WFLA Articles: June 12, 2020

Younger populations driving second wave of coronavirus in Florida, officials say Hospitals in Tampa Bay prepare for possible surge in COVID-19 cases FHP trooper accused of having sex with 15-year-old he met during crash investigation ‘Batman’ writer and comic book legend Dennis O’Neil dead at 81 Miami mom pleads not guilty to drowning son in canal Virginia police arrest 10 after woman found shot in the head in April Walmart replaces cashiers with self-checkout counters in test at Arkansas store Video: Sonic Drive-In customer shatters door after chicken tender dispute Storm Team 8 Forecast: Drier Air Sticks Around For Saturday PHOTOS: Tampa Bay protesters call for justice after death of George Floyd President Trump campaign sells ‘Baby Lives Matter’ onesies on website Attorney urges FHSAA to reinstate, enforce $1M liability insurance rule to protect student athletes GOP police reform plan gains momentum Multiple recreational vehicles catch on fire at Tampa business causing street closures 53 years ago: Landmark ‘Loving vs. Virginia’ case ends ban on interracial marriage ‘It’s important to write’: Lakeland seniors looking for pen pals ‘Back the Blue’ rallies held in Tampa Saturday Cate’s Corner: Troublesome treasures Trump administration revokes transgender health protection Florida Republicans excited to bring RNC to Jacksonville Detectives looking through hours of video to catch Tampa looters Biden’s VP list narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, others 10-year-old boy reels in 41-pound lake trout Tarpon Springs man finally receives car title, after three months and a Better Call Behnken report Florida coronavirus: State sees record spike in cases 2 days in a row Trump Admin proposes sweeping changes to US asylum laws Dunkin’ Donuts selling face masks for a good cause Florida schools reopening in the fall not guaranteed due to coronavirus pandemic New drive-thru coronavirus testing site to open in Sarasota County Dog rescued by Humane Society of Tampa Bay after it was thrown out of a truck Man impersonates US Marshal, steals money from elderly man in Polk County Search underway for missing 13-year-old girl in Bradenton Search underway for suspects who looted Tampa beauty supply shop Man who drove through crowd during Tallahassee protest will not face charges National parks one step closer to restoration with Great American Outdoors Act Bar, restaurant owners receive warning from City of Tampa as coronavirus cases go up in ages 25 to 34 The New Review: Danny gets a Stomp Rocket stuck in a tree Trump supporters hold boat rally for president’s 74th birthday Nike joins companies making Juneteenth a holiday Virtual art camp and craft ideas for Tampa Bay parents this summer South Carolina to honor female veterans, recognizes ‘courage, honor, dignity’ Former Boy Scout leader charged in murder-for-hire plot Brevard County’s police union head resigns over post on accused officers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s son accused of stabbing neighbor, authorities say Minnesota Senate GOP to block most policing overhaul plans Hudson man sentenced for collecting dead mom’s social security for over 20 years CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday risk Florida Dance Theatre premieres ‘Six Feet Together’ film series High school investigating racist yearbook photo with N-word Dog attacks on USPS employees down in 2019 2 more coronavirus testing sites to pop up in Hillsborough County next week Florida rescinds admissions to student who made racial post Starbucks reverses course, will now allow baristas to wear Black Lives Matter attire VIDEO: Detectives asking for help identifying looters who broke into Tampa CVS during protests Vaping leaves teens more vulnerable to COVID-19 complications, AG Moody warns 6-week-old baby dies from dog bites in South Dakota ABC casts first black ‘Bachelor’ after outcry for diversity Gov. DeSantis signs bill on collegiate athlete compensation, rights Derek Chauvin could receive more than $1M in pension benefits, even if convicted Missouri woman draws international headlines for getting Merriam-Webster to update definition of ‘racism’ Too Hot to Handle The Daytime Buzz Quarantine Edition Home Office Makeover Coronavirus Etiquette Family Game Time All About Summer: Pet Parent Favorites Florida coronavirus: Close to 2K new cases, 29 deaths reported Restaurant faces backlash after police officer told not to wear uniform inside Newsfeed Now: Deadly shooting in California; Man fights gator to save dog Resources at Hillsborough County Library help kids understand diversity Alzheimer’s Association to offer free educational event on disease, dementia Badly beaten dead dogs, cats repeatedly dumped in ditch California woman appears in two racist rant videos in two days Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan ‘a slap in the face’ Pasco restaurant declares itself a ‘safe haven’ for police officers Alligator blamed for crash that killed Manatee County man Houston bar heavily damaged in early morning explosion Students must register to ride school bus in Manatee County Legislator’s comments about black people, hygiene draw fury Honoring Pulse victims, survivors: Changes made to this year’s ceremonies STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Drier air limits afternoon storms