WFLA Articles: April 22, 2020

Your unemployment claim is still pending: now what? Calls to poison control centers spike during coronavirus outbreak Bucs have multiple options after first round of NFL Draft Rep. Gaetz concerned federal aid to state, local governments wouldn’t be used on coronavirus Woods, Mickelson to stage TV match with Brady, Manning Virus shutdowns will likely make NFL draft most bet on ever Agents, players pleased NFL draft wasn’t delayed Logistics share draft spotlight with Joe Burrow, Chase Young Nursing homes required to report coronavirus cases to CDC, Trump administration says Lawmakers clash over Georgia’s decision to reopen U.S. Postal Service in danger of running out of money Publix buying milk, fresh produce from farmers and donating it to food banks Watch: As coronavirus ravages nursing homes, feds hope to better track outbreak New snake species named for ‘Harry Potter’ character Slytherin Florida coronavirus: Errors, incomplete info found in state’s list of impacted nursing homes Trump ‘disagrees strongly’ with Georgia’s plan to reopen Rob Gronkowski ‘down to do anything’ Buccaneers need him to do Storm Team 8 Forecast : Tracking A Very Warm Thursday In The Forecast Florida Keys Turtle Hospital celebrates Earth Day with green sea turtle release Congress can’t agree on how to vote remotely during pandemic 23 coronavirus deaths reported at 2 Manatee County nursing homes St. Petersburg pizza shop owner feeds ‘our true heroes’ for free Gov. DeSantis on COVID-19: Hillsborough County getting 2 walk-up testing sites Hillsborough County moves forward with plans for in-person graduations Instacart grocery delivery worker in Tampa Bay claims company withheld pay, tips Tampa Bay’s small businesses could see second chance at stimulus this week Walmart mandating one-way aisles in stores to encourage social distancing Florida toilet paper manufacturer working overtime to meet consumer demand University Area CDC offers free mental wellness sessions in Tampa Pelosi tables proxy voting proposal after GOP opposition Coronavirus concerns: What happens to canceled weddings? Senate approves $310B increase for Paycheck Protection Program Polk Co. aims to reopen county on May 1, Lakeland wants to wait for sustained COVID-19 decline ‘They are using small home scissors and knives’: Dermatologist urges people to stop removing their moles while in quarantine Earth Day Weather Break: How photosynthesis helps us survive Build-A-Bear Workshop creates online program to offer entertainment, activities for kids Pres. Trump signs order imposing new immigration limits Bulldog named ‘Big Poppa’ goes viral over quarantine sadness Former Tampa Bay Lightning employee suing team over alleged sexual harassment Mom hospitalized for COVID-19 meets baby for first time weeks after birth Reopening Florida’s theme parks could be long, slow process ‘Cloud brightening’ being tested to save Great Barrier Reef Florida student accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools Testing for COVID-19 is key to re-opening society, officials say ‘This is Us’ actor making history as Disney’s first black live-action prince 4 boaters rescued by Coast Guard, good Samaritan after boat overturns near St. Pete Hooters offers free Bucs draft hat with to-go order of wings and beer 2 cats in NY state test positive for coronavirus Coronavirus impacts: Tampa Bay region facing more economic loss than most of country Hillsborough schools change protocol on free meals program after parents caught cheating the system Bridal boutique offers free dresses to healthcare workers COVID-19 claims grandparents just days apart 4 otter pups make debut at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 4 men allegedly held Indiana woman captive for hours to steal her stimulus check NYC Fire Dept. mourns loss of 27-year EMS vet after battle with COVID-19 REPLAY: The Draft Top 1-10 Picks Man’s social media posts against stay-at-home order go viral after he dies from COVID-19 At least 7 contract COVID-19 after participating in Wisconsin election What you need to know today about the virus outbreak Hillsborough coronavirus: County creates survey for residents amid COVID-19 spread Survey: 35% say working from home has harmed mental health Facebook to label national origin of some political posts Mattel celebrates Earth Day by launching plant-based toys ‘Frankly, it’s working’: Jacksonville mayor explains how city reopened beaches amid pandemic Court allows Arkansas ban on surgical abortions due to virus Seasonal Essentials Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 22, 2020 Local publishing house holds quarantine writing contest to help aspiring authors Trump tweets he’s ordered Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats SEC poised to break own NFL record for 1st-round draft picks What is ‘It’? Identifying and developing intangibles in QBs Florida county offers drive-thru weddings due to COVID-19 DeSantis meets with Reopen Florida Task Force members Florida Aquarium makes breakthrough that could help save reefs from extinction As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner Tampa man on motorcycle killed in hit-and-run, FHP says Florida coronavirus: Over 28K COVID-19 cases in state, 927 deaths Coronavirus: Florida police officers park cars in heart shape to thank hospital workers Police: Woman coughs in officer’s face after police bust party during ‘stay-at-home’ order Coronavirus: Tampa principal organizes food drive to stock her school’s pantry Hillsborough schools crack down on free meals program after parents caught selling food online Amber Alert issued for 3 missing Virginia children More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug touted by Trump, study finds 2 died with coronavirus weeks before 1st US virus death Sarasota County allowing limited access to beaches Missouri sues China over the coronavirus pandemic Man arrested for attempted murder after stabbing at Pinellas group home Tampa Bay fans rejoice as Bucs add Gronk to roster STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Sunny & warm today; another system approaches