WFLA Articles: March 16, 2020

Tampa bars, restaurants told to close each night by 10 p.m, Ybor City business owners worried Kentucky Derby to be postponed until September amid COVID-19 concerns Police department asking for all criminal activities to be halted amid coronavirus pandemic Working from home? Here’s how to look better on FaceTime, Skype Pollo Tropical offering free delivery amid coronavirus pandemic St. Petersburg bar owner not shocked by mayor’s announcement to close bars at 9 p.m. Florida primary still on despite coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus worries: Virginia senators want US to stop relying on foreign-made pharmaceuticals HUD announces more than $118 million in grants to fight homelessness Dollar General stores to dedicate first hour after opening to senior shoppers Will elective procedures be canceled in Florida amid coronavirus outbreak? Bill would create federal agency to protect Americans’ data City of Lakeland declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus Coronavirus impact: McDonald’s to close all company-owned restaurant dining areas and PlayPlaces Florida DOH announces 5th COVID-19 death, 160 cases tied to state Tampa Mayor Jane Castor orders bars to be closed by 10 p.m. Senate waiting for coronavirus relief bill, House still has to OK corrections Storm Team 8 Forecast: A Warm & Dry Forecast Continues Coronavirus strikes WrestleMania, WWE to host event with no fans Congressional leaders prepare to work from home if necessary to stop spread of coronavirus NASCAR postpones all races through May 3 Judge blocks Trump administration’s food stamp work requirements Orangetheory Fitness temporarily closing studios due to COVID-19 St Patrick’s Day cancellations putting a financial pinch on the service industry Census Bureau forms Coronavirus Task Force Armature Works to temporarily close amid coronavirus pandemic Tampa General Hospital testing on site; joining other private labs to get results on coronavirus Polk organization for elderly balances serving high-risk population and protecting them Do you know what safety features your car is equipped with? Shoppers stock up at Tampa supermarkets amid coronavirus crisis Poker rooms to close at Seminole Casinos amid coronavirus concerns Coronavirus closures: Regal Cinemas closing all U.S. theaters due to coronavirus Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders Tampa Bay area pizza shop offering free slices to kids while schools are closed Universal Orlando closing CityWalk, resorts through March 31 Dow dives 2,997 points on fears virus will cause recession MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus Coronavirus voting changes: Find precinct changes here Buccaneers to re-sign Jason Pierre Paul President Trump recommends limiting gatherings of more than 10 people Coronavirus closures: St.Pete bars to close at 9 p.m., no events over 50 people To curb spread of coronavirus, massive shutdowns underway across US Winn-Dixie announces new store hours to deal with coronavirus Actor Idris Elba announces he has tested positive for COVID-19 Couple celebrates 67th anniversary through window amid coronavirus outbreak Ask the Dietitian: Are Spices Only Good For Cooking? Canada closing borders to non-citizens, non-residents The Doctor Is In: Coronavirus Preparedness and Safety Ancient Healing: Bite For Better Immunity Self Defense Marissa DiPietro & Matt DiPietro “MAKE YOUR DIALOGUE COUNT” Resource Now Available To Help Those Impacted By Metastatic Breast Cancer Coronavirus: Florida now has more than 150 confirmed cases Allergy Myths Healthy Dessert Options Coronavirus quarantine: Things to do at home with your kids while schools are closed April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas 5 Secrets to Vibrant Health In-state travel ideas with “Flamingo” magazine Home Remedy: Spring Cleaning – Hidden Hot Spots with the Accidental Housewife March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Oliver Platt and Nick Gehlfuss talk “Chicago Med” TAKE A BITE: Recipe Redux Tyler Perry’s Ruthless When Panic Attacks! Daytime chat: What your pizza preference says about you Look Younger, Feel Confident with Power Swabs Coronavirus concerns: MGM Resorts closing all Vegas properties Coronavirus: Some Tampa Bay school districts will pay teachers, staff through closures The Doctor Is In: Making Womb for Baby Pizza Week ‘Patient zero’ in Tennessee shares experience with COVID-19 Party’s over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus Fashion Wrap Coronavirus: Disney World to donate excess food during closure Social distancing? Not on Sunday night at Disney World Customer leaves staff $2,500 tip before bars and restaurants close in Ohio LIST: States that have closed restaurants and bars to dine-in customers Ohio jail releases hundreds of inmates due to coronavirus concerns Toddlers locked in hot car while woman shopped at Clearwater Costco, police say Police: Don’t call 911 if you run out of toilet paper Coronavirus concerns: Supermarket offers special hours for shoppers 65 and older 5 dead, including officer and gunman, in Missouri shooting Stocks lose 8% on Wall Street as more businesses shut doors Miami, Fort Lauderdale beaches close over coronavirus concerns 8 ways to ease anxiety over coronavirus concerns Coronavirus impact: Tampa Bay food bank losing money, volunteers Coronavirus concerns: Disney closes hotels, shops St. Pete police locate missing 14-year-old boy Florida activates website to help students find free meals during school closures Northside Christian School Pledge of Allegiance Coronavirus: Hillsborough Public School teachers will still get paid amid closures DEBATE TAKEAWAYS: Biden tries to draw in Sanders supporters