Florida's phase one reopening lifts stay-at-home order, reopens businesses in ‘safe, smart steps’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he will lift his stay-at-home order Monday, allowing retailers and restaurants to reopen in limited capacities while movie theaters, gyms, bars and “face-to-face personal service” providers, such as barbers and nail salons, must remain closed.

Phase one of DeSantis’ three-phase “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step” plan excludes south Florida’s three counties – Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach – where about 60 percent of the state’s COVID-19 cases have been reported.