WFLA Articles: May 29, 2020

Photo Gallery: Protests over George Floyd’s death break out across nation Woman shot and killed by police after video shows her slashing at officer with large knife Lake of the Ozarks pool partier tests positive for COVID-19; hundreds potentially exposed Florida expands COVID-19 testing at retail sites including Publix ‘There was no need for him to do that’ St. Petersburg police chief speaks on George Floyd’s death White House on lockdown lifted following George Floyd protests, reports say George Floyd protests grow across the U.S. Florida coronavirus: Sarasota couple waiting 3 weeks for COVID-19 test results Sarasota pizzeria owner frustrated with outdoor seating struggles during COVID-19 crisis Tampa expands small business grant program and eases requirements Georgia teen pens 300 letters urging elected officials to protect prisoners from coronavirus George Floyd protests scheduled throughout the Tampa Bay area this weekend Explosion at SpaceX South Texas facility caught on camera STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Scattered storms expected Saturday, slightly drier Sunday Chicago mayor says ‘F you’ to Trump over tweet encouraging shooting George Floyd protesters Trump meets with CEOs to discuss how to safely reopen economy Sickles HS graduate leading UCF Knights football team through pandemic Minneapolis mayor invokes nighttime curfew After Floyd’s death, black lawmakers call for federal antilynching law ‘It runs chills through my body’: Sheriff Judd speaks on George Floyd death SpaceX, NASA moving ahead with historic launch, weather permitting Dems scrap vote on FISA bill after Trump threatens veto Mayors push House coronavirus panel for additional federal relief SUN ‘n FUN to host online airshow live benefit Mom leaves 3-month-old twins alone with two other children to get her hair done, authorities say News Channel 8 reporter frustratingly tries to complete plain-white puzzle during quarantine UPS adds peak delivery surcharge due to increased shipping, costs during pandemic Lawmaker on Trump deeming churches essential: ‘It’s not safe to be in groups of that size’ FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says WFLA Now: Woman attempts to attack officer with knife outside Temple Terrace City Hall Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace Disney, SeaWorld receive state’s approval for reopening Healthy One Pan Dinners Hope and Optimism amid the Pandemic Trump: U.S. terminating relationship with World Health Organization #TrendingNow – May 29, 2020 Former President Obama and Joe Biden issue statements on George Floyd’s death Plant HS drum line seniors get together for one last performance Hulu launches watch party feature Universal Orlando giving access to parks before formal reopening The New Review: Beeswax wraps and a Father’s Day treasure chest Coronavirus in Florida: Over new 1.2K cases, 49 deaths reported in latest update CDC now projects more than 123,000 coronavirus deaths in US by mid-June Fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd Protesters gather at Florida home of Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus Girl with brain injury who can’t walk or talk defies odds, graduates from high school Pinellas Co. leaders release details on multi-million dollar rapid bus transit system grant JCPenny reopens 150 stores after bankruptcy filing DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for hurricane season, take advantage of tax holiday 2 injured in shooting at Miami mall Photos: Riots erupt in Minneapolis, other cities over death of George Floyd Australian zookeeper in critical condition after being mauled by lions Discover Crystal River sweepstakes Woman used company credit card on $40K worth of Amazon purchases, Hillsborough deputies say Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Path The Big Show Show Tips to Achieve Glowing Skin Swiss Chicken Pasta Salad Introducing Sofia Vergara X Foster Grant The Daytime Buzz Quarantine Edition 2 ‘They are forgetting about minorities’: Parents angered over yearbook cover photo for elementary school CNN crew released after on-air arrest while covering Minneapolis protests Tropical disturbance has 50% chance of developing Police: Naked Florida man spent 24 hours vandalizing school Museum unveils Carole and Howard Baskin bobbleheads Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action Tokyo Olympics just beginning the race to reset themselves HCA Healthcare nurses protest alleged layoff threats Great Explorations hosts first virtual game night Biden campaign starts selling face masks Diocese of St. Petersburg to resume in-person Sunday Mass Officer accused in Floyd’s death previously opened fire on 2 people Boy, 9, killed in dog attack while checking mail, officials say Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew Costco plans to bring back free samples next month Necco Wafers returning to store shelves next month Clearwater Marine Aquarium asks for help naming new dolphin 7 shot at Louisville protest over police shooting of Breonna Taylor ‘Glorifying violence’: Twitter adds warning to Trump tweet Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Hot and humid days to end the week