WFLA Articles: April 29, 2020

Tampa butcher shop fears supply may dwindle due to COVID-19 pandemic Tampa ambulance involved in crash that sent 3 to hospital Police called after NYC funeral home puts bodies in trucks Tampa restaurants prepare for partial reopening under governor’s plan Dunkin’ to offer free coffee, doughnut to all health care workers on National Nurses Day Hillsborough County Rapid Response Recovery reaches capacity for financial assistance Home-based businesses not eligible for Pinellas CARES grants Tyson Foods doubles bonuses; increases health benefits and protections for frontline workers Ex-Jaguars LB Smith charged with sexual activity with minors LeBron James to honor Class of 2020 with all-star event Reducing Food Waste when Shopping Less #TrendingNow for April 29, 2020 Disney World could have more challenging reopening than Disneyland Busch Gardens, SeaWorld automatically extending all active annual passes Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking A Cold Front & Storms For Thursday Watch: Will you see a meat shortage at the store? What lawmakers are doing to spike supply Tampa mayor pleased governor taking phased approach to reopen Florida Lawmakers divided on Trump’s meat processing order NCAA allows name, image and likeness compensation for student-athletes Wife surprises husband of 50 years with flamingo-themed 80th birthday Sarasota County residents want equal access to beaches, parking lots remain closed ‘Get ready now’ Survey suggests COVID-19 could have an effect on Hurricane readiness Stimulus payments on way for seniors, disabled veterans, those who receive SSI Rowdies riding out season delay with hopes of keeping momentum Stimulus check issues for more than 8 million Americans without a bank account Tom Hanks donates plasma for COVID-19 research Reopening Florida: What’s open during Phase 1? Rays infielder Joey Wendle weighs-in on MLB’s latest proposal for returning to action ‘We learn, we adapt and we move forward’: Bloomin Brands CEO says he’s cautiously optimistic about future Lawmakers encourage states to allow hospitals to resume elective procedures Union at odds with Trump’s order for meat processors Hit hard by COVID-19 crisis? Lakeland to launch rental assistance program Small business owners waiting on details of plan to reopen Florida economy Some Texas businesses can reopen on Friday — but some lawmakers say it’s too soon House Democrats push for support for federal support for public service workers Struggling businesses say beaches reopening Monday may be too late House opts not to meet in person next week; plans underway to ensure safe return to Capitol VIDEO: 8-year-old boy walks after recovering from brain surgery ‘Parks and Recreation’ making a return to NBC for a good cause Teen creates stunning sidewalk chalk art Adorable Polk County 10-year-old celebrates birthday with parade Previous unemployment filers caught in the onslaught of COVID-19 claims Pres. Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines Hillsborough’s coronavirus recovery aid reaches capacity Unemployment applications hit 2 million mark in Florida ‘I will not touch anything, just the spray’: Mom captures 4-year-old daughter’s hair dye meltdown Tupac Shakur filed for unemployment in Kentucky and governor could hardly believe it Drive-through COVID-19 testing site to operate Friday in Sarasota FDA to authorize emergency use of remdesivir for coronavirus: report ‘It is much more than softball’: Seminole senior reflects on high school softball career Central Florida police officer dies after contracting coronavirus Spearfish Grille hopes tourism booms in Siesta Key this summer to help business Florida unemployment: State’s system worst in country, study says PayPal is letting people cash their paper stimulus checks for free Virus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment LPGA pushes back schedule to mid-July in hopes of safe start Pasco County coronavirus: AdventHealth opens free testing site in Wesley Chapel 2 TSA employees at Tampa International Airport test positive for coronavirus Benefiber recalls supplement powder due to possible green plastic pieces in product Nutritious Ways to Jazz Up Everyday Meals 23-year-old Clearwater man arrested twice in a week on DUI charges NOAA gives USF $227K grant to study red tide Louisiana police agency identifies officers shot, killed Elderly couple sings ‘God Bless America’ every night with neighbors during pandemic ‘God is a superhero’: Video of 4-year-old preaching goes viral Costco requiring face coverings for shoppers Company says drug proved effective against COVID-19 in US study; first to pass strict test Coronavirus in Florida: Over 300 more cases, 47 deaths in latest update NCAA board supports name, image and likeness compensation Tampa International to install plastic shields, require employees to wear face masks, reduce seating areas Florida alligator found with two arrows shot in its side How to talk to children about unemployment, coronavirus impacts on family US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as virus struck ‘Trolls’ went straight to homes; movie theaters are fuming Tampa photographer takes free front porch photos for families stuck at home amid pandemic D.A. warns public of 7 ‘high-risk’ sex offenders released in California amid coronavirus pandemic Polk County reschedules high school graduation for June Lightning employee’s home team of 3D printers is a win Announcement coming on steps to reopen state, Gov. DeSantis says Gov. DeSantis announces plan to reopen Florida Anti-vax groups target COVID vaccine before one even exists Mattel honors ‘everyday heroes’ of coronavirus pandemic with new collectibles Couple married for 73 years dies 6 hours apart from COVID-19 Irrfan Khan, Bollywood star, dies at 53 24-year-old man faces 30 years for COVID-19 related wire fraud Largest U.S. mall operator to reopen 49 shopping centers in 10 states Man killed after shooting at Tampa police during traffic stop, dept. says STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Breezy & warm afternoon, storms move in tonight and Thursday