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Mayor Demings Extends Curfew and Announces Reopening Plan For Orange County in Florida

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The mayor of Orange County has announced a plan for reopening area businesses.

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Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered guidelines for Phase One of reopening the state. Following this announcement, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has responded with an update on the approach for reopening businesses in the area.

Florida is Working Out a Plan to Reopen Businesses. And They Want Disney’s Help.

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It has been a very long and uncertain time for many non-essential businesses in and around the Orlando area that have been forced to close out of an abundance of caution, but there may be a light at the end of the tunnel.

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And while Florida is still currently under a 30-day stay at home order, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demmings says he is getting ready to explore re-opening some businesses again once Florida Governor DeSantis’ order expires on May 2nd.