Flagler County businesses see boost as beach restrictions are lifted

The tide is beginning to turn for some businesses in Flagler County as beach restrictions are lifted, notably allowing sunbathers to return.

Central Florida malls still deciding when to reopen

Retailers have been given the green light to reopen Monday but its still not clear whether Central Florida malls will be welcoming customers back right away.

Could reopening Florida mean reopening summer school?

Distance learning is going to continue the rest of this school year, but a state lawmaker says student should head to summer school.

Local retailers ready to carefully reopen

Many reetail owners are working closely with staff to prepare businesses for reopening on Monday.

College students frustrated over remote learning

Arturo Ceceña is a junior at California State University Northridge. When asked to comment on his virtual learning experience at the huge university he said, “I’m not one for online classes. I love to be going to class physically…. being interactive and being social with my professor and classmates. That’s the person I am.”

As officials consider easing COVID-19 restrictions, small ‘social bubbles’ may be way to new normal

As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.

Winter Park shops training employees ahead of limited-capacity opening

Local store owners are working on training their employees as retail stores are getting ready to open at limited capacity Monday. 

Travel changes amid coronavirus pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the travel industry. As counties gradually reopen their economies, many companies are changing how they operate.

Man making banners for all Lake County graduating seniors

Entrepreneur Timothy Totten, of Eustis, runs a business that makes "Hometown Heroes" banners for military members. He wants to use that idea to honor Lake County's Class of 2020.

Road to Reopening Florida: Which businesses will and will not reopen on Monday

“I am convinced we can take this step. We will be smart, we will be safe and we will do it step-by-step, but we should have hope,” DeSantis said.

Man making and donating banners for graduating seniors
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A business owner in Eustis has come up with a way to honor Lake County's Class of 2020, with special banners.

Federal social distancing guidelines expiring
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Thursday marked the final state that federal social distancing guidelines are in effect. Further distancing guidelines will be handled by states or counties.

Florida coronavirus cases push pass 33,600; death toll rises to 1,268, Florida Department of Health says

The Florida Department of Health reported 497 more cases of coronavirus and 50 more deaths in the last 24 hours, pushing the total cases statewide past 33,600 and the death toll to 1,268.