WFLA Articles: September 21, 2020

Lightning beat Stars 3-2 in Game 2, get even in Stanley Cup Dolphin rescued from pond after being trapped by Hurricane Laura storm surge Michael Jordan, Hamlin partner on NASCAR team for Wallace Florida decision likely clears Patriots owner of soliciting sex Protesters call on Sen. Lindsey Graham to stop confirmation of SCOTUS nominee North Carolina man faces over 300 sex-related charges involving 100 children Clearwater man claims dolphin attacked him off of Sand Key CDC warns of airborne transmission of COVID-19, then quickly reverses guidance Another Tampa Bay area woman discovers crooks filed an SBA loan in her name Sarasota researchers using beer byproduct to fight red tide WATCH: Manatee says hello to See-Through Canoe near St. Pete Max Defender 8 Forecast: Drier Air For This Week FAN PHOTOS: Lightning fans hoping for Game 2 comeback in Stanley Cup Final Texas man who sought to kill, rape and eat child gets 40 years in federal prison: ICE Bradenton family says two-week repair has left them without a home for nearly three months Coronavirus cases rising in school-age Florida children, connection to classroom unknown Independent consultant to review evidence in Wisconsin police shooting of Jacob Blake Teacher arrested in 1-year-old Central Florida boy’s hot car death Police cancel vacations; prepare for Breonna Taylor decision Parents fear programs, courses could be on chopping block at Hillsborough County schools On the campaign trail today: Biden in Wisconsin, Pres. Trump in Ohio Florida sea turtle recovering after basketball-size tumor removed Brief history of the renowned Stanley Cup ahead of the Bolts’ Game 2 Hurricane Sally reveals ship that was submerged for decades Cuban-American judge from Florida on Trump’s short list to replace RBG ‘Bucs with B.A.’: Strong all-around effort leads to Buccaneers victory over Panthers Inmate caught attempting to escape from Orient Road Jail after falling through ceiling Race into Fun Big Beef Tacos with Salsa Verde Game Blog: Lightning get early spark vs Stars in Game 2 DOJ labels NYC, Seattle, Portland as cities ‘permitting violence,’ weighs pulling federal funds Deputies: Man arrested after trying to kidnap toddler from moving car outside Costco Atty Gen. Barr, Tim Tebow announce $100M grant to combat human trafficking With cash windfall, Biden adds GOP states to campaign map VIDEO: Thousands of starfish wash up on Navarre Beach after Hurricane Sally Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour America’s first African American female combat pilot is now a powerful motivational speaker Senate Democrats propose canceling $50K in student loan debt per person Sweet potato hash with eggs Tampa couple writes book to help couples have a healthy marriage WWE superstar Titus O’Neil and his foundation help failing Hillsborough County school becoming a thriving one Telehealth technology is changing healthcare since the beginning of the pandemic Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Protesters gather outside Lindsey Graham’s home after he vows to vote for Ginsburg replacement Proposed Florida legislation would defund cities that defund police, issue felonies for rioters Justice Ginsburg to lie in repose at the Supreme Court & U.S. Capitol “Life Below Zero” stars talk Alaska and wild bear stories US Marshals recover 35 missing Ohio children Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Comedian Tom Cotter talks virtual, western-themed charity ball in Tampa Leveling Up Your Fall Favorites Colon Cancer Awareness VIDEO: 7 rescued from boat that capsized near Port Manatee Florida coronavirus: State tallies 1,685 new cases, positivity rate remains steady Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Tampa Nov. 7, 2020 WATCH: Ellen addresses ‘toxic’ workplace allegations as talk show returns to TV Newsfeed Now: Tracking Beta; Battle over SCOTUS vacancy heats up Make-A-Wish surprises 4-year-old Bradenton cancer survivor with puppy Paying down debt vs. saving for future Indianapolis Colts’ Rigoberto Sanchez connects with Hispanic football fans ‘Hope your mom likes being burned alive’: Woman accused of killing boyfriend’s mom, nephews Whale swims free of crocodile-filled Australian river as 270 are stranded Trump: Court finalists at 4 or 5, announcement by week’s end Body found in trunk of burning car near St. Pete golf course, police say Fans ready to cheer on Lightning for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final 3 children found safe on roadway after armed Bartow carjacking; 1 arrested Pressure mounts on GOP senators over filling Ginsburg seat CDC says guidance detailing how coronavirus travels through air beyond 6 feet was published in error Thyroid medications recalled across US, at least 4 people reported problems Zendaya becomes youngest lead drama actress to win Emmy A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards All lanes reopen on Gulf-to-Bay after crash downs power lines Tracking the Tropics: Storm surge warning issued for Texas, Louisiana coasts ahead of Beta No WiFi at home? One Virginia school district has a creative solution for students Science kits allow kids to experiment from home A Utah school was already online-only. Here’s what lessons it has for others Portsmouth schools use paced learning to adapt to different progress levels due to pandemic An Oregon school district’s unique approaches to keeping students fed Students lost in the virtual learning shuffle? This school district comes to find them How schools are finding thousands of students they couldn’t reach when the pandemic began Teen-run project provides virtual activities, tutoring for kids during the pandemic Virginia business owner cooks up a plan to help working parents with online schooling Pandemic silver-lining: Why more parents are looking into home-based child care How one group works to keep kids in school, even if they’re learning online The big changes one Dallas non-profit made to help kids stay connected in the pandemic YMCA program pivots online to get children school-ready during the pandemic Rural school district creates free internet service to keep students connected Man shot while trying to break up fight outside Ybor City hookah bar; suspect at large Leigh’s runcast: Lower humidity allows you to push harder during workout MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Less humid and breezy all day