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Gov. Ron DeSantis said the federal government "caused" the problems that led to Florida's high unemployment.
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By 2022, they estimate visitors will be returning to Florida in numbers close to what the state saw before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Disney's park hopper option will return — with some caveats — on Jan. 1.
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But it's an improvement in the 60.5% drop the state experienced from July to September as it tries to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
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CEO Bob Chapek said the decision had been driven by an increased demand for tickets.
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“As incredibly difficult as it is to take this action, this agreement helps us preserve many full-time jobs,” said a Disney spokesperson in a statement.
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The majority of those laid off are part-time employees.
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Central Florida lawmakers say Gov. Ron DeSantis might be endangering Florida workers with preexisting health conditions by reopening the state. The state moved to Phase 3 on Friday.
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Nearly 5,400 Universal Orlando workers will go on extended furlough as the theme park struggles with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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It's an attempt to limit large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Said DeSantis: “We’ve seen declines in all the key metrics since the middle of July – so I think that’s testament to the lengths they’ve gone to at these parks to crate safe environments."
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Two more Florida theme parks were opening Thursday after being closed since mid-March to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.Busch Gardens Tampa Bay,…