WFLA Articles: September 4, 2020

Decorated U.S. Forest Service K-9 survives second stabbing attack Trump targets ‘white privilege’ training as ‘anti-American’ Bed bug infestation temporarily closes Pasco Library in Hudson Fleming wins 3rd straight starts, Rays beat Marlins 5-4 Jacob Blake appears from his hospital bed via video for first court appearance on sexual assault charge Experts discuss new study on obesity’s link to COVID-19; Masks that don’t protect against the virus Polk County public school district announces safety procedures amid pandemic Largest police union in the US endorses Trump in 2020 race Trump says he won’t let Pentagon close Stars and Stripes newspaper Crooks receive $150,000 small business loan using Lakeland woman’s identity $225 million in Florida prepaid refunds not yet claimed Kroger hires woman who was living in car outside supermarket: ‘I can’t even put it in words’ Florida extends work search waiver for unemployment, SNAP benefits 99-year-old COVID-19 patient released from hospital in Texas, days before 100th birthday Max Defender 8 Forecast: Scattered Afternoon Downpours This Weekend Trump urges coronavirus vigilance for Labor Day Thousands of mail-in ballots rejected in Florida’s August primary, voting groups want deadlines extended Hillsborough public school district releases athletic plan ‘Simply unacceptable’: Lawmakers want to hold Fort Hood command accountable Model projects 288,000 US COVID-19 deaths this year as best-case scenario ‘This community let us down’: Jabez Spann’s family begs community to break silence in teen’s disappearance and death Two self-described ‘Boogaloo Bois’ charged with conspiring with Hamas Hillsborough Schools working to replace aging air conditioning systems Safety first! FWC prepares for busy holiday weekend on Tampa Bay waters ‘Rise to Shine’ safety campaign launches in Pinellas Co. ahead of Labor Day weekend Gators helping gators: University of Florida veterinarians help injured 660-pound alligator Soul Box Project depicts gun violence, helps victims Pres. Trump urges coronavirus vigilance for Labor Day at White House briefing Georgia candidate’s image of herself with gun alongside ‘Squad’ removed for inciting violence Wesley Chapel charter school closes after staff member tests positive for COVID-19, principal says Labor Day Mediterranean Salad Gayle’s Good News: Lift Up Local Fitness Friday: Yoga FSU will not allow tailgating for season opener As world fights COVID-19, CDC recommends flu shots Biden confirms virus test, says he’ll be tested regularly DeSantis asking all Florida counties for COVID-19 measures put in place for review No charges will be filed in painting or defacing of ‘Back the Blue’ mural in Tampa, state attorney says Tradition gets swift kick at a Kentucky Derby like no other Tiz the Law is a big favorite in a Derby unlike any other Need birthday party ideas? Now you can hire a virtual clown Coronavirus spreading slowly in Tampa Bay schools WATCH: Surveillance video shows workers’ reaction as earthquake hits Florida-Alabama border TB12 Performance & Recovery Center opens in Tampa Surveillance video shows bags of mail being dumped in California spa’s parking lot The historic role of El Lector in educating cigar factory workers Pentagon orders shutdown of Stars and Stripes newspaper Car fire snarls traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge Amalie Arena to open as early voting site for Hillsborough County voters Woman who died in February gets letter saying she’s positive for COVID-19 Trump denies calling American war dead ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’ Mini Buckingham Palace mobile home now taking reservations Great Explorations Children’s Museum to host STEAMpunk themed virtual gala Fort Hood soldier dies after physical training DeSantis approves Palm Beach County to move into Phase 2 of reopening Man wanted after beating, pushing wife in front of tractor-trailer on I-75, FHP says Florida coronavirus: State surpasses 640,000 total COVID-19 cases ‘The Batman’ shoot suspended after Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19 Japan bracing for dangerously powerful typhoon Baby Safety Month UNCF 2020 Virtual Walk For Education ’16 and Recovering’ The Daytime Buzz 9/4 Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits The Director’s Cut: Tenet America’s Got Talent comedian hopes to rally up support for Tampa’s American Cancer Society Professor admits she pretended to be Black during professional career ‘2020 mood’: Girl hailed as ‘icon’ for hilarious refusal to dance at first ever recital Newsfeed Now: Facebook crackdown on political posts; “Saucy nugs” debate goes viral Saturday is a license-free saltwater fishing day in Florida Man arrested after calling 911, asking if dispatcher wanted to buy egg rolls Man finally captures perfect Clearwater sunset photo 3 years in the making Tokyo Olympic CEO: Vaccine not requirement to hold games Children’s Eye Health Dog Days of Summer: Hydration! Tips to Strengthen Your Relationship US unemployment rate falls to 8.4%, adds 1.4 million jobs The Doctor Is In: Diabetic Nerve Pain Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Animals rescued from Hurricane Laura brought to Tampa Bay for adoption ‘It’s like a second death’: Colorado mother says hospital cremated baby’s remains without permission Caught on Camera: Attempted abduction of infant in shopping cart 11-year-old suspended for handling Airsoft gun during online school session FHP: 7 Tampa residents involved in Alligator Alley crash that killed toddler Protesters rally outside Nancy Pelosi’s home over salon visit Pinellas County business owners hope to see busy, safe Labor Day weekend Police seeking information after Cleveland officer, second person shot and killed Tampa police investigating shooting at Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Suspect in fatal Portland shooting of Trump supporter killed by police Leigh’s runcast: Consider an inside workout due to the heat and humidity MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Intense heat and humidity heading into the weekend