WFLA Articles: March 27, 2020

INDYCAR following NASCAR’s lead with iRacing events Texas company looking to dock paychecks for those receiving stimulus checks Hillsborough, Pinellas ordered to stay home. Will others follow suit? Lennard High graduate dies days after special graduation ceremony in hospice Florida medical supplies diverted to New York, as supplies continue to dwindle Doctors say pregnant women should strictly adhere to social distancing guidelines US-run maquiladoras go on monthlong work-stoppage in Juarez MLB final pitch could be closer to Christmas than Halloween FDA clears rapid test that can detect coronavirus in 5 minutes Coronavirus relief package passes but it didn’t come easy ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 27, 2020 Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy tests positive for COVID-19 following Orlando vacation Drama in Congress before $2T package passed Florida’s medical and nursing students ready for coronavirus fight Sarasota Memorial Hospital sharing lessons learned on front lines of coronavirus crisis Nervous about coronavirus exposure, some moms considering home birth Ford-produced face shields arriving for health care workers in Sarasota Midwest reps hurry to DC to pass coronavirus stimulus Walmart offering no-contact services for payment, pickup and delivery U.S. passes 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Coronavirus stimulus bill signed by Pres. Trump includes help for small businesses 21K-pound food donation benefits 2 Tampa Bay organizations during coronavirus crisis Ybor City businesses already feeling impacts ahead of safer-at-home order going into effect tonight Metro Ministries concerned about food supply as need to feed triples amid coronavirus crisis Trump signs emergency coronavirus relief package passed by House despite disagreements Winn Dixie creates shopping hour for health care and first responders Sarasota County firefighter tests positive for COVID-19 ‘Major step forward’: House passes $2.2-trillion stimulus package SeaWorld furloughing more than 90% of its employees ‘Every mask makes a difference’: Lutz woman makes face masks for medical professionals WFLA welcomes Brooklyn Hart Benson to family Polk County coronavirus: Lakeland mayor, county officials at odds over ‘stay-at-home’ order President Trump signs coronavirus stimulus package in hopes of curbing COVID-19’s economic impact Trump issues order in effort to force GM to produce ventilators under Defense Production Act With bipartisan support, House passes COVID-19 relief package Hillsborough County plans to reopen Raymond James coronavirus testing site Firearm background checks in Florida nearly triple as coronavirus fears spread Apple releases new COVID-19 screening website and app 2 missing children located following Amber Alert Tampa Bay counties collect donations needed for first responders, healthcare workers Q&A: Here’s how your federal coronavirus relief check will work Coronavirus myth vs. fact: World health officials tackle COVID-19 rumors 4 passengers die on Holland America cruise ship headed to Fort Lauderdale Florida coronavirus: More travelers asked to quarantine, SNAP benefits increasing House approves $2.2 trillion rescue package, US infections surge to most in world Rays to match donations given to Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay Deputies find missing, endangered 18-year-old in Hernando County St. Pete chocolatier says her business is essential to the livelihood of her employees Stay home if you think you have coronavirus, Hillsborough health officials say Texas man charged for creating fake coronavirus Facebook post Health and Fitness with Dymatize ‘Too many people are dying alone.’ A New York doctor’s story March is National Endometriosis Month Georgia Aquarium welcomes shelter puppies while it’s closed Tampa family struggles with social distancing from father with Alzheimer’s Update your Home with Caesarstone ‘Baby Shark’ challenge: Wash your hands, doo doo Zebra recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes to Trump Coronavirus crisis: What is an essential business? Hidden Valley releases super spicy ranch sauce Coronavirus: Hillsborough schools out millions; new plan in place for students Coronavirus: Safer-at-home order for Hillsborough County goes into effect tonight WATCH: Cheetah cubs explore Busch Gardens during coronavirus closure British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for virus ‘Bowtism’ helping families with free kids’ clothes during coronavirus crisis WATCH: Reporter has hilarious reaction to seeing herd of bison Coronavirus patient says he feels guilt over possibly infecting others Coronavirus pandemic: Tampa Bay teachers prepare for remote learning Spring Hill Elementary Pledge of Allegiance Florida coronavirus: Cases surpass 3,000, deaths spike to 46 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Near record heat continues