WFLA Articles: April 9, 2020

Police officers salute heroes at Tampa General Hospital Gov. DeSantis falsely says no coronavirus victims under 25 Nonprofit ‘overwhelmed’ with requests for care packages for isolated pediatric cancer patients Special ‘Tiger King’ episode hosted by Joel McHale will air Easter Sunday Family issues warning after Pasco woman dies of coronavirus Organizations come together to feed farm workers of Tampa Bay amid coronavirus pandemic Indiana officer dies after being shot while investigating a domestic violence call Senator sells stocks while ethics group calls for investigation Palm Harbor eatery adds farm-fresh produce to menu Woman accused of licking $1,800 worth of items at grocery store Tampa Bay Lightning ‘Light it blue’ to thank health care and essential workers Coronavirus concerns: Lawmakers call for stricter protocols at airports Coronavirus response: Pinellas County extends state of emergency Dems want universal vote-by-mail during COVID-19 pandemic but GOP is pushing back Are vapers at a greater risk for COVID-19? Instacart users ‘tip baiting’ shoppers Kenneth City dancers practice moves while social distancing Firefighter Charities of Pasco buys groceries for people during pandemic As first stimulus check looms, lawmakers working towards next round of relief Storm Team 8 Forecast: A Slight Chance Of Rain Forecast Friday COVID-19 racial disparities: Lawmakers call for action Family paid nearly $8,000 for reunion trip, canceled because of COVID-19; VRBO host keeping money Coronavirus concerns: Lawmakers press Bureau of Prisons for answers on new procedures, inmate releases Airline passengers down nearly 96 percent ‘I just wanted to make sure the community felt safer’ 12-year-old sews face masks for the vulnerable ‘Balcony bingo’ lets seniors interact with outside world during pandemic Publix using one-way aisles to promote social distancing Getaway in St. Pete temporarily closes after alleged death threats in response to viral video Coronavirus response: ‘Paycheck Protection’ may run out of stimulus cash List: Grocery stores, retailers open and closed on Easter Sunday Sarasota Memorial Hospital taking part in 2 clinical trials hoping to treat COVID-19 Crew member of cruise ship with virus cases dies in Florida Bay area charity needs assistant to help homeless living in tents New website for unemployment applications still causing issues for Floridians Coronavirus response: National Guard stationed at Lakeland airport, overseeing food and water supply Democrats block new virus aid as lawmakers squabble over funding Time Magazine honors frontline workers in latest issue Disney shares Dole Whip, other recipes while parks closed Universal Orlando closing CityWalk, resorts through May 31 Community data report tracks coronavirus impact on Tampa Bay Coronavirus impacts: No decision made on returning to school in Florida Florida woman arrested for stuffing pornography in plastic Easter eggs and placing them in mailboxes, deputies say Saturday Night Live promotes ‘SNL From Home’ Clearwater police officer tests positive for coronavirus Health Dept. director says cases in Hillsborough Co. have gone down, but suggests they could rise again Coronavirus: How to clean your groceries the right way Boris Johnson out of intensive care as his condition improves St. Petersburg police K9s get body armor donation Nevada man charged with stealing boxes of surgical masks from VA center Weather Break: How to bend a stream of water Schakolad Chocolate Factory makes Easter baskets for nurses’ kids ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’: Remembering Apollo 13 at 50 NBA says players will receive full checks on April 15 ‘Drive-by’ donation drives encourage Tampa residents to give from a distance 16.8M Americans thrown out of work as economic toll rises Manatee County Jail inmates, deputies sew masks for first responders, community members Stimulus check calculator: How much will I receive? When will I get it? WATCH: St. Pete police thank local healthcare workers Coronavirus closures: Do ZooTampa animals notice we’re not there? Wiped out of toilet paper? Here’s why Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 9, 2020 Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy are essential workers, Michigan governor tells kids Democrats stall Trump’s $250B business virus aid package Gas station clerk shot in face during armed robbery in Plant City First round of coronavirus stimulus checks on the way Coronavirus: Tarpon Springs offering $1,000 grants to small businesses CarMax to furlough more than 15,000 associates Coronavirus in Florida: Nearly 17,000 cases over 370 deaths VIDEO: Police seek alleged peeping Tom in Clearwater 16.8M Americans thrown out of work as economic toll rises Apply now: St. Pete giving $5,000 grants to businesses affected by coronavirus Coronavirus in Tampa Bay: Funeral homes adjust to social distancing requirements Amber Alert: North Carolina toddler found safe, father arrested after mother stabbed Bar owner pulls $3,700 off walls to give to unemployed staff Florida’s biggest companies set to get huge tax refund while small businesses struggle Kentucky pastor plans to hold Easter service despite virus orders 103-year-old Italian says courage, faith helped beat virus Hillsborough leaders urging public to follow CDC guidelines, wear masks Water main break closes part of 40th Street in Tampa STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Warm, breezy and muggy today; front tomorrow