WFLA Articles: August 23, 2021

Hawaii governor asks only essential visitors to come: ‘It’s not a good time to travel to the islands’ Ex-flight attendant to honor friends lost on 9/11 by pushing drink cart from Boston to Ground Zero ‘This is the gold standard’: Doctors hope full approval of Pfizer vaccine leads to more shots in arms Can you collect unemployment if you refuse the COVID-19 vaccine and get fired? Union leaders and Disney reach agreement for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations Day 1 of trial over Florida school mask mandate ban lawsuit concludes Proud Boys leader who burned BLM flag gets 5 months in jail US WWII veteran reunites with Italians he saved as children COVID-19 impacting children, teens at higher rate than any other age group in Florida Precautionary boil water notice in effect for parts of Pinellas County Parents demanding mask mandate in Pinellas County Did Temple Terrace City Council violate rule by discussing contract that’s now under investigation? ‘They don’t deserve to die’: Texas jail waited 7 months to offer COVID-19 vaccine Budweiser truck rolls off I-275 southbound stalling traffic COVID-19 quarantine policy varies for Tampa Bay counties as cases rise Pregnant nurse, unborn baby die from COVID-19 Federal government and lawmakers rejoice at FDA approval of COVID vaccine Polk County Fire Rescue public information officer, ‘cancer warrior’ dies at 38 USF football names starting quarterback Mayim Bialik returning to ‘Jeopardy!’ stage according to reports Brothers, 8 and 6, steer car safely off road after father shot, killed while driving Moments before being swept away in flood, Tennessee woman went live on Facebook ‘Take the vaccines’: Trump booed by crowd in Alabama for encouraging vaccinations ATF takes fire from Orlando gun trigger designer in lawsuit over cease and desist order St. Pete woman loses unborn child in head-on crash Bucs add another offensive lineman to roster ‘Dire situation’: Nature Coast EMS concerned COVID, low pay could interrupt service 75 Florida doctors stage symbolic walkout in protest of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients Polk County deputy dies of COVID-19 after weeks in hospital Hernando County bomb squad called to site of bank robbery, suspect in custody Bucs starters expected to play in third and final preseason game More details on Splash Mountain ‘Princess and the Frog’ revamp revealed 94 Sarasota sheriff’s office employees out with COVID-related symptoms, 60 test positive Florida sending out more stimulus checks, see who qualifies and how much they’ll get Clear The Shelters: Compassion Kind looking for fosters, dozens of dogs available for adoption in Tampa Bay Gov. DeSantis fires back at AP, calls Regeneron article a ‘brazen political attack’ DeSantis announces additional antibody treatment sites in Florida Procession held for fallen Florida officer Jason Raynor following funeral Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Fail: Burglar attempts to break into Florida sheriff’s vehicle Capitol police officer who shot, killed Ashli Babbitt during insurrection acted lawfully, department says Missing Tampa woman located safely Food vouchers to be offered at HSN’s drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site Sweet hope: Mom of ER nurse delivers cookies to Tampa General frontline workers NYC mandates vaccinations for public school teachers, staff Crews search for missing in Tennessee deluge that killed 22 Florida officer punched woman’s husband after she rejected him during karaoke, police say Hundreds sign up for Florida’s First “Zero Waste” 5k | Enviroracing Top Motivational Speaker, and Founder of Rock the Talk helps children with ADHD overcome anxiety Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved ‘We were a team’: Phil Valentine’s sister pens emotional letter after radio host dies from COVID-19 Perspectives, concerns and feelings veterans have on the two-decade war in Afghanistan Eat Like a Viet As Cuomo exits, Hochul to take office minus ‘distractions’ Pom-poms, balloon arches, community fun and purpose |The Autism Speaks Walk is back, and better than ever The Mental Pressure Professional Female Athletes Face Sweat it out and detox your body The New Review: Stickers that make your water “taste” fruity Maggie and the Moms take “the mom quiz” ‘Iron Gwazi,’ Busch Gardens roller coaster to open next year after delays Maggie Q. kills it as “the protégé” Legendary broadcaster Bill Kurtis discusses new season of “Cold Case Files” Panhandling homeless man spits at, threatens driver with box cutter, Largo police say Newsfeed Now: FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; Gadgets help parents track kids headed back to school FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine ‘Protect our kids!’ Pinellas County parents call for mask mandate in schools Most Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds Outdoor Grilling Must-Haves 2 waterspouts, funnel cloud spotted in Redington Shores This state ordering those with COVID to isolate or face up to 5 years in prison Bicyclist in critical condition after Pinellas Park crash Trial begins for Florida parents’ lawsuit over DeSantis mask mandate Calls grow for Pinellas County schools to impose mask mandate Henri hurls rain as system settles atop swamped Northeast Don Everly of early rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers dies at 84 Brothers, 8 and 6, steer car safely off road after father shot and killed while driving Gunfire at Kabul airport kills 1 amid chaotic evacuations Loretta Lynn’s ranch foreman dies after being swept away by floodwaters MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Storms fade over inland areas, muggy & warm overnight