Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to 'stand in the way' if local leaders try to close restaurants
"If a local leader wants to put them out of work, you’re damn right I’m hobbling them from doing that," he said.
Senate offers double shot of 'alcohol to go'
Two Florida senators separately filed measures that would allow a business holding a state alcohol license to sell or deliver spirited beverages by the package for off-site consumption.
DeSantis vows no statewide restrictions despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Governor Ron DeSantis doubled down on his stance against any state shutdowns as Florida nears 1,000,000 total positive COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Court rejects beach closure case, questions if it was 'frivolous'
Raising questions about whether the case was “frivolous” or filed in “bad faith,” an appeals court Friday rejected a Northwest Florida attorney’s lawsuit that sought to force Gov. Ron DeSantis to close beaches statewide to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Restaurant recovery hits slowdown with staffing still under pre-pandemic levels
Restaurant employment levels continued to rise last month but have reached a slowdown, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Governor DeSantis considering return to classroom for all students
Every student in Florida may be required to return to face-to-face learning at the beginning of the new year.
DeSantis: Florida school closures should be 'off the table'
"Let's not repeat any mistakes of the past," DeSantis said.
Royal Caribbean to do 'test cruises' before cruises open to the public
Cruise lines are docked right now but they are making plans to set sail soon. They have agreed to test all passengers and crew members for COVID-19. Royal Caribbean is running test cruises to prepare for reopening for business.
Orange County keeps mask mandate as officials track 'superspreader' events
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says even though we are now in phase three, the county’s mask mandate remains in effect.
How will theme parks operate as state begins Phase 3 of reopening?
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that Florida will be moving into Phase 3 of reopening.
Florida moving into Phase 3 of reopening, no limitations on restaurants
Phase 3 is effective immediately.
What does Phase 3 mean for wearing masks in public in Florida?
"I think we need to get away from trying to penalize people for social distancing and just work with people constructively," the governor said.
Florida governor halts collection of fines for violating mask rules
Florida moved into full Phase 3 on Friday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes college ‘bill of rights’ to party
"I personally think it’s dramatically draconian that a student could get potentially expelled for going to a party. That’s what college kids do," DeSantis said.
Universal Orlando hits capacity as 2 Halloween Horror Nights houses open
Revenge of the Tooth Fairy and Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives is open to daytime guests on Saturday and Sunday.
Nursing homes struggle to reopen weeks after visitor ban is lifted
Nursing homes are back open in Florida but families tell FOX 35 News they are still having to jump through hoops to see loved ones.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Hemingway's favorite Key West bar reopens from virus shutdown
Sloppy Joe's, the iconic Key West bar that Ernest Hemingway frequented during the 1930s, reopened Thursday after closing six months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.