WFLA Articles: March 6, 2020

Backed by federal funding, NIH working to develop coronavirus vaccine 2 Florida residents die of COVID-19, according to DOH Coronavirus affecting blood donations throughout Suncoast Runner who collapsed during Skyway 10K remembered for his non-profit foundation Florida woman charged with changing voters’ political party affiliations New CDC guidelines allow for more coronavirus testing but is Florida following the latest recommendations? Report: Costco suspends free sample practice amid coronavirus concerns Trump names Rep. Mark Meadows his new chief of staff 2-legged dog named Lt. Dan competing to be 2020 Cadbury Bunny PHOTOS: These are the victims of the deadly Middle Tennessee tornadoes Deputies: Man arrested after waving gun near methadone clinic, thousands of bullets seized US senators urge employers to protect employees during coronavirus outbreak ‘That’s what God wants us to do’: 3-year-old rides tricycle around helping Tennessee tornado victims New federal program aims to help house homeless youth Parents gave 11-year-old driving lessons to keep him from ‘playing GTA all day,’ police say Storm Team 8 Forecast: Cooler Air Arrives For The Weekend Seminole Heights store offering free DIY hand sanitizer classes Longboat Key officer involved in crash that killed Sarasota philanthropist, wife found not at fault 21 people aboard Grand Princess cruise ship test positive for coronavirus Deputies: 30 cats found living in ‘deplorable conditions’ at Spring Hill home Winterhaven woman receives insurance check, buys car, thanks to Better Call Behnken Daredevil Nik Wallenda to take on LEGOLAND Florida for next epic stunt The impact of the coronavirus on the job market Austin officials cancel South by Southwest festival Uber, Lyft drivers coping with slumping business because of coronavirus Justin Bieber’s upcoming concert in Tampa moved to Amalie Arena WFLA NOW: Florida’s first hospitalized patient with COVID-19 discharged After Parkland tragedy, Florida Senate OK’s panic buttons Coronavirus test coming, but who will pay for it? WFLA Now: Should you go to Disney World, other Florida theme parks during coronavirus outbreak? Small plane crashes into Florida neighborhood; pilot dead Second-grader brings entire class to watch her adoption Jeff Vinik celebrates 10 years with the Lightning March 6 celebrates National Oreo Cookie Day Newman: “Great to be alive” after terrifying Daytona wreck DQ celebrating 80th birthday with BOGO 80-cent Blizzard deal Police: Man steals vehicle after court appearance, says he ‘was just trying to get home’ Family of missing St. Petersburg woman is losing hope Up-to-date terminology and concepts pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community The Language of Self Worth Kitchen Home Keeping Multi-taskers Purple Playas Foundation Kart 4 Kids Take a Bite: Florida Strawberry Festival Ask the Dietitian: Grocery Store Essentials The Doctor is in: Food Allergies Round of applause for Tampa Bay Rowdies’ new goalkeeper Evan Louro ‘Cruise with Confidence’: Royal Caribbean announces new cancellation policy due to coronavirus concerns How to make sure your leafy greens are safe Dessert Diva shares her recipe for an Oreo Chocolate Ganache Tart Free shuttle service offered at Firestone Grand Prix in St. Pete ‘SICKENING VIDEO’: 15-year-old girl beaten, robbed by teen mob in NYC street attack ‘I sing in or out of uniform at the drop of a dime’: Virginia police officer shows off soulful vocals Study: Daylight savings time means more fatal crashes 2 major music events postponed in Florida due to coronavirus Deputies searching for man who suffers from memory loss in Hernando Co. Support Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital with Kart 4 Kids Lone Star Spirits New survey finds most American drivers don’t trust self-driving cars “The Daytime Buzz” Boneless ribs-mac and cheese for National Pork Day Operation Green Light gives residents a second chance behind the wheel in Tampa Bay Uber driver arrested after DUI crash that killed passenger in Haines City Spring Break Travel Tips Last Chance to Get a Timeshare Maintenance Fee Credit Purple Playas Foundation 16-year-old shot in Northdale neighborhood in front of multiple witnesses More sporting events affected by spreading virus Tokyo organizers downsize arrival ceremony for Olympic torch WATCH: Hillsborough River turns green ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US Cruise ship held off California coast as passengers await virus test results Report: Stranger in van approached 12-year-old girl in Winter Haven, offered her $20 to get in Exclusive poll shows Joe Biden ahead of Bernie Sanders in Missouri presidential primary White House cancels Trump’s visit to CDC Hundreds set sail from Port Tampa Bay amid coronavirus concerns Fatal crash closes part of Adamo Drive in Tampa Alabama executes man convicted in killing of 3 officers STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Cooler air arrives today and lasts all weekend