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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order pausing foreclosures and evictions for 45 days, but what does it mean in practice for tenants and landlords?

Pandemic Exacerbates Central Florida's Housing Crisis

Many Floridians suddenly without work are also wondering how to pay rent and keep a roof over their heads. Democratic state representative Anna Eskamani and attorney Alex Mestdagh join Intersection for a conversation about what the pandemic means for tenants and landlords.

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Ford Says It's On Track To Begin Making Ventilators Next Week

The carmaker will be able to manufacture 50,000 ventilators by July 4, a Ford official tells Morning Edition. It is retooling a plant in Michigan, which is scheduled to begin operations Monday.

From the Pages of Orlando Weekly: Gov. Ron DeSantis has ruled WWE is an “essential business” in Florida during the quarantine

Once again, Governor Ron DeSantis has made Florida a national object of ridicule. This time it’s because he ruled World Wrestling Entertainment an…

A Story Of Hero Worship And Connection Runs Through 'What Is The Grass?'

Acclaimed poet Mark Doty's memoir is not only an exaltation of America's troubadour, Walt Whitman, but also a celebration of gay manhood, queerness, and the power and elasticity of poetry.

'In Deep' Challenges President Trump's Notion Of A Deep-State Conspiracy

Author David Rohde refutes Trump's claims about a "deep state" — and argues that the president is the one creating a parallel shadow government filled with like-minded loyalists.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School astronomy teacher Kyle Jeter sends an inspirational message to his students learning from home. Photo: Kyle Jeter

Teaching The Next Generation Of Stargazers And Space Explorers

Some seniors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida are learning about the night sky and the universe they live in thanks to their astronomy teacher Kyle Jeter.

The new coronavirus is believed to have originated in bats. Photo: National Wildlife Health Center

Wildlife Officials Work To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 To Local Bats, Animals

WUSF's Steve Newborn talks with Jonathan Sleeman, center director of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center, about the risk of the novel coronavirus spreading from humans to wild animals in the US.

Researchers Shift Florida's Pandemic Peak Projection Later

Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have projected Florida’s peak time for hospital resources in the coronavirus pandemic will be two weeks later than previous projections. The new projections were released Monday.

Temperature checks may become commonplace as Central Florida reopens after widespread isolation measures are lifted and before a vaccine for coronavirus is available. Image: Pixabay

Fishkind Conversations: What Re-opening Central Florida Might Look Like

Public health officials are beginning to see the number of new coronavirus cases level off in some hard-hit areas around the country. That’s leading economists to look toward a plan for reopening the economy. Economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind outlines what an eventual re-opening may look like for Central Florida.

Disney World workers protested Florida's unemployment system from their homes across Orlando. Photo credit: Unite Here

Thirteenth TSA Worker at OIA Tests Positive for Coronavirus; Governor DeSantis Says He Hasn't Decided When To Reopen Schools, More PPE on the Way for Healthcare Workers: Your Coronavirus Updates For 04/14

Check this Blog post throughout the day for reqular updates. Florida residents might be social distancing and even wearing facemasks for a year because of COVID-19. Surgeon General and Florida Department of Health Secretary Scott Rivkees said it’s likely to be at least that long until a vaccine is ready.

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