Posted: Aug 5, 2020 / 06:59 AM EDTUpdated: Aug 6, 2020 / 04:50 AM EDTTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Tampa judge suspended a virtual bond hearing for after it was interrupted by loud music and pornographic images.Attorneys for Clark had filed a motion to to an amount more financially feasible for their client.While making the motion, his attorney was interrupted by a number of “Zoombombers” posing as CNN and BBC staff who played loud music. Attendees also saw pornographic images.“I’ll apologize to everybody for that display,” Judge Nash said after a sex clip was shown. “I was removing people as...…Posted: Aug 5, 2020 / 06:59 AM EDTUpdated: Aug 6, 2020 / 04:50 AM EDTTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Tampa judge suspended a virtual bond hearing for after it was interrupted by loud music and pornographic images.Attorneys for Clark had filed a motion to to an amount more financially feasible for their client.While making the motion, his attorney was interrupted by a number of “Zoombombers” posing as CNN and BBC staff who played loud music. Attendees also saw pornographic images.“I’ll apologize to everybody for that display,” Judge Nash said after a sex clip was shown. “I was removing people as...WW…

Posted: Jul 14, 2020 / 09:29 AM EDTUpdated: Jul 15, 2020 / 04:40 AM EDTPOLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County Public Schools has delayed the start of the upcoming school year by at least two weeks.During a virtual meeting Tuesday morning, Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd proposed reopening both virtual and brick and mortar schools on August 24 instead of August 10, citing rising coronavirus cases in the county.“We are trending upward with the rise of COVID-19 cases, not only in the state but right here in Polk County,” Byrd said. “At this time, I do not feel it is safe to physically reopen...…Posted: Jul 14, 2020 / 09:29 AM EDTUpdated: Jul 15, 2020 / 04:40 AM EDTPOLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County Public Schools has delayed the start of the upcoming school year by at least two weeks.During a virtual meeting Tuesday morning, Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd proposed reopening both virtual and brick and mortar schools on August 24 instead of August 10, citing rising coronavirus cases in the county.“We are trending upward with the rise of COVID-19 cases, not only in the state but right here in Polk County,” Byrd said. “At this time, I do not feel it is safe to physically reopen...WW…

Posted: Jul 15, 2020 / 10:46 AM EDTUpdated: Jul 16, 2020 / 04:51 AM EDTTAMPA (WFLA) — Florida health officials reported the highest daily increase of coronavirus-related hospitalizations on Wednesday. The state has also reached another milestone by surpassing 300,000 total coronavirus cases.Florida hospitals have taken in an additional 453 patients, the latest daily report says. That means 19,334 residents have been hospitalized since the pandemic began.The hospitalizations.The state reported 10,181 new cases of coronavirus and 112 more deaths Wednesday morning. A total of 4,521 Florida...…Posted: Jul 15, 2020 / 10:46 AM EDTUpdated: Jul 16, 2020 / 04:51 AM EDTTAMPA (WFLA) — Florida health officials reported the highest daily increase of coronavirus-related hospitalizations on Wednesday. The state has also reached another milestone by surpassing 300,000 total coronavirus cases.Florida hospitals have taken in an additional 453 patients, the latest daily report says. That means 19,334 residents have been hospitalized since the pandemic began.The hospitalizations.The state reported 10,181 new cases of coronavirus and 112 more deaths Wednesday morning. A total of 4,521 Florida...WW…

Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 05:46 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 13, 2020 / 05:54 PM EDTMIAMI (WFLA) — A young man in a mask interrupted Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference on Monday, accusing him of lying to Floridians and doing nothing as coronavirus cases rise.“You are doing nothing!” the man shouted shortly after in Miami. “You are deceiving the public!”The governor tried to continue when the man first started yelling but eventually stopped and waited for him to be removed.“Over 4,000 people have died and you are blaming the protesters. You guys have no plan and you’re doing nothing,” the man...…Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 05:46 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 13, 2020 / 05:54 PM EDTMIAMI (WFLA) — A young man in a mask interrupted Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference on Monday, accusing him of lying to Floridians and doing nothing as coronavirus cases rise.“You are doing nothing!” the man shouted shortly after in Miami. “You are deceiving the public!”The governor tried to continue when the man first started yelling but eventually stopped and waited for him to be removed.“Over 4,000 people have died and you are blaming the protesters. You guys have no plan and you’re doing nothing,” the man...WW…

Posted: Jul 9, 2020 / 03:40 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 9, 2020 / 05:33 PM EDTTAMPA (WFLA) – An 11-year-old girl from Broward County has died from COVID-19, records show.According to , the child was only described as an 11-year-old female from Broward whose infection is not believed to be travel related.She is the youngest Broward County resident to die as a result of the coronavirus.Earlier this month an 11-year-old boy from also died from COVID-19 becoming the state’s youngest known death.The Florida Department of Health does not identify people who have died from the virus, but they...…Posted: Jul 9, 2020 / 03:40 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 9, 2020 / 05:33 PM EDTTAMPA (WFLA) – An 11-year-old girl from Broward County has died from COVID-19, records show.According to , the child was only described as an 11-year-old female from Broward whose infection is not believed to be travel related.She is the youngest Broward County resident to die as a result of the coronavirus.Earlier this month an 11-year-old boy from also died from COVID-19 becoming the state’s youngest known death.The Florida Department of Health does not identify people who have died from the virus, but they...WW…

