WFLA Articles: May 14, 2020

Pinellas daycare owner offers free daycare for children of first responders Unemployed and frustrated, Tampa Bay woman calls governor’s office for answers FDA probes accuracy issue with Abbott’s rapid virus test McConnell says Obama administration ‘did leave behind’ pandemic plan Dining with dummies? Renowned restaurant adds mannequins Former Oakland A’s manager Art Howe in ICU battling coronavirus House Republicans say China should be held accountable for coronavirus spread NFL players accused of armed robbery at South Florida party CrossFit gym hopes for good news from Governor DeSantis Motorcyclist may have been going over 100 mph Bayshore collision, detectives say Don’t wander streets of Tijuana looking for beer, officials warn Netflix to release docuseries on Jeffrey Epstein Woman describes conditions inside Sarasota nursing home with COVID-19 outbreak Sen. Rick Scott blocking vote on coronavirus relief for state, local governments Carnival to lay off hundreds in Florida, other states Couple married for 52 years, reunite after almost two months apart due to coronavirus Homeowner, relative ticketed for letting family stay at beach house amid pandemic Storm Team 8 Forecast: Scattered Downpours Possible Friday Ryan Newman set to return to racing Sunday Guests to Florida Aquarium required to wear face coverings Florida coronavirus: When are nurses entitled to paid sick leave under new federal law? St Petersburg police say they’ve broken up classic car chop shop St. Petersburg man arrested for sexual battery of child under 12 ‘No one is above the law’: Lawmakers respond to Burr stepping down as intel chair amid stock sales investigation Small businesses say PPP loans not flexible enough Peacock problems: Brandon neighborhood overrun with loud, messy flock of birds Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation cancel summer camps due to coronavirus concerns Olympics postponement costing $800M, IOC says HEROES Act would give $1 trillion to state, local governments to help stay afloat during pandemic US lawmakers look at possibly extending duration of Paycheck Protection Program 4-drawer chest recalled due to concerns it could tip over ‘I was really shocked’: Victim in Lakeland liquor store attack speaks out Winter Haven man helps evacuate building destroyed by fire, officials say Senate to make adjustments to Paycheck Protection Program ‘Broken by design’: Florida labor unions petition for immediate change to unemployment system Amazon to produce face shields for healthcare workers, public Stopped cold: ‘Frozen’ musical on Broadway will not reopen after COVID-19 Coronavirus testing site breakdown, Pinellas County commissioners extend local state of emergency Florida unemployment: 11K people sign petition demanding more action from Gov. DeSantis Jogger critically injured by Sarasota County work truck Advent Health of North Pinellas honors nurse of the year posthumously Kenny Chesney postpones 2020 tour due to COVID-19 VIDEO: 7 ducklings rescued from sewer, reunited with their mom Colorado man tips barbershop $5,800 for haircut City of Tampa to reopen park amenities, several year-round pools 14 coronavirus testing sites in South Florida shutting down ahead of potential named storm Parents want small gyms, gymnastics studios open to help kids train for competitions Navigating Meat Shortages Twins take top two spots in senior class at Strawberry Crest HS Tips for Strengthening Kids Immune Systems #TrendingNow for May 14, 2020 Alleged drug smuggler has COVID-19 and ties to cartel, CBP says How long before we know if reopenings cause coronavirus spikes? Heinz Ketchup creates ‘slowest puzzle on earth’ made entirely of the color red Jeff Bezos poised to become world’s first trillionaire as coronavirus pushes Amazon profits Southwest will let you board without a mask Covid 19’s Impact on Supply Chains – IBM Blockchain Offers New Solution Wisconsin bars reopen after court ruling praised by Trump Video shows HOA president blocking black delivery driver into neighborhood Delta to retire Boeing 777 fleet this year due to coronavirus Return to Racing: First live sporting event in months kicks off in the Carolinas Florida coronavirus: Gov. DeSantis suspends foreclosures and evictions until June 2 DeSantis says announcement about Florida gyms to be made Friday Tampa Bay History Center to reopen June 1 Dispatcher helps deliver baby over the phone With prom canceled, Tampa family improvises FITNESS FORECAST: Humidity stays low for a nice outside workout Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan Rays’ Blake Snell says ‘I’m not playing unless I get mine’ VIDEO: Out of control 18-wheeler barely misses Texas officers Tracking the Tropics: Chances of seeing first named storm of 2020 increasing Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe Tampa General Hospital to offer COVID-19 tests to all admitted patients Restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site to open in Venice Largo police arrest man for stabbing woman to death Police: Florida man used coronavirus to cover up wife’s murder Bucs rookie Ke’Shawn Vaughn ready for opportunity ahead Zephyrhills police searching for missing 46-year-old man Custom Home Hair Color Healthy Meals in a Snap Florida education commissioner extends teacher certification deadline Pandemic Decluttering Coping with Stress during COVID-19 Homeschooling Tips Man accused of exposing himself to women, masturbating while driving in Polk County Is It Time to Eat Out Again Mind Over Weight Publix expanding store hours as US continues reopening process Coronavirus in Florida: Over 800 additional cases, 48 deaths in latest report 14 arrested at gambling, cockfighting event in Mulberry Child seriously injured in St. Pete hit-and-run; motorcyclist sought Another 221,000 Floridians file for jobless benefits Sergeant fired in Parkland school shooting response to get job back AP Source: MLS looking at having all teams play in Orlando Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle, totaling 13 deaths this year Pinellas commission discusses local state of emergency, reopening plans Wisconsin high court tosses out governor’s stay-home order Woman accused of throwing bodily fluids through Taco Bell drive-thru window DeSantis says all pro sports teams are welcome in Florida Trump’s push for opening school clashes with Fauci’s caution Florida labor unions, furloughed workers call on DeSantis to fix unemployment system 36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit Universal Orlando to reopen CityWalk Thursday Wildfires shut stretch of Interstate 75 in southwest Florida Odyssey Cruises brings business back to Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Blue Angels pilot captures awesome cockpit video during Chicago flyover Nurse skips graduation to join fight against COVID-19 Lives Lost: Brothers who survived Holocaust die weeks apart Tyson Foods to cut prices on some beef products as grocery store prices soar Aggressive swarm of bees kills three dogs in Arizona Trump says new House coronavirus relief package is dead on arrival VIDEO: Baby elephant born at Houston Zoo Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Warm and breezy again today; rain returns tomorrow