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Three miles into the Gulf of Mexico lies the clamming capital of the U.S. Cedar Key has largely sheltered its just over 700 citizens from the physical dangers of COVID-19, but its vital clamming and tourism businesses are left struggling.

Hospital distance, digital divide and a lag in COVID-19 testing in rural areas may be impacting coronavirus outcomes in these more rural communities.

Many small business owners in Gainesville are facing similar decisions as businesses are allowed to reopen according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Since locally owned businesses do not have oversight from parent companies, decisions regarding how business will run during the pandemic falls to the individual owners.

Gainesville was one of at least 30 U.S. cities that held a “March for our Freedom,” with organizers saying they assembled the event to honor victims of police brutality and enforce the national Black Lives Matter movement.

A candidate for Citrus County sheriff found himself caught in a social media flareup after he referred to a group of peaceful protesters in Ocala as “animals.

The state is beginning to reopen amid civil unrest, rising coronavirus cases and the 2020 hurricane season.

Florida Representative Val Demings has drawn the attention of presidential candidate Joe Biden to be recruited as a potential running mate.

Occupancy limits at restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are still 50 percent.

University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced the change in an email.

Florida again made national headlines Monday.