WFLA Articles: August 21, 2020

Children may play bigger role in community spread of coronavirus: Harvard study says Follow First Responders Live with Matt Iseman Fitness Friday: XFORCE Body Driver facing street racing, vehicular homicide charges after deadly 2018 accident ‘We’re scrambling’: Lack of fans at Indy 500 impacts Speedway nonprofits Lightning to play Boston Bruins in second round of NHL playoffs, Game 1 on WFLA Postmaster General: It’s ‘an outrageous claim’ that postal service changes undermine election Man accused of brutally attacking pickup truck driver near protest in Portland arrested Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after crash in Clearwater 8-year-old recovering from rare but severe illness linked to COVID-19 Biden says he’d shut country down to combat coronavirus if scientists said it was necessary Son comes home early from Afghanistan to surprise father ‘A lot of surprises’: GOP previews what to expect during next week’s RNC LeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks company MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Scattered storms expected both days this weekend, watching the Gulf next week No, Tropical Storms Laura and Marco won’t merge into ‘superstorm’ in Gulf of Mexico Trump says Democrats’ convention was ‘gloomiest’ in history VA admits mistake, but veteran still left without decision on his benefits Gov. DeSantis declares pre-landfall emergency for Tampa Bay counties ahead of Tropical Storm Laura Sarasota teacher doesn’t want students without masks in his classes Cate’s Corner: We the Jury Ruling expected next week in teachers union lawsuit looking to keep Florida schools closed Postmaster General testifies, says USPS can handle surge of mail-in ballots Senators grill postmaster general, point to prescription delays Fire that tore through Rachel Ray’s house started in chimney Postmaster general testifies in front of Senate Disabled man wants utility pole out of his parking spot Hasbro water guns sold at Target being recalled over lead concerns Florida investigation prompted FBI probe that led to federal charges for Bannon and his Sarasota associate City of Pinellas Park to host backpack giveaway event House poised to pass $25B boost for Postal Service amid Trump attacks 4 people missing after pipeline explosion at port in Texas Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year Army asks for help in search of missing 23-year-old Fort Hood soldier Kentucky Derby to be run without fans this year amid pandemic DNC Debrief: A look at Biden’s message to America Officials: Alligator hunter bitten on arm in central Florida Residents being encouraged to plan their vote ahead of general election Tampa man in talks with national grocers after inventing grocery cart sanitizer system Sandbag filling locations open in advance of Tropical Storm Laura Macy’s still plans on holding annual Thanksgiving parade despite COVID-19 pandemic Golden State Killer sentenced to life for 26 rapes, slayings Florida coronavirus: More than 7K children diagnosed, 1 death in last 13 days Stranger hands out cash to people waiting for stimulus checks Police looking for man suspected of giving ‘COVID hugs’ at Walmart in Massachusetts Brady, handful of Buccaneers not participating in Friday’s drills School nurse shortage in Pinellas County, school starts Monday Target, Aldi recall peaches tied to salmonella outbreak LIST: Tampa Bay counties offering sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Laura Florida man spots Oklahoma couple wanted for child sex crimes after reading article 16-year-old killed in I-75 crash, was not wearing seatbelt German Shepherd locked up in shelter for over a year due to legal battle may be killed Postmaster says ballots No. 1 priority, but details no plan Parents want answers after police handcuff 15-year-old daughter for 25 minutes, then release her 6-year-old Hillsborough Co. girl dies from coronavirus, youngest death in state Countdown to Indy: Breaking down the field, Helio in the hot seat No-swim advisory lifted at Siesta Beach The Veteran Sculptor The Daytime Buzz Car slams into Brooksville shopping center; no injuries Clear the Shelters: Humane Society of Polk County Tokyo Games postponement presents quandary for ticket buyers Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot Matt Iseman: ‘Live Rescue’ Posture Fixing Workout Vitamin Angels Newsfeed Now: Tracking the Tropics; Huge crowds at Alabama football game goes viral Florida coronavirus: State reports 4,684 new cases, 119 deaths Longtime New Port Richey animal shelter resident simply needs a chance Local mental health counselor helps couple manage added stress after pandemic cancels their wedding Postmaster testifying in Senate on mail, Mnuchin denies role Loving Our Kids 365 creates essential duffel bags for children in foster care Hillsborough County plans to open more shelters for hurricane season amid pandemic Wisconsin election officials: Kanye off presidential ballot Goodyear backtracks, says attire supporting police OK Takeaways from the final night of the Democratic convention In moving speech, boy says Biden helped him overcome stutter Pinellas County Schools prepare to welcome students back Monday with new bus safety measures Hospital accused of reusing masks At least 5 people killed in Northern California wildfires Trump says he wants to use ‘sheriffs’ as poll watchers on Election Day Man dies after being shot in the head in Plant City; reward offered Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Laura’s track shifts west, Tropical Storm Marco forms Missing Wesley Chapel boy, 14, found safe Missing Child Alert canceled for Pasco boy, 14 Leigh’s runcast: Storms and humidity impact your workout Dems focus on pandemic, climate as Biden accepts nomination MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Scattered downpours again today; 2 tropical systems head toward Gulf