Rosmery Izaguirre

With projections showing that as many as 4,000 residents statewide may die because of COVID-19, funeral homes across Florida are adapting their services to be ready for the increased need.

Reporters set out to gather reactions to the unfolding situation from more than a dozen of those still finishing up in-person work and class meetings on Thursday.

The restoration organization for a cemetery with graves belonging to former slaves seeks out a $25,000 grant for its restoration and preservation. The University of Florida and the Archer City Commission partnered with the organization.