ORLANDO, Fla. – Two state senators hosted a Q&A Thursday in an attempt to get some clarity from the official overseeing Florida’s coronavirus unemployment response but instead, hundreds of frustrated people were left with unanswered questions.

The Facebook live hosted by Florida Sen. Jason Pizzo and Sen. Jeff Brandes was quickly flooded with questions in the comments for Department of Management Services Secretary John Satter, the man appointed by Gov.

Ron DeSantis to step in and oversee the state’s unemployment surge. About 1,200 people tuned in to watch. Since mid-March, Floridians unable to work due to the pandemic have struggled to receive unemployment benefits through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity website CONNECT or to

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Hair stylists for Florida’s assisted living facilities face longer unemployment

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As Gov. Ron DeSantis considers a timetable and protocol to reopen barbershops and hair salons across Florida, stylists contracted with assisted living facilities tell News 6 they may be left out.

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COVID-19 cases in Florida trend downward as deaths in the state rise

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has consistently touted the statewide number of COVID-19 cases is trending downward in Florida.

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Florida sheriff defends keeping childhood shooting a secret

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Access to Florida’s unemployment website CONNECT limited to week days only, here’s why

Florida residents attempting to check on the status of their unemployment benefits application or payments have limited hours to do that because the Department of Economic Opportunity take the CONNECT website down to the public on weekends and overnight to process a large number of claims.

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Florida to unveil mobile lab, antibody testing as coronavirus positivity rate reaches new low

SARASOTA, Fla. – Speaking at a coronavirus testing site in Sarasota on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to announce details on a mobile testing lab that will be able to travel to hot spots and added antibody testing at state-run drive-thru testing sites.

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To-go alcohol might still be available in Florida even after the coronavirus pandemic

SARASOTA, Fla. – Enjoying your favorite craft cocktail in the comfort of your own home has, for some, been the only perk of the coronavirus pandemic that has prevented restaurants and bars from serving customers in their establishments.

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Bars still can’t serve alcohol for on site consumption under first phase of Florida reopening

ORLANDO, Fla. – Confused about the rules under Florida’s reopening phase one, some Orlando bars were serving alcohol to customers for drinking on site Monday and had to be asked to stop, according to the Orlando Police Department.

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Florida coronavirus cases top 37,400, including 1,471 deaths, as state eases into reopening

ORLANDO, Fla. – As barber shops and salon owners await the go ahead from Gov. Ron DeSantis to reopen, other businesses continue to emerge from the coronavirus stay-at-home order it remains to be seen if the governor’s phase one reopening plan for Florida will be limited enough to prevent the spread of the respiratory illness.

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25% capacity limit doesn’t bring enough business to cover overhead, Melbourne Beach restaurant owner says

MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – Some business is better than no business, unless your restaurant offers authentic fresh New England seafood, according to one Melbourne Beach restaurant owner.

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Incomplete applications, errors slow Florida’s unemployment payments as Gov. DeSantis calls for investigation into state system

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida official overseeing Florida’s backlogged unemployment system held a news conference Monday to address criticism about how Florida has handled the more than 1 million claims filled due to coronavirus layoffs and furloughs.

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Flagler County: Here’s what’s open as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order allowing some Florida businesses to reopen, with restrictions, beginning May 4.

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Downtown Ocala restaurants open dining rooms, rehire workers as Florida begins phase 1 of reopening

OCALA, Fla. – Downtown Ocala is starting to come back to life now that more restaurants are opening back up and offering dine-in services.

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Polk County: Here’s what’s open as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order allowing some Florida businesses to reopen, with restrictions, beginning May 4.

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Seminole County: Here’s what’s open as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order allowing some Florida businesses to reopen, with restrictions, beginning May 4.

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Central Florida restaurants welcome customers inside for first time in weeks due to coronavirus

ORLANDO, Fla. – Residents across Central Florida are able to dine at restaurants for the first time as phase one of Florida's reopening went into effect on Monday.

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Orlando mayor allows small businesses to expand operational space

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Monday that he will allow small businesses to expand operational space as most of Florida enters phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Florida sheriff says he didn’t need to disclose fatally shooting drug dealer when he was 14

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Florida sheriff appointed by the governor after the 2018 Parkland high school massacre is defending himself over allegations that he should have disclosed he fatally shot another teenager when he was 14 in Philadelphia.

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Florida reports 20 deaths, 819 new cases of coronavirus as state begins reopening

ORLANDO, Fla. – The morning Florida began rolling back some restrictions on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home order, health officials reported 20 new deaths and more than 800 new cases of the novel coronavirus behind the global pandemic.

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Orlando mayor to announce new guidelines to help residents get back to work amid COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – As most of the state enters phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan, many leaders on the local level are advocating for their communities, asking the governor for more relaxed allowances so their residents can get back to work.

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Video: Florida lawyer dresses as Grim Reaper to protest reopening of beaches

A Florida man is not happy with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to reopen beaches during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gov. DeSantis plans to send mobile lab to long-term facilities for COVID-19 testing

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Sunday in Volusia County to share updates on the coronavirus, hours before the State is set to begin phase one of reopening.

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Restaurants scramble to re-open in most of Florida

MIAMI, Fla. – As restaurants in many Florida cities prepare to re-open on Monday under new pandemic rules set by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials in some counties say a patchwork of state regulations makes implementing the guidelines difficult and vague.

