WFLA Articles: June 3, 2020

St. Pete police arrest protester who allegedly threw item at chief, had loaded gun Confederate memorial protection didn’t endanger other businesses, sheriff’s office says Tampa protesters march peacefully throughout the night despite rain George Floyd’s full autopsy reveals he tested positive for COVID-19 in April Florida officer steps in, after colleague pushes kneeling protester down SpaceX launches 60 satellites into space Brees’ anthem comments draw backlash from teammates, others Ex-defense chief Mattis rips Trump for dividing Americans: ‘Does not even pretend to try’ Police: Man faked wife’s disappearance so she’d avoid prison St. Petersburg Distillery to give out 6,000 bottles of hand sanitizer at Feeding Tampa Bay events Don’t throw it out: What to do if you trashed your stimulus debit card Rod Rosenstein testifies as Senate Republicans review FBI’s Russia investigation House Democrats revive bills to reform police use of deadly force More Tampa Bay police agencies adding body cameras, but are they effective? Hillsborough sheriff’s office searching for group of women who robbed liquor store 3 men tied to right-wing extremists plotted to terrorize Vegas protests, prosecutors say WWE superstar Titus O’Neil asks for calm after days of violent protests Are extremist groups infiltrating Floyd protests in Tampa Bay? National trust in law enforcement drops amid protests, report finds Family wants policy changes after Sarasota officer kneeled on man’s neck during arrest Storm Team 8 Forecast: A Flood Watch In Effect Through The Weekend Coronavirus test results delayed by human error and extra caution How to rescan your TV if you’ve had trouble getting WFLA News Channel 8 & WTTA Great 38 Lawmaker on George Floyd’s death: ‘We still live in a racist country’ Floridians stocking up on guns, ammunition during pandemic, civil unrest How Americans respond to death of George Floyd, protests, and how Trump has handled it Convicted felon charged after impersonating U.S. Marshal at George Floyd protest Capitol Hill protesters call on lawmakers for action on policing Free drive-in water circus comes to Hillsborough County Fairgrounds Snapchat to stop ‘promoting’ Trump amid uproar over tweets Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean ‘snot palaces’ Valrico man accuses Tampa police of excessive force during protest WATCH: Kids ask healthcare superheroes questions on ‘Coronavirus House Calls’ | June 6-7 State attorney’s office, FBI looking into ‘just shoot them all’ post by former Tampa businessman George Floyd death latest in ‘modern-day lynchings,’ lawmaker says Drug taken by Trump fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study Exclusive poll shows support for George Floyd protests, disapproval of Trump’s response Missing Child Alert issued for 14-year-old boy in north Florida Search continues for Connecticut toddler missing for 6 months SpaceX explosion ‘a stone’s throw’ from nesting sea turtles, sensitive wetlands Westfield Countryside mall temporarily closes over safety concerns Rays prepare for shortened MLB Draft St. Pete city leaders send message of solidarity to protestors Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic Esper says no military for protests as standby troops leave How to Have a ‘Healthy Brain’ Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship in Florida Community surpasses $80k goal for restaurant burned in Tampa riots Take a Bite: Frozen Vegetables 3 Ways Man in Joker mask charged after setting Chicago cop car on fire, officials say Minnesota Attorney General charges all 4 officers in George Floyd’s death Universal Orlando reopens to some passholders Stadium-sized asteroid to make ‘relatively close’ approach toward Earth at 3 million miles Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Cristobal moving slowly causing heavy rainfall Florida officials urge protesters to take precautions against spread of COVID-19 Most of Florida in Phase 2 of reopening NBA on brink of returning to play in Orlando Smoked Corn Salad NFL mandate eliminates Bucs and Jags joint preseason practices Hundreds of protesters visit Franklin Manor after ex-co-owner’s comments leak; 64 arrested Son of retired police captain killed by looters pleads: ‘Step back from what you’re doing’ Hillsborough County commission votes to move forward with racial inequity study Looters stole 70 cars from California dealership amid unrest, owner says Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani condemns ‘shoot them all’ comment by former co-owner of Tampa restaurant group Mustang Whisperer Hollywood Stuntman from “Da 5 Bloods” Smoked Corn Salad Rental Style Workout Trends Experts: How to talk to your kids about racism and police brutality Curbing Tech Neck Brothers, 6 and 7, die in crash after taking grandparents’ Buick out for ride White House softens on sending troops to states, sources say Clearwater photographer’s #GivingForGrads campaign helps local food bank Summer Backyard BBQ Essentials At least 11 killed during US protests over the death of George Floyd, many of them black Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US Coronavirus in Florida: State reports over 1.3K new cases, 36 deaths in latest update Newsfeed Now: Protests across America morning update – June 3, 2020 St. Pete Beach kayak tour company surviving on local business Police officer fatally shot at Alabama motel; 2 in custody Activists, police react to de-escalation near governor’s mansion Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina COVID-19 has potential to spread during protests, marches, health experts warn Tropical Storm Cristobal producing damaging floods in Mexico Obama to address Floyd protests for first time publicly in online town hall Man walking 1,000 miles to Minnesota, wants others to join him ‘He will never see her grow up’: Mother of George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter calls for justice City leaders send solidarity message to St. Pete amid protests Ferguson elects first black and woman mayor in its history Police: Florida man tried stabbing officers with syringe during protest Widow: Retired police captain died protecting friend’s store Officer quits after being told he can’t kneel More than 60 arrested after downtown Tampa protest, police say Leigh’s runcast: Thunderstorms and downpours may impact your workout Police: 4 dead, 2 injured after driver crashes stolen vehicle in Tampa STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Widespread rain for the next few days