WFLA Articles: June 5, 2020

June 5
St. Pete protests remain peaceful following night of remembrance for Breonna Taylor and George Floyd Protest organizers refuse to let instigators get violent in Tampa Joe Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination Florida family of 4 killed following plane crash in Georgia Hernando County protests remain peaceful despite counter-protesters Nik Wallenda postpones ‘Daredevil Rally’ due to weather Hillsborough teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student Shot officer was targeted at Vegas protest, authorities say Tampa Bay nursing home residents dealing with isolation during pandemic Republicans, Democrats disagree on how to address police reforms Florida unemployment claims continue to climb as US adds 2.5M jobs in May Tarpon Springs man pays off car loan yet still fighting for the title NFL Commissioner Goodell encourages players to ‘peacefully protest,’ admits ‘we were wrong’ Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking Heavy Rain For The Weekend Tampa police officers to undergo implicit bias training amid George Floyd protests BLM Manasota hosts educational demonstration focusing on protester conduct and how to be an ally Cate’s Corner: We can’t ignore it Lawmakers press CDC in wake of decreased rate of child immunizations during pandemic Local healthcare workers participate in White Coats for Black Lives movement Protesters disperse following rally through Downtown Tampa in latest George Floyd demonstration Democrats want to eliminate qualified immunity doctrine 8 Can’t Wait group gives starkly different ratings to St. Pete, Tampa Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling, Brees responds with letter ‘Too many injustices’: Tampa protesters explain why they march for change $2,500 reward offered to locate man who set fire to Tampa Champs store ‘I’m so sorry, all I want is a hug’: 12-year-old accused of leading police on wild chase Phase Two promising for Florida’s tourism economy 3 Chinese nationals sentenced for taking Navy base pics US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban Police: 2 arrested for assaulting officer, 1 for inciting riot during Tampa protests Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand announce $100 million donation over next 10 years Missing 3-year-old Florida boy with autism found mile from home with family’s two dogs at his side Buffalo police emergency response team resigns in support of officers suspended for pushing man Florida sees record increase in coronavirus cases, millennials make up most Hillsborough cases HCSO searching for suspect following fatal hit-and-run Keys to Sleeping Well and Smart #TrendingNow – June 5, 2020 Safari Wilderness Ranch provides families with up-close exotic animal experience from car in Lakeland St. Pete couple arrested for abusing child for 4 years, leaving him permanently scarred South Dakota couple accused of using cattle prod on kids CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Child and baby bear spook each other Sandbags available to residents in Port Richey USF QB, brother, friends meet with Mayor Castor to share ideas on unifying community Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death Men caught on video burglarizing Tampa jewelry store during protests Tracking the Tropics: Cristobal strengthens to tropical storm, watches in effect for parts of Gulf Coast 9 firefighters hospitalized in Florida after ship explosion DC paints huge Black Lives Matter mural near White House Stillborn babies charity head charged with defrauding donors Tampa eye surgeon becomes overnight sensation with fun Facebook music video Trump invokes Floyd’s name in trumpeting jobs Storm Surge Watch in effect for coastal Citrus and Hernando counties Nik Wallenda’s ‘Daredevil Rally’ drive-in thrill show debuts in Sarasota Police: Speeding driver killed in Davis Islands crash Coronavirus in Florida: State reports over 1.3K new cases, 53 deaths in latest update Nik Wallenda’s Daredevil Rally Drive-In Thrill Show Daytime Buzz Quarantine Edition 4 Soba Noodle Asparagus Chicken Satay The State of Restaurants During COVID BBQ Season Wines Black activists, allies call Lee statue removal a big win It’s National Doughnut Day! Here’s where you can score free doughnuts US unemployment drops unexpectedly to a still-high 13.3% Bat-wielding grandmother confronts protesters in Michigan 7 people found dead inside burning Alabama home Universal Orlando reopens Friday with changes Cristobal moving toward Gulf Coast, storm surge expected Car crashes into Valrico vape shop; driver’s condition unknown Phase 2: Florida bars and movie theaters can reopen today Man killed in crash after running red light on MacDill Avenue Twitter disables Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute Police: Parents, 4 kids found dead in garage in San Antonio Tampa police pepper spray crowd after woman allegedly tries to hit them with umbrella Traveling pianist plays for protesters at George Floyd’s memorial, helps them heal How to see Friday’s Strawberry Moon 8-year-old North Carolina girl dies after battling COVID-19 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Cloudy but slightly drier and warmer this afternoon