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18.03.2020 / 19:57

Coronavirus: Sumter County parents pick up lessons for students’ distance learning

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Parents in Sumter County lined up Wednesday morning at Webster Elementary School to grab packets assigned for their children during their upcoming virtual learning schedule.

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Florida coronavirus cases surge to more than 300 Wednesday

The latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health show there are more than 300 cases of coronavirus in Florida as of Wednesday morning, according to the department’s database, a jump of nearly 100 new confirmed cases in less than 24 hours.

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Police patrol Florida beaches to enforce new coronavirus rules

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – Spring break means massive crowds at Central Florida beaches, but amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus, the state is cracking down on beachgoers.

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Florida students won’t return to school until at least mid-April, governor says

Florida public school students across the state won’t be returning to their school campuses until at least April 15, according to an email from Seminole County Public Schools sent to families Tuesday.

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Number of Florida coronavirus cases swells to 216, governor says

ORLANDO, Fla. – The number of coronavirus cases in Florida is up yet again, this time to 216.

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Downtown Orlando bars close, adjust hours after statewide ban on alcohol sales

ORLANDO, Fla. – For many bar-goers, their St. Patrick’s Day festivities in downtown Orlando were canceled after Gov. Ron DeSantis closed all bars and nightclubs.

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Central Florida breweries adapt after Florida bars ordered to close amid coronavirus pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s official: The coronavirus pandemic is canceling fun for everyone.

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Florida universities move to online learning for spring semester; cancel in-person commencements

Florida universities were instructed Tuesday to move courses to online-only instruction for the rest of the spring semester by the State University System Board of Governors.

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UF classes will be online only for spring semester after 4 students test positive for coronavirus

University of Florida students will not return to campus after spring break, UF President Kent Fuchs said Tuesday, after four students tested positive for the respiratory illness known as the novel coronavirus or COVID-19.

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Florida COVID-19 latest: 5 deaths, some counties with zero confirmed cases

Gov. Ron DeSantis provided the latest numbers on Florida-related coronavirus cases Tuesday, that now include another death in Broward County and four University of Florida students infected.

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Florida closing bars, nightclubs for 30 days; issues sweeping changes for restaurants, beaches

TAMPA, Fla. - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Orlando bans alcohol sales at bars, restaurants to curb social gatherings on St. Patrick’s Day

ORLANDO, Fla. – On St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday typically celebrated with a pint at a local pub, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the ban of alcohol sales at all bars and restaurants hoping to deter social gatherings amid the growing number of coronavirus cases.

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Florida governor suspends all nightclubs and bars for 30 days due to coronavirus

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended all bars and nightclubs in Florida for 30 days, effective as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, due to concerns over coronavirus.

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Driver’s license renewals extended amid coronavirus pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida residents are getting an extension on expiring driver’s licenses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Latest: Florida polls open in presidential primary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Latest on the Democratic presidential primaries (all times local):

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Gov. Ron DeSantis says more coronavirus testing kits coming to Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an address Sunday evening to provide an update on coronavirus in the state.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests limiting domestic travel amid coronavirus concerns

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding Britain and Ireland to its list, and during a news conference Saturday afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed his support for a domestic travel ban as well.

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Leesburg Bikefest canceled due to coronavirus concerns

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced that large gatherings should be canceled or postponed due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus, and Central Florida has been quick to react.

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Orange County Convention Center parking lot will be used as coronavirus testing zone

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The parking lot of the Orange County Convention Center will be used as a testing zone for coronavirus, according to convention center officials.

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Florida vows aid to businesses in wake of COVID-19 outbreak

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said his administration was considering newly announced federal guidelines on public gatherings in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, but the governor said he was not ready to order across-the-board closures of restaurants and bars.

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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