Courts, local government ease COVID restrictions in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A local government and courts in Florida are easing up on COVID-19 restrictions as the state's virus caseload has declined in recent weeks. Starting Monday, wearing face masks and social distancing became optional in Florida's courthouses. AP NEWS

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In an order, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady cited the fact that almost 70% of eligible Florida residents were fully vaccinated and the number of cases in the state has dropped sharply. ...