As states across the nation push to reopen their economies that have been rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment numbers continue to hit record highs.
Many Floridians wait eagerly for word from Gov. Ron DeSantis on when more businesses may reopen and operation capacities can expand under phase two of his reopening plan.
While talks of bolstering local economies grow, so do cases of COVID-19 in the state. As of Thursday morning, the Florida Department of Health reported 808 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, as well as 48 new deaths as a result of the respiratory illness since approximately the same time Wednesday.