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While visiting St. Pete, Gov. DeSantis says he hopes to soon lift restrictions on Florida bars and breweries
“It stinks, and like I’m not happy for how everything’s gone.”
Jim Turner
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Florida will spend $13 million to market Florida to residents of Florida
The pandemic has put more than 1.2 million Floridians out of work.
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Florida DEO chief officially resigns following unemployment website debacle
“Over the last nine years, it has been my honor to serve the people of Florida,” Lawson wrote.
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As tourism suffers, Florida’s sales tax collections plummet
With bars closed and restaurants limited in occupancy, beverage taxes were $8.2 million off in the July numbers.
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While Dolphins will allow a limited amount of fans at football games, Tampa Bay Bucs still uncertain
“Right now, we feel confident that we can do this,” Garfinkel said.
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Florida tax revenues projected to take a $3.42 billion hit due to COVID-19 pandemic
The state received $8.238 billion through the CARES Act, of which $2.472 billion went to local governments.
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While campaigning for Trump, former Florida AG Pam Bondi stresses the importance of mail-in-ballots
“It (Florida’s process) is safe, especially for older people who don’t want to leave their homes, for people who are worried about getting sick,” Bondi said.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis says COVID-19 will ‘loom’ over every upcoming budget and policy debate
The pandemic, which has caused massive economic damage, has led in recent months to shrinking tax revenues.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’ll consider broadening the definition of ‘essential’ workers
Clothing stores, hair salons, tanning salons, gyms, movie theaters, bars and tattoo shops were among those deemed non-essential businesses.
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New Yorkers can now travel to Florida without travel restrictions, says DeSantis
He also quietly lifted travel restrictions on people coming to Florida from New Jersey and Connecticut.
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As Florida jobless claims rise, Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott blame each other
The system was developed under former Gov. Rick Scott, who responded Wednesday by advising DeSantis to “quit blaming others.”
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency as Hurricane Isaias approaches
Isaia’s impacts are expected to be felt in South Florida, one of the hardest-hit spots for COVID-19, starting Friday night.
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After Trump suggests postponing November election, DeSantis says Florida is in ‘good shape’
Florida has 13.7 million registered voters
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Florida Gov. DeSantis wants restaurant workers to get back to work faster after getting COVID-19
Meanwhile, his top business regulator continues to plan meetings with craft brewers and bar owners about reopening.
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After forcing Florida breweries and bars to close last month, state regulators will finally meet with business owners
Beshears has said the order, which is backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, would remain in place until the growth in COVID-19 cases starts to decline.
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Citing a ‘flare up’ of COVID-19 cases, Trump cancels Florida GOP convention
“To have a big convention, it’s not the right time,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
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Florida topped more than 100,000 first-time unemployment claims last week
Only Georgia, with 120,281 claims, and California, with 292,673, had higher weekly figures.
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The Lincoln Project is now targeting Florida Republicans Rick Scott and Marco Rubio
Wilson and Weaver said recently they will continue going after people who enable President Donald Trump, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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You probably won’t see Florida’s Apalachicola Bay oysters on a menu for at least five years
The FWC unanimously agreed Wednesday to issue an order that will ban the harvesting of wild oysters starting Aug. 1.
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Florida GOP convention moving forward despite sheriff saying he can’t keep it safe
“Where do we go from here is a good question. But where we are today, we can’t support it.”