WFLA Articles: June 17, 2020

Limited-edition Tangy Pickle Doritos now available Chicago high school student charged in murder of transgender woman Families of missing women protest at Hillsborough sheriff’s office One-on-One with Trump: President explains latest on COVID-19, police reform Biden calls on Trump to ‘wake up’ to havoc caused by virus Tampa Bay restaurants close over possible COVID-19 exposure but have no obligation to disclose cases Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz gets in shouting match with Democratic Rep at House hearing MTV cuts ties with ‘Siesta Key’ star Alex Kompothecras Trump says Kaepernick should play in the NFL if qualified ‘Thin Blue Line’ logo prohibited on agency-issued gear, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reminds deputies Tampa cancels city council meeting after city employees were possibly exposed to COVID-19 Researchers invent reusable mask that can kill coronavirus with phone charger power NASA’s next Mars rover honors medical teams fighting coronavirus Florida coronavirus: How many ICU beds are available in Tampa Bay? Tom Brady already taking charge of Bucs’ offense Polk Co. man exchanged explicit photos with 10-year-old girl, deputies say GOP senator from SC proposes policing changes in newly-unveiled ‘Justice Act’ Report: Kobe Bryant pilot may have been disoriented in fog Pasco County woman said to be last true Rosewood survivor passes away Huge tiger shark reeled in off Texas port Senate Republicans roll out police reform package Lawmakers, military brass working to eliminate racial injustice in nation’s armed forces ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged with forcibly raping 3 women at his Hollywood Hills home Lawmakers say FAA stonewalling 737 Max crash investigation Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Rain chances ramping back up Airlines ban alcohol on planes in response to COVID-19 Reward for missing Fort Hood soldier now over $50,000 Rays’ newest shortstop, Alika Williams, ready for the pros Which 4th of July celebrations are cancelled in the Tampa Bay area? Woman gets drive-by party for 100th birthday DeSantis dismisses COVID-19 spike, rejects mandatory masks Trump: ‘Dramatic’ Phase 4 stimulus being considered, says he’s not worried about 2nd wave of COVID-19 Which Tampa Bay law enforcement agencies use body cameras? Officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder IRS faces backlog of tax returns as extended deadline approaches Masks mandated for employees of all St. Petersburg businesses, Mayor Kriseman announces Florida man with machete face tattoo accused of using machete to attack Hernando Co. man 2 USF football players test positive for coronavirus after voluntary practices begin FWC officers wrangle crocodile outside Islamorada home MLB closing in on deal following commissioner, player union meeting, reports Eiffel Tower to reopen after longest closure since WWII Warner Bros to hold massive virtual event for DC Comics fans Florida airport has virus numbers contradicting governor Keanu Reeves offering Zoom date for charity Juneteenth: Push for national holiday and list of local events Harvard drops SAT, ACT requirement for 2021 Tracking the Tropics: Saharan dust limiting tropical activity for near future Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest will go on – with some coronavirus changes Scotland votes to halt exports of tear gas, rubber bullets to US Target permanently raises starting pay to $15 an hour ‘Now is the right time’: Uncle Ben’s rice planning to ‘evolve’ brand St. Pete cancels Fourth of July fireworks display due to coronavirus Unpaid construction bills piling up for SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Work-from-home schemes targeting college students amid coronavirus, Florida AG warns Hillsborough Co. commissioners approve full-time body cameras for deputies Children and coronavirus: What doctors know Officials say veteran telehealth appointments increased by 1,000% in last four months Florida bridge at ‘risk of an imminent collapse’ after cracking 7-Eleven cancels Free Slurpee Day over coronavirus concerns Milspin Key Prideland BBQ Feast Former Miss America Seamstress Makes PPE KKK newspaper left on mixed family’s driveway in Kentucky Clean and Healthy Changes National Dairy Month Florida coronavirus: State reports 2,610 new cases, 25 deaths in latest update Newsfeed Now: Aunt Jemima brand to change name; Team kneels during national anthem New programs help Friends of Strays keep kennels clear ‘It is going to be exciting to work with him’: Bucs OC and Brady bond over ‘old school version’ of football Officials: 2 ejected in serious Pasco County crash Olympic sports fall short of gender equality at board level FDA approves video game for treating ADHD in kids Target joins growing list of companies recognizing Juneteenth holiday Texas woman tests positive for COVID-19 a second time Florida, Texas, Arizona set records for most new COVID-19 cases in a day ’30 Rock’ cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedules BayCare expert answers your coronavirus questions COVID-19: Urgent plea for plasma as Sarasota hospital sees uptick in hospitalizations Aunt Jemima brand to change name, remove image, Quaker Oats announces Tampa cancels July 4th ‘Boom by the Bay’ fireworks show Bayshore gets temporary stoplight on Euclid Avenue Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Coronavirus: Drive-thru testing site opens at Englewood Sports Complex Facebook will let users turn off political ads Reward offered after teen shot, killed days after her graduation Leigh’s run-cast report: One more day with lower humidity and rain chances STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Lower humidity keeps rain chances slim