WFLA Articles: October 19, 2020

Hillsborough County sets turnout record for opening day of early voting Saved by social media: Car stolen with dog inside leads to social media hunt & discovery on I-275 Rays take the field ahead of Game 1 of the World Series Arians discusses importance of in-game adjustments in win over Packers Study: Florida’s top phobia is virus, germs Woman found alive at funeral home dies at Detroit hospital Boardwalk business owners looking for a sand solution in John’s Pass Rare white sea turtle found on South Carolina beach Jeff Bridges reveals cancer diagnosis, says ‘prognosis is good’ Walmart’s ad scans released ahead of Black Friday events Early voting begins: How many ballots were cast on first day of early voting in Tampa Bay? Trump plans to debate Biden despite rule changes Unmasked man in Washington grocery store speaks out after video goes viral Max Defender 8 Forecast: Scattered Rain This Week Listen: President Trump calls Fauci a ‘disaster’ and seeks to reassure his team he can win ‘This is an unimaginable situation’, says family of Bradenton Beach woman killed in murder-suicide Orange County deputy told kids demons were in apartment, gave them weapons to shoot anyone who entered 2 robbery suspects arrested after Tampa chase, two convenience store robberies DOJ accuses 6 Russian intelligence officers of vast computer hacking Hillsborough County teacher receives $50K grant for school’s construction program Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period In-person jury trials resume in Hillsborough County Large earthquake off Alaska prompts tsunami fears, fleeing Life insurance company finally pays family, six months after death City of Clearwater to help residents impacted by the pandemic with rent, mortgage, utility payments World Series watch parties to be held at St. Pete Pier on game nights Medicare open enrollment is here 24-hour mental health care available The Drive-In at Armature Rooftop Cinema Club is a huge success during pandemic Five-year-old Lil’ Matick “I Love Hugs” song goes viral during pandemic Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list Watch: Bruce Willis just (briefly) brought back his Die Hard role ‘Clouds’, by teen who died of cancer seven years ago, hits No. 1 on iTunes John Oliver now has a sewage plant named after him Food Truck side hustle turns into a national Greek dessert rollout ‘It’s an important year’: Pinellas County candidates speak out about the importance of early voting Benefits of intermittent fasting to help drop pounds Go Gaiters, new research shows they may stop spread of Covid 19 Wait times vary at early voting locations in Pasco County Kirstie Alley defends Trump vote, responds to ‘nasty people’ US-Canada border closed until November 21 Newsfeed Now transforms for campaign coverage as election approaches 13 horses killed in crash on Missouri highway ‘It brings happy tears to my eyes’: Best friend reunion at pumpkin patch goes viral ‘Sesame Street’ launches a podcast to help educate kids 1 year after EF-2 tornado, work on Kathleen Middle School slow but steady Not all trick-or-treating canceled, Tampa Bay counties moving forward with Halloween Pumpkin Patch pops up at Hyde Park Village for good cause 4 things we know about Thursday’s final Trump-Biden presidential debate CVS wants to hire 15K employees to prepare for expected rise in COVID-19, flu cases Judge strikes down Trump rule that would’ve cut food stamps for nearly 700,000 people Sarasota woman wins $2M from new scratch-off game 7 arrested after 3,600 flying squirrels trafficked from Florida in alleged international pet trade The New Review: Pink Silk Mask, Invisible Tie Clip Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Healthier Living We have millions more rapid virus tests, but are results reported? Doggy Dental Health #SOSFEST Miss Quad Provides Tips for Easy At-Home Entertaining The new fastest car in the world goes 316 mph — and you can actually buy one ‘Helstrom’ ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Star Sonequa Martin-Green Talks New Season Stimulus checks: Hours left to cut deal with $1,200 direct payments before Election Day Belt buckle prompts Florida sheriff to reopen cold case Nokia to build moon’s first 4G cell network for NASA program First lady to appear with Trump in Pennsylvania TSA: Over 1 million airline passengers screened Sunday for first time since March Gulfport man accidentally shoots, kills twin brother while playing with guns, police say Trump: ‘People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiots’ ‘Operation Pinch-A-Grinch’: Hillsborough Co. Sheriff’s Office creates program to prevent holiday package thefts Florida coronavirus: State reports 1,707 new cases, percent positive remains around 6% Some states allow ballots if voters die before Election Day Hockey broadcast legend Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick to retire Farmers ask EU parliament to ban terms such as ‘veggie burger’ Newsfeed Now: Man climbs Trump Tower; Titans owner helps family in need Trump: Biden will ‘listen to the scientists’ if elected Hiker missing for 12 days found safe in Utah’s Zion National Park List of businesses that will stay closed on Thanksgiving 1 in 4 US workers have considered quitting their jobs amid pandemic worries, poll finds Confirmed world coronavirus infections surpass 40 million, according to Johns Hopkins University Kamala Harris campaigns in Florida Monday, first day of in-person early voting Nurse lived in trailer to protect wife from COVID-19 during pregnancy Hillsborough County opens new early voting sites at Amalie Arena, Raymond James Stadium Man in custody after hanging off Trump Tower for more than 13 hours Epsilon strengthens into 10th hurricane of Atlantic season Early voting begins: Lines reported at some Tampa Bay sites on first day of early voting 15 days until 2020 presidential election: Biden, Trump campaigns focus on key states Early in-person voting begins in key swing state of Florida Pinellas County opens early voting, mail-in ballot drop-off locations Man found dead in Brandon apartment complex parking lot Another upset possible? Here’s what has to happen for Trump to win Beekeepers called to crash after nearly a million honey bees scattered along interstate Rays to face Dodgers in rare wild-card era matchup of baseball’s best Leigh’s runcast: Warm and windy weather impacts workout MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Gusty all day with quick passing showers Bucs CB Jamel Dean on picking off Aaron Rodgers: ‘Yea, it’s mine’