Restaurants and bars in the state can now operate at full capacity. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis says local governments can keep limits in place if they're justified for health or economic reasons.
Read More »Alachua County Schools Continue Fire Drills Amid COVID-19
Despite COVID-19 pushing half of Alachua County public school students online, fire drills are still on the agenda. Like every school district in Florida, Alachua County schools must each complete four fire drills – the first occurring in the initial 30 days of classes – according to an executive order …
Read More »DeSantis: Phase Two Effective Friday To Reopen Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Wednesday mandating phase two reopening Florida begins Friday.
Read More »DeSantis Plan Allows Restaurants, Retailers To Reopen
Restaurants and many retail stores outside of Southeast Florida can start reopening Monday with limited occupancy as part of the first phase of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ economic-recovery effort after the coronavirus caused massive shutdowns.
Read More »Coronavirus By The Numbers: Cases Climb During Holy Week
The daily breakdown of coronavirus cases, death and hospitalizations in Florida.
Read More »The Point, April 4, 2020: Greyhound Racing Was Already Ending In Florida. The COVID-19 Outbreak Sped It Up.
What the abrupt end has been like at one track.
Read More »DeSantis Amends Stay-at-Home Order To Supersede Local Rules, Allows For Religious Gatherings
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an amendment Thursday to the executive order directing Floridians statewide to stay at home, which now states the executive order “shall supersede any conflicting official action or order issued by local officials in response to COVID-19.”
Read More »DeSantis Shuts Down Restaurant Dining
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday issued an executive order that blocks restaurants statewide from serving food in their dining rooms.
Read More »What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Florida
Misinformation can spark fear and hysteria. We're here to help. We'll update this page with emerging information from reliable sources to answer all of your questions about coronavirus.
Read More »Florida Gov. DeSantis Will Join President Trump For Visit To The Villages
DeSantis, whose support from Trump is widely credited for his win in the 2018 gubernatorial race, will attend the Villages event with the president, Meredith Beatrice, a DeSantis spokeswoman, confirmed Wednesday morning.
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