Posted: Jul 7, 2020 / 12:02 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 7, 2020 / 12:11 PM EDTDORAL, Fla. (WFLA/CNN) — A visit to South Florida is in President Donald Trump’s plans for Friday.A White House official says Trump will visit US Southern Command in Doral for a press briefing. The news conference is expected to be focused on drug trafficking in South America.Doral is in Miami-Dade County, which is currently experiencing a significant coronavirus outbreak. Health officials say the county has seen a 90% increase in the number of coronavirus patients being hospitalized in the past 13 days.LATEST...…Posted: Jul 7, 2020 / 12:02 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 7, 2020 / 12:11 PM EDTDORAL, Fla. (WFLA/CNN) — A visit to South Florida is in President Donald Trump’s plans for Friday.A White House official says Trump will visit US Southern Command in Doral for a press briefing. The news conference is expected to be focused on drug trafficking in South America.Doral is in Miami-Dade County, which is currently experiencing a significant coronavirus outbreak. Health officials say the county has seen a 90% increase in the number of coronavirus patients being hospitalized in the past 13 days.LATEST...WW…

Posted: Jul 2, 2020 / 08:39 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 3, 2020 / 04:43 AM EDTTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As , U.S. Congressman Greg Steube – who represents parts of the Tampa Bay area – says he’s not sure how accurate the data is.“You’re seeing an increase in numbers. But those numbers, I don’t think, are entirely accurate,” he said.The Republican Congressman told Nexstar DC correspondent Kellie Meyer he’s been in touch with the CEOs of hospitals in his district, which includes parts of Highlands, Polk and Sarasota counties. While talking to one CEO this week about what’s happening on the frontlines,...…Posted: Jul 2, 2020 / 08:39 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 3, 2020 / 04:43 AM EDTTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As , U.S. Congressman Greg Steube – who represents parts of the Tampa Bay area – says he’s not sure how accurate the data is.“You’re seeing an increase in numbers. But those numbers, I don’t think, are entirely accurate,” he said.The Republican Congressman told Nexstar DC correspondent Kellie Meyer he’s been in touch with the CEOs of hospitals in his district, which includes parts of Highlands, Polk and Sarasota counties. While talking to one CEO this week about what’s happening on the frontlines,...WW…

Moratorium set to expire July 1Posted: Jun 30, 2020 / 05:36 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 30, 2020 / 09:05 PM EDTUPDATE: Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an and evections due to the coronavirus until Aug. 1.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Cap News/WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ moratorium on evictions and foreclosures is set to expire Wednesday, which means thousands could soon face being removed from their homes.The moratorium put in place by DeSantis at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic was initially set to expire on June 1. With just hours left before its expiration, to July 1.A handful of activists...…Moratorium set to expire July 1Posted: Jun 30, 2020 / 05:36 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 30, 2020 / 09:05 PM EDTUPDATE: Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an and evections due to the coronavirus until Aug. 1.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Cap News/WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ moratorium on evictions and foreclosures is set to expire Wednesday, which means thousands could soon face being removed from their homes.The moratorium put in place by DeSantis at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic was initially set to expire on June 1. With just hours left before its expiration, to July 1.A handful of activists...WW…

Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 07:05 AM EDTUpdated: Jun 24, 2020 / 05:25 PM EDTTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Three police officers were injured over the weekend after officials say they were ambushed in two separate incidents while responding to calls in Tampa.According to Police Chief Brian Dugan, two of the officers were hurt after responding to a reported shooting at the corner of 15th Street and 26th Avenue early Friday morning.Dugan said the cops were trying to locate a victim when a mob surrounded them and threw glass bottles at them. The group also jumped on police vehicles.Dugan said one of the...…Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 07:05 AM EDTUpdated: Jun 24, 2020 / 05:25 PM EDTTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Three police officers were injured over the weekend after officials say they were ambushed in two separate incidents while responding to calls in Tampa.According to Police Chief Brian Dugan, two of the officers were hurt after responding to a reported shooting at the corner of 15th Street and 26th Avenue early Friday morning.Dugan said the cops were trying to locate a victim when a mob surrounded them and threw glass bottles at them. The group also jumped on police vehicles.Dugan said one of the...WW…

Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 05:01 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 23, 2020 / 11:24 PM EDTPASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Everyone in Pasco County is now required to wear a mask while indoors at public businesses following an executive order passed Tuesday.Face Covering Order Requirements:Some say they’ll follow the rules, but they don’t think it’ll help.Karina Nardi told 8 On Your Side, “I just believe there’s no way we can build immunity to the virus if we’re required to wear a mask everywhere.”Nardi is from Odessa and does missionary work. She says she wishes people would do a better job social distancing.“I...…Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 05:01 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 23, 2020 / 11:24 PM EDTPASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Everyone in Pasco County is now required to wear a mask while indoors at public businesses following an executive order passed Tuesday.Face Covering Order Requirements:Some say they’ll follow the rules, but they don’t think it’ll help.Karina Nardi told 8 On Your Side, “I just believe there’s no way we can build immunity to the virus if we’re required to wear a mask everywhere.”Nardi is from Odessa and does missionary work. She says she wishes people would do a better job social distancing.“I...WW…