Gov. Ron DeSantis

Here's what Florida entering Phase 3 will mean for bars, restaurants, small businesses such as hair salons, and those who have been working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.

This means restaurants and other businesses will be allowed to reopen at full capacity.

He wants to eliminate any uncertainty that restaurants could be shut down if there is another surge of cases.

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to issue a "bill of rights" for students who he says should not be penalized for socializing.

Vickie Devine, 47, landed in jail at 19 after stabbing her husband in the hand. Like many others, she doesn’t know whether or when her civil rights will be fully restored.

This week, Governor Ron DeSantis suggested he’d like to see a special session for the Florida legislature to consider protecting small businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19.

The comments marked the first time DeSantis has publicly supported limiting lawsuits for businesses grappling with COVID-19.

Other states have taken similar action to help those who are transitioning out of state custody during the health crisis.

He was speaking in response to Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried's comments that called for more coordination.

She called the "cupboard" meeting to address such issues as coronavirus and unemployment.

DeSantis called for local governments that attempt to defund law enforcement to be denied state money while protecting law enforcement officers from "professional agitators."

The move means the financial value of a philosophy degree may go up if they're allowed to teach.