WFLA Articles: May 5, 2020

John Morgan offers to fix Florida unemployment system for free 14-year-old girl shot in hand in Largo, deputies say Bay area woman writes customized songs for pets and owners fundraising for SPCA NASA, Tom Cruise working to shoot film in space Missing child alert canceled for Florida 8-year-old Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina tried to touch it, witness said Safety Harbor psychologist on combating anxiety, depression during COVID-19 pandemic Mind Over Matter with Dr. Ian Smith Produce Pick: Avocado Do Homemade Masks Work? Tampa man’s stimulus payment missing; can’t get answers from PayPal, IRS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with infection Videos of St. Pete dogs causes uproar, owner, animal services say they’re fine Crowd causes Green Lemon to close early on Cinco De Mayo Norwegian Cruise Line warns of possible bankruptcy amid coronavirus outbreak Florida coronavirus: State releases number of deaths at specific nursing homes US lawmakers look to expand access to telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries Derby Lane will not reopen as previously announced due to coronavirus concerns Sunlake High School linebacker prepares for football future Bay area small business prepares to reopen, slowly Storm Team 8 Forecast: A Weak Cold Front Forecast For Tomorrow Wisconsin DMV waiving road tests for teens to combat coronavirus backlog Democrats say Texan’s loyalty to Trump would influence his decisions as National Intelligence director Bay area couple tested for COVID-19 antibodies with help from 8 On Your Side Florida unemployment: System making some progress Congress pushes for childcare funding on next relief package to increase to $50 billion Ex-convicts excluded from business aid loans Florida hospital donates germ-zapping robot to restaurants Curbside Touch-ups: Tampa Bay area salon still managing to serve clients amid lock down 8 On Your Side takes viewer unemployment issues straight to DeSantis after DEO dodges questions Majority of Polk County coronavirus-related deaths linked to Lakeland nursing home State nearly doubles capacity at Sarasota-Manatee drive-thru testing site Krispy Kreme unveils new key lime glazed doughnuts Florida extends jury trial delays, adding stress to legal system Hair and nail salons allowed to reopen in Texas this week Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 Daily mass to resume starting Monday in St. Petersburg 3 Marines detain hostile passenger mid-flight FDA approves new COVID-19 antibody test National intelligence director nominee testifies on Capitol Hill in socially-distanced hearing US coronavirus: Help coming for nursing homes, Trump administration says No citations issued for family of 5-year-old boy caught driving on the freeway Elderly man crashes into home in Clearwater, police say Man arrested after going over 100 mph, with 5 kids in car Celebrate Mom: Upload her photo & share you MOMent Expanded COVID-19 testing offered in Citrus County Frontier to offer flights with empty middle seats for $39+ Senator proposes expansion of SNAP benefits during pandemic White House to start winding down coronavirus task force, reports say Pinellas County Commission extends local state of emergency till May 15 Elon Musk, girlfriend name newborn X Æ A-12 Musk Coronavirus recovery: City of Tampa closes roads to help restaurants, retailers amid crisis Man accused of murdering family inside Florida home said he doesn’t remember it Florida coronavirus: Up to 171 cases detected in Jan. & Feb., health officials say Government scientist says he was fired after concerns over malaria drug Florida makes plans for dealing with COVID-19 in a hurricane Alcohol delivery may continue in Florida after coronavirus, Gov. DeSantis suggests Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement FHP K9 sniffs out $195k worth of marijuana during traffic stop in Pasco Woman arraigned in killing of security guard over face mask dispute Having trouble getting WFLA News Channel 8 & WTTA Great 38 on your TV? Hurricane Prep Day 3: What to have in your hurricane supply kit As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks VIDEO: Man steals 15-pack of beer, charges at gas station owner with knife, Pinellas deputies say Daniel Radcliffe reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ in new audio book series Florida unemployment protester kicked out of coronavirus testing site ahead of DeSantis’ Sarasota visit IRS: Stimulus checks generally arriving mid-May for SSI recipients Mutant, more contagious coronavirus strain has emerged, scientists say Wendy’s pulls burgers off menu in some locations due to meat shortage Florida Aquarium to reopen next week as coronavirus restrictions ease Tampa teachers launch food pantry to support students’ families Spring Family Must-Haves Florida coronavirus: 72 deaths reported in latest COVID-19 update Sick Day Soup Pharmacy volunteer wins $100k from lottery ticket ‘tip’ Olympic athletes balance coronavirus, training challenges as future of Games uncertain 2 Florida teens dead after car crash near Citrus Co. state park Florida Supreme Court expands remote hearings and suspending jury trials into July Manatee County commissioners discuss reopening businesses Look up! Last supermoon of 2020 lights up sky 5-year-old pulled over on his way to California to buy Lamborghini Nike will donate 30,000 shoes to frontline workers 2 sought after killing of store security guard over virus mask Gov. Desantis gives coronavirus update at Sarasota testing site Police: Woman killed in Tampa shooting Who’s hiring during the coronavirus pandemic? Anonymous donor gives employees at hospital $1 million for bonuses WATCH: Netflix releases trailer for Michelle Obama documentary ‘Becoming’ New website offers free mental health support during coronavirus pandemic ‘Recovery Zones’ created to help local businesses expand outdoors Crash injures 3 on Howard Frankland Bridge STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Beautiful this afternoon, small shower chance Wednesday