Latest Florida news, sports, business and entertainment at 3:20 a.m. EDT - WALB

Latest Florida news, sports, business and entertainment at 3:20 a.m. EDT - WALB

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked President Donald Trump to declare Florida a disaster area, saying the coronavirus outbreak is having a “drastic effect” on the state's economy and medical providers. His letter to Trump released late Monday says Florida's hospitals and first responders are facing challenges rarely experienced. A declaration would make Florida eligible for federal aid. This is no hurricane but DeSantis wrote that the state has already spent $208 million and it's medical system is already burdened, with limited testing showing more than 1,400 people infected and 17 deaths. Trump has not acted on the request.

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2020-03-25 07:23:00Z
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