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Florida governor to meet at Winter Garden hair salon Saturday afternoon

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Hours after the mayor of Orange County wrote a letter asking that salons and barbershops be allowed to open next week, the governor announced that he would be visiting an Orlando area hair salon Saturday afternoon.

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Marion County: Here’s what will reopen as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – After a month long stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order allowing some businesses to reopen with restrictions beginning May 4.

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Edgewood passes resolution to allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating

EDGEWOOD, Fla. – Edgewood city council members voted unanimously Friday to institute a 30-day temporary resolution allowing existing restaurants to temporarily set up more tables for seating outdoors without having to get new city permits.

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Volusia County: Here’s what will reopen as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

After a month long stay-at-home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus order Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order allowing some businesses to reopen with restrictions beginning May 4.

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Osceola County: Here’s what will change as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

After a month long stay-at-home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus order Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order allowing some businesses to reopen with restrictions beginning May 4.

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Brevard County: Here’s what will reopen as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – After a month long stay-at-home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus order Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order allowing some businesses to reopen with restrictions beginning May 4. The governor’s order is part of a multi-phase plan to slowly reopen the state’s economy and allows for local leaders to make decisions based on their communities.

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Lake County: Here’s what will reopen as Florida rolls back coronavirus closures

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – After a month long stay-at-home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus order Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order allowing some businesses to reopen with restrictions beginning May 4. The governor’s order is part of a multi-phase plan to slowly reopen the state’s economy and allows for local leaders to make decisions based on their communities.

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Trust index check: Is Florida ready to reopen?

In the White House guidelines for state’s to re-open during the coronavirus pandemic there are several criteria states should satisfy before beginning a phased reopening.

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Governor prepares for possible COVID-19 rebound in Florida, stockpiles personal protective equipment as precaution

In his second news conference of the day, Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 infections in the state as Florida heeds his guidelines in the process of reopening.

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Here’s what will reopen in Sumter County under phase 1 plan

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Sumter County, along with the rest of Central Florida, will begin to reopen potions of its community under phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan beginning May 4.

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Florida state parks to open Monday as part of phase 1 plan

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he will open all state parks Monday as part of phase one of his plan to reopen Florida.

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WATCH LIVE: Seminole County leaders provide coronavirus update

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Seminole County are expected to hold a news conference Friday to provide coronavirus updates.

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Kissimmee shapewear business making face masks for front line workers during COVID-19 pandemic

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The coroanvirus pandemic caused many businesses to adjust to stay afloat, including a Kissimmee store that sells shapewear and compression garments.

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Osceola County to repeal curfew enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola County leaders announced Thursday that they would, in conjunction with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order to reopen Florida, repeal the county’s existing curfew on Monday.

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Furloughed restaurant server receives unemployment benefits check 6-weeks after losing job

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. – Amie Stanley is heading back to her job as a restaurant server next week, ironically just days after she received unemployment checks from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. She’s been waiting for more than a month since she was furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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'We are asking governor DeSantis to trust us:’ Marion County leaders want to open all businesses to 50% capacity

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Counties across Central Florida are working to determine how their local polices will fall into place after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced phase one of his plan to reopen the state amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Volusia County leaders to announce reopen plans

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County leaders will announce the reopening plans at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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Questions about Florida unemployment? Here’s your chance to ask

ORLANDO, Fla. – Unemployed Florida residents have many questions about the state’s troubled unemployment system, specifically, when they will see the money they’ve been waiting on for weeks to buy food or pay for housing due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, two state senators will host a Facebook live with the official overseeing the state’s coronavirus unemployment response.

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Everything you need to know about phase one of reopening Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – The end of Florida’s statewide stay-at-home order is in sight and soon, some businesses that have been shuttered for the past month due to the coronavirus pandemic will slowly start to reopen.

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Gyms remain closed during Florida’s first phase of reopening

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Nancy Divita is the owner of Anytime Fitness in Casselberry and she was anticipating opening the gym next week.

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50 new COVID-19 deaths reported less than 12 hours after governor announces plan for reopening Florida

Less than 12 hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his phase one plan for reopening the state, the Florida Department of Health reported 497 new cases of coronavirus and 50 new fatalities as a result of the respiratory illness Thursday morning.

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Orange County mayor reacts to governor’s plan to reopen Florida amid coronavirus pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Though the governor announced Wednesday that many businesses throughout Florida can begin to reopen as early as next week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said it could be a while longer before businesses begin reopening in his county.

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Brevard County man sings to cheer up neighbors every night during COVID-19 pandemic

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Every night at 7 p.m. David Brubaker steps out of his house on Patti Drive in Merritt Island to sing from his front porch.

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What does the governor’s decision to reopen Florida mean where you live?

ORLANDO, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement that Florida would reopen as part of Phase One on Wednesday, government leaders around the state began trying to answer the question of what it meant for their residents.

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Beginning May 4 in Florida you still can’t get a haircut but here’s what you can do

ORLANDO, Fla. – Floridians waiting to go back to work or get a haircut will have to wait a little longer after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state would rollback some restrictions under the stay-at-home order put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus -- but not everything at once.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis says most of Florida can begin first phase of reopening May 4

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that most of Florida will enter what he called “phase one” of the reopening process on May 4 as the state continues to fight the spread of coronavirus.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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