WFLA Articles: June 24, 2020

Summer heat brings new coronavirus complication Oregon county reverses mask exception for people of color after ‘shocking’ backlash Can the U.S. Senate agree on a police reform bill? Pinellas mandatory mask ordinance now in effect; still some confusion Tampa Bay area soldier dies in non-combat related incident in Jordan Opening of Disneyland delayed in California SC Sen. Tim Scott disappointed Democrats blocked his GOP police reform proposal Stimulus checks were sent to US inmates, now the IRS wants them back Salad recall: Bagged grocery store mix sickens more than 100 in 7 states Storm Team 8 Forecast: Intense Summer Heat Will Return Thursday All 3 state-run COVID-19 testing sites in Sarasota and Manatee hit capacity before noon Hospitals concerned about ICU bed capacity as Hillsborough County coronavirus cases increase Tampa attorney says emergency face mask order is illegal Senate Democrats block GOP police reform bill Coronavirus testing dilemma: Hillsborough has kits but not enough staff, may need state’s help Some Hillsborough parents upset as district plans for indoor graduation, no masks when schools return Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention Wisconsin governor activates National Guard after violence Tampa Bay Comic Con cancelled amid pandemic after receiving green light in May Senate Dems say Republican version of police reform bill isn’t enough Crowds expected at Trump’s shipyard tour in Wisconsin Free face mask distribution locations announced in Pinellas County House Dems push for bill to save the Affordable Care Act, Republicans say to move on Missouri woman who shouted ‘KKK belief’ at BLM protest apologizes: ‘I don’t represent hate’ Coppertail Brewing Co., Florida Aquarium launch ‘Coral Haze’ IPA series ‘If you don’t think it’s right, make it better’: Senate at a stalemate over police reform bill ‘Tiger King’ saga featured in newly-released comic book Lawmaker accuses Trump of using pandemic to go after immigrants Florida school district bans Confederate flag in new code of conduct People of color exempt from mask mandate in Oregon county Police reform bill fails in the Senate, Ohio Sen. Brown: “Not a serious proposal” MAP: Tampa Bay counties implement mask requirements amid growing cases of coronavirus Free, drive-up COVID-19 testing to be available in Hardee County Lakeland senior living community receives global response after asking for pen pals DOJ warns of fake face-covering exemption cards Recycle pick up suspended for certain Hillsborough Co. residents due to COVID-19 Prosecutor indicts 3 suspects in Ahmaud Arbery case Curt Schilling compares Bubba Wallace to Jussie Smollett, then deactivates Twitter account Anxiety and Depression on the Rise Wisconsin state senator attacked, crowds tear down statues New Habits for the New Normal DOH-Sarasota to hold COVID-19 drive-thru testing in Englewood Protests and demonstrations not to blame for spike in coronavirus cases, study says Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to return, possibly without crowds due to pandemic COVID-19 testing site opening in Highlands County DeSantis announces pay raise for Florida teachers Man wrangles shark with bare hands off Delaware beach 7 additional drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites added by CVS in Tampa Bay Magnitude 5.8 earthquake shakes remote central California Teen accused of killing her sexual abuser released from jail on bond Drone video: Surfer has close encounter with great white shark Diabetes and Covid-19 Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek changes St. Petersburg police searching for armed bank robber Tracking the Tropics: How do hurricanes form? PSTA bus driver tests positive for COVID-19 Stroke: Signs and Symptoms, Prevention and Rehabilitation Police investigating death of 21-year-old Tampa man at FSU frat house Floridians visiting NY, NJ, Connecticut must quarantine for 14 days due to coronavirus Discover Crystal River and Step Into Awesome Some Kind of Heaven Daring to Live First Time Moms Pregnancy Activity Book Chicken Pot Pie Tampa soldier returns home, surprises kids with must-see photobomb Florida coronavirus: State adds record 5,500 cases in single day Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution Dog, 20, believed to be oldest living golden retriever Saharan dust drifting toward United States Newsfeed Now: Dr. Fauci talks COVID-19; Ohio girls uses chalk to bring smiles Hillsborough law enforcement agencies propose policy changes after George Floyd’s death Report: Second Florida teen dies of COVID-19 Ohio teen drawing attention with chalk sidewalk spectacle Noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage had been there since October 2019, no federal crimes committed Drive-in concerts become ‘new normal’ for summer during COVID-19 GNC files for bankruptcy, will close up to 1,200 stores Hillsborough County’s testing reservation line back up and running Hillsborough County will give away free mosquito-eating fish ahead of busy season Missing Lakeland woman with dementia found safe Trump says ‘learn from history’ instead of removing statues Hillsborough deputies, hundreds of mourners attend service for fallen FWC officer Not kidding, Hillsborough woman sues for paternity test on goat Bubba Wallace responds to FBI findings: ‘It was a noose’ Restaurant apologizes after Black woman, son denied service WATCH: Florida man arrested after stealing ambulance from hospital Removal of slavery advocate statue begins in S. Carolina Pinellas County mask ordinance begins tonight Loud noise in sky? Military testing fighter plane radar in Pinellas Co. Leigh’s runcast: Heat advisory means less intense or inside workouts STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Heat advisory in effect this afternoon for parts of Tampa Bay