WFLA Articles: June 26, 2020

Judge orders U.S. to release migrant children from family detention centers Commissioner Les Miller speaks out about racist emails sent to him Trump wrongly diverted $2.5B for border wall, court rules Senate Republicans demand DOJ prosecute Confederate statue vandals Miami-Dade County Mayor to close beaches for Fourth of July weekend due to coronavirus concerns Gov. DeSantis announces $250 million in mortgage and rent relief for Floridians NBA releases schedule for season restart in Orlando St. Petersburg man who received stranger’s stimulus check returned to the IRS No Florida mask mandate: DeSantis trusting people to ‘make good decisions’ as coronavirus cases spike ‘I competed virtually’ Tampa woman wins Miss America preliminary pageant over Zoom 3 dead after apparently drinking hand sanitizer, New Mexico officials say US travelers ‘unlikely’ to be allowed into EU, diplomats say Storm Team 8 Friday Evening Forecast: A HOT Weekend In The Forecast Gov. DeSantis addresses coronavirus test delays as Florida cases spike, says state will help counties Waiting game: Public health experts sound alarm as coronavirus cases surge amid falling hospitalization and death rates No, you won’t get pneumonia from normal face mask use Trump tweets wanted poster related to statue-removal attempt Coronavirus task force addresses spike in new cases in southern states Cate’s Corner: Reflecting on 2020 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strike down Affordable Care Act Pasco Co. Sheriff’s Office facing new scrutiny over fatal 2014 shooting Tampa Bay bar owners devastated following new alcohol mandate to combat coronavirus St. Pete Fire Rescue to give out free life jackets for children COVID-19 victim posts haunting warning on Facebook days before death Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts – even Trump’s Sheriff: Drugs found in car involved in fatal shootout in Auburndale White House executive order values skills over education for federal employees Second stimulus check very likely coming in July, US Senate says Looking for a new four-legged friend? Tampa family suggests adopting a pig House passes legislation to make DC the nation’s 51st state Florida Aquarium to offer extended hours to guests three days a week Biden says Americans would be required to wear masks in public if he were president New calculator to determine coronavirus presence on surfaces, in air Alcohol consumption increased amid coronavirus impacts, USF study finds Polk Co. paramedic arrested for domestic violence battery Focus on Brain Health House adopts bill to make DC 51st state; Senate GOP opposes Take A Bite: Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup Improving Immunity During Pandemic The Doctor Is In: Men’s Health Meet BLOOM Guest Host Mari White Florida woman gives birth in parking lot as security camera records Apple to close additional stores, 14 located in Florida Thomas Blanton, KKK bomber of Birmingham church, dies at 81 ISIS supporter who planned attack on Honeymoon Island indicted on terrorism charges, DOJ says Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept White House holds Coronavirus Task Force briefing as cases hit a new high in US 3 charged in Tenn. after toddler found in kennel surrounded by mice, snakes, sheriff says Allegiant Air passengers required to wear face masks during all phases of travel Health officials report 10 West Nile virus cases in Miami American Airlines will book flights to full capacity Microsoft to permanently close all physical stores Sarasota summer program temporarily shut down after director tests positive for coronavirus VIDEO: Burglar sought after torching car dealership in Tampa, deputies say Alcohol consumption suspended at Florida bars due to ‘widespread non-compliance’ amid coronavirus spike The Final Season of “Greenleaf” Mentor to Millions The Daytime Buzz Quarantine Edition 7 Quarantine Dancing Educate and Entertain Kids this Summer Parent Approved: Summer Family Fun Essentials Discover Your Relief Florida coronavirus: State reports record 8,942 new cases in single day VIDEO: Police seek help identifying Tampa looting suspects Polk County teacher accused of performing sex act on teen at his sister’s graduation party Justice Dept. warns that face mask exemption flyers, cards are fake Newsfeed Now: Coronavirus surge; Tiger King comic series Woman in isolation for 105 days after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this year Governors who quickly reopened their states backpedal as virus surges ‘Sweet Relief Fund’ in Largo sparks pay-it-forward movement nationwide Boy who doctors said wouldn’t survive prepares for 4th birthday Viral video shows couple block Hispanic man from entering parking garage ‘Pop, Lock & Drop It’ rapper Huey killed in double shooting Deadly crash causes delays on I-75 in Hillsborough County Study: Blood type may factor in COVID-19 risk, severity of symptoms 36-year-old man who spent days on ventilator for COVID-19 now warning other young adults Michigan candidate’s daughters beg voters not to pick him ‘Pongfest’ party may have exposed 300 teens to COVID-19 Couple sues Royal Caribbean after sustaining injuries during volcano eruption Officials urge caution as fireworks sales boom ahead of July 4 Agriculture commissioner calls for Florida statewide mask order Despite pandemic, Trump administration urges end to Obamacare AMBER Alert canceled after Tennessee baby found safe Biracial teen suffers burns in attack, says men tried to set her on fire Police: Suspect dead, officer injured after Auburndale shootout STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Dangerous heat again today with spotty afternoon storms