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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he doesn't think President Trump was trying to minimize the coronavirus when he said 99 percent of cases are "totally harmless." The governor said Florida has taken the virus seriously since the beginning. Photo: Joe Byrnes

Gov. Ron DeSantis Promises More Medical Personnel, But Still No Face Mask Mandate As Florida Reports More Than 10,000 New Cases

His comments come hours after Republican Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced a mask mandate in her state.

Your Wednesday Update: Florida Adds More than 10,000 New Cases, OCCC Testing Site Wait Time Under an Hour, Coronavirus Spreads Through Orlando TSA

WMFE is following the latest stories from Central Florida and around the state on the coronavirus pandemic.

Your Monday Update: How to Choose a Face Mask, Miami is New Outbreak Epicenter, Villages Nursing Home Hit Hard by Coronavirus

WMFE is following the latest stories from Central Florida and around the state on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Florida Smashes U.S. State Record Of Daily New Cases: More Than 15,200

Gov. Ron DeSantis has not ordered a statewide mask mandate, even as coronavirus cases set new records in Florida. Some local officials have imposed their own restrictions to try to slow the spread.

Orange County CARES Act Has Approved 86% of Applicants, Doled out $7.5 Million to Individuals And Families

The Orange County CARES Act portal closed ten minutes after it opened Monday.

Left: Tech entrepreneur Ruchit Garg is helping farmers connect to customers in India. Center: A mariachi band brings music and joy to the streets of Colombia during lockdown. Right: Designer Rhea Shah created an affordable cardboard bed for health facilities in India.

How 6 Problem-Solvers Tackled Pandemic Challenges In Their Neighborhoods

From a generous urban farmer to a roving mariachi band, people are using their talents to help others. Read their stories — then nominate a problem-solver in your community.

Your Thursday Update: FC Dallas Withdraws From Tournament, AdventHealth Moves to Phase Two Emergency, Coleman Prison Near the Villages Sees Spike in Cases, Florida Adds Nearly 9,000 New Cases

WMFE is following the latest stories from Central Florida and around the state on the coronavirus pandemic.

Your Wednesday Update: Volusia County Sheriff Calls Out "Void Of Steady Leadership" In Coronavirus Response, Rosen Hotels Announces Layoffs, Marion County OKs School Reopening Plan

WMFE is following the latest stories from Central Florida and around the state on the coronavirus pandemic.

Your Monday Update: State Adds More Than 6,000 New Cases, The Importance of Black Doctors, WNBA Ready for Orlando Season Restart, Moments of Joy Amidst the Pandemic

Your coronavirus update for 7/06.

Amid concerns over coronavirus, the city of Orlando held its annual fireworks celebration online -- a pre-recorded compilation of firework displays over the past few years

Your Sunday Update: Nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 Cases Reported Saturday, Fourth of July Holiday Fuels Worry About Skyrocket COVID Cases, MLS Delays Due To Positive Tests, Trump Signs Small Business Loan Program Extension

Florida reported 9,999 new positive cases Saturday, following a record-setting Friday which saw 11,443 cases reported. Florida is now reporting 200,111 total cases, with 197,076 of those positive considered Florida residents. Eight deaths were reported to the state dashboard Saturday.The numbers were reported to the state's COVID-9 dashboard Sunday. The state's positivity rate increased slightly to 17.02 percent.

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