WFLA Articles: December 17, 2020

Navy airman killed while trying to save Charlotte County crash victims Troopers investigate fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-275 8 nuns die of COVID-19 in last week at Wisconsin convent Driver describes terror as dash camera records tornado in Pinellas Park U.S. college student gets 4 months in prison in Cayman Islands for violating COVID-19 measures North Carolina couple married for 61 years dies of COVID-19 minutes apart, holding hands Feds say governors complaints on delayed COVID-19 vaccine shipments not true Florida man wins $5 million top prize on scratch-off from Publix Max Defender 8 Forecast: A Dry & Cold Night Ahead 70-year-old woman finds crocodile in Punta Gorda backyard DeSantis on accepting Biden as President-elect: ‘Not for me to do’ Two charged with kidnapping in case of 2-year-old left at Mississippi Goodwill Joy of Giving: Titus O’Neil gifts car to Tampa Bay family, helps them gain independence Microsoft says it found malicious software from SolarWinds in its systems South Carolina lawmaker wants state treasury office to say ‘Black Lives Matter’ when answering phones VP Pence vows to keep contesting election results Clearwater couple told they’ll have to pay $1,500 to dispose flammable liquid found in waterway WR from Clearwater HS, Cardrece Mobley, signs with USF With clock ticking, Congress on brink of COVID-19 relief deal Floridians have some of the highest student debt in the country Surgeon general: US able to vaccinate 20M people by year’s end 2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in US with panel endorsement Congress continues to clash over coronavirus relief as shutdown threat looms New study shows how city economies can bounce back post-pandemic Attorney for arrested Tampa police officer calls photo lineup mishap a ‘mistake’ ‘Scariest thing I’ve been through’: Pinellas Park businesses begin cleanup following tornadoes Congress close to striking deal on next round of COVID-19 relief ‘Star Wars’ actor who portrayed Boba Fett, Jeremy Bulloch, dies at 75 ‘Just noise’: Florida GOP chairman says Ivanka Trump Florida senate run unlikely Traveling for Christmas? These states require a COVID-19 test before entering ‘It’s just crazy’: Polk County man’s home destroyed by EF-1 tornado Alaska reports 2nd adverse reaction to vaccine Mote Marine Lab, Aquarium seahorse gives birth numerous times since Oct. Alaska Airlines creates ‘Safety Dance’ video about flying during pandemic Man jailed for life over $20 marijuana sale has been freed Florida coronavirus: State reports 13,148 new cases, 3rd-most coronavirus cases ever in single day National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes in Tampa Bay after Wednesday storms Man filmed naked, rollerblading on Ohio still a mystery Trump’s move to his Florida estate challenged by neighbor Looking to get tested for COVID-19 in Pinellas County before Christmas? Charter boat captain finds giant shark tooth in Venice Senate passes $740B defense bill despite President Trump’s threats to veto WATCH: Southeastern Stream Live – SEC Championship Week 14-year-old Pinellas Co. high school student arrested following mass shooting threat Big Game Bound Week 15: Chiefs vs. Saints, the odds with Steve Kornacki Massage Envy Winter Car Care US gives Florida wider authority over wetland development ‘Credit for creativity’: Trooper pulls over teen who covered car in Christmas lights Seasonal Drink Must Haves National Geographic editor-in-chief discusses new collection, “America the Beautiful” Foods on the “Nice” List Precautionary boil water notice rescinded for northwest Hillsborough Co. St. Jude Thanks and Giving Godmothered Florida police searching for 2 people accused of beating, robbing disabled man Florida postal worker helps rescue man out of burning car On Pointe Satisfying Snacks If Congress approves a stimulus check, how long will it take to show up in your bank account? Plexaderm® Visibly Reduces Under Eye Bags & Wrinkles in 10 Mins! 5 ways to teach your kids about money Newsfeed Now: FDA advisers review Moderna’s emergency use request, Marine saves child from burning car Food swaps for a healthier new year Celebrity Chef Judi Gallagher on Bloom with healthy fall soup Movie Star Lips! Who should get vaccinated First COVID-19 vaccines to be administered in Pinellas senior living facilities by Century Ambulance Service Drop weight by drinking more water Several COVID-19 vaccine recipients got Bell’s palsy – why you should ignore these social media posts Couple married for 61 years dies of COVID-19 minutes apart, holding hands Russia banned from using its name, flag at next 2 Olympics NOAA predicting 2020 will be marked as the hottest year on record FDA expert panel endorses Moderna coronavirus vaccine US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus CVS Health to give 200K employees $250 bonuses 2 dead in interstate pileup involving as many as 60 vehicles in Pennsylvania When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? Taco Bell brings back Nacho Fries, other menu items for a limited time Alzheimer’s Association to offer free tablets to help ease holiday loneliness for Alzheimer’s patients US trying to secure more of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine US Joint Chiefs chairman meets with Taliban on peace talks Rays re-sign C Mike Zunino to $3 million, 1-year deal Man sentenced to 12 years for hit-and-run crash that killed UCF student French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch delayed, next attempt at 9 a.m. Friday Officials: Dade City barn fire kills 250,000 chickens, resulting in $1M loss for farm MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Steady temperatures as cooler air arrives all day