WFLA Articles: December 18, 2020

MacDill Airmen welcomed home for the holidays Tropicana apologizes for suggesting mimosas are the answer to pandemic parenting ‘We’re getting crushed’: Los Angeles doctor warns hospitals may run out of room for ER patients In wake of Indians’ decision, Blackhawks stay with team name One dead following argument at holiday party in Thonotosassa, sheriff’s office says Two teens in critical condition after being hit by car in Pasco County Pinellas County elementary school employee arrested for child pornography US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal Arrest made in hit-and-run that killed bicyclist in Tarpon Springs COVID-19 relief negotiations hit a snag as deadline looms near Max Defender 8 Forecast: Warmer Temps This Weekend How common is it to have a serious allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine? Stimulus check update: Congress passes 2-day bill to avoid shutdown as COVID relief talks continue United: CDC looking into death of man on flight from Florida US Space Force members get a new name: ‘guardians’ Police: Teen fatally stabbed by mother’s husband while protecting her during domestic attack Lawmakers concern about suspected Russian hack Florida’s Johnson releases video message after collapse Safety Harbor woman stuck without a working kitchen, wants to know where her insurance money is U.S. lawmakers still left with questions after briefing on government cyberattack FCC funds to expand broadband to millions of rural Americans Known gang member sentenced for possession of firearm in Tampa WATCH: Twist on porch pirate crimes captured on video in Missouri California man, woman arrested on suspicion of torturing 4-year-old who suffered brain injuries Gov. DeSantis gives state employees off Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve Tom Cruise wraps ‘Mission: Impossible’ production early after rant over COVID-19 protocols Budweiser partners with WeRateDogs ‘#Pupweiser’ giveaway Hack against US is ‘grave’ threat, cybersecurity agency says California judge says strip club ruling also protects restaurants Mick Jagger gets some shelter, buying Florida mansion WWE superstar Titus O’Neil gifts SUV to middle school cafeteria worker who drove around in ‘junkyard car’ Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office launches public data dashboard to pave way for transparency Florida coronavirus: State reports 13,000 new cases, 4th-most coronavirus cases ever in single day 3 men taken to hospital with broken bones, burns following small charter plane crash in Tampa 1 in 5 prisoners in the US has had COVID-19, 1,700 have died Her Lighthouse Rest & Relax Rays sign pitcher Michael Wacha to $3 million, 1-year deal Kobe Bryant’s widow slams lawsuit from mom seeking support The Nutcracker Water your Christmas trees, US agency warns Millions of coronavirus vaccines are sitting in warehouse, waiting on government instructions, Pfizer says Tampa caretaker arrested for defrauding 96-year-old out of $46,000 José Feliciano celebrates 50 years of bilingual holiday hit ‘Feliz Navidad’ with star-studded, livestream concert Biden marks anniversary of deaths of wife, child with visit to burials Citrus Park Mall reopened after brief evacuation 4-year-old girl found dead in California home where 2 adults apparently overdosed Chance to push implosion button on former Trump casino up for auction Electrical Water Pageant to soon return to Walt Disney World The Croods: A New Age Twitter Watch Party Elf on … the roof? Ohio principal dresses up, sits on lofty ‘shelf’ to surprise students ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box Buccaneers place Donovan Smith on reserve/COVID-19 list Hear from the star and director of “Gay Chorus Deep South” Holiday Gift Guide for Tampa Foodies What to do with Leftover Holiday Food Amish-themed musical comes to the Carlisle Inn Daytime Buzz: How much should you pay for your engagement ring? Gift Ideas from the Accidental Housewife Newsfeed Now: Medicine and money, tracking the latest COVID-19 relief efforts; and a man is thankful to be alive after a fall through the ice Healthy baking swaps for the holidays Helping children who can’t see loved ones during pandemic Disney+ docuseries “On Pointe” features Tampa ballet dancer E-Cigarettes: Flavored products fuel a youth epidemic ‘We stopped it’: Deputies arrest 7 retail theft ring suspects, 1 suspect at large, Judd says A CLOSER LOOK: COVID-19 vaccine facts, per CDC “Dessert Diva” whips up White Chocolate Bourbon Gingerbread Bars on BLOOM Lung cancer killing non smokers Ultimate Buccaneers Fan Bucified Bert celebrates huge milestone Trailer released for Katherine Heigl’s psychological thriller film set in Tampa Davis Islands Toy Drive brings in thousands of toys and gift cards for kids in need Florida State Fair postponed to April 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns New York driver rescued after spending 10 hours trapped under 4 feet of snow 15-year-old boy charged with murder in shooting of retired Chicago firefighter Tampa International Airport urges travelers to get tested for COVID-19 before holiday travel SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches, lands at Kennedy Space Center VP Pence, second lady receive COVID-19 vaccine; Biden to get shot Monday 8 nuns die of COVID-19 in last week at Wisconsin convent 1 in 5 prisoners in the US has had COVID-19, 1,700 have died Chick-fil-A accommodates autistic child’s unique request 12-year-old buried by snow plow in New York Man arrested for murdering Texas woman in front of fiancé, cutting off hands Watch: Rep. Joe Cunningham cracks a beer on house floor during farewell speech Woman charged in connection to ‘Baby Girl April’ death 28 years ago MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Sunny and cool all day