WFLA Articles: March 4, 2020

Tampa students coming home after study abroad cancellations in Italy Organization reverses decision, Florida woman can have family attend bodybuilding competition amid coronavirus outbreak Trump blames Obama for poor coronavirus response Expert: Human trials for coronavirus vaccine will begin in ‘a month or so’ Girl, 8, walked miles in woods after car crash to help mom, who was later found dead Supreme Court appears divided after hearing major abortion case Attorney for TPD officer who owns gun used in teen’s death responds to Sheriff Chronister’s interview with WFLA Coronavirus fears causing Tampa Bay stores to run low on supplies Tampa police investigating deadly hit-and-run, driver returns to scene Rural hospitals look for help as coronavirus threat continues Bill requiring ‘silent reflection’ to start school day passes Florida House Ultra Music Festival postponed amid Coronavirus concerns Airline CEOS head to White House amid coronavirus travel concerns Storm Team 8 Forecast: Cold Front Moves In Thursday Night Peeps teams up with Crocs just in time for Easter Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz wears gas mask to vote on coronavirus spending bill Hillsborough health director calls coronavirus patient an ‘unsung hero’ How Tampa doctors are taking steps to help prevent spread of COVID-19 Screener at Los Angeles airport tests positive for coronavirus Cruise to return to San Francisco early after ex-passenger dies of coronavirus Feds: TikTok poses national security threat Interior secretary defends Trump’s environmental policies Clearwater man wanted after he stole putters by stuffing them in his pants After 2 swans die in Lakeland, speed tables may be back on the table Florida lawmakers rally behind 6-year-old who was arrested at school Act Now: What you can do to help victims of the Tennessee tornadoes Sports bettor charged with threatening to ‘behead’ Tampa Bay Rays player’s family Hillsborough Co. votes to prohibit pets stores from selling dogs, cats from industrial breeders A warning for those using GoodRX app to save money Search underway for two vehicles of interest in Plant City hit-and-run that killed 5-year-old boy, deputies say Coronavirus precaution: Brandon restaurant has business sanitized Family of 3 among many fatalities in Tennessee tornadoes United Airlines reduces number of domestic, international flights Actor Bill Nighy talks “Emma” Coronavirus expected to have little impact on Tampa Bay tourism during spring break Polk, Manatee County, State of Florida set up call centers for coronavirus questions Bradenton police K-9 retires and receives heartwarming send-off Remarkable woman in Lakeland turns heartache into help and healing Rory McIlroy putting trust in Olympic Committee, says he will participate in Tokyo games amid coronavirus concerns Take a Bite: Cook Once, Eat Twice California officials announce 1st coronavirus death in state Gizmo 4 President Take a Bite: A Taste of the Islands The Doctor is in: Talking to Your Child about Periods St. Petersburg preparing for Grand Prix amid coronavirus concerns James Bond film release pushed back 7 months due to coronavirus Disney’s Cinderella celebrates 70 years Chuck E. Cheese sued over hair stuck in ticket machine Bloomberg out, Biden resurgent after Super Tuesday victories Shark Tank America’s Top Dog Water bottles link California inmate to $3 million Tampa jewelry store burglary Bradenton man dies after shootout with deputies, officials say Daytime chat: Weekend at Drew Garabo’s Down to Bowl and the Great Love Debate Virginia bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ children Florida resident self-isolating in Washington after testing positive for coronavirus Man sentenced to 205-755 years in prison for filming infant sexual abuse Polk County man wins $1M jackpot with scratch-off ticket 1 year after diagnosis, Alex Trebek updates on cancer treatment, overcoming ‘great depression’ Director’s Cut: The Invisible Man Gizmo 4 President Taste the Islands Sarasota County infant dies after mother falls asleep breastfeeding, police say Florida bill targets ‘phony baloney’ use of support animals How much does it cost to get tested for coronavirus? You might be surprised Woman shocked to discover plant she’s been watering for 2 years is fake Mike Bloomberg drops out of presidential race after $500 million campaign No one hurt after tanker truck fire on U.S. 301 Is your meth contaminated with coronavirus? This Florida police dept. will test it for free Man brings tuxedo-wearing llama to unamused sister’s wedding Tampa named one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Pepin Academies Pledge of Allegiance States scramble to prepare ahead of food stamps rule change Voter guide: What to know before you vote in Florida’s primary Tampa Bay airports, ports ramp up cleaning efforts amid coronavirus concerns Fly away to Neverland with Penguin Project’s ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ play Rollover crash causes delays on Howard Frankland Bridge Hillsborough commissioners to meet to discuss coronavirus response plan N.H. coronavirus patient breaks isolation, potentially exposing others Trio arrested after malnourished 6-year-old found dead in closet Crash closes part of Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa Biden claims 9 Super Tuesday victories, including Texas Missing Child Alert canceled for Panama City teen STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Warmest day today ahead of tomorrow’s front