teacher arrested for relationship with 14-year-old student Florida animal shelter empties kennel for the first time ever Coronavirus in Florida: State’s peak resource date moved back to early May Health experts warn against using masks on children 2 years old and younger PGA Tour hopes to resume in June at Colonial with no fans Brewery taps new ale honoring coronavirus expert Fauci Police give ‘final warning’ to person not wearing pants to check mail Coronavirus impacts: Sun ‘n Fun offering ‘Home Edition’ in lieu of massive annual aerospace expo in Polk County Hospitals open food pantries so employees can spend time at home, not the grocery store ‘SNL’s’ Michael Che honors his late grandmother by paying rent for 160 public housing units Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 16, 2020 Tampa Hoy: Los titulares más importantes del día! ‘I just wanted to try to help’: Man gives away stimulus check to those in need Small business paycheck protection program on hold after reaching lending limit Tampa Bay coronavirus: Small businesses struggle with closures during pandemic ‘Payment Status Not Available’: IRS explains error message on ‘Get My Payment’ tool Lyft launches food, medicine supply delivery WHO: Governments should set limits on alcohol consumption during pandemic “Chicago Med” actor Nick Gehlfuss talks quarantine and season 5 finale Pinellas beaches, pools will remain closed for now Boy, 4, can’t start chemotherapy for brain cancer due to coronavirus diagnosis Estudiantes de último año de secundaria en Polk, tristes por cancelación de su graduación Rams’ Allen 1st NFL player to reveal positive COVID-19 test 5.2 million more seek unemployment aid as US layoffs spread California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus 17 bodies found in New Jersey nursing home after anonymous tip Hillsborough County to vote on mandating face masks Florida coronavirus: 443 new cases, 35 new deaths in latest update Nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 mask Trump says new guidelines aim to lift some restrictions WATCH: ‘Pizza Groundhog’ casually eats slice while staring down dogs Missing Lithia woman found safe Laundry Project helps Bay Area families keep clothes clean STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Higher rain chances and lower temperatures