WFLA Articles: July 2, 2020

Breonna Taylor supporters organize Kentucky Derby boycott 11-year-old Florida boy dies of coronavirus, state data shows After investors call for name change, Nike removes ‘Redskins’ merchandise from website NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem during Week 1 Alabama scuba diver hooked while diving, reeled to the surface Rep. Greg Steube doesn’t think Florida’s increasing coronavirus numbers are ‘entirely accurate’ Miami-Dade County mayor issues countywide curfew amid rising coronavirus cases Operation Warp Speed: Lawmakers briefed on program to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine Here’s where you’ll have to quarantine if you’re traveling to or from Florida DEO says 100% of eligible unemployment applicants paid while barriers to benefits persist Financial ruin could be brewing for U.S. craft breweries Bucs’ Murphy-Bunting buys smoothie for HCSO deputy: ‘I just felt it out of the kindness of my heart’ Trade relationship tested after USMCA goes into effect during pandemic Pence praises DeSantis during Tampa visit as coronavirus cases surge Texas woman faces 20 years in federal prison following death of Ft. Hood soldier Schumer says Trump’s optimism after jobs report is ‘ignoring reality’ California man dies of coronavirus a day after expressing regret over attending party Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking Greater Rain Chances Into The Holiday Weekend 4th of July weekend: Pinellas Co. prepares for busy beaches despite COVID-19 concerns Senators updated on fast-track COVID-19 vaccine program Sarasota Memorial Hospital sees highest number of COVID-19 patients since start of pandemic Chicago officials announce 14-day quarantine for travelers coming from COVID-19 hotspots House coronavirus panel examines medical companies’ concerns over PPE shortages U.S. Department of Transportation, Congress attempt to reduce hot car deaths Hillsborough Co. temporarily closes summer camp after employees test positive for COVID-19 Man shot after yelling at driver to slow down, Winter Haven police investigating Watch fireworks online: How to enjoy 4th of July amid coronavirus pandemic Senior citizens paid thousands for community trip, issued refunds that never arrived John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in need of cotton face masks ‘This is a sham’: Public unleashes anger on Hillsborough EPG over mask mandate Survey: Coronavirus tests conducted at ALFs take days to process ‘I had pasta tonight’: TikTokers using code phrases to express depression, suicidal thoughts Tampa Bay Rowdies to return in USL’s Championship opening weekend Texas governor orders masks to be worn in public as coronavirus cases surge TGH looking for toy, gift donations for pediatric patients Hillsborough Co. schools looking for parents response to reopening plans Attorney: Missing Texas soldier was killed at Fort Hood Background checks for gun sales hit all-time high Fauci: New mutation may allow COVID-19 to more easily replicate VIDEO: Hotel clerk says guests beat her, called her racial slurs over lack of hot water Marine scientist: Video of ‘cute’ dolphin shows concerning behavior Broadcaster Hugh Downs dies at 99 Town of Longboat Key approves face mask mandate for indoor and outdoor spaces Vanilla Ice cancels Friday concert in Texas amid coronavirus pandemic Alabama students hold COVID-19 parties with prize for first sick person Two troopers released from hospital, one recovering after crash during procession for fallen Oklahoma police officer Get Out of Your Funk and Get Happy! Quick and Easy High Protein Breakfast Cervical Cancer – Preventable Cancers Lakeland commission approves mask mandate, goes into effect tonight Walmart turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters The New Review: The “World’s Most Versatile” beach-umbrella stand NASCAR driver to debut ‘Trump 2020’ race car at Brickyard 400 103-year-old says 2020 has been the craziest year she’s seen USF investigating sexual assault allegations on campus ‘Kisses For A Cause’ helps Tampa Bay community, small businesses through donations Second stimulus: Mnuchin says White House will ‘seriously consider’ more payments Failed cattle dog and disabled calf share unbreakable bond MLB team putting cutouts of fans in stands to fill seats during games Women sue former Franklin Manor co-owner over alleged sexual assault, exploitation Whipping post removed from Delaware courthouse square Coworking spaces boom in Tampa Bay since coronavirus outbreak Florida coronavirus: State reports record 10,109 new cases Newsfeed Now: Coronavirus concerns; Officers rescue dog from storm drain Police investigating after 3 men shot, injured in Tampa Ghislaine Maxwell arrested by FBI on Epstein-related charges Officers get down and dirty to save deaf and blind dog from sewer Trump says he looks like the Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it VIDEO: Florida police laugh about shooting rubber bullets US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1% Polk County schools holding virtual job fair for teachers Experts: PPP program shuts out minority-owned businesses Clearwater giving residents $20 vouchers for meals at downtown restaurants Florida coronavirus: Pence meets with DeSantis in Tampa Amazon driver quits, abandons truck full of packages Biden fundraising tops Trump with $141 million June haul Free masks now available at more locations in Pinellas County Death investigation underway at site of truck fire at Clearwater hotel Tampa police search for missing man with dementia Leigh’s runcast: High humidity makes your body work harder to stay cool STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Onshore wind pattern continues high humidity