WFLA Articles: April 2, 2020

Golf courses are open during Florida stay-at-home order Coronavirus in Florida: Daily flights from New York area to Florida drop during the end of March Ships with coronavirus patients dock in Florida Florida man hangs giant roll of toilet paper in front yard Patriots plane ferries 1M critical masks from China to U.S. Lawmakers pressure administration to expand child care services Rep. Castor announces $9.8M in federal funding to help Tampa Bay fight coronavirus 2 Clearwater Publix employees test positive for COVID-19 US visitors don’t mind coronavirus checkpoints at Mexican border Coronavirus response: American businesses shift to making PPE for frontline medical workers Target will limit number of shoppers in stores, supply workers with masks and gloves amid coronavirus pandemic ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – April 2, 2020 Containing coronavirus: Emergency filing demands release of ICE detainees to help stop spread Kentucky is putting ankle monitors on coronavirus patients who ignore self-isolation order Coronavirus response: Congress mulls more aid in face of record unemployment Bay area passengers among those on board ill-fated cruise ships Coronavirus in Tampa expected to peak in early May, model shows 3 employees at TPA test positive for COVID-19 Dems call on Trump administration to open ACA enrollment in midst of coronavirus pandemic Storm Team 8 Forecast: Gradually Warming Through The Weekend Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship Westchase pizza place donates food to TGH workers on frontline of coronavirus battle Tigers housed at Joe Exotic’s former zoo now ‘thriving’ Coronavirus response: Feeding Tampa Bay partners with celebrity chef for bi-weekly Facebook series Final warning: Pinellas officials threaten to shut down marinas if boaters don’t abide by coronavirus guidelines Disney to furlough non-union US park employees Tampa Bay electric companies see rise in power usage, increase to continue as days get warmer Florida unemployment: Gov. DeSantis addresses filing issues amid coronavirus pandemic Trump admin moves toward promoting broader use of face masks Florida coronavirus: Gov. DeSantis suspends foreclosures and evictions for 45 days Nursing home resident writes heartwarming letter to students How will Polk deputies, officers enforce stay-at-home order? Race for White House goes digital during coronavirus pandemic Hobby Lobby ordered to close after defying coronavirus-prompted orders Hillsborough man donates over 50 McDonald’s meals to Feeding Tampa Bay workers Expert predicts the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will be more active, 16 named storms Florida has the 5th largest increase in unemployment due to coronavirus, study says Police: 192 rolls of toilet paper stashed in stolen SUV Worldwide coronavirus cases top 1 million doubling in just over a week 1,000 additional COVID-19 tests available at Raymond James Stadium Florida coronavirus: Gov. DeSantis signs executive order superseding local COVID-19 orders Coronavirus in US: More than 8,000 Americans have recovered from COVID-19 Spring breakers test positive for coronavirus following trip to Mexico ‘Hospitals better get ready’: Hillsborough leaders slam Florida for allowing religious services amid virus outbreak Dr. Fauci bobblehead unveiled, portion of proceeds going to 100 Million Masks Challenge Social Security beneficiaries won’t have to file tax return to get stimulus checks Virus economic fallout mounts, along with competition for gear Coronavirus in Florida: State has below-average number of health care workers Tampa doctor expresses fear of catching and spreading COVID-19 to patients, children Nissan recalls over 250K vehicles to replace Takata air bags USF to waive deposit fees, extend admissions deadlines for new students impacted by COVID-19 Crucero con infectados de COVID-19 atraca en puerto Cubano Cubanos se las ingenian para usar mascarillas requeridas por gobierno College student makes masks for deaf community Coronavirus: Find out how many hospital beds are available near you Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17 Rays, Rowdies donate 1 million meals to Feeding Tampa Bay; will match donations Florida residents pressure Georgia State Senator with coronavirus to go back home to quarantine Cruise ship with sick passengers, sister ship will be allowed to dock in Florida 125-pound giraffe born at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne DiCaprio, others launch $12M coronavirus relief food fund Dream job alert: Get paid to watch your favorite Disney movie Reese Witherspoon’s clothing company giving dresses to teachers as a thank you NASA astronaut shares tips from living in the isolated environment of the International Space Station Sam Adams to help restaurant workers with $1K grants in 20 states, including Florida ‘You Are Not Alone’: Separated by virus, Tampa Bay students come together through song Tampa Bay celebrates World Autism Awareness Day virtually with LEGO builds Family throws high school senior ‘Quarantine and Prom’ party A record 6.6 million seek US jobless aid as layoffs mount Coronavirus: Florida cases surpass 9,000, death toll nears 150 Florida stay-at-home order to take effect at midnight Spin offers free scooter rides to health care workers in Tampa 104-year-old veteran recovers from coronavirus, celebrates birthday ‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton will read stories on Twitter this week Nurses union protests shortage of protective gear at HCA hospitals Stopping the spread: Hillsborough Co. to open 2 hotels to help those impacted by coronavirus Coronavirus: U.S. death toll tops 5,000 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Sunny and pleasant days ahead