WFLA Articles: October 30, 2020

October 30
Friday Night Blitz: Largo Packers vs Lakewood Spartans Friday Night Blitz: Orlando Christian Prep Warriors vs Cambridge Christian Lancers Friday Night Blitz: Riverview Rams vs Palmetto Tigers Friday Night Blitz: Berkeley Prep Buccaneers vs Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders Friday Night Blitz: Blake Yellow Jackets vs Jefferson Dragons Friday Night Blitz: Chamberlain Chiefs vs Robinson Knights Pasco County family hopes for ‘nightmare’ to end three years after near-deadly Halloween home invasion Ohio mail carrier accused of hiding 335 pieces of mail in car, including ballot application ‘Family is devastated’: Luggage containing woman’s ashes stolen from Cleveland airport Judge orders 11-year-old boy behind bars to await trial for allegedly killing 6-year-old neighbor Early U.S. vote surpasses 85 million Walmart reverses decision, returning guns and ammunition to US store displays Florida election: Will mail-in ballot signatures become the ‘hanging chads’ of 2020? New pink slips bring Disney layoff sum in Florida to 18,000 Sarasota couple says Home Depot tile installation project left house a ‘disaster’ Rate of new home construction rises, creates new opportunities for workers amidst pandemic Tampa Bay snowbird’s mail ballot disappears days before November election deadline Beach brawl brewing over umbrella use on Belleair Beach Tracking Cooler Weather For The Week Ahead 1-year-old child hospitalized after bitten by dog Battling false information: Where to go for facts before Election Day Man faces life in prison after buying ‘sex slave,’ putting her in his ‘dungeon,’ US attorney says Despite record turnout, Dems worried about voter suppression Crooks targeting grandparents, Pinellas Co. woman loses $19,000 in scheme Lawmakers urge seniors to stay safe when voting during the pandemic Tampa family wins ‘Today Show’ Halloween costume contest U.S. COVID-19 cases surge past 9 million Trump pitches ‘back to normal’ as Biden warns of tough days Lakeland hospitals prepare for possible COVID-19 surge, vaccination distribution Kyle Rittenhouse will be extradited to Wisconsin to face shooting charges, judge rules Florida’s Ocoee Massacre: The deadliest election day in American history Prosecutors brush up on voting laws as Election Day approaches Polk schools to launch call center to field COVID-19 questions, concerns Florida vote by mail: What do you do if your mail ballot hasn’t been counted yet? Man assaulted for not wearing mask at Central Florida grocery store CDC lifts ban on cruises and paves way for return to sailing Scientists find Madagascar chameleon last seen 100 years ago Florida man finds $1 million lottery ticket while cleaning his house Former ALF employee accused of stealing over $100,000 in items from patients in Hillsborough Co. The New Review: Danny and Deanna try the “world’s hottest tortilla chip” What We’re Watching, Halloween 2020 Officials stop scheme to register dead voters as Democrats Daytime Buzz, Halloween 2020 Edition Danny and Deanna dress up as John Oliver and Wendy Williams for Halloween Actress Lori Loughlin reports to prison in college scam What you may not know about (not so) secret code names Revenue at Universal theme parks down 81% Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run incident in Pasco County Current Disney employees start food pantry for cast members who lost jobs Second stimulus checks: How negotiations went from optimistic to ugly Driver suspected of dragging, killing California bicyclist in 2017 is captured in Australia Texas early voting exceeds total of all 2016 ballots Tiger at Tennessee zoo tests positive for coronavirus Florida early voting site closed after workers get coronavirus Freebies and deals for Halloween 2020 Valrico teen siblings arrested for murder after drug deal gone wrong, deputies say Florida coronavirus: State reports 5,592 new cases, total case count surpasses 800K Daytime Halloween 2020 – Host Chat The Heart Walk 2020: Anya’s Story Halloween Baking Champion Police: Man in critical condition after possible St. Pete home invasion Pumpkin Trifle Newsfeed Now: Biden returns to Iowa; Trump plays defense in Mich., Wis. Oklahoma elementary school principal stands barefoot in rain to get kids in school Turkish health minister: 4 dead, 120 injured in earthquake Man denied lottery winnings after missing deadline by 3 days McRib is back: McDonald’s fan-favorite available nationwide for first time since 2012 Cross Bay Ferry returns Sunday at reduced capacity ‘Halloween Hooplah’ brings festive fun to Great Explorations Children’s Museum Pelosi, Trump administration trade blame over virus aid USF professor inspires community and pushes for justice through art Beloved doctor dies after giving birth, spotlights awareness of pregnancy and postpartum conditions Early voting ends Sunday; too late to vote by mail Teacher shortage concerns: School districts call meeting over USF decision to close education college Louisville police officer files lawsuit against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend Judge Judy to move her gavel to streaming service IMDb TV Survivalist camp with bunkers, weapons and guard towers prepared for post-election turmoil Ballot selfie laws: Is it legal to snap a photo in Florida? As virus surges, Trump rallies keep packing in thousands Tracking the Tropics: Disturbance has 80% chance of developing over the Caribbean Republicans confident for higher voter turnout on Election Day Halloween forecast: Will we be able to see the rare ‘blue moon?’ Leigh’s runcast: Finally feels great for a run outside MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Cooler, drier and fall-like weather finally arrives