WFLA Articles: March 24, 2020

Jets signing Breshad Perriman to 1-year deal Tampa’s Continental Wholesale Diamonds owner dies in plane crash Waffle House closes 365 restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic Publix to install plexiglass barriers at registers amid coronavirus pandemic Restaurant owners hope the to-go orders keep coming after the ‘Great American Takeout’ is over Orange County mayor issues stay-at-home order City of Miami orders residents to shelter-in-place Is abortion essential surgery? Decisions to halt elective procedures spark debate SWAT situation in Brooksville ends peacefully with suspect in custody Drug shortages a concern as clinical trials begin in fight against coronavirus Marc Topkin breaks down ‘uncertainty’ surrounding Rays and MLB season ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 24, 2020 Disney World’s Animal Kingdom welcomes baby prehensile-tailed porcupine Real ID delay: Deadline for travelers to get new license pushed back due to coronavirus Hillsborough County pleading for medical supply donations With Senate stalled on COVID-19 relief bill, Pelosi accused of ‘hijacking’ crisis Florida Supreme Court to suspend jury trials statewide through April 17 Police: Man told to turn down music grabs sword, chases man Senators look for options to protect Americans’ right to vote during coronavirus crisis Clinical trials underway for drugs that show promise fighting coronavirus 113 Hillsborough County residents qualify for COVID-19 test at new site 8 On Your Side gets answers for viewer paying for gym she cannot enter Storm Team Forecast: Warm & Mostly Dry This Week Florida AG cracking down on price gouging amid coronavirus pandemic Tampa Bay company puts all resources into making protective masks for health care workers during coronavirus crisis Trump hoping to see US economy reopened by Easter amid virus Coronavirus in US: Trump hopes to lift social distancing guidelines by Easter Sam’s Club announces special hours and ‘concierge pickup’ for seniors Manatee County in need of protective equipment for first responders Tampa teacher surprises student on 6th birthday despite school’s coronavirus closure Travel organizations call on Congress for help amid virus pandemic Universal Orlando extends closure amid coronavirus outbreak Trump hoping to see US economy reopened by Easter amid virus Virtual memorials: Coronavirus changes the way we grieve Florida is top state complaining about ‘covidiots,’ study says Several Tampa Bay children testing positive for coronavirus L.A. County coronavirus death toll climbs, includes teen whose death is still under investigation Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid Hillsborough officials expect curfew, stay-at-home orders to begin Friday at 10 p.m. Coronavirus concerns: Floridians 65 and older urged to stay home for 14 days Multiple Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies from coronavirus complications in Sarasota Gas stations changing protocol to help stop spread of COVID-19 Athletes left with questions after Tokyo Olympics postponed Raymond James Stadium COVID-19 testing: What to know before you go Holland America cruise ship to dock in Florida port with 77 people showing flu-like symptoms St. Petersburg Mayor Kriseman working on ‘stay-at-home order’ Coronavirus in Florida: Amazon warehouse employee tests positive for COVID-19 Stay-at-home in Tampa: Mayor Castor looking to issue city-wide order as coronavirus concerns grow Hillsborough Co. tax collector donates office’s supply of masks to nursing homes What you need to know today about the virus outbreak College Board offering AP exams online due to coronavirus pandemic 36-year-old fitness instructor with coronavirus urges people to heed safety measures Part 2: Bachelor cooking lessons at the Epicurean Hotel Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package Spring breaker issues apology after saying ‘if I get the corona, I get the corona’ 2-legged dog named Lt. Dan named 2020 Cadbury Bunny Lakeland couple caught stealing over $600 of clothes from Walmart, deputies say Coronavirus: Manatee County closes its Beer Can Island, all boat public boat ramps Coronavirus stresses lead to spike in domestic violence shelter calls Daytime chat: Learn phrases for National French Language Day India prime minister announces ‘total lockdown’ in country of 1.3 billion Pinellas schools distributing thousands of laptops for online learning during coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus: Walgreens hiring 9,500 workers, current employees to get bonuses Ford is working with 3M and GE to make respirators and ventilators Man arrested for deliberately coughing near elderly citizen wearing face mask Stocks jump 5% as hopes build for coronavirus stimulus package Woman resorts to toilet paper bouquet for godmother in need Report coronavirus scams with BBB’s online tracker Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021 Coronavirus response: Travelers coming to Florida from high-risks areas must quarantine Koalas rescued from Australian brush fires released back into wild Coronavirus: Loss of smell, taste, might signal infection Tampa Bay YMCAs offer relief care to essential workers during coronavirus Coronavirus: Pinellas schools to hand out laptops to students in need Audible is offering free audiobooks for kids stuck at home Coronavirus in Florida: More than 1,400 cases, Pinellas County reports first death Dozens of masks stolen from hospital amid coronavirus pandemic Texas’ lieutenant governor says US should get ‘back to work’ Keswick Christian School Pledge of Allegiance Man dead after vehicle crashes into Sarasota home STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Hot and dry again today; spotty rain tomorrow