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.

On Wednesday, DeSantis announced phase one of his reopening plan, which would allow many businesses shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic to reopen at a 25% capacity.

However, the plan excludes many businesses that were hit hard by the economic shutdown, including hair salons, barbers and gyms.

Joining the ranks of many other local leaders, including those in Marion County, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer plans to address the governor in a news conference Monday to propose several changes to the city

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