WFLA Articles: March 12, 2020

Tom Hanks provides medical update for himself, Rita Wilson in Australia Hillsborough elections supervisor: protecting polling places ‘primary’ concern Coronavirus update: 15 new positive cases of coronavirus in Florida, 3 in Tampa Bay area Positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Sarasota, officials say Valspar Championship canceled over coronavirus concerns Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife tests positive for coronavirus Cleveland Cavs’ Kevin Love pledges $100K to support NBA arena workers NBA says coronavirus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month Steps being taken to protect lawmakers from coronavirus Universal Orlando resort closing due to coronavirus pandemic Lawmakers question effectiveness of new travel restrictions Coronavirus causes polling location changes across Tampa Bay Walt Disney World closing amid coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus impact: Tampa Pride postponed Coronavirus impacts: Stetson University canceling face-to-face instruction for remainder of semester Coronavirus in Pasco County: Man quarantined at home with COVID-19 Universal Studios Hollywood closing due to coronavirus concerns NY lawmakers respond to state, federal coronavirus actions XFL no longer playing regular season games amid coronavirus outbreak Virtual schools on the table in coronavirus response for Florida schools Coronavirus looms over Florida primary Congress working out details of coronavirus financial aid Storm Team 8 Forecast: Very Warm Weekend Ahead Officials: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base Michigan records 12 cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus impacts: Tampa Mayor cancels River O’Green festival and St. Patrick’s Day parade Congress trying to curb widespread panic amid coronavirus pandemic Theme parks adapt to growing coronavirus concerns with new cancellation policies, closures Exclusive WFLA-Emerson College poll shows Biden ahead of Sanders in Florida 20 matted ‘urine and feces’ soaked dogs seized from home in Brooksville Police searching for missing boater in Sarasota Delta issues waivers for Europe travelers Coronavirus concerns in Tampa Bay may impact travel plans, but there are options Coronavirus costs: what expenses and insurance policies are associated with the pandemic Firefighters with Disney-run Reedy Creek Fire Department in quarantine Congress working to pass financial aid package in response to coronavirus Florida Southern College canceling face-to-face instruction, hoping to return to class by April 15 Coronavirus concerns: WrestleMania status remains in limbo California’s Disneyland resort closing due to coronavirus concerns NCAA cancels March Madness due to coronavirus outbreak Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as virus fears spread Boys & Girls Club of Polk County closed after staff member made possible contact with COVID-19 patient Cher postpones Tampa concert as coronavirus spreads 7-Eleven owner arrested after homemade sanitizer burns 4 boys ‘I won’t take chances’: Kenny Chesney postpones Tampa show due to coronavirus New York banning major gatherings in effort to contain virus Coronavirus impacts: MLB suspends spring training, delaying regular season for at least 2 weeks Coronavirus impacts: Tampa Bay Rowdies’ league postpones season Coronavirus in Tampa Bay: Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas counties issue local state of emergency for 7 days New coronavirus case announced in Seminole County Coronavirus in Tampa: MacDill AirFest postponed due to coronavirus concerns Coronavirus impacts: NHL suspends regular season Florida Sen. Rick Scott self-quarantining after possible coronavirus exposure Brazilian official who met Trump tests positive for virus Coronavirus in Tampa: Lightning fans react to practice cancellations due to virus The New Review: Kenyan iced tea, blueberry peanut butter, and a whole bunch more food Science experiment with Tappity gets tested by Danny’s bottom Chef Rachel from Guy’s Grocery Games Coronavirus in Florida: DeSantis suspends all official travel for state employees Coronavirus concerns: American, ACC, Big Ten, and more cancel conference tournaments Daytime chat: This day in history Coronavirus outbreak: Valspar Championship to be played without spectators in Palm Harbor Coronavirus in Florida: 3 new cases announced Thursday, 29 in total Coronavirus in Tampa Bay: List of event, school, business cancellations Major League Soccer postpones season in response to coronavirus Puppy goes viral for goofy smile, lands “fur”ever home in Monroe Starbucks announces plans for modified operations due to coronavirus Mark Cuban says he plans to pay furloughed arena workers amid NBA suspension Daytime Dish Coronavirus impacts: Grand Prix in St. Pete will go on without fans WATCH: Mayor Castor addresses coronavirus concerns ahead of major events in Tampa Princess Cruises voluntarily suspends business for 60 days Dow plummets again as sell-off over the coronavirus deepens Coronavirus concerns: USF bans fans from home games Coronavirus concerns: Pasco Catholic school closes building, moves classes online Coronavirus patient was on JetBlue flight that landed in Florida, report says Yates Elementary Pledge of Allegiance How Tampa Bay restaurants are handling coronavirus concerns Amid virus precautions, Tokyo Olympic flame is lit in Greece Woman killed in crash was driving home after arranging son’s funeral Q&A: Will WHO’s ‘pandemic’ ruling impact the Tokyo Olympics? NBA suspends season; March Madness going without fans Tiger Woods elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame Downtown Plant City gets fresh look for spring Coronavirus concerns: Farnell Middle School closes for 48 hours ‘It’s ridiculous’: Tampa Bay travelers react to 30-day travel ban on Europe Police: Man dead after shooting at Tampa apartment complex Road Rants: No right on red on Henderson Blvd STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Gradual warming continues with little rain in sight