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02.05.2020 / 00:21

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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Florida not ready to administer Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, retroactive payments

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.

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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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Hair salons still not allowed to open under Gov. DeSantis’ order

ORLANDO, Fla. – The owner of Mosaic Hair Studio in Orlando said his business is taking precautions, such as a sink outside of the business, anticipating when they can reopen.

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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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WATCH LIVE: Seminole County leaders share latest update on COVID-19

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County leaders are expected to provide a coronavirus update Wednesday.

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Orange County mayor plans to announce reopening plan Friday

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Speaking an hour before Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that most of Florida would be able to enter phase one of reopening beginning next week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said it may take a little more time for businesses in Orange County and he would unveil a plan for that process on Friday.

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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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Orange County businesses making changes to reopen when they get green light

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Some business owners in Orange County said they’re ready to reopen when they get the OK from Gov. Ron DeSantis, many are even taking steps into their own hands to keep people safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Volusia County leaders to provide coronavirus update as governor works to reopen Florida

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County government leaders are expected to provide a coronavirus update Wednesday.

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Florida coronavirus cases top 33,000 as state awaits Gov. DeSantis’ plan to roll back closures

With Gov. Ron DeSantis set to reveal his game plan sometime on Wednesday to reopen Florida after the statewide stay-at-home order ends, health officials are reporting 33,193 people have been infected with the coronavirus since the pandemic reached the state.

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“Water safety cannot be understated”: Authorities urge pool safety during stay-at-home order

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Central Florida are urging families to stay vigilant and safe while staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Florida governor prepares for phase 1 of reopening state amid coronavirus pandemic

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting ready to announce his plan to begin reopening the state on Wednesday, he said during a Tuesday meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

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US coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The U.S. coronavirus death toll climbed above 58,000 on Tuesday, surpassing the loss of American life from the Vietnam War, as Florida's governor met with President Donald Trump to discuss an easing of economic restraints.

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Florida governor says he’ll make reopening announcement Wednesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s reviewing plans for reopening the state and plans to make an announcement on what that process will look like come Wednesday.

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With 1,171 coronavirus deaths, Florida awaits word from Gov. DeSantis on when to reopen

ORLANDO, Fla. – The day after thousands of Floridians learned they will have to continue to wait for federal unemployment benefits, Gov. Ron DeSantis met with President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday as cases of the novel coronavirus neared 33,000 as the decision to reopen the state for business looms large.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis to meet with President Trump as reopening decisions loom

WASHINGTON – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading to the nation’s capital Tuesday to meet with President Donald Trump as decisions about reopening the Sunshine State are still looming, according to the president’s schedule.

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Testing numbers from Florida’s COVID-19 dashboard may not show complete picture

ORLANDO, Fla. – Testing numbers from the Florida Department of Health may not show the complete picture of how many Floridians have been tested for COVID-19.

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Here’s when the Orange County mayor expects to know more about reopening

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Each time Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings provides an update on the regional coronavirus situation, he’s inevitably asked when businesses shuttered by the statewide stay-at-home order will be allowed to open.

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Flagler restaurants reporting more business with beaches back open

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Johnny D’s Beach Bar and Grill is getting some business, thanks to Flagler County leaders lifting the time restrictions and keeping the beaches open around the clock.

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Coronavirus: Florida doctor says more people need to be tested to re-open state safely

During Gov. Ron DeSantis’ visit to Tampa General Hospital Monday doctors and hospital executives explained what needs to happen before Florida can re-open and continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including more testing to get a bigger picture of the virus.

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Parts of Florida ‘on the other side’ of outbreak, Gov. DeSantis says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asserted on Sunday that parts of the state are now “on the other side” of the coronavirus outbreak, and said he would soon announce whether he would lift edicts that shuttered much of the state’s economy because of the pandemic.

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Florida hospitals ready to handle elective surgeries, procedures post-coronavirus

As Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to release plans for reviving the state’s economy, it appears increasingly clear that allowing hospitals and doctors to resume providing elective medical procedures will be part of the strategy.

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Florida Department of Heath confirms 689 addtional cases of COVID-19 in the state

Florida officials announced 689 new positive coronavirus cases Sunday morning. Bringing the total number of cases Florida has seen to 31,528.

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Which Florida beaches are open during COVID-19 pandemic and things you can and can’t do

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – In spite of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “safer at home” order, which encourages Floridians to stay at home through April 30, some beaches in the Sunshine State remain open, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

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Task Force to Re-open Florida launches public comment portal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Task Force to Re-open Florida announced Saturday that they have launched a public comment submission portal.

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Supersonic aircraft facility, 675 high-paying jobs coming to Space Coast

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a supersonic aircraft facility would be coming to Brevard County.

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Re-Open Florida Task Force has Sunday deadline to get suggestions to governor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week wrapped up a series of discussions between leaders in government, industry, and small businesses across the state of Florida who are part of the Re-Open Florida Task Force.

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UFC will hold 3 events with no fans in Florida in May

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The UFC announced the company will have three events with no fans at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on May 9,13, and 16.

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Trust Index: Florida Department of Health includes coronavirus re-tests in statewide testing totals

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the fight against coronavirus, the state of Florida releases daily reports and has created an online dashboard that is updated twice a day.

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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