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Coronavirus Live Updates
A construction worker rides a scooter Monday in Miami past a Hiero Veiga mural of businessman Moishe Mana (left) and Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez wearing masks.

Miami Is Becoming The 'Epicenter Of The Pandemic,' Expert Warns

Jul 14, 2020
Florida's coronavirus cases continue to be near record-levels as officials warn of worsening problems in several parts of the state. Hospitals are concerned about the increases.
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Cars line up for drive-through coronavirus testing in St. Petersburg, Florida. The state reported a record-breaking 15,299 new cases on Sunday.

Florida Smashes U.S. State Record Of Daily New Cases: More Than 15,200

Jul 12, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis has not ordered a statewide mask mandate, even as coronavirus cases set new records in Florida. Some local officials have imposed their own restrictions to try to slow the spread.
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President Trump participates in a White House event Tuesday on how to reopen schools safely. After insisting that the Republican National Convention should be in person with thousands of people, Trump said he is "flexible" about the format.

Trump Acknowledges GOP Convention May Adapt As Florida Coronavirus Tally Rises

Jul 08, 2020
Trump's campaign has long wanted a sports arena packed to the rafters, but the president concedes in an interview that the worsening Florida outbreak may force those plans to shift.
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Florida's education commissioner has ordered the state's schools to reopen for in-person instruction in the fall, subject to the advice and orders from health authorities.

Florida Orders Schools To Reopen In The Fall For In-Person Instruction

Jul 07, 2020
The state's largest teachers union says educators want schools to reopen, but the plan lacks detail on safety measures. "There's a lot of angst from teachers across the state," a union official says.
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Lines and lines of cars are seen as drivers wait on Monday to be tested for COVID-19 at a coronavirus testing site in Miami Gardens, Fla.

In Miami, Rolling Back Openings To Contain The Coronavirus Surge

Jul 06, 2020
In Miami, local officials have ordered a rollback of some reopening measures because of the region's soaring coronavirus cases. Gyms have to close and in-person dining at restaurants is prohibited.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
People visit Jacksonville Beach on Saturday in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Coronavirus cases are spiking in states including Florida, Texas and Arizona.

U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Near 130,000; Florida And Texas Report Record Case Numbers

Jul 05, 2020
Florida and Texas reported their biggest daily rise in new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past few days as deaths in the U.S. continue to rise.
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A public safety officer directs drivers where to go last week at a coronavirus testing site at the Lee Davis Community Resource Center in Tampa, Fla.

Another Day, Another Coronavirus Record In Florida

Jul 02, 2020
The surge of coronavirus cases in Florida shows no signs of slowing down. The state hits another daily record, with more than 10,000 cases reported on Thursday.
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The New York Knicks and Washington Wizards square off on March 10, the day before the NBA suspended its season because of the coronavirus.

Pro Basketball Is Returning To Florida As The Coronavirus Surges

Jun 26, 2020
The NBA says it's ready to restart its season following its shutdown because of the coronavirus. All games will be played in Orlando, Fla., without fans but with a strict set of health protocols.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference at Orlando Regional Medical Center on Tuesday about Florida's coronavirus caseload topping 100,000.

Florida Smashes Coronavirus Case Record: Nearly 9,000 Positive Cases On Thursday

Jun 26, 2020
Florida suspends consumption of alcohol at bars as the state's daily count of coronavirus infections reaches nearly 9,000 — smashing the earlier record set on Wednesday of 5,000.
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People wait for health assessment check-in before entering Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami on June 18. Miami-Dade County is easing some of the lockdown measures put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Florida has recently experienced an increase

Florida Doctor Urges Young Residents Not To Assume COVID-19 Is 'Benign'

Jun 23, 2020
The median age of coronavirus patients in the state has dropped since reopening. Dr. Cheryl Holder of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University discusses why.
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Florida's COVID-19 dashboard, here in a snapshot Monday, shows the state has more than 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases.

Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases

Jun 22, 2020
Florida is one of a handful of states that's seeing a surge of record daily high cases. The governor says the jump is because of increased testing for the coronavirus.
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2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump, With 5 Months To Go

Jun 17, 2020

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has an advantage over President Trump in the states likely to tip the presidential race, but he's still short of solidifying 270 electoral votes needed to win.

