WFLA Articles: August 12, 2020

August 12
17-year-old Sesame Place worker punched in the face by couple over mask policy, police say Disney World ticket is just $49 a day for Florida residents Burned bear recovering from severe wildfire burns Second stimulus check: Where Biden, Harris stand on COVID payment proposals Trump Administration eases showerhead rules after president complains of water flow Florida woman charged in shooting outside grocery store Biden, Harris make first appearance as running mates ‘I had no clue it would impact so many’: Teacher’s positive back-to-school post goes viral Virginia lawmaker looks to include telehealth funding in next COVID-19 relief package ‘She’s up to the task’: Democrats excited about Kamala Harris joining Joe Biden on 2020 ticket Deputies locate missing Manatee County man Mother of slain Navy airman from Tampa Bay wants to honor son but says she’s caught in dispute with contractor Trump administration, Florida education commissioner push for schools to open to give families options Max Defender 8 Forecast: Best Rain Chances Inland Thursday Sarasota family pushing for mental health resources for families and law enforcement following personal tragedy Tampa Bay ballerina’s en pointe project helps dancers Tampa mom frustrated at lack of fast, affordable, wide-spread coronavirus testing for kids in Florida COVID-19 testing is free — except when it’s not ‘I have no clue what to do next’: Florida Southern College slashes eligibility for on-campus housing Sarasota native, Bello Nock, injures back on America’s Got Talent, daughter performs stunt alone Virtual Lunch Pals Make Home Distance Learning A Success Feeling Great: New Treatment for Anxiety and Depression Lawsuit filed against Pasco Co. school leaders to prevent in-person class until COVID-19 cases are down For Americans waiting on virus aid, no new relief in sight Healthcare community celebrates birthday of Largo nurse paralyzed from COVID-19 complications Ronald Jones learning route running tips from Tom Brady The best cities for saving money in the U.S. Pandemic wrecks global Class of 2020’s hopes for first job 10 things you can do to nail your Zoom job interview WHO urges public to avoid routine dental cleanings during pandemic 4 injured in 2-car crash in New Port Richey Virtual School is ‘second-tier education’ says Florida Education Commissioner at Trump event Safety and Your Aesthetic Procedure TSA finds triple the normal amount of guns in July, despite air travel remaining low Biden introduces VP choice Harris; much history, no crowd USF Bulls’ seniors strive to ‘leave a legacy’ ‘I hope one of y’all pick me’ 9-year-old boy desperately wants a place to call home Pregnant woman fatally hit by car while walking on sidewalk with husband ‘Please don’t take this away from us’: USF cornerback KJ Sails advocates for fall season Colombian officials arrest 2 Bradenton men accused of selling fake coronavirus cure Whale shark encounter captured on video in Northwest Florida FBI investigating Monday shooting of military helicopter in Virginia Florida girl’s mother murdered during online class; teacher witnessed confrontation Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Depression 11 to become Josephine, rest of tropics remain quiet Florida family sues after video surfaces of police handcuffing 8-year-old at school Overturned boat and trailer close SB I-75 near Manatee County line Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks 2020 Masters tournament to tee off in November with no patrons or guests Quaker Oats | Parent Approved: Lunchbox Essentials Enjoying the Outdoors New Car Rundown: Kia K5, Telluride Nightfall Edition Stein Mart files for bankruptcy amid pandemic turmoil SHINE Drive-In Mural Theater Shark Week 2020-Air Jaws “Wolf in the Night” Florida coronavirus: State adds 8,109 cases, 212 deaths Newsfeed Now: Man hangs off semi; Biden picks running mate Twins attending USC reunite with doctor who helped save them 17 years ago 16 arrested in child sex sting, including former Manatee County sergeant Rollover crash affecting traffic on Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park Celebrate Tampa Bay’s unique community with deals, events from 727 to 813 Gunman at large after shooting at Louisiana hospital How Biden chose Harris: Inside his search for a running mate Ohio UPS store owner personally drives package to Florida to ensure on-time delivery Dog dies from coronavirus complications, NC health officials say Car slams into jewelry store on Dale Mabry Highway 3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland New Zealand scrambles to find source of new virus infections Dr Pepper is the latest pandemic shortage Tampa’s Hillel Academy welcomes back students amid pandemic Tropical Depression 11 forms in Atlantic, expected to become Tropical Storm Josephine Tampa ‘Back the Blue’ mural defaced again, 3 people arrested Brosseau’s leadoff HR sparks Rays in 8-2 rout of Red Sox Leigh’s runcast: Extra electrolytes to replace nutrients lost in sweat MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Scattered downpours develop this afternoon