WATCH: Florida gov. says he’s encouraged by virus trends
Florida reported 73 additional deaths from the virus on Monday as the number of new cases increased by almost 4,800 people, health officials reported.
WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds COVID-19 roundtable
The state's skyrocketing coronavirus death rate is now higher than any other state, edging out Texas, which has about 25 percent more people.
WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives coronavirus update
As other governors move to mandate masks and face coverings for people in public spaces, DeSantis said he has no such plans and will leave the issue for local leaders to decide.
WATCH: Pandemic becomes politically fraught for Florida Gov. DeSantis
In recent weeks, the governor’s leadership has come under question — not just by Democrats but some members of his own party — as Floridians grow frustrated over job losses, the debate over reopening schools and the state's spike in…
A divided U.S Supreme Court has upheld a stay on a lower court ruling that would have given access to the ballot box to hundreds of thousands of Florida felons.
Hospitals across the U.S. are facing a widespread surge of coronavirus patients as new infection records continue to be set. Given the rising case numbers, some officials are calling for a return to more restrictions on residents and businesses. Meanwhile,…
The increase in coronavirus cases has filled some Florida hospitals, or brought them close to their capacity.
On Tuesday, Florida's Democrats said that his refusal to issue statewide orders requiring masks and closing beaches is killing Floridians and spreading the disease.
Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis are scheduled to visit a medical training center in Tampa on Thursday.
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