WFLA Articles: February 28, 2020

Vice President Pence stops in Sarasota for fundraiser, talks coronavirus Tampa Bay Lightning fans could receive settlement following class-action lawsuit 3 men accused in gang rape of teen reportedly kidnapped from flea market Dance teacher sentenced after exposing teen student to HIV Pedestrian holding baby struck by vehicle, deputies say Holiday man accused of beating, robbing and tying up victim he met on dating app Abandoned dog found with ears glued, legs strapped together, BB gunshot wound Lawmakers push federal bill that would fight rise in maternal mortality Drunk 75-year-old Florida woman arrested after running over & killing friend Lawmakers call on Trump Administration to do more about Russian meddling in election Coronavirus ‘cure’ is a con, FTC warns Storm Team 8 Forecast: A Chilly Weekend Ahead Cheesecake Factory handing out free slices through March 25 New owner of Tampa Bay party venue writes at least 27 refund checks following 8 On Your Side investigation North Port police locate missing elderly woman House passes sweeping anti-vaping legislation Health and Human Services whistleblower raises questions on coronavirus protocol Doctors pull entire beach towel out of python’s mouth 15 suspected cases of Coronavirus cleared in Florida, 4 currently under investigation 44 ‘grave-like anomalies’ found in Clearwater during search for African American cemetery Feb. 29 marks 60th anniversary of the Tampa Woolworth sit-ins Gasparilla Festival of the Arts returns this weekend Tampa mom donating wedding dress of daughter who died of cancer St. Petersburg man sentenced to distributing sex-abuse video of infant Flippenout Trampoline Show stuns at Florida Strawberry Festival Lakefront homes in New York turn into ‘housescicles’ due to strong freezing winds Winter Haven woman stranded for 7 weeks after insurance company shuts down South Carolina primary: Lawmakers weigh in on presidential candidates Car fire causes lane closure on Sunshine Skyway Bridge Marine general orders removal of Confederate items at bases 3 guilty of scamming homeowners after Hurricane Michael Art to save the sea: ‘Washed Ashore’ debuts at Florida Aquarium McDonald’s offering free Egg McMuffins on Monday Trump Administration touts policies helping African American-owned businesses Police: Bartow Middle School student attacked, search for suspects underway Residents start petition for popular waterfront bar in Gulfport Florida boy fulfills snow, ice dream with visit to Alaska Trump says Pompeo will witness signing of deal with Taliban Stocks sink again, heading for worst week since 2008 10-year-old Florida boy becomes robotic superhero for day as his Make-A-Wish Driver accused of killing 3 family members in US-19 crash is denied lower bond Florida’s gun storage laws under scrutiny after charges filed in Hillsborough teen’s death Feel the ‘Bern’? Fans lash out at Garth Brooks for wearing Barry Sanders jersey Take a Bite: Tampa Taco Fest The Accidental Housewife’s Tips for ‘Pet Peeves’ Take a Bite: Strawberries in Savory Dishes Mental Health and Trauma Tips for Heart Healthy Travel Keto and Clinical Applications The Doctor is in: Home vs Hospital Birth Fiddle-playing rocker from Tampa Bay taking stage at Florida Strawberry Festival Kindergartener making and collecting cards for Molson Coors employees after tragic shooting Generous FedEx driver goes above and beyond for terminally-ill customer St. Petersburg caretaker stole thousands from elderly patient, police say CVS, Walgreens warn of possible hand sanitizer shortage Daytime chat: Things all dog owners do Boy charged in shooting death of 15-year-old at Tampa officer’s home Gayle Guyardo Retires after 33 years The Daytime Buzz Dog tests “weak positive” for coronavirus, first known pet amid worldwide outbreak 30 Day Litter Challenge Civil Rights in the Sunshine State Blind pug and his seeing-eye chihuahua need your help Lawmakers divided over Pence being chosen to lead federal coronavirus response North Port police seeking information after bicyclist hurt in crash Tampa police investigating pawn shop armed robbery Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat Haines City man accused of raping 2 teen girls Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus Summer Preparations with Hoffman Electrical & AC FHP: Teen arrested in drunk driving crash that killed 2 on I-275 Disabled puppy gets tiny wheelchair after going viral Poll shows health care, economy most important issues with S.C. voters ahead of primary Tampa launches text alert system for residents concerned about coronavirus Tampa Bay takes on Calgary, seeks to end 4-game slide WATCH: Gayle Guyardo’s emotional goodbye to News Channel 8 Serial armed robber on the loose in Tampa, police say ‘Up Up and Away Florida’ takes you high in the sky in Lakeland Tripadvisor names Anna Maria Island a top trending destination for 2020 Dessert Diva shares her recipe for Strawberry Oatmeal Crisp Bars (Gluten-free) Tampa Palms Elementary Pledge of Allegiance Fugitive in serious condition after shootout with deputies in Manatee County STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Dry with a winter-like chill through the weekend