WFLA Articles: April 17, 2020

‘Big mistake’ for Florida schools to reopen this year: USF Epidemiologist says Venice police locate missing 77-year-old man Diabetics struggling to find crucial product during coronavirus pandemic Judge extends Joe Exotic’s deadline to challenge convictions California family fundraising to get phone chargers so COVID-19 patients don’t suffer alone Former USF star selected in first round of WNBA Draft Walmart to require associates to wear masks at work Widespread testing still needed to meet reopening guidelines Countless cards arrive at Tampa assisted living facility after employee’s FB post Study: CARES Act includes $195B tax break for ultra-wealthy Sisters die 102 years apart, each from global pandemics Better Call Behnken helps recent tech school graduates get tools they need to start work TV doctors Oz and Phil explain controversial comments on the coronavirus STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: A Few Strong Storms Possible Saturday Small Tampa businesses surviving and thriving amid coronavirus Race to Reopen America: Lawmakers advising President Trump talk next steps St. Pete community celebrates 93-year-old’s birthday with drive-by parade College dog mascots get together for Zoom call Coronavirus takes 2020 campaign season off the road and online Florida receives $4.1 billion from CARES ACT, Governor says Walmart meets commitment to hire 150,000 associates, pledges to hire 50,000 more Cate’s Corner: Keith addresses loneliness, has message for those struggling Nevada & Colorado identify COVID-19 nursing homes – but not Florida President Trump’s new congressional groups focus on reopening the country Lakeland Regional Health to open city’s first coronavirus drive-thru testing site Monday ‘The biggest thing is being safe’: Bucs WR Chris Godwin staying positive about NFL season starting on time Debate continues on call for mail-in voting for November election President Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold Friday briefing Coronavirus crisis: President Trump looks to lawmakers for help reopening economy ‘I’m a really crappy teacher’: Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn trying to help kids with classwork during quarantine Florida man tried to use fake ‘COVID-19’ sign to dodge arrest, sheriff says Florida coronavirus: Protester calling for inmate release arrested for cementing himself outside governor’s mansion Members of Congress push coronavirus relief for fish farmers Hallmark giving away 2 million ‘Thank You’ cards Pinellas County to accept donations of homemade masks, face coverings Feeding Tampa Bay partners with Uber Eats to feed the hungry in community Florida unemployment: Less than 4 percent of applications processed since coronavirus outbreak began Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to reopen businesses in early May, schools to remain closed 3 dead amid coronavirus outbreak at Seminole nursing home, other patients evacuated British WWII veteran raises $23 million for U.K. health services Comfort food sales are up, Nielsen says Publix working to ensure customer safety as more Tampa Bay employees test positive for coronavirus Violinist performs rooftop tribute to healthcare workers Safer-at-home violation: Pinellas County Game shop owner in touch with lawyers after being arrested for staying open Lions nap on road amid coronavirus lockdown in South Africa San Diego Comic-Con canceled for first time in 50 years Polk Sheriff Grady Judd reading bedtime stories online during coronavirus pandemic Actress Nathalie Kelley talks “The Baker and the Beauty” ‘Heartbreaking’ report shows virus ravaging NY nursing homes ‘LIBERATE!’: Trump tweets at Democratic governors of three states to lift coronavirus restrictions Pres. Trump goads states to lift virus restrictions Florida parents, students concerned with Bright Future scholarship requirements amid coronavirus Vandal wanted for spray-painting swastikas on Sarasota temple Manatee County commissioners extend local curfew through Tuesday Florida space launch: NASA, SpaceX set date to launch astronauts from US soil for first time since 2011 Profesor de Jefferson High School arrestado por relación con estudiante de 14 años Missing 14, 15-year-old in Ruskin located Disney to offer ‘Bedtime Hotline’ for kids 4-year-old from Tampa recruits reporters for national ‘newscast’ on coronavirus Couple can’t see babies in NICU due to coronavirus pandemic Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 17, 2020 Bears at the bedside: ICU nurse finds unique way to connect COVID patients to family Tips for cleaning face masks and other best practices for COVID-19 patients Florida opens first walk-up sites for coronavirus testing Police union requests ‘pandemic pay’ for Lakeland officers Coronavirus patients recovering quickly after getting experimental drug, report says WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel dies at 69 The Draft is On! Week of coverage planned leading up to NFL’s big night Busch giving away free beer to couples who’ve had to change wedding plans Facebook launches new care reaction emoji Insulin maker will offer free insulin to diabetes patients in need during coronavirus pandemic China admits coronavirus death toll in Wuhan was 50% higher than reported Coronavirus: Florida cases reach 24,753, death toll at 726 AP source: Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen being released from prison Lives Lost: Holocaust survivor was Israel’s 1st virus victim Pasco 7-Eleven offering free gas to first responders Land O’Lakes removes Native American ‘butter maiden’ from packaging Pinellas business owner arrested for violating ‘safer-at-home’ order STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Warming back up through the weekend