Topic: Ron Desantis

The United States set a new record Thursday for the largest single-day increase in coronavirus infections as Anthony Fauci, the United States' top-ranking infectious diseases expert, warned of a second wave.

COVID-19 has killed nearly 130,000 people in the United States since the start of the pandemic, which includes a total caseload of almost 2.7 million, updated figures showed Tuesday.

Florida broke its single-day record for COVID-19 cases again Saturday with 9,585 cases in 24 hours.

Texas and Florida on Friday ordered the closure of bars in an attempt to stem a rising tide of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.

A former top U.S. health official says states experiencing spikes in new COVID-19 cases are at tipping point in which the outbreaks could potentially spiral out of control and grow exponentially.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged increase inspections of businesses such as bars, restaurants and hair salons as the state reported more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that Jacksonville, Fla., has been selected to host President Donald Trump's re-nomination celebration.

Universal Orlando's theme parks reopened to the general public on Friday, as Disney World began recalling employees for theme park openings in July after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Universal Orlando will begin a phased reopening on Friday, becoming the first of the major theme parks in Central Florida to resume operations after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accepted the governor's request to lead the prosecution related to the police-involved death of George Floyd as protests seeking justice for his killing turned violent.

The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld announced plans Wednesday to reopen their Florida theme parks over the next two months.

A judge granted a permanent injunction against a controversial Florida law requiring former felons to pay outstanding legal fines or fees before regaining their right to vote, ruling the measure was unconstitutional.

Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld in Florida plan limited reopenings in June or early July, with guest restrictions, after being shuttered 11 or more weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A Texas businessman's dream of building commercial supersonic jets could become reality with construction of a manufacturing plant in Florida after 18 years of planning, modifying plans and changing major partners.

Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, the White House said Friday. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is finally getting ahead of the virus.