WFLA Articles: May 8, 2020

Florida releases updated numbers of COVID-19 deaths at senior care facilities What Tampa Bay area restaurants have prepared for Mother’s Day weekend Unemployed Floridians will need to request benefits every 2 weeks through unemployment website Indian Shores police officer drives over man on Indian Shores beach Florida legislators won’t get COVID-19 special session Legendary ‘Siegfried and Roy’ magician Roy Horn dies at 75, publicist says Suspects in Family Dollar security guard’s death arrested Ted Cruz gets haircut at salon whose owner flouted orders Offline system appears to plague unemployment call center, DEO won’t say why J.C. Penney to reportedly file for bankruptcy Sen. Harris pushes for task force to study coronavirus racial disparities Video leads to arrest of 2 white men in killing of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia Lawmakers propose Housing Assistance Fund to prevent foreclosures, evictions during pandemic Storm Team 8 Forecast: Small Rain Chances On Saturday White House forms council to help minority communities impacted by COVID-19 Lido Beach remains closed, businesses say they’re suffering because of it Dems: PPP loans not making it to mom-and-pop shops Viral conspiracy videos spreading coronavirus misinformation in midst of pandemic Visit Florida looks to residents to kickstart tourism Baseball stadium to host Polk County high school graduations Cate’s Corner: One down, two to go Top White House officials buried CDC report, AP reports Clearwater business that struggled during pandemic now thriving because of how they reacted Hillsborough State Attorney says there is no need for victims of abuse to suffer in silence House Problem Solvers Caucus: Cities, states need more aid Scientists say llamas could be key to fighting coronavirus Florida coronavirus: Family alleges nursing home hit by COVID-19 hid father’s condition California to send all voters mail-in ballots for November election Tampa doctor suggests ways to boost your immune system SeaWorld develops plans for reopening; no official date set Pinellas County’s new beach capacity website reaches thousands of views per hour Largo man can’t cash stimulus check because deceased wife’s name is on it With unemployment rising, experts debate when economic upturn will come Plant High School hosts drive-thru cap and gown ceremony for seniors Avoid mom on Mother’s Day, Mexican governor warns Drugs stamped as ‘coronavirus’ seized in New York City ‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Boy’s death may have virus link Florida unemployment claims fall as nationwide jobless rate reaches highest level since Great Depression Carrollwood Day School senior using quarantine downtime to work on fencing skills Restaurant owners, police gear up for busy Mother’s Day weekend at Bay Area eateries Bucs have most prime time games in team history Universal Orlando sends out survey with hypothetical reopening plans Local dealership to host food drive for Metropolitan Ministries Local group donates 100 computers to families with multiple children in need Clearwater Marine Aquarium to reopen on May 15 World War II veteran celebrates victory over COVID-19 Florida’s barbershops and salons can reopen starting Monday, Gov. DeSantis announces When will Phase 2 of reopening Florida begin? Boosting Immunity and Striving for Radiant Health #TrendingNow for May 8, 2020 Man writes children’s book on COVID-19, staying home Governor DeSantis defends approach to elder care facilities Postal service warns coronavirus threatens its survival Meet Magnolia: 2020 Gerber baby winner is campaign’s first adopted baby Hurricane Prep Day 6: Helping your neighbor Americans lose 20.5 million jobs in April as COVID-19 spreads Female haircut you can give yourself or others at home ‘Care-A-Van’ visits Tampa Bay hospitals to show support for healthcare workers Sweet Tomatoes to close permanently due to coronavirus pandemic How to cut somebody’s hair at home WATCH: Squirrels practice social distancing, eat at tiny tables Aide to Vice President Mike Pence tests positive for coronavirus Deputies investigating suspicious death in Gibsonton Coronavirus response: Senators propose $2K monthly payments during pandemic World War II veterans to join Trump at V-E Day ceremony Coronavirus in Florida: Over 39K cases across state, death toll surpasses 1.6K Mother’s Day 101 The Juggle is Real Pinellas gym owners, employees protest governor’s closure order Choosing a New Garage Door May is Magtag Month Cell phone data shows more and more people not staying home Virtual Circus with CAC Connects Frontier Airlines to start checking passenger temperatures Brandon woman killed in crash on I-4; traffic affected Stimulus checks: Some payments are still being delayed Driving through the devastation: Pictures, video from inside Florida Panhandle fire Bride, Groom and Zoom: Getting married during the coronavirus pandemic Quarantined choir director surprised with drive-by choir performance Daughter turns caregiver for mom diagnosed with Alzheimer’s At 98, Betty White signs up to star in Lifetime Christmas movie Man caught on camera stealing U.S. Marine Corps flag Coronavirus found in men’s semen even after recovery, researchers say Nurse arrested for allegedly stealing credit card off dying coronavirus patient Teen rewarded for turning in $135,000 found near ATM Malaria drug shows no benefit in another coronavirus study Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression Southwest Airlines jetliner hits, kills man on airport runway Woman goes $600K in debt to buy PPE for health care workers New area code, 656, approved for Tampa area New website lets you check capacity of Pinellas County’s reopened beaches STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Sunny and pleasant today; rain chances increase this weekend Vacation rental owners sue Florida governor over shutdown order