Florida regulator says bars, breweries will 'do a better job'
After many establishments were closed for months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s top business regulator believes bar and craft-brewery owners will do a better job this time of self-enforcing state safety restrictions.
Orlando club creates social distance 'pods' on dance floor
Bars and nightclubs are opening across Florida on Monday. Staff at venues in Downtown Orlando are working to install safety barriers and other measures to protect patrons.
Volusia County breweries rejoice as governor lifts restrictions
The Ormond Brewing Company has been counting down to the day it can reopen and gain a sense of normalcy.
Couple of 54 years reunited as senior facility reopens to visitors
Pat Strasberg can finally be with her husband, Ron, who has Alzheimer's. It’s the first time in six months that she has seen him inside his facility, which was closed to visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars reopen in Florida at 50 percent capacity
Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.
Some bars waiting to open despite being allowed to reopen Monday
Florida bars will be allowed to reopen again at 12:01 a.m. on Monday.
Bars can reopen at 50 percent capacity in Florida starting Monday
Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.
Miami-Dade, Broward ready to enter Phase 2 of state's reopening plan on Monday
Miami-Dade and Broward counties will join the rest of the state Monday in the second phase of Gov.
Bars preparing to reopen, hoping for crowds and profits
Bars will be allowed to reopen on Monday, but new safety measures will be in place and there will be a 50% occupancy rule.
Bars will be allowed to reopen in Florida on Monday
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation announced on Thursday that bars across Florida will be permitted to reopen on Monday, Sept. 14, at 50% occupancy.
Bar reopening news draws cheers from owners desperate to bring back customers
Bars have gotten the green light to reopen in Florida on Monday. The businesses must open at limited capacity, with 50% occupancy. News of the decision quickly spread on social media, drawing cheers from bar owners desperate to get the libations flowing again after waiting on the sidelines for months.
Woman in nursing home finally reunited with loved ones
An 88-year-old Florida woman residing in a nursing home is finally able to see family after being separated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Holiday weekend brings more travelers through Orlando International Airport
Officials at Orlando International Airport reported an uptick in passenger traffic, Monday, as the holiday weekend brought visitors back to Central Florida.
Experts weigh in on busy weekend for theme parks
Experts said big Labor Day weekend crowds at Orlando’s theme parks were an encouraging sign, but the parks still had a long way to go before they started making money again.