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Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company is navigating the ever-changing regulations around alcohol sales during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company / Facebook.

Florida Craft Beer Brewers Fear Coronavirus Could Flatten Industry

More than 100 Florida breweries could shut down permanently due to state restrictions on businesses in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, according to a letter sent to the Governor by the Florida Brewers Guild.

Your Monday Update: Florida Reports More Than 10,000 New Cases, Hurricane Center Watching Two Tropical Disturbances, Bahamas Closes Borders to Most U.S. Travelers

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

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Global Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 600,000, With U.S. Accounting For Nearly A Quarter

The U.S. has reported more than 140,000 total coronavirus deaths. Over the weekend, leaders around the world tightened restrictions in response to increases in cases.

Your Saturday Update: Florida hospitals seek more virus medication, 47 new coronavirus deaths in Central Florida, Miami-Dade plans to fine people not following COVID rules

The Miami-Dade board unanimously approved an emergency order Thursday giving all code and fire inspectors power to issue tickets of up to $100 for individuals and $500 for business not complying with the “new normal" guidelines.

Orange County 'Strike Teams' To Take On Businesses Flouting Pandemic Directives

Orange County mayor Jerry Demings says the county will send so-called strike teams to businesses that aren’t complying with the mask order and other measures to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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.

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