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Bill opens way for smoking bans at Florida parks, beaches
Legislation would allow local governments to determine whether smokers could puff in the sand.
Legislation would allow local governments to determine whether smokers could puff in the sand.
A three-judge panel rejected the appeal in a sharply worded one-page order.
Every county has at least some open beaches, but many enforce restrictions.
"This appeal is too important to the people of the State of Florida to be argued on paper."
Attorney Daniel Uhlfelder frequents Florida beaches as the grim reaper in protest.
'I think people not following the rules is dangerous.'
Many parades and fireworks canceled, beaches and bars closed
Better out than in, DeSantis argues.
Officials are reacting to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Parades and large gatherings will also be shut down.
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