FLORIDA ENTERS PHASE 3 OF COVID-19 REOPENING

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• This executive order issued by Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis related to the phase 3 of coronavirus reopening permits all businesses to reopen from immediate effect but also curbs powers with local governments

• It also states that the restaurants, inc...

CURFEW IMPOSED IN LEON COUNTY TO MAINTAIN LAW & ORDER

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• Local state of emergency has been declared and this includes curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for a week 

• The gun pulled out by the man at protest on Saturday was legally owned by him hence no charges were filed

• This protest was orga...

FLORIDA: CORONAVIRUS CASES GO PAST 40,000 MARK

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• After one week of first phase of exit plan, the number of COVID-19 cases stand at 40,596 

• Barber shops, hair salon and nail salon will be allowed to reopen from Monday

• The mayor of Ocala has opposed Gov. DeSantis' orders relat...

FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR CAMPING AT DISNEY’S DISCOVERY LAND

A man from Florida was arrested by the police for apparently staying at Disney’s Discovery Land, an island situated inside Walt Disney World. 
Authorities from the Walt Disney World contacted the police stating that a man is trying to quarantine himself citing the island as trop...

FLORIDA: LAWYER DRESSED AS GRIM REAPER IS HAUNTING BEACHES

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• At present, the state of Florida has 34,728 confirmed cases of coronavirus, while 1,314 people have lost their lives

• Gov. Ron DeSantis announced reopening of parks from next week

As an unique way of protesting against reopening of the beaches...

GOVERNOR RON DeSANTIS SAYS ANNOUNCEMENT ON REOPENING FLORIDA WILL BE MADE ON WEDNESDAY

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• Governor of the Florida stated that the government will opt a slow and methodical approach

• At present, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus is 32,846 while 1,171 people have lost their lives

During a meeting in the White House on Tues...

FLORIDA: COVID-19 CASES GO PAST 32,000 MARK

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• The number of deaths due to coronavirus stand at 1,108 while the number of confirmed cases is 32,138

• Around 357,000 people have gone through COVID-19 test

• Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has thanked the residents for sincerely following social...

FLORIDA: ‘GOD’S WAITING ROOM' JOKE BY GOV. DeSANTIS SPARKS CONTROVERSY

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• At present, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has gone beyond 30,000

• The statement given by Governor DeSantis hasn’t gone well with majority of people

• Around 4.46 million people in Florida are above age of 65

FLORIDA: PHARMACIES WILL NOW CONDUCT COVID-19 TESTS

In order to tackle coronavirus crisis, the government of Florida under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a decision, which will pharmacies across the state to administer COVID-19 tests. The government of Florida who was planning to lift lockdown measures is taken back by sudden ri...

FLORIDA: DAYS AFTER GOVERNOR DeSANTIS' CLAIMS OF STABILIZATION, COVID-19 CASES RISE

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• Florida had 29,648 confirmed cases of coronavirus till Thursday, while 987 people have lost their lives

• Florida us currently under stay-at-home order till April 30

Few days back, the Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis had claimed that the numbe...

CENTRAL FLORIDA STRUCK BY TORNADO, TERRIBLE DAYS PREDICTED AHEAD

A tornado struck a major interstate highway in Florida and swept away a construction tractor-trailer along with a portable building as severe weather will continue to haunt the state in coming few days. 
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Jacksonville, the torna...

FLORIDA GOVERNOR DESANTIS SAYS THE STATE HAS THOUSANDS OF EMPTY HOSPITAL BEDS

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• At present, the state of Florida has under 26,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, while 764 people have lost their lives

• Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis has appointed a committee which will map out Florida’s path of reopening the economy

FLORIDA: NANNY ARRESTED FOR CHILD PORN, LEWD BEHAVIOUR WITH JUVENILE

A woman in Florida who is licensed foster parent and nanny was arrested by the police for accusations of child pornography and lewd acts with a juvenile. 
According to the office of Sheriff, Escambia County, a woman named as Nicole Lynn Walter, 27, residing in Pensacola was arrested o...

FLORIDA: POSITIVE IMPACT OF COVID-19 AS NUMBER OF ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES SHOW GROWTH

According to Marine life researchers, the coronavirus has shown immensely positive impact on endangered leatherback sea turtles. The lockdown and restrictions which stopped humans from coming on beaches which ultimately led to no harmful waste off the beaches have proved beneficial for these spec...

FLORIDA: CORONAVIRUS DEATH RATE ON THE VERGE OF DECLINE?

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• At present, 24,753 confirmed cases of coronavirus are reported in the state of Florida along with 726 deaths

• Areas like Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County have been epicenter of the virus in the state

According to the data which was re...

BEACHES IN DUVAL COUNTY ARE FIRST IN FLORIDA TO REOPEN AFTER COVID-19 SHUTDOWN

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• The beaches will remain closed between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• The activities specified in the list of essential activities defined by Gov. Ron DeSantis will be allowed only

• The Mayor of Jacksonville, Lenny Curry has urged residents to foll...

COVID-19: DEATH TOLLS GO PAST 600 IN FLORIDA

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• Total 22,519 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state of Florida

• The virus has severely affected the people of age group between 75-84

As per data released by Florida Department of Health, 43 new coronavirus deaths were report...

FLORIDA: WWE IS CONSIDERED AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE FROM NOW

Despite majority of the U.S. locked down in an attempt to curb spread of coronavirus, various states have allowed only those businesses, which are deemed essential for the people to operate. The list which had grocery stores, medical facilities has a new member from now. 
WWE is the n...

FLORIDA: FISHER ISLAND PURCHASE NUMEROUS COVID-19 TESTING KITS

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• Fisher Island is a home to America’s richest individuals

• The testing kits purchased will cater to 800 families residing on the island along their staff

• The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infections in Florida is 20,601 ...

ONLINE GROCERY PURCHASE IS NOW POSSIBLE IN FLORIDA

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• Around 3 million people in Florida participate in SNAP

• The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are collaborating with the Department of Children and Families for implementation of Pandemic EBT program

The U.S. Department o...