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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that most of Florida -- excluding Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties -- can begin what he called “phase one” of the reopening process amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The three South Florida counties have seen more cases than any other area statewide, which is why the governor is holding off on letting them get back to business. [RELATED: Gov.