WFLA Articles: August 19, 2020

August 19
Tropical Depression 13 forms in Atlantic ‘Don’t skip the trip’: You should still go to the dentist during the pandemic, experts say Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman uses gay slur on air Hillsborough superintendent did not inform board of brother’s connection to company awarded contract Florida’s primary results show new Trump-mentum in battleground state, but will it last until November? Harris introduced as vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will make history on DNC’s third night when she accepts official VP nomination DEO site may be prompting unemployment seekers to apply for incorrect programs, delaying benefits Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line Officer denies wrongdoing in violent takedown of wrong man 80-year-old grandfather dies weeks after violent robbery in California grocery store, family says Trump administration proud of Israel-UAE peace deal Clearwater Marine Aquarium releases huge loggerhead sea turtle back into wild Hillsborough County students required to wear masks for return to class amid waiver controversy Max Defender 8 Forecast: Tracking High Rain Chances To End The Week Palm Harbor café receives top sanitation and safety award Thursday marks deadline for primary voters to ‘cure’ or fix mail ballots in Florida Police warn of fake press release about Cannon Hinnant’s murder Florida teachers union believes Hillsborough County is key to victory in reopening lawsuit ‘My little boy suffered the consequences’: Sarasota mom urges families to take COVID-19 seriously Deputies: Man killed brother in-law in Pinellas County murder-suicide Tampa man gets 19 years for enticing Georgia minor to move in, perform sex acts: DOJ Democrats call for postmaster to undo changes at USPS Castor among mayors pitching police reform, not defunding ahead of DNC Tampa Bay Lightning advance to second round of playoffs Kriseman criticizes state’s response to virus as St. Pete positivity rate drops under 5% Grand jury indicts Megan Boswell on felony murder, other charges in Evelyn Boswell’s death Grilled Fruit Salad Victims want Golden State Killer sent to toughest prison Ask the Dietitian: How Much 100% Whole Wheat Bread Per Week? A million more Floridians voted by mail in Tuesday primaries Project Bold Life NEW Trend: Masks – Underage Drinking New National Poll: Heightened Anxiety Over Covid Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts Behind the Mask with Kybella Giant hole forms in Sarasota roadway after ‘washout’ Ex-FBI lawyer admits to false statement during Russia probe Most Floridians prepared for hurricane despite COVID-19, USF survey finds Woman arrested in Hawaii for quarantine violation Point’s OT winner lifts Lightning over Jackets 5-4 in Game 5 First Lady Melania Trump to give RNC speech from Rose Garden Girl Scouts appoints its first Black CEO Pinellas woman left her child home alone while trying to kidnap neighbor’s child, deputies say Shrimp sold at Costco recalled over possible Salmonella contamination Serious 2-car crash causes road closures in Sarasota Sebring man charged with 300 counts of possession of child pornography Tampa man fractured 2-month-old’s bones after ‘constant crying,’ deputies say DNC Debrief: The stakes are high for Kamala Harris Manatee County Schools confirm 2 COVID-19 cases at 2 schools following Monday’s opening Breakdown of Game 5: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning ‘Don’t buy GOODYEAR TIRES’: Pres. Trump lashes out at Goodyear about its policy on MAGA wear With no second federal stimulus check on the horizon, Oregon to distribute one-time $500 payments Southwest Airlines set to trim flight schedule Court: Secret videos can’t be used in Kraft massage case Experts answer your back-to-school questions on ‘Coronavirus House Calls’ Seffner man who illegally detained Black teen on way to basketball practice pleads not guilty Deputies find missing, endangered 75-year-old woman in Bradenton Tracking the Tropics: 2 disturbances given high chance of development as new wave emerges in Atlantic Kushner says UAE-Israel deal a ‘historic win,’ Palestinian leadership at ‘all time low’ Best of Bucs on WFLA: Watch Rams vs Bucs 2000 President Trump wants to charge people crossing border to help pay for wall Harlem Globetrotter gets apology after white news anchors threw banana at him on-air Pharmacists can give childhood shots, U.S. officials say Looking ahead to Game 5: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Apple is 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion C & H Sugar New Treats Your Dog Will Love College Students and Depression Bobby Moynihan’s ‘Loafy’ “Exam” High school QB, homecoming king contracts COVID-19 twice, doctors find hole in heart Weird But True Florida coronavirus: State reports 4,115 new cases as death toll surpasses 10,000 Newsfeed Now: “Tiger King” zoo shuts down; DNC Day 2 wrap Man convicted of killing Michael Jordan’s dad granted parole, could be released within days Netflix testing ‘shuffle play’ feature Jill Biden pledges husband Joe will ‘make us whole’ Police: Men broke into Florida home while wearing GPS ankle monitors Hearing underway in Florida school reopening lawsuit Local ‘Fairy Godfathers’ grant artist’s wish for college education CNN Poll: Most Americans embarrassed by US response to coronavirus Controversial animal park once owned by ‘Tiger King’ closes after owner’s license suspended Joshua House being restored as safe haven for kids in need Girl who prayed for end to gun violence in video is shot, killed 4 years later Massive fire rages at plastics factory near Dallas Forecasters tracking 3 tropical systems in the Atlantic, one has 90% chance of development Swiss town covered in chocolate snow after glitch at Lindt factory Photos: Election officials eye ballot drop boxes to protect against mail sabotage Are you drunk? Your smartphone may soon be able to tell you to grab some water Poll: Americans aren’t sure about getting a coronavirus vaccine Hillsborough teachers concerned students will opt-out of wearing face masks WATCH: Box truck overturns during possible tornado in DeLand Open race for Florida’s 15th Congressional district after Franklin unseats Spano in GOP primary Thousands crowd together at Wuhan pool party while not wearing masks Hillsborough Education Foundation in need of school supplies to serve students, teachers for upcoming year Man injured in shooting at Plant City bar; suspect at large ‘Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s’ star charged in alleged murder-for-hire killing of his nephew MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Early morning storms drift from west to east throughout the day