WFLA Articles: January 4, 2021

January 4
‘I’m swimming in COVID’: Tampa Bay educators angry with governor for ‘not protecting’ them with vaccine Larry King, hospitalized with COVID-19, moved out of ICU Trump says Georgia stakes ‘could not be higher’ South Carolina home renovations find baby’s bones in wall from long ago Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last shows Pinellas couple left wondering if they can’t get vaccines, who’s getting them? Southwest launches $29 flight sale Tampa police arrest man in connection with Dec. shooting that killed 2 Max Defender 8 Forecast:Cool Weather This Week Students return to schools as Florida pediatric cases hit new peak Election eve: Presidential visitors stop by Georgia night before Senate runoff Proud Boys leader arrested, accused of burning church banner Hillsborough seniors trying to make vaccine appointments deal with website crashes, busy phone lines DC mayor calls in National Guard ahead of pro-Trump protests Hillsborough County moving all vaccine registration to phone system, expanding call hours Pinellas County temporarily suspending COVID-19 vaccine registration V.M. Ybor residents voice concerns about alleged drug activity in their community ‘Horrible experience’: Pinellas County residents frustrated with COVID-19 vaccine appointment rollout, registrations halted Sarasota seniors say technology gap blocking many from accessing COVID-19 vaccine Alex Trebek’s last ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes air this week Lawmakers wait for Senate vote on bill to increase stimulus payments Senate scrambles to find solution for stimulus checks Republican lawmakers say they will contest electoral college results Wednesday Tanya Roberts still alive despite news of her death, publicist says Oldsmar families still can’t salvage irreplaceable mementos nearly 4 months after apartment fire Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist who sabotaged vaccine doses claimed they were ‘unsafe’ 3rd suspect arrested after injuring Fish & Wildlife officer, Sheriff Judd says More action may be taken against Tampa bars with packed crowds, Mayor Castor says ‘Bucs with BA’: Arians compares Bucs to Super Bowl winner he helped coach Unemployment taxes going up for Florida employers Tampa flights delayed after temporary closure of Jacksonville air traffic control center State encouraging in-person learning for students falling behind ‘Treasonous’: Dems decry GOP election vote challenge Giant US flag hung in downtown Nashville to honor first responders of Christmas explosion Parents with babies born in 2020 could qualify for $1,100 in extra stimulus cash New York district remains without representation as Congress enters new session ‘Amen and awoman’: Congressman receives backlash for opening prayer Trump, Biden give final push ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs By the numbers: How many vaccinations have been done in Tampa Bay? UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson orders new national lockdown as COVID cases explode higher Breakthrough Medical Treatment for E.D. – No Pills, No Injections Check on your second stimulus payment with IRS ‘Get My Payment’ tool Fake Eventbrite account charging residents for COVID vaccinations in Pasco and Pinellas counties Florida coronavirus: State reports 11,256 new cases, percent positivity rate at 12.52% Buccaneers banner unveiled ahead of playoffs at Tampa City Hall ZooMiami euthanizes giraffe suffering from fractured foot Arkansas doctor wipes away cancer patients’ bills totaling $650,000 Urinary Incontinence Is NOT Something To Live With Bucs WR Mike Evans ‘day to day’ after hyperextending knee Third stimulus checks: Are $2,000 checks still possible in 2021? Newly sworn-in Tampa Bay congressman joins Republicans contesting presidential election results Clark + Kensington 2021 Color Trends Armature Works evacuated after gas line puncture nearby Slack kicks off 2021 with a global outage Here’s the schedule for this weekend’s NFL playoff games NCAA to play all 67 March Madness men’s games in Indiana DeSantis issues warning for hospitals slow at administering COVID vaccine Disney announces 4-day ticket deal for Florida residents for $50 a day AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s made-up claims of fake Georgia votes Newsfeed Now: Congress opens new session, Ark. doctor forgives cancer patients’ debt Raymond James Stadium testing site moves across the street Florida rep. wants Mar-a-Lago shut down after footage of maskless NYE party High demand for vaccine appointments crashes Tampa Bay sign-up sites, jams phone lines Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark 3 in custody after FWC officer hit by ATV in Polk County Tampa Heights Elementary reopens more than 3 years after fire Washington braces for intense opening to a pivotal year Republicans condemn ‘scheme’ to undo election for Trump UK ramps up inoculations with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine Hernando County reaches capacity on vaccination appointments for seniors UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange Extraordinary warning to Trump by all 10 living former secretaries of defense Here we go again: What to expect as Georgia counts votes Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and ‘70s Show’ star, hospitalized MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Cool and dry to start the first week of 2021