WFLA Articles: May 18, 2020

May 18
House of Beer in Dunedin hopes to reopen soon amid pandemic Sebring pastor’s wife to be released following two month battle with COVID-19 Automakers help restart US industry as globe reopens further Machete-wielding man attacks couple, says he was angry over coronavirus shutdowns More than 180 exposed to COVID-19 during Mother’s Day church service in California Tom Brady gives advice to graduating class of 2020 Viral video shows Florida deputies break up a party of close to 3,000 people Mental Health Awareness Month New Social Norms Amid Covid-19 and Etiquette The Doctor is in: Coronavirus Eye Health 15 migrants arrested after their small boat capsizes on California coast Maryland bar buys ‘bumper tables’ to promote social distancing Lido Beach to reopen to public on Tuesday Coronavirus tensions put strain on China trade deal 8 On Your Side compiles, submits list of 4k+ unemployment seekers after Gov. DeSantis calls for names FBI successfully unlocks Pensacola shooter’s iPhones without help from Apple TGI Friday’s debuts new, 1450 calorie loaded cheese fry burger Tampa YMCA, local athletes create workout videos for children AdventHealth terminates contract with lab due to thousands of unreliable coronavirus test results Senate willing to negotiate hazard pay for essential workers after $3-trillion HEROES Act passed in House STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: More showers and storms possible tonight into early Tuesday Some nursing homes stole stimulus checks from elderly residents, FTC report says Coronavirus concerns: Pinellas County soccer coach calling ‘foul play’ on private businesses opening Nurse’s car repossessed after she accepts credit union offer to defer payments during pandemic Pinellas County allowing movie theaters to reopen in an attempt to follow Gov. DeSantis’ order Coronavirus vs. border wall: Lawmakers debate which is more important Florida pawn shops making fewer loans, cashing more checks amid coronavirus pandemic Outside judge named to preside over cases in Arbery slaying Pandemic forces healthcare industry to expand telemedicine Polk Co. grants target small business owners, workers who have not accessed COVID-19 aid Florida Sen. Marco Rubio named acting chair of intelligence panel No plan to alter patrol of Tampa parks following Curtis Hixon Park murder Trump says he’s taking malaria drug in case he gets virus St. Pete dog kennel set to give away puppy to front line worker Tampa man accused of double murder again ruled incompetent to stand trial Florida Democrats pushing election preparations amid coronavirus pandemic Sheriff’s office investigating after Winter Haven man killed in shooting City of St. Petersburg hosting lottery for summer camps CAMP Tampa creates outdoor workout studio for safer exercise Biden criticizes Trump’s response to coronavirus outbreak Actress Tara Reid may play Carole Baskin in ‘Tiger King’ movie adaptation ‘COVID-19 fee’: Some restaurants, salons adding coronavirus surcharges to bills One-man band performs weekly driveway concerts for neighbors Target extends Hero Pay for full-time and part-time workers Cuban doctors deployed to hospitals to help fight virus ‘Leave it to Beaver’ star Ken Osmond dies at 76, resports say Buccaneers 2020 preseason schedule released Disney Springs reopening comes with a warning about risk Florida coronavirus: State universities preparing to reopen campuses in fall Florida coronavirus: OneBlood testing each blood donation for COVID-19 antibodies Sparkman Wharf to reopen with limited hours Police: South Carolina mother accused of intentionally setting fire to car while her toddler was inside DeSantis turns tables on reporter after unemployment question ‘It’s Miller Time’: Bucs WR Scotty Miller talks Tom Brady, wedding plans and falling in love with his fiancee What you need to know today about the virus outbreak Moderna: Early coronavirus vaccine results are encouraging Florida receives $2M emergency grant to address mental health, substance abuse amid COVID-19 crisis Florida man who called coronavirus ‘fake crisis’ gets infected, warns others California begins distributing coronavirus aid assistance to undocumented immigrants Man located with stolen truck in Hillsborough Co. hours after murdering ex-boyfriend in Deltona, deputies say 33K Floridians who took COVID-19 test may have incorrect results, AdventHealth says Hard Rock Tampa reopening Thursday with new safety guidelines Florida coronavirus: Death toll nears 2,000 as more businesses reopen Gluten-free Banana Bread Police investigate reports of shooting on River Grove Drive Pair wearing watermelons on heads suspected of stealing from convenience store Workout From Home Proper Cleaning Techniques Hassle Free Meals for Kids Full Frontal with Samantha Bee FBI: Shooter at Pensacola military base linked to al-Qaida Thousands lose power as storms hit Tampa Bay Gallery: Severe weather moves through Tampa Bay Deputies search for missing Brandon man, 40 DeSantis announces ramp openings at I-4/408 interchange ahead of schedule New MLB rules: Shower at home, don’t spit, no mascots Florida Keys will reopen to visitors June 1 amid pandemic Summer classes underway for college students, but what’s next? WATCH: SUV crashes through Florida family’s fence, flies across pool Tampa Bay gyms reopen, restaurants up capacity Trump says back to normal in golf means big crowds, no masks Turkish soccer player confesses to killing son in hospital Man paroled over coronavirus concerns charged in slaying Local fishing charters optimistic about summer season despite pandemic This day in history: Mt. St. Helens eruption 40 year anniversary Police: Shooting injures 2 people in Tampa STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Storms continue through the day; less intense