WFLA Articles: March 30, 2020

Proposed bill provides protection for student veterans amid coronavirus crisis China reports 1 death and 48 new coronavirus cases, no new domestic cases ‘6 tips a day’ coming into sheriff’s office on ‘Tiger King’ disappearance Spring breakers who visited now-closed beaches test positive for COVID-19 St. Petersburg parks to remain open, for now US fights spread of false reports about coronavirus from foreign adversaries Ford to produce ventilators at parts plant amid pandemic 11 veterans die, over 15 staff members and residents test positive for COVID-19 after outbreak at veteran’s center First U.S. service member dies of coronavirus Tampa Bay workers still unable to file for unemployment benefits through state Gig workers to get unemployment benefits during coronavirus crisis ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 30, 2020 USF College of Engineering working to make 10,000 face shields for Tampa General Hospital ‘We’re going to find you and prosecute you’: Lawmakers look to protect elders from coronavirus schemes Sarasota County reports cases of COVID-19 at senior care facilities Why are Floridians waiting up to 11 days for coronavirus test results? Seffner woman delivers free pet food to help owners get through coronavirus crisis Norwegian Cruise Line extends cruise suspensions till May 11 Largo seniors sing ‘God Bless America’ each night amid social distancing Polk County prepares 60K devices for virtual learning to begin Thursday Pasco County releases guidelines for social distancing EPA temporarily changes pollution violation rules amid coronavirus pandemic Hillsborough County man charged with armed burglary and kidnapping following Amber Alert Florida public school campuses will remain closed until May 1 Passover celebration may look different this year due to COVID-19 Social distancing efforts underway in Tampa STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Much needed midweek shower chances Suspects threatening Tampa Bay law enforcement officers with coronavirus OneBlood to begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients Sen. Rick Scott says all passengers on Zaandam cruise ship must be tested and quarantined Combating coronavirus: More doctors turning to telehealth in midst of pandemic Pres. Trump defends extending virus guidelines as spread continues Whole Foods strike: Workers plan mass ‘sick-out’ over COVID-19 concerns Tampa Bay teen makes care packages with ‘thank you’ note for hospital workers Loggerhead sea turtle patient in critical condition at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Bob Iger to forgo 100% of Disney salary amid coronavirus pandemic K-9 deputy stabbed in the head, Polk sheriff’s office arrests felon with violent history Grading social distancing in Tampa Bay: Residents still mobile, terrible at staying home ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic files $94M lawsuit from prison, report says Didn’t file a tax return for 2018 or 2019? You may not be eligible to receive your stimulus check FPL lowering customers bills during coronavirus pandemic You’ll now be fined in this city if you violate social distancing rules Trump defends extending virus guidelines as spread continues Police: St. Pete man spits on officer’s face, says he has coronavirus Raymond James Stadium coronavirus testing site to reopen this week Doughnut shop makes desserts with Dr. Fauci’s face on them Florida won’t see peak coronavirus impacts until May, study predicts Coronavirus impacts: E-learning changing course load for Pinellas teachers, students Sarasota County administrator explains why no ‘safer at home’ order enacted Coronavirus impacts: Tampa Bay Times cutting back on publishing, furloughing employees Coronavirus in Florida: 5,700+ cases, 71 deaths Entrepreneur’s $200 drive-through coronavirus testing site shut down in Florida Easter Wine Pairings Spring Things Retirement community gathers to sing ‘God Bless America’ from balconies Hillsborough sheriff asks for leads in missing persons cold case from ‘Tiger King’ DeSantis will issue order to bring retired first responders back to work to assist in coronavirus response Dollar General announces discount to medical, guardsmen and first responder communities Man refuses to let son back in house after spring break trip amid coronavirus outbreak Gov. Ron DeSantis announces birth of baby girl Amazon workers to stage walkout over company’s handling of coronavirus cases Tokyo Olympics to start on July 23, 2021 ‘I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ songwriter Alan Merrill dies of coronavirus Coronavirus: DeSantis says Florida can’t take cruise ship with sick passengers New York state surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths Emergency homeless shelter opens in Tampa to stop the spread of coronavirus Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll Photo of health care workers flying to help NY gets love Clearwater Marine Aquarium is live-streaming Winter and friends during coronavirus outbreak Back to school: Online classes begin for Tampa Bay students during coronavirus crisis Reddick Elementary School Pledge of Allegiance Florida gas prices fall below $2 a gallon STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Finally tracking a cold front