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Cars line up to enter SeaWorld as it reopens, on June 11, in Orlando, Fla. The park had been closed since mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases

Jun 16, 2020
As Florida's COVID-19 numbers continue to break records, the state's top officials are sparring over what to do to try to stem the increases.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Rebekah Jones says she was fired after she refused to manipulate coronavirus data at the Florida Health Department. Now she has launched her own COVID-19 data portal for the state.

Fired Florida Data Scientist Launches A Coronavirus Dashboard Of Her Own

Jun 14, 2020
Rebekah Jones says she was fired after refusing to manipulate COVID-19 data. Her new portal is a reflection of how contentious coronavirus data has become amid battles over the states' reopening.
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Florida's COVID-19 dashboard, here in a snapshot Monday, shows an uptick of cases.

Florida's Rising COVID-19 Numbers: What Do They Mean?

Jun 08, 2020
Epidemiologists are trying to understand why Florida's COVID-19 numbers are going up again. An easing of closures and social distancing requirements are likely to blame.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) talks to Vice President Pence as they wait for their lunch at Beth's Burger Bar in Orlando, Fla., on May 20.

Florida Governor Defends Firing Of Top Data Scientist

May 20, 2020
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out about the firing of data scientist Rebekah Jones. DeSantis attacked Jones' claims that she created the state's highly praised COVID-19 dashboard portal.
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Florida's COVID-19 dashboard, here in a snapshot Tuesday, has won praise from researchers for its accessibility and details.

Florida Ousts Top COVID-19 Data Scientist

May 19, 2020
Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.
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Clearwater Beach opened to the public on Monday with signs warning beachgoers to practice social distancing.

Florida Enters 1st Phase Of Reopening As Some Restrictions Lift In All But 3 Counties

May 04, 2020
Under the new order, restaurants and retail stores can open. It does not extend to the three most populous counties, all in South Florida, which are home to most of the state's confirmed cases.
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A normally busy intersection in  Orlando is nearly deserted on April 6. Restaurants and retail stores in most of Florida will be allowed to open at limited capacity on Monday.

Florida Chamber Of Commerce President: Businesses Will Promote Safety In Reopening

May 01, 2020
Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce says businesses will emphasize their health practices to attract customers when reopening. Restaurants and retailers will open at 25% capacity Monday.
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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (pictured in January) has said he wants all nursing home residents and staff for coronavirus.

West Virginia Aims To Test All Nursing Home Residents, Workers for COVID-19

Apr 17, 2020
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said there have been discrepancies in data from the homes, and wants even those already checked to be retested.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in front of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mobile command center at the Miami Beach Convention Center, last week. DeSantis says he wants to ramp up testing at the state's long-term care facilities

Fla. Governor Says National Guard Ramping Up Coronavirus Testing In Nursing Homes

Apr 13, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to increase the number of National Guard personnel on "strike teams" that have been sent to long-term care facilities in the state to identify COVID-19 cases.
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Englewood Beach in Charlotte County, Fla. was crowded on Saturday, March 20, 2020. Public gatherings like these will be prohibited beginning Thursday.

Florida Governor Orders Statewide Lockdown

Apr 01, 2020
After days of pressure, Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, ordered a statewide lockdown. Florida had been the lone holdout of states most effected by the coronavirus to not have a stay-at-home order.
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The Coronavirus Crisis

Some Snowbirds Headed North Told To Stay In Their Southern Nests

Apr 01, 2020
People who migrate South for winter are being told not to return to their year-round homes in the North. Some places that typically welcome their return are asking people to stay away.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at a drive-through coronavirus testing site in front of Hard Rock Stadium on Monday.

FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response

Mar 31, 2020
President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Medical professionals sanitize their facemasks prior to storing them away on March 23, 2020. They were preparing to collect specimens for coronavirus testing at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Miss.

Responses To Coronavirus Outbreak Vary Greatly In The American South

Mar 26, 2020
As more states order residents to stay at home to combat spread of the coronavirus, Mississippi and Florida are taking a different approach.
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