WFLA Articles: May 14, 2021

Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets’ 7-game winning streak Masks no longer required outdoors at Walt Disney World Biden cancels Trump’s planned ‘Garden of American Heroes’ Lightning to host playoff watch parties for home and away games Medina Spirit passes drug tests, cleared to run in Preakness on Saturday Disney resorts offering $79 rooms for teachers and first responders Florida special legislative session on gambling starts Monday Federal trial set for August for 3 ex-cops in Floyd’s death Derek Jeter sells Tampa mansion for $22.5 million Publix to drop mask rules for fully vaccinated customers and employees High-density hotels proposed for Siesta Key, residents fear changes will destroy island’s charm Costco will no longer require fully vaccinated customers to wear masks in some stores Tampa Bay businesses excited for return of News Channel 8 Outdoors Expo and Boat Show Lawmakers reach deal on bipartisan Jan. 6 commission, fate in Congress uncertain NY Rep. Elise Stefanik elected as new GOP Conference Chair 9-year-old boy hit by stray bullet, Tampa police searching for shooter Walmart, Sam’s Club dropping mask rules for fully vaccinated customers and employees Pfizer COVID vaccine ‘safe, effective for teens’ Pasco County Jail on ‘thin legal ice’ with showering inmates exposed to public WATCH: Man shoots at person, random cars at Central Florida Wawa Olympus Pools being investigated by Pasco, Polk sheriff’s offices over fraud allegations after Better Call Behnken reports Trader Joe’s relaxes mask mandate for vaccinated customers. Here’s the current policy at several other chains As CDC guidelines loosen, theme parks adjust their pandemic-era policies Can my employer ask if I have received the COVID-19 vaccine? What you need to know Florida coronavirus: State reports 3,590 new cases, 71 new deaths Petition calling for Tokyo Olympics to be canceled amid pandemic gathers 350,000 signatures Survey shows women are more concerned about Covid-19 than Leading Cause of Death – Heart Disease Summer Travel Packing Tips Looking for a job? Several businesses hiring in Tampa Bay Bad Life Decisions Are Ones That Go Against Your Values Cancer Survivor Writes Book about Beating Cancer Deed claims Jeffery Epstein’s Zorro Ranch given to Tampa Bay church Delicious Arugula and Chick Pea Salad Recipe on Bloom Being Pregnant During a Pandemic Virginia station sells gas for $6.99 a gallon as drivers fear fuel shortage Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg will cooperate with federal investigators as part of guilty plea Kid Tested Kid Approved Healthy Banana Pancakes Smell at Louisiana hotel turns out to be guest storing gas, fire officials say More than 300 universities across the US requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccine Columbus reaches $10M settlement for family of Andre Hill ‘It’s a parent instinct’: Holiday man jabs alligator in eye to save his dog Delta will require new hires to be vaccinated against virus Prince Harry says he contemplated quitting royal life several times in his 20s Purrfect rescue: Kitten found encased in spray foam at Missouri internet provider facility Tampa high school students give back to Gold Star mother Country’s largest supermarket operator to continue requiring masks following new CDC guidance Create a New You WATCH: Manatee swims around group of canoers near Fort DeSoto Park “Bennifer”, a controversial Disney kiss and more on the Daytime Buzz Metabolical: the best case for avoiding processed foods Walt Disney World increasing capacity at parks Fried chicken sandwich with a blackberry habanero sauce Tom Arnold talks his sister being the “Queen of Meth” Daytime Chat: Our favorite and least favorite wedding dances Newsfeed Now: CDC no longer recommends fully vaccinated wear masks; Woman wakes to blood dripping from apartment ceiling Looking to buy a home? US mortgage rates fall for 4th straight week Tips for Dealing with OA Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction ‘Fan on Demand’: Tampa Bay Lightning looking to hire super fan for Stanley Cup Playoff game Country superstar Thomas Rhett encourages Tampa Bay kids to #GetOutside Biden, Republicans praise CDC decision to ease mask requirements French fries, cigars, yoga with dolphins: 8 things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend Tegu lizard terrorizing Polk County neighborhood Deputies searching for hit-and-run driver after family of 5 hit, 1 killed in St. Pete Beach 30th Annual Outdoors Expo and Boat Show: Get to Know Misty Wells Smart Summer Spending Police smash window to rescue dog from 115-degree car in Sarasota What Tampa Bay residents need to know about new mask-free CDC guidelines People ready to ditch masks at Tampa Bay restaurants, owners say hold up WATCH: Military mom surprises son, brother at Tampa Heights Elementary after 6-month deployment Woman hit in face with 10-pound ‘log of prepackaged meat’ during fight at Ohio Walmart WATCH: Cat survives death-defying jump from 5th floor of burning building Target suspending in-store sale of sports, Pokemon cards over safety concerns MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Crisp & cooler evening, breezy & sunny weekend