Florida News that impacts you – August 12th
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the some of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you in South Florida.
- While Florida reported a new high for COVID related deaths on Tuesday, the new case count, at just over 5,800 new cases, continued the improved trend of fewer new cases. Florida is averaging the fewest new daily diagnosed cases since late June. Related...
- Florida has revoked the licenses of four bars over COVID violations. The bars are in Estero, Orlando, Tallahassee and Tampa.
- Additional school districts began classroom education on Tuesday, including Martin County. A dozen school districts are now offering classroom education in Florida. No issues have been reported as assigned bus seating, social distancing and temperature checks are being used by school districts offering classroom education. Related...
- The Florida Education Association’s lawsuit, first filed in the Miami-Dade court system, was moved to the Leon County Court which customarily hears state cases. A hearing in the lawsuit, attempting to prevent any classroom education in Florida for the foreseeable future, has been scheduled for Thursday.