WFLA Articles: August 20, 2020

August 20
Biden to formally accept Democratic Party’s presidential nomination ‘Golden Girls’ house sells for $4 million White House declares teachers emergency workers President Trump takes the campaign battle to Biden’s native state Mother, 6 kids kicked off flight in Orlando after toddler refused to wear mask House Democrats continue push to oust postmaster general over mail delays Polk Co. deputies unveil new headstone for family who had angel statue stolen from infant daughter’s grave MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Storms possible overnight with rain chances staying high on Friday At least 5 schools in Manatee County impacted by COVID-19 Biden vows to unite an America mired in crises Man accused of breaking into WWE star Sonya Deville’s home in kidnapping plot held without bond Feds to seek death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Lawmakers push for new COVID-19 funding, as special session begins this weekend Lennar Homes asks for variance to continue building home too close to neighbor’s house Owner seeks changes at Seminole grooming store after dog’s death Sarasota man indicted in border wall scheme with Steve Bannon free after appearance in Tampa federal court AMC reopens theaters in Tampa Bay area after five-month shutdown St. Petersburg City Council approves e-scooter contracts Trump supporters say homes targeted by paintballers in South Florida Pasco Co. offering sandbags ahead of possible rain, flooding from Tropical Depression 13 Unsubscribing to political campaign spam could lead to identity theft, expert says House to vote on $25 billion boost for Postal Service Lawmakers continue push for virus relief amid USPS vote US Senator Bill Cassidy tests positive for COVID-19, has symptoms State presents case to open classrooms amid pandemic Birthing During A Pandemic Viewer Helps Spot Thyroid Cancer on Victoria Price The Doctor Is In: Mammograms Countdown to Indy: Fernando Alonso, James Hinchcliffe talk Indy 500 USF survey finds 71% of Floridians would not use hurricane shelter amid COVID-19 concerns Stay Hydrated with Watermelon Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Trump wants SCOTUS OK to block critics on @realdonaldtrump Florida Keys to release modified mosquitoes to fight illness Fauci recovering after surgery to remove vocal cord polyp ‘Not in Florida shape’: Arians says Gronkowski still adjusting to playing in Sunshine State No-swim advisory lifted at Siesta Beach Postal Service delivers thousands of dead chicks to farmers amid mail delays DNC Debrief: Kamala Harris makes history and Joe Biden’s big moment Denver police release photo of masked suspects in house fire that killed five family members Florida’s weekly unemployment recovery slowest in the United States Innocent bystander shot in the head in Manatee County; suspects at large Helicopter pilot helping fight California fire dies in crash Police: Man stole scratch-off tickets, tried to cash them at same Clearwater store he robbed ‘Help, I’m dying’: Man charged with third-degree murder after mail carrier finds stabbing victim in yard Trump appeals as judge OKs Manhattan DA getting tax returns FBI offers reward after toddler found alone in South Florida, mother missing SUV slams into Port Richey home, causing significant damage Teachers could stay in classroom if exposed to COVID-19 Woman with only one ear gets millions of views on Tik Tok for fun mask videos Blackberry phones are coming back in 2021 Man dies after standoff in Brooksville Airbnb bans house parties worldwide, citing virus mandates Fresh Cravings Time for Toys Sept. 11 Museum to re-open on 9/11 anniversary Breakthrough Treatment for ED with no Pills Front Porch Workout National Dog Day Indoor BBQ with Chef Jeff Philbin McKeel Academy staff member tests positive for coronavirus No evidence of ‘murder hornets’ found in Florida after reported sightings, Dept. of Agriculture says Staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at Wesley Chapel High School Call Time Deputies locate missing 3-year-old boy and father Jim Belushi Talks New Series ‘Growing Belushi’ Hearing in Florida school reopening lawsuit continues Kids 4 A Cause: Four boys on a mission to make Tampa Bay better Florida coronavirus: State reports lowest percent positivity since June 14 Tropical Depression 14 forms in Caribbean Sea Source: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis Clinton, Warren urge Americans to get out and vote for change in leadership Newsfeed Now: MTV celebrity goes viral for kind gesture; Steve Bannon arrested Teen pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-75 near Ruskin MTV celebrity leaves generous, meaningful tip for pregnant waitress Hackers threaten violence at Columbine High School over Zoom call Audio from Goodyear training session reveals more about ‘zero tolerance’ policy Lorida animal rescue ‘Barking Out Loud’ helps pups and inmates find new path Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, Sarasota man indicted in border wall scheme Tire shop owner vouches for Goodyear’s quality, says he won’t stop selling them Some USPS sorting machines dismantled in Michigan US jobless claims jump back above 1 million in face of virus Georgia high school teachers’ back-to-school rap goes viral AMC Theatres reopen in Tampa with 15-cent tickets Study: Honey may be better at treating coughs and colds Video shows powerful waterspout come onshore as tornado in South Florida WATCH: Trump praises supporters of QAnon sex-trafficking conspiracy theory St. Pete City Council to vote on contracts for e-scooter program Staying strong and living with dementia Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Depressions 13 and 14 expected to become Laura, Marco Russia’s Navalny in coma in ICU after alleged poisoning Leigh’s runcast: High rain chances may impact your afternoon or evening run MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: High rain chances and active tropics Democrats put spotlight on pandemic, immigration on 3rd night of DNC