Masks, temperature checks mandatory as Universal CityWalk reopens

Masks covered employees' and guests' faces. Stickers were on the ground six feet apart to keep groups safely socially distancing. The property has hand sanitizer stations, lots of cleaning and temperature checks at the entrance.

Gyms could reopen soon
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Gyms could be reopening soon in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to address the issue on Friday.

Universal CityWalk reopens with strict safety measures: What to know before you go

“This is really about testing procedures before they can open the theme parks and really start letting volumes of people in,” said Seth Kubersky, Theme park expert/writer.

Gov. Ron DeSantis to make announcement about Florida gyms on Friday

"First of all, this is a virus, that if you're in good shape, you're probably going to be ok," he said. "So why would we want to dissude people from going to be in shape?"

Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow Miami-Dade, Broward counties to start reopening

Speaking in Doral, the governor said he signed an executive order to allow the counties to move forward as the state's economy works to get back on track. 

McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms

McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.

Know before you go: CityWalk, Disney Springs reopening

Parts of the Orlando tourist district are beginning to reopen. Universal CityWalk will reopen a week before Disney Springs . Universal Orlando's CityWalk is set to reopen on May 14, with Disney Springs on May 20,

Ocala to return to in-person city council meetings May 19

Ocala city leaders are conducting business face to face. The next council meeting on May 19 will be in person. The chambers will allow for social distancing.

Brevard Zoo reopening May 23

Staff and visitors should be aware of some new safety measures that will be in place. 

Florida’s two largest and hardest-hit counties prepare to enter phase one of reopening

Miami-Dade and Broward counties are finishing preparations that would allow retailers, restaurants and personal care businesses such as barber shops and salons to reopen on Monday, about two months after they closed.

Orlando gyms make plans for reopening

Gyms haven’t been given the green light to open in Florida, but facilities are making plans to be ready when that time comes.

Universal CityWalk announces reopening plans
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Universal CityWalk is partially reopening on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m., Universal Orlando announced Tuesday. Visitors and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks.

Union hospitality workers demanding safe reopening for tourism industry

Hundreds of housekeepers and food and beverage workers from Disney and other large hotels, restaurants and the Orange County Convention Center gathered for a car caravan Monday morning. 

Food services resume at plazas along Florida Turnpike

The Florida Department of Transportation on Monday announced that Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise has resumed food services at its eight plazas.

Ocoee boat ramps, parks reopen Tuesday

The City of Ocoee will reopen its boat ramps and parks on Tuesday, May 12, 2020