WFLA Articles: November 17, 2020

Lakeland residents ask police chief for more patrols following couple’s murder, detectives say more arrests possible FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test Yuki, the ‘giant’ Florida wolfdog, dies at age 13 Canada reviewing NBA plan to play in Toronto amid pandemic as Tampa remains possibility Community leaders offer calls to end gun violence after multiple shootings in St. Pete Detroit-area county certifies vote after first blocking it Walmart announces ‘free’ Thanksgiving dinner for all Insurance stops paying for nurse’s rehab after near-fatal COVID infection NFL’s first all-Black crew will officiate Buccaneers Monday Night Football game Trump to spend Thanksgiving at White House Why are the lights out on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge? Happy tears cried as hundreds receive Thanksgiving supplies, cars line up for hours in Tampa Baby born weighing only 12 ounces now thriving after 6 months in Florida NICU Sen. Lindsey Graham facing criticism for conversation about ballots with Georgia’s Secretary of State Columbus Zoo to welcome 3 adorable mountain lion cubs rescued from California wildfires Trump fires head of DHS election security agency that vouched for 2020 election St. Petersburg man wins $1 million from Florida lottery scratch-off game Twitter, Facebook CEOs promise to mitigate spread of disinformation Max Defender 8 Forecast: A Chilly Morning Ahead Land trust bought 10-foot-wide side yard, proposed selling grass Bradenton pet store among 18 in Florida that bought from breeders investigated by Humane Society, agency says More COVID-19 testing to become available as Polk Co. Public Schools secures $1 million grant 72-year-old Palm Harbor man charged with 20 counts of child porn Ben Watkins, who competed on ‘MasterChef Junior,’ dies at 14 COVID-19 cases on the rise in Hillsborough County schools Trump’s troop withdrawal plan faces bipartisan backlash FWC rescues emaciated manatee in Crystal River, taken to ZooTampa Lawmakers grill Zuckerberg, Dorsey on election-related censoring Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus Florida coronavirus: State reports 7,459 new cases as state nears 900,000 cases COVID cases, hospital occupancies concern St. Pete leaders headed into Thanksgiving Tampa Bay’s coronavirus risk assessment data shows smaller holiday gatherings are safer Lawmakers, experts concerned about increase in veteran suicide rate, according to new VA report Where’s DeSantis? Florida governor makes first public appearance in 13 days, doesn’t take questions ‘I smell smoke’: Foul, unexplained scents linked to coronavirus, say Lakeland doctors Nearly 200 arrested in Florida human trafficking investigation New York sheriff says he won’t enforce Gov. Cuomo’s Thanksgiving limit Walmart Black Friday: The 5 best deals of 2020 ‘NICU grandpa’ who went viral for comforting newborns dies from pancreatic cancer Grocery stores preparing to prevent supply shortage as COVID cases surge How to celebrate safely: Thanksgiving dinner can go on with precautions, USF Health professor says Disabled Manatee County rescue dog walking again after owner builds wheelchair Hundreds of pink flamingos rest on a lake in Kazakhstan Trump says he ‘reversed’ decision to halt Wreaths Across America amid COVID surge Man recounts using martial arts to help stop attempted kidnapping of baby Video: Oklahoma officer runs into his own burning home, saves his children Actor Harry Lennix talks new season of “The Blacklist” Dolly Parton’s donation helped fund coronavirus vaccine showing early success Lil Wayne faces up to 10 years in prison for federal gun charge in Florida Report: Mouthwash could kill COVID-19 in seconds Florida man on LSD charged with tackling guard at Disney World Monitor Your Health Personalized Health, Well Being & Hair Restoration Free Thanksgiving meals in Tampa Bay Navigating Confusing Ingredients Claims Porn link posted during online social studies class in Bradenton How Santa is adjusting to Christmas during the pandemic Rubio joins small group of GOP senators calling Biden ‘president-elect’ Winter Salad Braxton Family Values Crump represents families of 2 Florida teens killed in deputy-involved shooting A Solution for Under-Eye Bags with Plexaderm Pfizer chooses 4 states for pilot vaccine delivery program Police: Florida woman arrested for threatening to shoot DeSantis, Scott, Rubio Solution to Problems in the Bedroom Urinary Incontinence is NOT Something to Live With ‘Imperative we locate him’: Silver Alert issued for 79-year-old St. Pete man Newsfeed Now: Feds prepare for mass COVID-19 vaccinations; AR officer saves 2 people, dog from fire ‘FoodRX’ prescription food program helps heal Tampa Bay patients The #selfedit campaign kicks off in Tampa Bay Ketchup isn’t just for French Fries and hamburgers Three ways to thrive during Covid-19 pandemic Facebook, Twitter CEOs testify at Senate hearing as election policies questioned Baby reveal and other family traditions created virtually during pandemic Masked man threatens to shoot Apollo Beach Publix employee before taking off with cash Woman killed in domestic dispute in Valrico; man arrested Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry Second stimulus checks: Biden pushes for Congress to pass relief now Lakeland man straps downed utility pole to roof of car, gets arrested ‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition Why dry ice could be critical to coronavirus vaccine distribution Lindsey Graham pressured Georgia’s secretary of state about legally cast ballots, report says President-elect Biden will receive national security briefing on Tuesday Black Friday: Amazon is starting sales early. Here’s what they plan to offer Should college students going home for the holidays get tested for COVID-19? ‘I want answers’: Florida deputy shoots, kills 2 teens Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Iota roars onto Nicaragua as 2nd blow in 2 weeks Leigh’s runcast: Nearly perfect weather for exercising outside; take advantage of it MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Sunny, pleasant, breezy Fall day