WFLA Articles: July 13, 2020

Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado Homes evacuated after large Clearwater fire Rays season preps include hot days outside the Trop Key West requires everyone over 6-years-old to wear a face covering whenever they leave home Ford unveils 2021 Bronco Citrus County boy, 12, recovering after being hit by a stray bullet on 4th of July 1-year-old boy killed following deadly DUI crash with mother traveling 121 mph Congress turns attention to ICE detention facility conditions during COVID-19 pandemic Coca-Cola releases new software for contactless beverage pouring White House hosts event to share positive police stories as Congress works on reform BayCare to pause some non-urgent surgeries in Hillsborough, Polk counties Surge in coronavirus hospitalizations taking toll on Manatee County EMS Onshore Flow & Morning Rain Expected Again Tuesday Alabama man walks 1,000 miles to Minneapolis in honor of George Floyd Florida coronavirus: More than 8,000 hospitalized with COVID-19 throughout state City of St. Petersburg utility non-payment fees, shutoff policies to resume Krispy Kreme celebrating birthday with BOGO deal Friday Coronavirus cases down in 15 to 34 age group but up in others, Hillsborough County data shows Rep. Castor blames Trump, DeSantis for surge in COVID-19 cases Winter Haven mask mandate goes into effect Tuesday evening Some seniors receive partial refunds from defunct travel company, after Better Call Behnken investigation COVID-19 to blame for layoffs, furloughs at Polk Co. court clerk’s office, clerk says Doctors, nurses face ‘moral injury’ dilemma with COVID patients UF defensive lineman preparing for possible 2020 college football season ‘Shame on you’: Protester interrupts coronavirus update, accuses DeSantis of ‘doing nothing’ as Florida cases surge ‘We’re in the hotbed of COVID’: Sarasota teacher voices concerns about going back to school Retired HCSO officer involved in fatal shooting in Weeki Wachee, deputies say Lawmakers hope other teams will follow Redskins’ lead The New Review: Protect your hands from cheesy snacks with “Chip Fingers” TPD looking for driver who plowed through Humane Society play yard Man wants death penalty for son accused of killing 3-year-old daughter US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June 2,000 more contracted nurses coming to Florida to help with coronavirus spike, DeSantis says Save local stages: Concert venue industry urges Congress for COVID-19 relief Dozens protest Florida mask ordinance despite surge in cases Baby manatee rescued by scientist with Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute in Belize Pinellas County teachers plan rally to oppose school board’s reopening plan Rehabiltated sea turtle fitted with tracker back home in Gulf of Mexico Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower vandalized Phase 3: Tampa Bay Lightning begin training camp after coronavirus pause California governor rolling back reopening orders, all bars and indoor operations to close Federal judge permanently blocks Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ abortion law Couple caught on camera defacing Black Lives Matter mural 13 dogs rescued from hot shed in Pasco Co will be up for adoption Pricey ‘Splash Mountain’ merchandise appears on eBay as Disney World reopens Florida coronavirus: Need for COVID-19 plasma spikes as cases surge The Doctor Is In: How To Avoid Facial Acne From Masks FDA warns 59 hand sanitizers may be toxic due to methanol Helicopters drop water as ship continues to burn at Naval Base San Diego Man charged after taking down Black Lives Matter signs from fence New animated ‘Star Wars’ series headed to Disney+ in 2021 Floridians traveling to New York must fill out forms or face $2,000 fine SEC Continuing to Mull Options as Conference-Only Schedule May be End Result Second stimulus check: As White House signals support, payments become campaign issue ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera found dead at California lake, authorities say Stamkos skates with trainer after latest injury VIDEO: Family rescued after getting lost on Alafia River Judge blocks federal executions; Trump administration will appeal Getting Ready for Back-to-College Last Minute Tax Tips from Turbo Tax Rowe’d Trip Southern Style Pecan Coffee Cake Learning About Space Fast-food chains offering freebies on ‘National French Fry Day’ Hong Kong Disneyland to close again on July 15 due to ‘third wave’ of coronavirus cases Florida coronavirus: State tallies 12,624 new cases, second-highest daily increase to date Newsfeed Now: Washington Redskins name-change; Naval ship fire still burns 20-year-old accused of setting fire to Tampa Champs store identified by DOJ Hillsborough County to open 8th free COVID-19 testing site Florida records more new COVID-19 cases than all of Europe combined Washington Redskins officially drop team name, logo Missing 5-year-old Florida girl found safe; Amber Alert canceled Man, 30, dies after attending ‘COVID party,’ doctor says Photo sent just before Naya Rivera’s disappearance may help find her, official says White House seeks to discredit Fauci as coronavirus surges Winter Haven considers mask ordinance 2nd person of interest announced in death of 8-year-old girl Reports: Washington to shed ‘Redskins’ name Monday Kelly Preston, actor and wife of John Travolta, dies at 57 Leigh’s runcast: High heat and low rain chances make workouts tougher STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Not much rain; lots of heat and humidity