Florida bans alcohol consumption at bars
Florida banned alcohol consumption at its bars Friday after its daily confirmed coronavirus cases neared 9,000, a new record that is almost double the previous mark set just two days ago.
Orange County launches 'Safer, Stronger, Together' campaign amid pandemic
The campaign includes a new website with resources and support for businesses.
Disney World annual passholders snatch up reservations for reopening day
By 8 a.m, all reservations were gone for the first four days of the reopening and for the following weekend, July 18 and 19.
DeSantis says no third phase yet
Governor DeSantis is opposed to moving backwards in the state's reopening process. He has also signaled that a statewide mask mandate will not be necessary.
Actors union asks Disney to delay opening Florida parks too
The Actors’ Equity Association said that it was unclear how Disney World could “responsibly” reopen as coronavirus cases continue to soar in the Sunshine State.
Annual passholders can book their reservations to Disney World on Friday
Disney theme parks will open beginning July 11 for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15.
Aunt Catfish’s reopens, limited hours among changes
A popular Port Orange restaurant reopened its doors Tuesday after closing down for a week.
Gov. DeSantis warns that restaurants, bars breaking capacity limits will have their license suspended
Governor DeSantis urged Florida residents to keep appropriate physical distance, practice good hygiene, wash your hands, and wear a mask when you cannot socially distance.
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
Knight's Pub gets liquor license suspended after employees, customers test positive for COVID-19
A popular bar near the University of Central Florida has had its liquor license suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Orlando restaurants, bars voluntarily return to takeout service only or announce temporary closures
Some restaurants in Orlando are shifting back to to-go services only or shut down, due to a spike in coronavirus numbers.
Florida health officials urge people to wear masks in public
The Florida Department of Health issued an additional public health advisory to COVID-19 to protect Floridians and visitors to the Sunshine State.
More people in their 20s testing positive for COVID-19 in Florida
More people in their 20s and 30s are getting COVID-19 as the state sees a rise in cases.
DeSantis eyes bars, restaurants but stays the course
Confronted by yet another record day of new coronavirus infections, Gov.
No park hopping: Disney reveals new rules, reservation dates ahead of reopening
Disney theme parks reopen in mid-July.
‘Just gotta brainstorm’: Restaurants closed by COVID-19 work to reopen with new precautions
Several popular Volusia County restaurants have been forced to close after employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Orange County mask mandate begins Saturday
Orange County’s mask mandate takes effect on Saturday.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
AMC Theatres announces it will resume operations beginning July 15
There were previous concerns regarding the fiscal health of the movie theater behemoth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.