WFLA Articles: March 31, 2020

Trump urges DeSantis to ‘do the right thing’ with cruise ship carrying sick passengers, Tampa retirees Hawaii police arrest visiting Tampa man for violating 14-day quarantine order What money is available for struggling small businesses? ‘We need a miracle,’ Entire family tests positive for COVID-19, father in ICU UF president says student government meeting was ‘Zoom bombed’ Lizzo sends lunch to hospital workers around the country during coronavirus pandemic 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattles Idaho Florida universities looking to help students amidst pandemic Florida rushing to improve the unemployment system Coronavirus test results now delayed up to 14 days in Florida, residents say White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus Tiger King docuseries features real-life Tampa Bay people, wild theories about missing millionaire cold case ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 31, 2020 Better Call Behnken helps Port Richey woman get assurance her power won’t be disconnected Coronavirus impacts: Oil prices plummet as Americans stay home, jobs endangered St. Petersburg strike teams to answer coronavirus calls Clearwater businessman makes masks to help protect healthcare professionals from coronavirus Obamacare lawsuit moves forward as newly unemployed apply Coronavirus response: Trump admin makes health care changes to address patient surge Tampa nurses get married as bride’s father walks her down the aisle over FaceTime Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking A Cold Front Florida docking plan in the works for ill-fated cruise ships Some lawmakers call for release of low-risk inmates to protect them from COVID-19 Uber pledges 10 million free rides for health workers and elderly affected by COVID-19 3rd patient dies from COVID-19 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital ‘Eat, you have to eat’ Westchase woman delivers over 100 pizzas to local hospitals White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from coronavirus People still going to beach despite Safer at Home Order Report: 31% of people sleeping less due to COVID-19 related anxiety Gov. DeSantis: White House has not recommended Florida shutdown in response to coronavirus Stocks fall, head to worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008 A guide to surviving financially as bills come due Police: Woman anxious about coronavirus shoots at St. Pete officer checking on her Florida Democrats blast governor’s handling of virus crisis Publix implements new policies will allow employees to wear gloves, masks amid coronavirus pandemic Virginia Zoom class hijacked, ‘inappropriate materials’ shared with students Man who stabbed K-9 in head dies in hospital from cocaine intoxication, Polk deputies say Epilepsy Awareness Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests Coronavirus in Tampa expected to peak in early May, fire chief says Coronavirus in Tampa Bay: Which cities have COVID-19 patients? Dade City’s ‘Wild Things’ banned from keeping endangered tigers Clearwater coronavirus: Mayor worried some homeless are like ‘petri dish’ that could spread COVID-19 Tom Brady to wear No.12 for Buccaneers US death toll from the virus eclipses China’s official count Then vs. now: Videos taken 2 weeks apart show stark difference on Pinellas County beaches in wake of coronavirus State approves new area code for Tampa area Amazon fires warehouse worker who led walkout over coronavirus Husband hides symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward, Strong Hospital officials say Get $200 to watch your favorite Disney movie Reduce Under Eye Bags in Minutes CNN anchor Chris Cuomo tests positive for coronavirus Lakeland to reopen some trails, amenities amid coronavirus pandemic Mellow Mushroom in Tampa closes, but not because of coronavirus Deputies locate missing Winter Haven teen with autism Parents create at-home Disney vacation for kids Coronavirus in Florida: Cases surge past 6,700 as death toll rises to 85 Video shows how coronavirus kills Walmart to begin temperature checks for employees before their shifts Contact lens wearers urged to switch to glasses to prevent coronavirus infection Pasco schools delivering meals to families on Tuesday Coronavirus: Hillsborough County holds donation drive, in urgent need of medical supplies Coronavirus: More than 5,000 USF classes go online Feds revoking reservation status for tribe’s 300 acres Empire State Building debuts siren light display to honor first responders Dolly Parton reading bedtime stories to kids in new video series Coronavirus: Airbnb pledges $250 million for hosts impacted by cancellations Let’s boogie! Local dance studio offers free virtual lessons during coronavirus crisis Dr. Fauci anticipates coronavirus outbreak in the fall HART to reduce bus service during coronavirus outbreak Trump administration rules gun shops ‘essential’ amid virus Stranded cruise ship hit by virus begs Florida to dock US nears China’s virus death toll as New York calls for help STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Scattered showers overnight with cold front Attorneys: Arrest of Tampa pastor who led packed services was ‘unconstitutional’