WFLA Articles: March 11, 2020

March 11
Coronavirus ‘cure’ could come from Tampa Bay biotech company NHL consulting with experts about season Coronavirus in Florida: Man tests positive after attending conference in Tampa Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson test positive for COVID-19 in Australia Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the coronavirus, NBA season suspended President Trump suspends all travel from Europe to U.S. for 30 days Office at 55 and over community in Pinellas Park ‘exposed’ to coronavirus Italian woman quarantined with husband’s body for 30 hours after he died of coronavirus Veteran suicide prevention a priority for American Legion, Congress Trump, Lawmakers struggle to find best way to help economy during coronavirus pandemic University of South Florida coronavirus: Face-to-face classes move online starting March 23 VP Pence meets with hospital executives to talk challenges as coronavirus spreads Remains found at Tennessee home confirmed to be Evelyn Boswell Coronavirus outbreak: Florida lawmakers frustrated with lack of information Coronavirus prompts late shows to drop audiences ‘Have fun and enjoy life’: Tampa Bay travelers taking advantage of cheap airfare despite coronavirus risks Storm Team 8 Forecast: Strong Ridge Keeps Temps Very Warm ‘Ready to embrace the race’: St. Pete mayor says Grand Prix still a go despite coronavirus concerns Plans for Sun ‘n Fun Expo move forward as organizers monitor coronavirus Texas student thwarts abduction by asking about ‘safe word’ University of Tampa coronavirus: Face-to-face classes move online starting Monday Curtis Reeves murder trial moved back to October 19 Coronavirus: Senators, advocates push legislation for more paid sick days Bipartisan support for extension of mental health care funding If you’re suffering from allergy symptoms, think twice it might be something else National Nutrition Month Lawmakers prepare for possible coronavirus outbreak on Capitol Hill Tampa police locate man with multiple medical issues Coronavirus in Florida: Breaking down cases by the numbers Is coronavirus ‘community spread’ in Florida? Feds say yes, DeSantis’ office says no Coronavirus questions: Lawmakers grill health officials, ask about virus tests Car fire snarls I-4 eastbound in Tampa during rush hour Coronavirus in Florida: New restrictions in place for visiting nursing homes, assisted living facilities NCAA on coronavirus: No fans allowed at tournaments including rounds in Tampa Family of rare white giraffes killed by poachers at Kenyan wildlife sanctuary Pac-12 Tournament could be a wild ride in Las Vegas Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament Coronavirus decision to impact Ohio’s NCAA Tournament games Tokyo Olympic head shoots down comments about delaying games Coronavirus in Florida: State universities transitioning to online classes, students encouraged to stay home FSU coronavirus: All classes shifting online starting March 23 I-275 is one of the most congested roadways in America, study finds Coronavirus concerns: Ellenton man in isolation at Bradenton hospital after being tested for COVID-19 Tampa woman wins $2M top prize from $10 scratch off Italian quarantined with husband’s body for 30 hours after he dies from coronavirus WANTED: Cow on the loose in South Florida Polk Co. man shoots, kills estranged wife before killing himself Kindergarten teacher donates kidney to mom of former student WHO declares that coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic Strawberry Shortcake from Parkesdale Farm Market Coronavirus Protection Celebrity Secret: Fix Under Eye Aging Without Surgery Ask the Dietitian: Why am I so hungry? Eyewitnesses follow robbers from store after $100K jewelry heist in Citrus Park Tips for a Holistic Pregnancy Beach Staycation: Perfect Vacation without Mass Transportation Overhead Door Actress Mandy Moore talks “This Is Us” and new album Law passed in Florida would allow pharmacists to test, treat flu, strep The Art of Cosmetic Aesthetics: What is Melasma and is there a fix? Avocado Brownies Actor Nick Offerman talks “Devs” Senior softball league Kids and Kubs catches Danny looking University of Florida coronavirus: All classes moving online no later than Monday Red Carpet Treatment: 10 Minute Challenge To Looking Younger Miami FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies: Sunshine State rivalry reborn Treasury Department considers extending tax-filing deadline due to coronavirus Man in need of kidney turns to social media Man in critical condition after hookah lounge stabbing in Tampa Alligator encounter in Florida Everglades goes viral CBP officers in Florida find $30K worth of cocaine hidden in golf clubs Coronavirus declared a pandemic by World Health Organization Bernie Sanders says he’s moving ahead with his Dem campaign First presumptive case of coronavirus in Arkansas, Governor announces St. Petersburg High School Pledge of Allegiance Rollover crash snarls morning traffic on I-4 in Hillsborough County Police: Shoplifter pepper-sprayed TJ Maxx security guard in Clearwater, got away Morning losses deepen on Wall Street as wild swings continue Taco Bell introduces the Triplelupa, its longest shell ever Cowboys wide receiver Ventell Bryant arrested for DUI in Tampa Pasco Co. construction worker arrested for sexual battery on 10-year-old girl Weinstein sentenced to 23 years for sexual assaults ‘Severely neglected’ dogs rescued from Florida home sent to Tampa Bay for adoption UCF instructs teachers to prepare to teach online Chick-fil-A to start selling sauces in Florida grocery stores next month Brother takes sister to daddy-daughter dance after father stands her up for second time 3 killed in Daytona Beach Bike Week crash No injuries after semi-truck sideswipes school bus in Polk County Russia passes bill allowing Putin to stay in power past 2024 Mom run over while trying to stop man from stealing Girl Scout cookie money Stabbing at Tampa hookah lounge leaves man in critical condition; nobody cooperating Coronavirus in Pinellas County: Firestone Grand Prix to go on with extra precaution Officer dies after being shot during Arkansas traffic stop Feds warn Florida company to stop claiming silver can treat coronavirus Joe Biden has another big primary night, wins 4 more states US states race to contain coronavirus as cases near 1,000 Grand Prix-bound IndyCar trailer catches fire on I-275 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: An extended stretch of warmth ahead