WFLA Articles: August 20, 2021

Tesla to introduce humanoid robot prototype next year: ‘It’s intended to be friendly’ Nexstar adds political reporting depth with purchase of The Hill Oklahoma toddler contracts COVID and pneumonia, now fighting to breathe Continuing to take strides forward: Vaughn looking to build on first preseason game performance Melissa Joan Hart reveals ‘bad’ breakthrough case, believes kids were exposed at school Oklahoma mother of 11 rescues 10 Afghan girls EXPLAINER: The link between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Regeneron What is Pentagon doing to get more people out of Afghanistan on time? Florida middle school closed Monday, Tuesday due to ‘expanded’ COVID cases COVID-19 leading to disruptions in Hillsborough Co. athletes’ schedule Biden administration pitches asylum overhaul to speed border process New renderings released for Magic Kingdom 50th anniversary fireworks Old septic tank safely removed from St. Pete yard after tow truck driver crushed it, tried to fill hole with dirt Full FDA approval for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could come Monday, report says Hundreds show up to monoclonal antibody therapy site in Hillsborough Co. Gov. DeSantis orders flags lowered Monday for fallen Daytona Beach deputy PJ is 50! Dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium celebrates birthday Florida reports over 3 million cases since pandemic began 2 arrested after shots fired following fight near Chamberlain High, police say Orlando water supply in jeopardy as COVID-19 surge causes shortage of liquid oxygen Ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler loses Uber Eats endorsement deal over anti-mask views ‘It’s absolutely outrageous;’ DeSantis says Biden shouldn’t overrule parents’ right not to mask kids ‘Cocaine Pepe’ faces life in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution charges in South Texas Piney Point emergency hearing scheduled amid concerns about impact of summer rain Sarasota County school board passes 90-day mask mandate for students ‘We stand with you’: U.S. Education Secretary tells Florida school districts to hold the line against Gov. DeSantis Monoclonal antibody treatment: What is it, when do you need it? American Airlines extends ban on alcohol sales to cabin passengers until Jan. 18 Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt exonerated in internal probe ‘Thankfully I didn’t die’: Man hit while trying to use Pasco Co. crosswalk, no charges for driver Man serving life sentence for sex crimes charged in Florida teen’s 1985 death AP urges Gov. DeSantis to end staff’s ‘harassing behavior’ aimed at reporter on Twitter Florida mother charged with manslaughter after 2-year-old dies of fentanyl toxicity Lakeland woman wins top prize from Guy Harvey ‘Trucks, Bucks, and Trips’ lotto promotion Pepsi calls out Coca-Cola on Twitter, reignites ‘cola wars’ for a new age News Channel 8 presents Clear The Shelters adopt & donate campaign US not meeting goal for evacuations from Afghanistan Imagination, Skittles help boy, 5, conquer Appalachian Trail Fudgy Avocado Brownies: a TikTok favorite ‘Moaning, crying, unable to move’: Photo shows COVID-19 patients lie on floor, wait for antibody treatment in Florida People Migrating to Florida need to explore health care options Manatee found covered with lesions released after months of ZooTampa care Biden pledges to Americans in Kabul: ‘We will get you home’ ‘They are literally suffocating;’ Alabama hospital overwhelmed by severe COVID-19 patients Florida Dept. of Education orders Alachua, Broward counties to follow mask mandate law How Tampa Bay COVID-19 patients can sign up for Regeneron treatment Driver crashes after getting shot in face through car window For the Culture: How to support National Black Business Month in Tampa Bay More Kettle Bell Please | Fun At Home Workout Help launching a business during pandemic TLC’s “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” Star joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom Newsfeed Now: Families of 14 kids with disabilities sue Texas governor over mask mandate ban; Man survives 40-foot fall from cliffs 6-year-old orca unexpectedly dies at SeaWorld San Diego DeSantis announces new antibody treatment sites in Pinellas, Manatee counties INSIDE LOOK: Foundations laid for Peppa Pig theme park coming to Tampa Bay New ‘Jeopardy!’ host Mike Richards steps down Fire Safety Tools Teacher’s social media post about slain 10-year-old girl causes outrage The Science of Cleaning “Project O” works to save our planet Overcoming Social Anxiety This summer marks 40 year since the first case of HIV Mother’s Milk is the highlight of Breastfeeding Awareness Month Eat Pray Get Well author regulated Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Food Get ready to cheer on the Bucs, attend a ‘puppy bowl’ this weekend The Daytime Buzz: Booster shots, Prince George, and fridges full of cash At-home science experiments with Mr. Science Work from Home Essentials Weird Florida Art Show Delta variant ‘faster like a cheetah’: Florida hospital gives inside look at COVID-19 unit Florida school officer who hid during Parkland shooting to face charges Charged with ‘aggravated cuteness;’ Triplets born to Florida deputy go viral after sheriff’s office announcement Hurricane watch issued as TS Henri tracks toward New England ‘Bracing for the worst’ in Florida’s COVID-19 hot zone Grace heads for a second hurricane hit on Mexican coast Monoclonal antibody treatment sites open for COVID-19 patients in Tampa Bay Free parking, Rays ticket vouchers: Vaccine incentive events to be held in St. Pete this weekend ‘She was like everyone’s mom’: Retired special education teacher killed in crossfire on way home from White Sox game in Chicago Britney Spears under investigation over alleged battery of staff Bryan Pata murder: Ex-Miami Hurricanes player arrested in teammate’s 2006 death Police seek missing Lake Wales woman with dementia; car spotted in Hendry County MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Scorching heat and spotty showers fade this evening, weekend looking hotter and drier