Governor Ron Desantis has issued an executive order extending Florida's state of emergency due to the coronavirus for another 60 days. The state of emergency was first issued in mid-March, then again in May. The move allows DeSantis to broaden his powers as governor, including allowing him to deploy National Guard troops if necessary, utilize... Continue Reading →
Governor Ron DeSantis says Phase 2 of his reopening Florida plan will begin Friday June 5th. During a press conference Wednesday at Universal Studios Orlando, Governor DeSantis outlined the plan which allows even more businesses and eateries to reopen. Restaurants can now seat people at a bar, and bars and pubs can open at 50%... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World has cleared its final hurdle to reopen this summer. Senior VP of Operations Jim MacPhee presented the reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday. Later that day, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings endorsed the plan and sent it to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval. Today, Florida... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World has cleared the first hurdle to reopen. With an intended reopening date of July 11th, Orange County Mayor has approved Disney’s proposal. The plan must be approved by Governor Ron DeSantis before Walt Disney World reopens.
Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit Orlando May 20th. He’s scheduled to do a number of things, including taking part in a round table discussion focused on tourism and reopening Florid. The event will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. The group is meeting to discuss plans by local hospitality and... Continue Reading →
Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled his full Phase 1 reopening plan for Florida, which increases the capacity for restaurants and retail shops beginning May 18th. Until Monday, restaurants and retail stores could only allow 25% of customers inside their establishment; there is no limit for outdoor seating. On May 18th, Governor DeSantis says those industries... Continue Reading →
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis briefly mentioned the current state of theme parks during a Friday afternoon press conference-- saying companies can now submit their plans for reopening to state officials. Governor DeSantis says plans should include safety procedures and protections for employees, a reopening date, and how they will accommodate guests. You can watch the... Continue Reading →
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been adamant about reopening the state’s economy at a gradual and cautious rate— but says its vital to return to normal. In a press conference on Wednesday, he said the state would enter a new phase of reopening. Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward Counties are excluded from this plan due... Continue Reading →
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a meeting in the White House on Tuesday that he will make an announcement on Wednesday, April 29th, about reopening Florida. The comment came while DeSantis and President Donald Trump met with reporters after a meeting. “For Florida, going from where we are now to phase one is not... Continue Reading →
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke highly of Disney’s efforts to ensure safety whenever the parks reopen following the coronavirus pandemic. During his interview, he said the things Disney is doing to prepare are remarkable and the company is “far ahead of the curve” when it comes to procedures. https://twitter.com/alexfarnworth/status/1252617421124444170?s=21 Gov. DeSantis also mentioned that the state... Continue Reading →
