Janelle Irwin Taylor
Hillsborough County extended government closures until May 15.
The county announced Tuesday the extension will give the county time to ensure its operations and services align with an eventual executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis, expected sometime this week and as early as Wednesday.
The extension does not apply to the county stay-at-home order approved by the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group. That order can only be lifted or amended through a vote of that body, which includes representatives from all three cities in the county, County Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office and School Board. Merrill is a non-voting member of the group.
The stay-at-home order remains in effect but is expected to be amended or canceled after DeSantis issues statewide guidance. The EPG meets again Thursday.
The county will continue holding meetings virtually and non-essential county functions will remain limited, however the extension does not apply to city meetings, constitutional offices or various countywide committees.
A complete list of county closures and cancellations is available on the county’s website.
