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.

During the hour-long news conference DeSantis replayed how the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has worked to fix the application system CONNECT, add a new mobile application site and bring on more than 2,000 call takers.

When the surge first started in mid-March, the DEO had 50 call takers, according to the governor. He also said he is calling for the inspector general to investigate the creation of CONNECT, which was put in place under Gov.

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Florida’s unemployed must begin claiming weeks, payments

ORLANDO, Fla. – As more businesses in Florida reopen, hundreds of thousands of residents are still waiting on unemployment checks from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity either through state or federal CARES Act benefits but beginning Monday the unemployed will need to take an additional step to get those payments.

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Florida coronavirus cases nearing 41,000 after first weekend under reopening measures

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida entered the second workweek under phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan, which now includes nail salons, barbershops and hair salons -- much to the relief of the businesses owners and those in need of personal care amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus cases in Florida top 40,000 after first week of phase 1

As communities in the Sunshine State wrap up their first week under phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan, cases of coronavirus across the state continue to rise.

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Orange County coronavirus curfew to be lifted on Monday

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A curfew that has been in place in the Orlando area for more than a month due to the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted Monday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced.

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Florida hair salons, barbershops can open starting Monday

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hair salons, nail salons and barbershops, which were originally not allowed to open their doors under the governor’s phase one plan of reopening the state, will now be able to start accepting customers once again come Monday.

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Health First to allow one guest per patient inside medical facilities

Effective Friday, Health First will allow one visitor to accompany each patient inside their medical facilities.

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New Jacksonville facility will care for recovering coronavirus patients only, Gov. DeSantis says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new long-term care center in Jacksonville will dedicate its facility to treating recovering coroanvirus patients in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.

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Unemployment hits record high as COVID-19 continues to infect, kill Floridians

As Florida wraps up its first week under phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan, cases of coronavirus across the state continue to rise.

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Coronavirus and cashflow: As businesses reopen, is cash or card better for your health?

ORLANDO, Fla. – As Florida’s economy is slowly brought back to life under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening guidelines, businesses across the state are opening their doors to guests once again.

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Wekiwa Springs State Park reopening to visitors Saturday

APOPKA, Fla. – With Gov. Ron DeSantis giving Florida state parks the green light to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, Wekiwa Springs State Park announced it is ready to open to visitors starting Saturday, May 9.

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Florida should not reopen without more testing, some lawmakers urge DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Democratic U.S. representatives from Florida on Friday urged Gov. Ron DeSantis not to loosen restrictions meant to stop the spread of the new coronavirus until adequate testing, contact tracing and the ability to isolate sick residents are in place.

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City of Apopka works with Medek Health to create Covid-19 SafePass App

APOPKA, Fla. – Businesses are beginning to reopen with new restrictions and guidelines in Central Florida as phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopen Florida plan starts.

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People flock to restaurants and beaches as coronavirus lockdown eased in Florida

The coronavirus pandemic still represents the biggest threat to mankind in living memory – but lockdown fatigue is making people all over the world give up on basic precautions and go back to normal life.

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Orange County to host virtual town hall with religious leaders amid coronavirus pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will host a virtual town hall with faith leaders next week amid the coronavirus pandemic after receiving a letter from a Christian ministry over his executive order that recommends services remain online or from a distance for now.

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It’s still not clear how many people have been tested for COVID-19 in Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 482,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Florida, but Gov. Ron DeSantis admits the number also reflects people who have received more than one test.

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Medical group already offering antibody testing at a handful of Florida locations

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced antibody testing will soon be coming to the Orange County Convention Center. Antibody testing will also take place at a location in Jacksonville.

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

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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Drive-thru COVID-19 antibody testing coming to Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As Florida entered its third day under the governor’s phase one reopening plan, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that antibody testing would be coming to Orange County at the Orange County Convention Center’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.

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Florida coronavirus cases top 38,000 as state moves to revive its economy

Florida entered day three of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ phase one reopening plan on Wednesday, and cases of coronavirus continued to rise in the state.

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John Morgan offers to recoup $77M Florida paid for troubled unemployment system

ORLANDO, Fla. – High-profile Orlando attorney John Morgan has offered his firm’s services to get involved with the state’s troubled unemployment system.

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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

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony looks on during a press conference at the Urban League of Broward County to announce that Florida's first two walk-through coronavirus testing sites will be opening in Broward County as the Novel Coronavirus pandem ( David Santiago/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images )

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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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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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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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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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