WFLA Articles: March 19, 2020

Former Plant star Pete Alonso sends special message to 82-year-old fan with cancer Senate pursues financial aid package to boost economy through coronavirus pandemic California governor says half of state may get coronavirus; seeks medical ship ‘Everyone is basically self-isolating’ Franciscan Center closes amid concerns for public and elderly nuns Walgreens says Seminole store employee tested positive for COVID-19 Tampa Bay area beaches closing amid coronavirus pandemic Unemployment claims surge amid coronavirus pandemic ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 19, 2020 UCF student tests positive for coronavirus, more being tested, officials say McConnell’s $1T coronavirus relief plan proposes payments of $1,200 per person With all pro-sports off, ESPN bringing back ‘The Ocho’ Something Good: Riverview man working to help migrant families get essential items during coronavirus pandemic List: Tampa Bay restaurants offering delivery, deals on orders during coronavirus outbreak Something Good: Riverview woman shopping for seniors who can’t get out to get supplies Senators push for infrastructure plan in next coronavirus relief bill Senate working to give Americans help and hope amid coronavirus pandemic Employee lied about having coronavirus that shut down South Carolina company, sheriff says Tampa police investigating deadly shooting Storm Team 8 Forecast: Very Warm And Dry Conditions Ahead Coronavirus relief: California lawmakers say $1,000 per American isn’t enough Military families face challenges amid Coronavirus pandemic Lawmakers pushing vote-by-mail for elections during coronavirus crisis Highlighting Heroes: Tampa workers on frontline of coronavirus Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, others team up for free online concert tonight ‘What are we supposed to do?’: Polk State College student tests positive for coronavirus Florida legislature’s 2020-2021 budget faces uncertain future Secretary of Ag: Food supply is safe Why can’t members of Congress work from home? Need a friend while sheltering at home? Foster a canine companion 8 people arrested in California for reselling toilet paper and hand sanitizer at ridiculous prices Truck drivers keeping Tampa Bay stocked and running amid coronavirus pandemic $10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US Lakeland officer escorts flock of ducks out of road, into lake All Pinellas County public beaches to be closed until April 6 Saints head coach Sean Payton tests positive for coronavirus, reports say 2 Disney Springs businesses layoff all employees due to coronavirus outbreak With sights set on Brady coming to Tampa, what’s going to happen to Winston? Miami-Dade County mayor closes public beaches, parks, non-essential businesses State Department tells Americans abroad to return home and avoid all international travel Coronavirus closures: All public Sarasota County and Manatee County beaches to close amid COVID-19 concerns How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus? Work must go on: Tampa Bay construction crews continue projects amid coronavirus crisis Carnival offers cruise ships as hospitals for non-COVID-19 patients Coronavirus crisis: Tampa Bay blood donation centers facing shortage, urging community to help US-Canada border to close late Friday to non-essential trips Amid coronavirus threat, Florida lawmakers OK $93.2B budget Mnuchin: Family of 4 could get $3K under virus relief plan Venice canal water appears clear, fish visible as people shelter from coronavirus Take a healthy stand with Luxe Amalie Arena donates pallets of food to local nonprofit organizations amid coronavirus crisis Polk sheriff: Former police officer killed wife in murder-suicide Anna Maria beaches closing in response to coronavirus COVID-19 testing sites expected to open at Raymond James Stadium, state fairgrounds Weekly jobless claims jump by 70,000 as virus starts to take hold Taco restaurant sells emergency taco kits, complete with toilet paper, 30 eggs Little Rock mayor announces mandate for restaurants and bars to offer only takeout, curbside and home delivery Publix dedicates shopping hour for seniors twice a week St. Pete brewery re-purposes equipment to make hand sanitizer Buccaneers reportedly agree to 1-year deal with WR Bryant Mitchell Healthier choices this season with Crunch Time Apple Growers Plexaderm Military pauses Afghanistan deployments, isolates arrivals there Pinellas County Commissioners to hold meeting on state of emergency Hallmark Channel to air Christmas movie marathon as more people self-quarantine Tulsi Gabbard suspends presidential campaign, endorses Joe Biden Playful dolphins, manatees captured on video by See Through Canoe White House coronavirus task force holds Thursday briefing Westfield malls in Tampa Bay closing amid coronavirus crisis Washed Ashore at Florida Aquarium Daytime Chat What Makes Men Happy? Coronavirus Facts Not Fear: President Trump says FDA is expediting existing drugs to fight COVID-19 Polk State College student tests positive for coronavirus China reports no new domestic cases for first time as NYC numbers double Coronavirus: Former Tampa Bay resident on lockdown in Europe Clearwater Beach to shut down Monday amid coronavirus concerns Burger King offering free kids meals in response to coronavirus pandemic ‘Neighborly’ bringing meals, company to isolated elderly in Tampa Bay during coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus: Kids stuck at home should go on these virtual Disney World rides Flame arrival faces rising tension Tokyo Olympics be delayed Coronavirus: Food bank offers free meals in Sarasota County Nature Coast Technical High School Pledge of Allegiance Coronavirus in Florida: Number of cases reach over 400 Coronavirus: Hillsborough County releasing some inmates from jail to stop virus spread STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Close to record highs this afternoon