WFLA Articles: May 31, 2020

May 31
Lakeland protests begin peacefully, end with clash with police; no reports of looting President Trump was rushed to underground bunker Polk County placed under curfew until 5 a.m. Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores Tanker drives into crowd; driver is in custody Owners of Ohio bakery arm themselves with guns as violent protesters try to get inside Amazon limiting deliveries due to protests STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Spotty storms Monday, higher rain chances coming President of Auburn University posts letter on the current state of the nation Looting sends wrong message, Tampa Bay community says Hillsborough County deputies arrest 7 people during overnight protests City of Tampa enacts curfew in response to protests, National Guard activated in Tampa President Trump says he will designate Antifa as a terrorist organization City of Tampa, Polk County under curfew; streets calm after 2 days of protests Arrest made after 8 California homeless people given poisoned food, their reactions recorded Tracking the Tropics: Medium chance for development in southern Gulf this week St. Louis man dies after being dragged by FedEx truck following Friday night protest Westshore mall in Tampa closes early to ensure safety Animal hospital offers free care for police horses injured during weekend protests WATCH: Astronauts arrive at space station Massive US protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks ‘Different tone today’: Tampa mayor, police chief address Saturday ‘riots’ Police make nearly 1,400 arrests in 17 cities as protests continue Video: Tampa police end jewelry store looting Sheriff joins peaceful protest in Flint, Michigan STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Hot with a few isolated storms this afternoon Launch gives spectators pride, reprieve from troubled times Target temporarily closes 175 stores amid nationwide protests ‘We don’t have to destroy our city to make a point’: WFLA reporter recounts moments protest turned violent Champs Sports store in Tampa set on fire 300 protesters gather outside St. Pete Police Headquarters