Greg Allen

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Floridians Vote To Increase State's Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Florida voters approved boosting the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. After suffering big losses on Election Day, some Democrats say it shows their party needs to embrace progressive ideas.

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Cruise Lines Can Sail Again From The U.S., But It's Not Clear How Soon

Friday, October 30, 2020

The federal government has given the go-ahead for cruise ships to sail from ports in the United States. Officials stopped cruise lines in March as the coronavirus pandemic ramped up.

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Americans So Far Have Cast Record-Breaking 62 Million Early Ballots

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Across the country, voters are enduring weather and long lines to cast ballots in early voting. Combined with the big number of mail ballots returned so far, it's pointing to a record turnout.

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California's Theme Parks Won't Reopen Anytime Soon

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Thousands of workers at California's theme parks won't be able to get back to work anytime soon. New guidelines from the state require coronavirus numbers to be at "minimal risk."

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Is It Safe To Reopen Theme Parks In California?

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

California is preparing to allow Disneyland and other theme parks to reopen. In Florida, health authorities say reopening its parks in June hasn't caused outbreaks.

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Florida's Governor: Officials Can Require Face Masks, But Can't Enforce It

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

In Florida, the governor and leaders of cities and counties are squaring off over a coronavirus mask order. Or, the lack thereof. The governor says masks can be required but people can't be fined.

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CDC Extends Ban On Cruises From U.S. Ports

Thursday, October 01, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the 'no sail' order for cruise lines until Oct. 31. The CDC had wanted the delay into next year but the White House reportedly intervened.

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Florida's Miami-Dade Pushes Back On Loosening Of Coronavirus Restrictions

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

County Mayor Carlos Gimenez says the opening ordered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes too soon and he expressed concern that the number of coronavirus cases could shoot up.

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Florida's Governor Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions On Businesses Statewide

Friday, September 25, 2020

Restaurants and bars in the state can now operate at full capacity. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis says local governments can keep limits in place if they're justified for health or economic reasons.

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Florida Republicans Take Aim At Efforts To Pay Felons' Fines So They Can Vote

Friday, September 25, 2020

The state attorney general is calling for an investigation into a $16 million contribution raised by billionaire Mike Bloomberg for a group working to get felons to the polls.

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Bloomberg Adds $16 Million To A Fund That Helps Florida Felons Get Chance To Vote

Thursday, September 24, 2020

This week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.

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Trump Administration's New Natural Gas Transportation Rule Sparks Safety Concerns

Friday, September 18, 2020

The Trump administration is now allowing liquefied natural gas to be transported by rail anywhere in the country, including major cities. Critics worry about accidents and catastrophic explosions.

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Climate Change May Wipe Out Large Mangrove Forests, New Research Suggests

Friday, September 11, 2020

Mangroves help protect coastal areas from flooding and sequester more carbon than tropical forests. But new studies suggest they may be wiped out by the rise of sea levels.

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Florida Reopens Nursing Homes To Visitors

Friday, September 04, 2020

Florida banned visitors from nursing homes in March to guard against spreading the coronavirus. After six months, the state has finally allowed visits to facilities for residential care.

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Reviving Air Travel And Florida Tourism

Friday, August 28, 2020

Florida's governor wants the traveling public to start traveling again. He wants the public to know that air travel is safe during the coronavirus pandemic and hopes tourists will soon return.

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Researchers Develop A Trap To Control Population Of Invasive Lionfish

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Invasive lionfish, native to the Indian Ocean, have had a big impact on reef ecosystems in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. A new inexpensive trap may help control these voracious predators.

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As Florida Combats COVID-19, Thousands Will Attend Miami Dolphins Games

Monday, August 24, 2020

When the NFL regular season begins, the Miami Dolphins plan to play in front of fans. But the stadium capacity will be limited to 13,000. A slew of safety precautions are also in place.

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Another Coronavirus Casualty: Florida Tourism

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Tourism is one of Florida's biggest and most important industries. But visitors are shying away from the sun-splashed beaches and theme parks. Tourism numbers cratered in the last quarter.

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Some Conferences Are Determined: There Will Be College Football This Fall

Thursday, August 13, 2020

The Big Ten and Pac-12 have canceled their football seasons this fall, but other college conferences said they're determined to play — and they believe they can do so safely.

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Floridians Beg The State To Allow Visits To Nursing Homes

Monday, August 10, 2020

Florida closed nursing homes to visitors because of the coronavirus, but unlike many states, still hasn't reopened them. Family members are begging the state to allow them to see their loved ones.

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