WFLA Articles: June 18, 2020

June 18
Buccaneers assistant coach tests positive for COVID-19 ‘Manipulated media’: Twitter adds warning to Trump tweet again TGH confirms 55 staffers have tested positive for COVID-19 since March Young undocumented immigrants safe — but Democrats say likely not for long Florida TaxWatch calls for DeSantis to delay teacher raises to balance budget in wake of pandemic Costco, Target and other stores relax coronavirus safety policies ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’ canceled amid coronavirus concerns Lawsuit: Deputy pinned black boy with knee to neck in Oregon Face masks required in Florida Keys until June 2021 Pasco Co. man discovers he didn’t get the camper he paid for Senate panel weighs paid leave proposals for post-pandemic workplace Fireworks business ‘booming’ as we near the 4th of July Health care workers lay flowers as message to Florida lawmakers on coronavirus deaths Couple accused of killing son by forcing him to drink water Never-ending error: Self-employed Floridians face yet another hurdle to collect unemployment benefits Supreme Court blocks effort to end DACA Manatee County ZIP Code now a COVID-19 red zone AMC theatres sets reopening date and new health guidelines ‘Bumpy recovery’: Southeast lawmakers balance reopening with uptick in cases Port Tampa Bay getting nearly $20M grant from USDOT STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Muggier with a better coverage of storms Friday Lightning progressing through NHL’s ‘Phase Two’ Tampa Bay school districts release 2020 reopening plans in midst of coronavirus pandemic Veterans clean underwater memorial in Clearwater Citrus County School District provides families options for 2020 school year Congress demands transparency on PPP loans Mayor Castor implementing mandatory mask ordinance for City of Tampa Atlanta police call out sick to protest charges in shooting ‘COVID twist’: Emergency officials prepare for pandemic-era hurricane season SCOTUS rules for the Dreamers, removing deportation threat California orders people to wear masks in most indoor spaces Republicans welcome discussion around police reform; Democrats wary of results More than half of Florida’s coronavirus deaths linked to long-term care facilities Gov. DeSantis’ election help likely too little, too late Congress set to debate qualified immunity as part of police reform Hillsborough County releases preliminary reopening survey results Hillsborough schools details reopening plan amid COVID-19 Cuomo ‘considering’ two-week quarantine for people coming to NY from Florida Report: Nationwide coin shortage due to COVID-19 shutdowns Local contractor’s victims question law enforcement’s commitment to investigate Dr. Fauci: ‘Football may not happen this year’ Missouri parents accused of leaving son with cerebral palsy to live alone for weeks, police say Mask shaming: Floridians split on wearing masks due to coronavirus University of Florida to discontinue ‘Gator Bait’ cheer Florida gun store asks its customers not to wear a mask for safety Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk Cream of Wheat reviewing black mascot on packaging following other mascot changes Facebook removes Trump ads for ‘violating policy against organized hate’ Florida ranks No. 3 in removing Confederate monuments, study shows Snakes, tortoises stolen from Florida animal park Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from Capitol Pasco schools announce fall reopening plan, 3 options for families St. Pete tavern owner preparing to reopen after employees test positive for coronavirus Black Lives Matter Family March lets kids use voices safely to fight for equality Tampa photographer creates #Portraits4Progress to share message of solidarity 401K Coronavirus Concerns Kids Health: Summer Safety Tips #TrendingNow – June 17, 2020 Karma Buccaneers unveil first photos of Rob Gronkowski in team uniform Pride Fashion Pledge to Listen The New Review: Install a “Joeski” to hold your coffee in the shower Life in Quarantine Appetite Supressants for the Quarantine 15 Avoiding the Summer Slump Savvy Sleep Solutions The New Review: Prank gift boxes for Father’s Day Florida coronavirus: State reports record-high 3,207 new COVID-19 cases Newsfeed Now: SCOTUS rules on DACA; Sister gives brother the ultimate surprise Volunteers, artists paint Black Lives Matter mural in St. Pete Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants’ protections Fried chicken zips to you on a zip line U.S. Department of Justice opens website to report civil rights violations $10 hotel rooms, more deals offered as resorts try to bring tourists back to Las Vegas Taco Bell employee fired over Black Lives Matter mask says it did not violate company policy 2020 Hurricane Guide Red Cross to begin testing donor blood for COVID-19 antibodies Prosecutor: Officer kicked Rayshard Brooks after shooting Mental stimulation program aims to reverse Alzheimer’s, dementia symptoms 1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits Pinellas County weighs face mask requirement Man takes own life after seeing $730K negative balance on investment app Parents accused of leaving son with disabilities to live alone for more than a month Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies Atlanta officers stopped responding to calls after fellow officer charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks, report says Prosecutors charge 11 looting suspects after Tampa unrest Debate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change name Diego, the tortoise who saved his species from extinction, has retired Deputies kill half-brother of black man found hanged in park Pinellas schools releases schedule for in-person graduations Trump says the coronavirus is ‘dying out’ despite spike in cases Hillsborough superintendent taking parents’ questions at Thursday’s forum Leigh’s run-cast report: Higher humidity makes it harder to exercise STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Humidity and rain chances increase today