WFLA Articles: August 31, 2020

Hedman’s goal gives Lightning 3-2 win over Bruins in 2nd OT Louisiana shelter dogs hoping for new homes in Tampa Bay following Hurricane Laura Six Democrat mayors in Minnesota endorse Trump over Biden Dixie Hollins High to be now referred as Hollins High School Father drowned toddler, then himself in Orlando lake, police say Gov. DeSantis extends halts on evictions until October 1 USDA announces extension of expanded school meal program Gov. DeSantis says he supports releasing coronavirus school data in Florida Dramatic video shows officer crawl into wreckage to rescue little girl Residents say living conditions at Pasco motel ‘unlivable’, owner responds Fact check: No, the CDC has not reduced the death count related to COVID-19 Lightning advance to Eastern Conference Final with double OT win MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Soggy weather pattern breaks down midweek, brighter days coming Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19 after co-workers throw surprise baby shower Tampa woman says DEA seized over $40,000 at the airport without cause Man shot, killed in front yard at Tampa home following domestic dispute, deputies say Delta, American join United in dropping most US change fees Teacher shortages a growing concern in Sarasota County, district has plan in place to fill openings quickly ‘Bayshore Babe’ handbags bring new fashion trend to Tampa Bay Ailing Kenosha on edge as Trump visit looms amid tensions Polk charter school delays campus learning due to COVID-19 cases Bradenton police officer fired following inappropriate Facebook posts, mishandling of arrest Woman in St. Pete dog attack has 5 staples in head, 16 stitches in leg, husband says Petition to replace Confederate monument with Chadwick Boseman memorial gains traction Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Depression 15 forms offshore of NC, expected to stay away from land Verizon hiring nearly 1,000 work-from-home positions USDA extends free school lunch program for rest of year Student at Kimbell Elementary School tests positive for COVID-19, superintendent says Trump to visit Kenosha this week; Biden calls him a ‘toxic presence’ Bradenton man wins 1.5 million in lottery jackpot ‘Clean’ comedian Jim Gaffigan receives threats after profanity-laced tirade on Trump Whoopi Goldberg wants Disney to build a Wakanda theme park in honor of Chadwick Boseman Hillsborough School District launches coronvirus dashboard DeSantis stresses importance of ‘strong society’ after Florida reports lowest coronavirus increase in months Dr. Deborah Birx ‘hopeful’ for coronavirus vaccine but says, ‘wear a mask’ Custom tricycle stolen from 12-year-old Michigan boy with special needs Brandon ‘Antifa hunter’ gets 3 years for online racist threats 19-year-old charged with attempted murder in shooting of 2 Chicago officers Florida’s economic opportunity chief resigns amid unemployment woes Disney World delays reopening of Polynesian Village Resort until 2021 Publix does away with one-way aisle markers in some stores Violent protesters would be ineligible for federal unemployment under newly-proposed bill Protester holds cookout in front of mayor’s home, gets arrested Man dead in Sarasota stabbing, another in custody, police say Fact check: 39 missing children not found in Georgia trailer Full moon that happens only once every 3 years to brighten sky this week ‘Alison’s Adventures: Your Passport to the World’ Special Bikes for Special Kids Biden hits campaign trail, blames Trump for city violence Back to School Florida reports lowest single-day increase in cases since June Clear the Shelters: Rebels Rescue Labor Day Grilling Beer Kulture Loretta Lynn ‘marries’ Kid Rock in weekend ceremony Famed Abraham Lincoln actor charged with child porn, patronizing prostitute McDonald’s offering free coffee for teachers all September Newsfeed Now: Dangerous ‘Benadryl Challenge’; Protests turn deadly in Portland Florida man catches record-setting flathead catfish Olympic flame going on display in Japan Olympic Museum Pandemic can’t mute Wiregrass Elementary’s music video tradition Second stimulus checks: Blame game continues as $1,200 direct payments stalled Dangerous ‘Benadryl Challenge’ on TikTok blamed for teen’s death 770-pound crocodile caught at Outback tourist destination Georgetown coaching great John Thompson dead at 78 8th-grade assignment comparing police to KKK, slave owners pulled from school Hillsborough students return to school for in-person learning with major changes Farmworkers to receive Hispanic Heritage Award for their ‘heroic’ service amid coronavirus Hillsborough Schools to offer rapid COVID-19 testing to teachers, staff Republican student group slammed for raising money for Kyle Rittenhouse Sarasota County schools welcome students back for in-person learning Portland mayor to Trump: ‘It’s you who have created the hate and the division’ Man arrested after barricading himself in Sarasota home with woman, child Leigh’s runcast: Excessive humidity and numerous thunderstorms impact your workout MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Scattered downpours expected again today