WFLA Articles: October 15, 2020

Savannah Guthrie tells Trump he’s not a ‘crazy uncle’ who can ‘retweet whatever’ Trump or Biden? Latest polls in six states that could decide the election Rays’ offense stuck in neutral again as Astros force Game 6 Democrats question Senate hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett on fourth and final day Many Republicans are tuning out of NFL this season Biden hedges on whether to mandate coronavirus vaccine 2020 Tampa Bay voter guide: What to know before you vote in November’s election Trump won’t say to whom he may owe money Jill Biden to campaign in St. Petersburg on Friday night Purple flags warn Clearwater beachgoers of dangerous marine life President Trump’s former Hispanic Advisory Council strategist returns, helps shore up Latino votes Child molester serving life term killed in California prison Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds Plant City man wins $1.4 million playing Florida Lottery MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Weak front passes Friday bringing in less humid air Could DeSantis disenchantment become political liability for Trump campaign? McConnell to bring GOP COVID-19 relief bill back to the table later this month Is Twitter down? Thousands report issues 9-year-old Sarasota boy with visual impairment shares importance of White Cane Awareness Day Woman accused of leaving burned 8-month-old in dumpster after assaulting child’s mother Depression after heart surgery not uncommon Confirmation hearing concludes as Democrats try and fail to block Supreme Court nomination for Barrett Beware of crooks during Medicare open enrollment Democrats make unsuccessful push to postpone Judge Barrett’s SCOTUS confirmation 3rd person linked to Biden campaign tests positive for coronavirus Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings conclude Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19? Disney adds new content advisory to Peter Pan and other films that include stereotypes Early voting to begin on Oct. 19 in Pasco County Tracking Game 5: Tampa Bay looks to clinch pennant with win over Houston Polk Co. family reacts to mentally-ill man being killed by deputies Ocoee Massacre: A look back on the state’s little-known violent political, voting history Republicans push towards confirming Barrett to SCOTUS Know your ballot: Local charter amendments, referendums up for votes in November in Tampa Bay ‘Stop voting for celebrities’: Rock star Tommy Lee says he’ll leave US if Trump wins C-SPAN suspends Steve Scully after he admits to lying about Twitter hack Several Palm Harbor residents say COVID-19 caused mail delays, USPS claims that’s not true Tampa Bay area took $400 million economic hit due to no sports, reports says Neighbors evacuated after building explosion in Venice Budget challenges cause USF to shift College of Education’s focus to graduate programs Election 2020: What are Florida voters most concerned about with November’s election? Spinach pesto recipe Behind-the-scenes look at “Meet the Chimps” on Disney+ Hillsborough State Attorney puts forth action steps for racial equality Winter Haven police searching for person wearing hoodie who went into hotel room prior to double homicide 91-year-old Texas man votes for 1st time ever in a presidential election Bobcat apprehended while ‘shopping’ in Dollar General Safe ways to celebrate the holidays Why experts say you should be concerned with the latest COVID-19 case spike ‘Survivalists’ host Colin O’Brady helped families facing extreme experiences ‘I see him as a hero’: Hillsborough student expresses gratitude after school resource deputy saves him during seizure Dad invents smart soap during pandemic for handwashing fun Stop bullies during the pandemic Look but don’t touch – Stanley Cup rules to follow during the pandemic. Popular catering company partners with Meals On Wheels for Kids Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections WWE superstar John Cena gets married in Tampa; WFLA video shows couple outside courthouse COVID-19 causes major changes to SEC football schedule Grandfather pleads guilty in Puerto Rico cruise ship death Pinellas woman admits to using heroin before crash that killed scooter rider, troopers say North Carolina man accused of keeping child as sex slave since 2015 Atlanta Falcons shut down facilities after positive coronavirus test Peloton recalls bike pedals after reports of injuries ‘Total nonsense’: Dr. Fauci criticizes concept of ‘herd immunity’ Haunted Wharf brings Halloween fun to Sparkman with interactive maze For the Culture: Local midwife works to combat racial disparities in pregnancy mortality rates Hillsborough County to host family-friendly Halloween drive-through event Veterinary Medicine in the Age of COVID-19 Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Big Game Bound Week 6: 3 big matchups, Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood Metastatic Breast Cancer Day What We’re Watching Florida coronavirus: State reports 3,356 new cases as overall total nears 745K Newsfeed Now: Vote scheduled on Amy Coney Barrett; Dogs training to detect COVID-19 Man shot, killed after charging at deputies with machete in Polk County Kamala Harris suspends travel after 2 Biden campaign staffers test positive for COVID-19 Need a job? Home Depot plans to hire 367 workers in Tampa Networking groups help Tampa Bay businesses, job seekers survive during the pandemic NFL Hall of Famer Fred Dean dies at 68 after reportedly battling coronavirus Weekly jobless claims increase as 898,000 Americans file for unemployment Senate committee to vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination next week VIDEO: Hillsborough school resource deputy helps save student suffering seizure in cafeteria Tampa doctor says new swab test can detect COVID-19 and flu Trump, Biden campaigns focus on Florida with several stops before election Cancel Thanksgiving? Fauci warns Americans may need to ‘bite the bullet’ These states are voting on marijuana legalization in 2020 White woman charged in racist NYC run-in made a 2nd 911 call 2,224 pounds of meth tied to Sinaloa cartel seized – largest haul in DEA history Will mailed-in ballots be delivered on time? Dad dancing in hospital parking lot lifts spirits of son fighting cancer 3-year-old burned after falling into thermal feature at Yellowstone Stone crab season begins Oct. 15 with major changes Tampa Bay looks to clinch pennant with victory over Houston Leigh’s runcast: Hot weather still takes a toll on your workout MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Warm October days continue; weak front arrives