TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A task force assembled by Gov. Ron DeSantis to advise when and how to reopen a state forced to virtually shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic was told Monday that more than 40% of tourism, recreation, retail, real estate, construction and transportation jobs are at risk.

News 6 partner WJXT reports DeSantis opened Monday afternoon’s initial meeting of the Re-Open Florida Task Force saying he wanted to “get the economy back in a safe way.” The governor had announced the group would include elected officials, business, education, tourism and community leaders, but he has not released a list of the members. [READ: These local leaders will decide when and how Orange County’s economy will reopen | Coronavirus:

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Trucker protests: Trudeau blasts Conservative support for blockades at border crossings

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday during question period blasted the Conservatives for their support of the trucker protests in Ottawa and at Canada-U.S. border crossings in Coutts, Alta.

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B.C. marine company records massive rogue wave off coast

A Victoria-based marine data company says it’s recorded what it calls the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded, off the coast of Ucluelet. Kylie Stanton has the details, and whether the wave posed a danger to the coastline.

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‘Snowball effect’: Canada’s trucker convoy sparks anti-mandate protests globally

“Freedom Convoy” protest movement against COVID-19 vaccine mandates that has paralyzed the Canadian capital and spilled over to key Canada-U.S. border crossings has gained global momentum, with similar demonstrations popping up in other parts of the world.Since Jan.

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Misinformation fuels copycats as Ottawa convoy gains international support

With the occupying protests in Ottawa gaining international support, similar movements hoping to protest COVID-19 mandates are underway in other countries, especially the United States.

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Most extreme rogue wave ever was recorded off B.C. coast

rogue wave ever recorded has been measured off the coast of Vancouver Island, near Ucluelet, B.C.The wave, measuring 17.6 metres – which is as high as a four-storey building – was recorded in November 2020 by Victoria, B.C.-based MarineLabs Data Systems.It is the subject of a scientific report by Dr. Johannes Gemmrich and Leah Cicon, from the University of Victoria, and published last week in the journal, Scientific Reports.Rogue waves are waves with more than double the height of the waves currently happening around them. According to MarineLabs, they can also be known as “freak” or “killer waves” as they can occur unexpectedly, and, because they are so huge, can be very dangerous.

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How a 93-year-old B.C. senior lost $8,900 after falling victim to ‘grandson scam’

Consumer Matters.The fraudster instructed Rice to withdraw $8,900 in cash and to tell bank staff the funds were needed for renovations.Rice said a staff member at the CIBC where she has been banking since the 1970’s suggested a bank draft, but Rice said the con artist had convinced her cash was the only option.She had a $1,000 limit at the ATM but bank staff eventually raised her limit so she could withdraw the funds, Rice explained.“I really didn’t know how to withdraw from the ATM machine and she did it for me,” said Rice. WestJet Vacations customer endures long battle getting refund after COVID cancellation The fraudster eventually arrived at Rice’s door where he took off with thousands of dollars of Rice’s money.“I feel so bad being taken by these people,” she said.Rice’s daughter, Jo, says the bank should have asked her mom more questions.

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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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Osceola food pantries see huge increase in demand as county leaders discuss stimulus plan for residents amid coronavirus

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – As Floridians continue to struggle at the mercy of the coronavirus pandemic, Osceola County leaders are planning ways to assist residents amid a boom in demand at food pantries and COVID-19 testing sites.

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State figures don’t show current COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the fight against COVID-19, there is a wealth of stats and figures that can be broken down in numerous ways.

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WWE Says Business "Largely Unimpacted" by Coronavirus Pandemic in Q1

WWE on Thursday said its revenue rose 60 percent to $291 million in the first quarter thanks to new distribution deals in India and Germany and “increased monetization of content” as fees tied to rights deals with NBCUniversal and Fox rose. WWE is among the last live sports programming on TV, with Monday Night Raw still airing weekly on USA and Smackdown airing Fridays on Fox.

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Coronavirus: 960 Floridians have died from COVID-19 as state leaders look toward reopening the economy

As claims for unemployment assistance continue to skyrocket across the state, some Floridians are pushing for their local economies to reopen, for local businesses to return to normal service and for Gov. Ron DeSantis to make executive decisions on when this all might fall into place.

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What will restaurants look like once the coronavirus pandemic subsides? Experts have an idea

We’re all dreaming of what we’re going to do when the coronavirus pandemic is over.

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Floridians who struggled to file for unemployment will receive retroactive benefits

Jobless Floridians who have struggled to file for unemployment benefits due to an overloaded state computer system and jammed phone lines will not lose out on money because their application was delayed.

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With plans to ease Florida back open for business, coronavirus cases surpasses 28,000

ORLANDO, Fla. – As Gov. Ron DeSantis and his task force of businesses executives and owners work on a plan to reopen Florida’s economy and continue preventing the spread of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, Florida’s death toll is nearing 900 on Wednesday, according to the latest numbers

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'Shark Tank' star Daymond John tried to sell Florida N95 masks at an inflated price: report

“Shark Tank” star Daymond John was reportedly among the people who tried to sell N95 protective masks to the state of Florida at an inflated price during the coronavirus pandemic. Florida, like many states, has been desperate for protective gear for health care workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

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‘We have flattened the curve:’ Florida governor says hospitals won’t be overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday painted an optimistic picture of Florida’s coronavirus situation, assuring residents that the curve has flattened and our hospital systems will not be flooded with COVID-19 patients.

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Meet the people who will help Gov. DeSantis decide how to re-open Florida for business

ORLANDO, Fla. – Amid growing unemployment claims, Gov. Ron DeSantis has tasked a group of state elected leaders, county mayors and officials from businesses including Disney World and Universal to help shape the plan to re-open the Sunshine State for business after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Texas, Florida eager for NASCAR to rev engines again

FORT WORTH, Texas – The race is on among states willing to be the first to host NASCAR races without fans.

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Dozens flock to Jacksonville beaches as coronavirus restrictions ease

Dozens of beachgoers were seen on Jacksonville beaches over the weekend.

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Seminole County sees an increase of 911 calls from children during stay-at-home order

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Dispatchers in Seminole County reported Sunday that they received an increase in the number of 911 calls from unattended children during Florida’s stay-at-home order.

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Florida county reopens beaches with restrictions

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDA - APRIL 17: People run on the beach on April 17, 2020 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Thursday that Duval County's beaches would open at 5 p.m. but only for restricted hours and can

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Coronavirus: Central Florida districts respond to governor’s decision to keep schools closed

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has decided to keep all Florida schools closed through the remainder of the academic year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Florida schools to remain closed through rest of academic year, governor says

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida students won’t return to school for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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One percent of Florida’s population has been tested for COVID-19, officials say

Around Central Florida, we have seen more and more testing locations for Coronavirus, in which Governor Ron DeSantis has taken great pride.

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Here’s what it will look like when Volusia County beaches start to open again

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – There's at least one person who wants full access to the beaches, and it's Volusia County Chair Ed Kelley.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new walk-up test sites in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Fort Lauderdale Friday to discuss a new concept for testing in high hit areas.

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Gov. DeSantis announces new walk-up coronavirus test sites in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Fort Lauderdale Friday to discuss a new concept for COVID-19 testing in high-hit areas.

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Floridians applying for unemployment will no longer have to recertify every two weeks

Among the problems Floridians have reported when it comes to filing for unemployment benefits is the need to recertify their status every two weeks to verify that they still need help, even as the state’s system is encumbered with a massive influx of applications due to the coronavirus.

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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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