Jacksonville-area coronavirus updates: Gov. Ron DeSantis issues limited extension of mortgage foreclosure, eviction relief

NORTHEAST FLORIDA, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA — More than 56,000 people in Florida and 47,000 people in Georgia have been infected with COVID-19, and the number of deaths from the outbreak continues to rise. Officials are attempting to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis issues limited extension of mortgage foreclosure, eviction relief

June 1, 8:10 p.m.: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a limited extension of mortgage foreclosure and eviction relief.

DeSantis’ executive order has now been extended until July 1. The initial order was initially signed into effect April 2.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE EXTENSION

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No July 4th fireworks in Jacksonville Beach this year

June 1, 8 p.m.: There will be no Fourth of July fireworks in Jacksonville Beach this year, city leaders have decided.

After the decision, Jacksonville Beach City Council member Cory Nichols wrote on Facebook, “No Jax Beach 4th of July fireworks this year! I fought like heck to delay this decision to no avail. Thoughts?”

Nichols told Action News Jax the cancellation was Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham’s decision and he decided to cancel due to the fact there is still a state of emergency in effect and he doesn’t want to attract a crowd to Jacksonville Beach.

The City of Jacksonville is discussing their July 4th fireworks celebration on Tuesday, so Nichols said it’s likely they will cancel as well following suit. He believes Jacksonville Beach leaders should have waited for City of Jacksonville leaders’ decision first.

When asked what he thought about the cancellation, Nichols said, “With everything else going on, I think we need something to bring the country together.”

More businesses reopen locally

June 1, 9 a.m.: Starting today, bars and nightclubs can reopen in Georgia but will be limited to 25 people or 35 percent of a building’s capacity. Drinks can only be served in designated areas where people are seated. These businesses must also comply with 39 mandatory safety measures including screening workers. Professional and amateur sports will also be allowed to resume in Georgia, but live performance venues will remain closed.

In St. Augustine, city hall reopened at 8 a.m. and is resuming normal business hours. Downtown parking will also be enforced starting today through Saturday. (For questions regarding parking, call the parking division at 904-825-1090.) Though customer service resumes, city commissioners won’t return for meetings just yet. Virtual meetings are being held online.

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