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› Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'
A federal judge in Florida has ordered a self-described church to stop selling a bleach-based supposed coronavirus cure. Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
› Sarasota Jungle Gardens seeking support
Sarasota Jungle Gardens, a landmark attraction for over 80 years, is asking for the community’s help to survive the financial difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. The privately owned zoo, which houses abandoned, abused, surrendered or un-releasable animals, shut its doors to visitors in early March due to government mandates.
› FBI, Nassau County first responders make 10-year-old’s day
The public safety community and friends and family made one Yulee boy’s 10th birthday one he’ll always remember regardless of the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the FBI Jacksonville division, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue Department joined friends and family of Chas Carnes in a parade of vehicles around his Plummer Creek neighborhood block Saturday.
› Decision to reopen some Florida beaches causes controversy
As a divide appeared to deepen between Americans who want to reopen the country and those who urge continuing social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus, one microcosm of the debate centered Saturday on some newly reopened Florida beaches.
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