DeSantis orders major shutdown of beaches, businesses in Broward, Palm Beach

Movie theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, gyms, beaches, bars and more will all be affected.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters at the state emergency operations center in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, March 14, 2020. The governor on Saturday banned most visits to nursing homes statewide as he acknowledged the coronavirus has likely spread into the general population. Meanwhile, officials closed world-famous South Beach to prevent college spring breakers from congregating. (AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters at the state emergency operations center in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, March 14, 2020. The governor on Saturday banned most visits to nursing homes statewide as he acknowledged the coronavirus has likely spread into the general population. Meanwhile, officials closed world-famous South Beach to prevent college spring breakers from congregating. (AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan) [ BOBBY CAINA CALVAN | AP ]

Emily L. Mahoney
Energy Reporter

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