WFLA Articles: September 24, 2020

DeSantis to lift restaurant, bar restrictions, but not all establishments on board President Trump expected to announce Supreme Court Justice pick Saturday Mnuchin and Powell urge support for unemployment relief and small business loans NewsNation/Emerson poll: Biden has slight lead over President Trump Wild turkey goes viral in Polk County Pinellas taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting blind woman in back of his cab Multiple Google services go down in parts of U.S. Stimulus check update: Democrats prepare $2.4T virus relief measure Video captures officer rolling bicycle over Seattle protester’s head during Breonna Taylor demonstrations Pac-12 football season to kick off in November Pumpkin Spice mac-and-cheese? Kraft is bringing it to the US Unrest continues for the second night following Breonna Taylor announcement President Trump unveils health care plan, signs order protecting pre-existing conditions Max Defender 8 Forecast: Higher Humidity Is Back New Ring security drone will fly around inside your home Deputies respond to Tampa Bay Lightning fan screaming ‘shoot!’ during Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final Sen. Scott proposes bill requiring states count and report federal election ballots within 24 hours ‘Benadryl challenge’: FDA issues alert over dangerous TikTok trend Louisiana 4th grader suspended over BB gun during virtual class What are some of the nationwide solutions to help students most in need during the pandemic? 31 skimmers found at gas stations across Hillsborough County Persistent pothole problem leaves residents in Sarasota County calling 8 On Your Side for help Florida amendments explained: What to know before you vote on proposed changes to state constitution Woman spent Frostproof murder GoFundMe donations on shopping, bills, deputies say Tense protest breaks out in St. Petersburg after Breonna Taylor decision Warning for Tampa Bay pet owners: Woman says toad killed her dog Minimum wage amendment poised to pass, despite opposition Deputies give update on search for Town ‘n’ Country church arsonist Mourners continue to pay respects to Ginsburg Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes college ‘bill of rights’ to party House Dems urge Senate to move forward with negotiations on next COVID relief bill Kenosha shooter’s defense portrays him as ‘American patriot’ Florida wildlife refuge to take 30 former circus elephants Man charged with DUI manslaughter after hitting man installing I-4 roadway marker Police raid in Vietnam finds more than 300,000 used condoms being packed for resale New hope for ALS treatment Mexico sending 101 firefighters to help battle California fires Add a little fizz to your learning with fun STEM activities Celebrity tutors offer free virtual learning A breakthrough dietary lifestyle to treat the root causes of overeating Now is your chance to jump on a Zoom call with star Jason Ritter How to celebrate the holidays safely during pandemic Armature Works to become drive-in theatre next month First-ever all women’s crew makes history at Florida fire department Telehealth services coming to six Manatee County schools Argument over mask at Ohio middle school football game leads to woman being tased ‘Cake Boss’ star’s right hand impaled in ‘terrible’ bowling accident 89-year-old pizza delivery man gets $12,000 from Tik Tok fans McConnell, Pelosi dispute Trump, vow peaceful power transfer NTSB: Pilots’ decisions caused plane carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr., family to crash Patriots owner Kraft cleared of Florida massage parlor sex charge WATCH: Southeastern Stream Live returns for unique SEC football season Stimulus checks: Mark Cuban pushes for $1,000 payments every 2 weeks Ripley’s Believe It or Not: Mind Blown Chopped Desserts Champion VIDEO: 14 raccoons, 1 coyote greet father, son in California park Child killed, 3 others injured in Oklahoma house explosion, officials say Senior citizens injured after teens fire paintballs at them in California Big Game Bound Week 3: Mahomes and Chiefs vs. Jackson and Ravens NeuroSpa TMS Plus Fall Home Essentials ‘Threats involving the Mexican cartel’: Winter Haven police warn of ‘unthinkable’ phone scheme SEC football opens minus big crowds, tailgating, some stars Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game Florida coronavirus: Tampa Bay surpasses 120,000 total coronavirus cases Vols superfan secures coveted ticket to UT’s season opener Coffee Mate to release line of coffee-flavored creamers Newsfeed Now: Protests across America: Battle over SCOTUS vacancy heats up United Airlines, Google to launch trip planning map for coronavirus era Utility worker identified, killed in crash while helping restore power in Sally aftermath Mobile manufacturing training helps unemployed get back to work in Tampa Bay Lightning fans thrilled to see Stamkos return in Game 3 after 5-2 victory Hillsborough Co. law enforcement, school leaders discuss safety measures in place for academic year ‘Grateful’: Gigi Hadid welcomes baby girl with Zayn Malik The historic role of El Lector in educating cigar factory workers Thousands, including President Trump, pay respects to Ginsburg at Supreme Court Jobless claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data Fire rescue crews put out vacant house fire in Highlands County 88 whales rescued from Australia’s worst mass beaching Florida wildlife refuge to take 30 former circus elephants How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? Town of Swastika, NY chooses to keep its name City of Tampa to expand Riverwalk, revitalize West Tampa area UCF researchers hope to share COVID-19 study results with health officials Veterans will ride 20 horses for 20 miles to raise suicide awareness ‘I honestly teared up’: Man finds massive 9-carat diamond at Arkansas park Protesters leave casket full of dirt, cow manure at North Carolina police station 2 officers shot in Louisville during protests, expected to recover Leigh’s runcast: More humidity means exercise will feel more difficult MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Humidity increases; rain chances return for the end of the week