WFLA Articles: April 23, 2020

‘Parks and Recreation’ cast to reunite for charity special set amid COVID-19 pandemic Tristan Wirfs: Who is Tampa Bay’s newest Buccaneer? Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner says it will repay $20 million in small business loans Few Americans trust Trump’s info on pandemic, poll finds Coronavirus: Fla. National Guard responding to Freedom Square after 7 die Engaged couples get creative with virtual weddings Tampa Bay area homeowners call mortgage forbearance deals a ‘joke’ VIDEO: Funnel cloud in Fort Walton Beach caught on camera 7 dead following coronavirus outbreak at Pinellas County nursing home Paycheck Protection Program: ‘Is there political bias going on?’ Brothers who hoarded 17,000 bottles of hand sanitizer reach agreement with Tennessee Small business owners look to qualify for second round of federal stimulus money Local brewery honors Rob Gronkowski with new beer Storm Team 8 Forecast: Strong Storms In The Forecast For Friday Sarasota County loan program aims at helping small businesses Night 1 Recap: NFL holds first-ever virtual draft, Bucs select OT Tristan Wirfs Tom Hanks sends letter, typewriter to Australian boy bullied over his name, Corona Somber Congress delivers nearly $500B more in coronavirus aid St. Petersburg family creates musical parody about being ‘safer at home’ Joe Burrow, Chase Young headline round one of virtual NFL Draft picks Georgia pushing ahead with reopening non-essential businesses despite Trump’s disapproval House lawmakers debate expansion of COVID-19 relief package Coronavirus impact: Publix buys food, milk for food banks from farmers desperate to sell Democrats and Republicans expand funding for coronavirus relief package Starbucks extends free coffee offer to first responders, frontline workers through end of May Virus emergency aid package clears the House President Trump holds daily coronavirus briefing at the White House Highlighting Heroes: Sarasota County parents forced to quarantine away from children to keep working Florida AG Moody, Ag Commissioner Fried face off over concealed carry permits during pandemic Inmate tests positive for coronavirus at Hillsborough County jail FDA green-lights new drug to treat aggressive breast cancer Sarasota Memorial Hospital celebrates man’s recovery from coronavirus 2 children injured in Tampa shooting; teen suspect sought Majority of Floridians in favor of not loosening social distancing rules Alex Trebek is trending on Twitter, but he’s just fine Miami police release pics of Andrew Gillum hotel incident Burrow to join exclusive NFL company if LSU QB is top pick Florida principal honors graduating seniors in a unique way Rare dugongs cruise shallow waters amid Thailand coronavirus lockdown Large pieces of assisted living facility fall in Clearwater causing lane closures Zoom boosts security features, encryption First YouTube video posted 15 years ago Clearwater man arrested after decapitating cat in his backyard, police say Coronavirus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression On Social Security? Here’s your stimulus check info 3 Daughters Brewing giving away hand sanitizer to public Friday Judge reinstates death penalty for 11-year-old Carlie Brucia’s killer Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to fly over US cities in honor of essential workers Panama City Beach to reopen beaches at limited times Florida’s attorney general goes after Tampa company accused of mailing fake stimulus checks VIDEO: Suspect flees from Manatee deputies on dirt bike Nurse working COVID-19 frontlines living out of camper to protect pregnant wife Having weird pandemic dreams? You’re not alone ‘Thank You’ spelled out in crop field in honor of frontline workers Vaccine doctor says he was fired after questioning hydroxychloroquine St. Petersburg inn owner arrested for allegedly beating resident with bat Elizabeth Warren’s brother dies of coronavirus Plexaderm 10 Minute Challenge Tom Brady surprises man after accidentally entering wrong Tampa house Adorable photos mark UK prince’s 2nd birthday amid lockdown Grupos de la comunidad se unen para ayudar los campesinos durante crisis de coronavirus Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ Tampa show postponed to 2021 Here is the right (and wrong) way to clean your face mask King High School students organize virtual Relay For Life Police: Stepfather fatally shot teen during quarantine fight “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Superstore” stars talk season finale Family gets $3K bill after ambulance breaks down, man dies in it Hillsborough County extends local emergency, holds off on plans to re-open economy Florida coronavirus: 987 dead as known cases near 30,000 26 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit Tampa Bay DJ helps local charities by bringing virtual party to you McConnell says he would rather let states declare bankruptcy than receive more federal aid Police in Connecticut using drones to enforce social distancing guidelines Prospects ready for their closeup on draft night from home Trump plans to hold another July 4th celebration on National Mall Target workers plan ‘sickout’ May 1 Girl, 10, who made hand-sewn masks for healthcare workers killed in ATV accident Re-Open Florida Task Force continues talks with industry leaders Mayor called reckless for urging Vegas to test reopening Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI on I-275 in Tampa At least 5 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana Air conditioning may have spread coronavirus at restaurant, researchers say STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Windy and warm today; storms arrive tonight