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Florida COVID-19 deaths expected to peak in early May

A University of Washington researcher cited by the White House expects COVID-19 deaths in Florida to peak at around 136 deaths per day in the first week of May. Dr.

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Together or not

By Stephen Garber There are lots of emails going around that give us lots of support and “how to.” From jokes and videos to ways of working virtually, the outpouring

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Residential market buffeted, but there’s reason for optimism

South Florida’s residential market is getting hit in many directions by the pandemic, but there is optimism the region will be a national leader when the pandemic winds down. The

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Governor says he meant to say mid-April for safer at home

During a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would sign an executive order urging South Florida residents to stay home through mid-May. Later

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Update: Evictions put on hold in Florida

Update: Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 2 issued a 45-day hold on evictions and foreclosures in Florida. Previous story All three South Florida counties have put evictions on hold amid

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Major shopping center owner offers relief for tenants

Publix has purchased a lot of the shopping center real estate it occupies, which is turning in to a major bonus for its tenants these days. Publix announced it is

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Four deaths on Holland America’s Zaandam

The Holland America ship Zaandam is reporting four deaths amid two passengers testing positive for COVID-19. The unit of Carnival Corp. & plc said 53 guests (4 percent of passengers)

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Miami curfew starts Friday night

The city of Miami will temporarily shed its late-night party reputation with a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew that starts Friday night. There is an exception for health care

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Cruise line shares drop on lack of stimulus money

Cruise line shares were dropping Friday because the companies won’t be getting some of the $500 billion in aid for major employers. A spokeswoman for the Cruise Lines International Association

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Broward issues shelter in place order

Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry has issued an emergency order that says “individuals are strongly urged to remain home other than to engage in essential activities. The order takes effect

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How to get employer tax credits for paid sick leave, family leave

By Mitchell Goldberg and Bryan S. Appel The Families First Coronavirus Response Act  imposes a mandate on all private employers with fewer than 500 employees (subject to some exceptions where

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Florida unemployment claims spike

Florida had 67,558 intial claims for unemployment last week, up tenfold from the 6,463 in the previous week, the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Nationally, there were 2.89 million claims,

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