The City of Sunrise launched a Compassion Center on April 6, 2020. At 11 a.m. today, all Broward County's schools went on lockdown due to a "credible threat" received by Pembroke Pines police. ", "Miami-Dade targets June 1 opening date for hotels, beaches following Miami Beach vote", "Restaurants expand onto Ocean Drive roadway as they reopen after COVID-19 closures", "Tourists return to the Florida Keys as island chain lifts the roadblock and reopens", "What Happens if a Hurricane Hits During the Pandemic? [222] The National Hockey League season was suspended indefinitely, affecting the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. A similar incident happened at Hollywoods McArthur High School in September, where police said there was also a swatting. Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios reopened on July 15. Nearly 610,000 people have been tested. In Broward County, at least 6,057 people tested positive, while at least 267 died, according to the state department of health. Click to Continue . [236][237] The same day as Deming's announcement, America First Action a super PAC led by McMahon's wife and former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon pledged $18.5 million on advertising in Florida for Trump's 2020 re-election campaign. The interruption of full daily testing would lead to a dip in confirmed cases for several days. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Broward County reported 1,347 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the pandemic total to 36,913. Stay-at-home order issued for entire state. [122][123] Speculation mounted that DeSantis' decision not to lock down the state was influenced by business interests, instead of health experts. A similar call was also made to Ronald Reagan Senior High School in Doral, and the school was placed on a code red lockdown as police investigated the false claims. 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[83] A study by Scripps Research Institute reports that COVID-19 may be mutating in Florida, making the virus more likely to infect cells. [30] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) award Florida $27 million to help quell the pandemic. DeSantis aide pressured law firm not to file it", "Nursing home COVID-19 list comes under fire", "UF recommends professors move classes online; this left many unanswered questions", "March 9 Update COVID-19 and Online Classes", "FSU shifts from in person classes to remote classes starting march 23 for two weeks", "State University System Statement on COVID-19", "Coronavirus update: FIU moves to remote instruction starting Thursday, March 12", "UCF cancels graduation ceremonies amid coronavirus pandemic", "UCF student tests positive for coronavirus", "FIU researchers think of a way to speed up a vaccine for COVID-19. On Monday, we will be ready to advance to the yellow stage of our new normal. WWE stated that it would now test all performers prior to its television broadcasts. [38], March 18: Nineteen senior living facilities are suspected to be infected by the coronavirus. [185] However, on September 10, the First District Court of Appeal reversed the decision, reinstating Governor DeSantis's policy that masks should always be optional. The call was traced to outside of the U.S. Police calling it a hoax and swatting which are fake calls made in order to get a large police presence. 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"[124] On March 27, more than 900 health care workers signed a letter asking DeSantis to order citizens to shelter-in-place, and take other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Business lobbyists, including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, urged the Governor not to "take drastic measures that might shut down the state's economy. [143], As of June 26, 660 inmates and 24 staff at the Homestead Correctional Institution tested positive for COVID-19, and 23 deaths have been accounted for at the Institution due to the virus. Or, you can visit the federal government website at COVID.gov.The following site operated by DOH-Broward offers free PCR testing for all ages and Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 and older. Similar incidents were reported at JC Bermudez High School, Ronald W. Reagan Senior High School in Doral, Hialeah Senior High School and Northwestern High School. [161][162][163], In January 2023, amid the upcoming expiration of his executive orders in July 2023, DeSantis tabled legislation to make the prohibition of vaccine and mask mandates permament. HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A lockdown at McArthur High School was lifted after police determined someone made a prank call saying there was an active shooter on campus. [225][226][227][228] AEW re-located to a closed set in Norcross, Georgia on April 1, where it filmed content through April 3. The order recommended against gatherings of more than 50 people. He also noted that the new cases were trending in the younger generation, with much of the cases being people between the ages of 20 and 35 years old. [89], July 27: Manatee County commissioners vote to approve an ordinance requiring masks to be worn inside private businesses. [18], March 3: The Florida Department of Health sets up a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline. Multiple South Florida schools were placed on lockdown Tuesday after reports of "swatting" calls. [246], On May 23, the NBA confirmed that it was in talks with Walt Disney World in Orlando to use it as one or more centralized sites for the resumption of the NBA season. Declarations have been renewed every seven days since March 10, 2020. [186] On October 7, the Republican-led state Board of Education voted to penalize eight school districts for requiring masks. "The trends have been positive, the work has been effective," he said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. MIAMI BEACH CLOSES PARK AFTER NEARLY 7,500 VISIT WITHOUT MASKS AMID EASING OF CORONAVIRUS MEASURES. [174] At the end of June, the commissioners for St. Johns County voted 41 against requiring masks indoors. Broward College in Florida shared a chilling alert to students and staff on Wednesday afternoon, warning of "police activity" on campus. [25] Governor DeSantis declares a State of Emergency. 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[258][259], Due to Canadian border restrictions, multiple professional sports teams based in the country temporarily re-located their home games to sites in Florida for all or part of their 2020 and/or 2021 seasons, including the Toronto Raptors (Tampa Bay),[260] Toronto Blue Jays (who began the season at their Spring Training home of TD Ballpark in Dunedin), and Major League Soccer's CF Montreal and Toronto FC (Fort Lauderdale and Orlando).[261]. The health department's analysis causes several days of reporting delay, which is a further reason it is difficult to compare the numbers. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. [226][229], On April 9, the Division of Emergency Management amended its state-wide stay-at-home order, categorizing employees of "professional sports and media production with a national audience," if closed to the general public, essential workers. Sign up here. DeSantis added that Jones contradicted state epidemiologists. [211] The University of South Florida in Tampa announced that all classes will consist of remote instruction for the rest of Spring 2020 semester. Police surround Miami Central High after receiving a call about a shooting on the 2nd floor. [71] The state hopes to have rapid testing by August or September and to be able to test people entering and exiting shelters by then. "As previously stated, the West Broward campus is secure. Pembroke Pines Police were also seen outside of West Broward High School at 500 NW 209th Ave. after another swatting call was made there. Ron DeSantis proposes college 'bill of rights' to party. [96], September 24: Governor DeSantis suggested a "bill of rights" to protect college students from being expelled for attending parties that violate their school's COVID-19 rules. [102] A sharp rise in cases, with 3,259 reported, occurred that day, which followed 813 cases reported the day before, the lowest daily count in months. 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Restaurants and retail establishments within beach parks and boat ramps were allowed to remain open. Officials also announce two deaths. No active shooter. [145], On September 25, Governor DeSantis announced Phase 3, which lifted all capacity restrictions on most businesses. The teenager had been treated at home with azithromycin, hydroxychloroquine, and oxygen before being transferred to the Golisano Children's Hospital then to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami. [39] The state purchases 2,500 testing kits. During the daily press briefing, Trump addressed him and UFC head Dana White (who is also a Trump ally) with the title, "The Great. 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