Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Florida in storm’s path, record coronavirus deaths reported again, DeSantis defends schools reopening, and theme parks keep characters at a distance.
Gov. DeSantis signed a law to help Space Florida issue bonds at a discussion with aerospace industry leaders Thursday, and also took on coronavirus issues including President Trump’s suggestion the nation could delay the November election because of voter fraud.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday night extended the eviction moratorium until Sept. 1 in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic that’s wreaked havoc on the economy.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Universal theme parks are dealing with “daunting” operational challenges during the coronavirus pandemic but so far, guest satisfaction is high while the crowds remain low, an executive said.