WFLA Articles: March 25, 2020

‘Twisted prank’: Woman purposely coughed on $35,000 worth of supermarket food, owner says Waffle House closes 418 restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic Diner leaves $10K tip at Florida restaurant Coronavirus stimulus package hit snag in Senate Global pandemic postpones this year’s glitzy Tony Awards Hillsborough County student receives first diploma of 2020 while battling bone cancer in Hospice Republicans and Democrats agree on $2 trillion stimulus plan, but some think it should’ve happened earlier Ohio residents asked to display stop signs alerting others of medical needs during COVID-19 pandemic ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 25, 2020 St. Petersburg business owners argue they are essential VP Mike Pence weighs in coronavirus relief bill, getting US economy back to normal Powerball lottery will cut jackpot total after its next winner Big Cat Rescue, founder Carole Baskin respond to ‘Tiger King’ Netflix docuseries on Joe Exotic Jimmy Buffett launches virtual tour for fans to watch concerts at home Tampa Bay mother sick, self-quarantining, still can’t get COVID-19 test Storm Team 8 Forecast: Slim Rain Chances Through The End Of The Week Coronavirus in Florida: Dems, GOP split on how state should respond Congress poised to pass coronavirus relief bill Senate expected to sign off on $2T coronavirus relief bill Coronavirus response: GOP senators want last-minute fix on $2T relief package Family tailgates outside of hospital as new addition is brought into world Group sends 10K+ school-supply kits to 41 Hillsborough County schools amid coronavirus crisis ‘Help is on the way’: Senate leaders reach agreement on $2 trillion stimulus bill Tampa Bay’s small businesses look to coronavirus stimulus bill to survive Shutdown Florida: Over 245,000 sign petition to Gov. DeSantis American stranded in Cuba as COVID-19 travel problems continue to climb for U.S. citizens abroad COVID-19 drive-through testing site to open in Bradenton Elton John to host TV, radio concert as coronavirus antidote NHL postpones draft, awards ceremony California governor says 4 banks to waive mortgage fees Senate agrees on $2T coronavirus aid package Supply chain to feed kids in need stalls as grocery chains struggle to keep food on shelves Some Tampa Bay parents struggle to get Internet service so kids can learn online Coronavirus in Florida: Senior citizens, Floridians with underlying conditions asked to stay home ‘Bear hunt’ helps children get out of house during coronavirus quarantine Animal shelters and SPCA looking for fur-ever homes for pets during coronavirus pandemic AccuTite: Minimally Invasive Reduction of Nasal Labial Folds NLF Weather Break with Storm Team 8: How do hurricanes and tropical storms form? Weather Break with Storm Team 8: Why is Tampa Bay the lightning capital? Man arrested for groping 13-year-old girl in Venice grocery store, deputies say Pres. Trump approves DeSantis’ request to declare Florida a disaster area COVID-19 patient leaves heartwarming message of thanks on room window at Cleveland Clinic Coronavirus patients exhibiting new symptoms, Ohio health director says Tampa Bay Lightning players pledge 500,000 meals to Feeding Tampa Bay food bank Brevard Zoo is taking care of abandoned black bear cub Gallup: 60 percent of Americans approve of President Trump’s response to coronavirus Chef Floyd Cardoz dies at 59 of coronavirus complications Gov. DeSantis’ coronavirus dilemma: health vs. economy MLB airing 30 classic games digitally on PPD opening day Spain’s coronavirus deaths leap; Prince Charles now infected Coronavirus in Lakeland: City facilities close to public Tampa Police: 1 officer tests positive for coronavirus, 35 under quarantine, 45 being monitored Stimulus checks: Here’s how much money to expect (and when you might get it) Tampa Bay organizations help get shelter animals adopted amid coronavirus outbreak Doctor who served as adviser for movie ‘Contagion’ has contracted coronavirus Ford recalls 268K cars in North America to fix door latches Schumer: Trump’s businesses barred from bailout money in Senate coronavirus bill Rosie O’Donnell’s streaming Broadway show raises $600K for virus victims Pinellas County passes ‘safer at home’ order amid coronavirus pandemic FDIC cautions against coronavirus-related scams, poor planning Pinellas County coronavirus: Donations needed for first responders, healthcare workers Florida Coronavirus: Dozens of subpoenas issued for vendors accused of price gouging Aetna waives patient payments for coronavirus hospital stays Gov. DeSantis wants state declared a disaster area Starbucks to offer free coffee to first responders, frontline workers ‘It’s brutal’: Florida family of four all battling coronavirus Stay-at-home vs. curfew: Tampa mayor, county officials clash over lockdown L.A. will shut off water, power for nonessential businesses that refuse to close PHOTOS: Celebrities, politicians who tested positive for coronavirus Man trips while trying to cross street in St. Pete, hit by Jeep, dies Coronavirus: Drive-thru test site opens at Raymond James Stadium Coronavirus in Florida: Nearly 300 new cases in state, Death toll rises to 23 Man accused of licking Walmart items in coronavirus prank charged with making terrorist threats WATCH: Virtual reality shows what coronavirus does to your lungs Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus Coronavirus: Tampa, St. Pete may issue stay-at-home orders today Pinellas County asks citizens to donate medical supplies amid coronavirus outbreak Kingswood Elementary School Pledge of Allegiance Authorities in Mozambique find 64 migrants dead in truck US could soon become epicenter of virus pandemic after ‘very large acceleration’ in cases, WHO warns 10 dead, over 800 test positive in coronavirus outbreaks on Princess cruises, CDC says Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Spotty showers possible today