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Florida reopens state's economy despite ongoing pandemic

by Associated Press
| September 25, 2020 12:09 PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida on Friday, and banned local fines against people who refuse to wear masks as he seeks to reopen the state's economy despite the spread of the coronavirus.

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