Coronavirus Resources

The Florida League of Cities is working in conjunction with the state’s 411 cities, towns and villages to help share vital information and updates regarding the coronavirus and its impact on the Sunshine State. 

As Florida continues to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) within our state, it is important to remain calm, vigilant and informed about the virus. This site is to help our local government partners share information and resources and learn the latest state and federal announcements to help keep your communities safe. We will continue to update this page as new information develops, so please check back daily.

As the impact of the coronavirus evolves, the Florida League of Cities will work closely with state officials, municipal leaders and strategic partners to share the latest information. We encourage everyone to continue practicing good health habits.

Governor DeSantis Executive Orders

Executive orders issued in response to COVID-19 are linked below.

Click here to view Emergency Order 20-09, issued by Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Halsey Beshears, which places restrictions on bars and restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages. (Amended July, 2020)

• 20-180: Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief (July 29, 2020)
• 20-179: Extension of Orders Regarding Local Government Public Meetings (July 29, 2020)
• 20-166: Extension of Executive Order 20-52 by 60 Days (July 7, 2020)
• 20-159: Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief (June 30, 2020)
• 20-150: Extending Executive Order 20-139 Re: Local Government Public Meetings (June 23, 2020)
• 20-139: Phase 2: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery (June 3, 2020)
• 20-137: Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief (June 1, 2020)
• 20-131: Expanding Full Phase 1: Youth Activities (May 22, 2020)
• 20-124: Municipal Elections in Pasco County (May 15, 2020)
• 20-123: Full Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery (May 15, 2020) │ Infographic
• 20-122: Broward and Miami-Dade Counties to Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery (May 14, 2020)
• 20-121: Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief (May 14, 2020)
• 20-120: Expanding Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery (May 9, 2020) │ Frequently Asked Questions
• 20-114: Extension of Executive Order 20-52 by 60 days (May 8, 2020)
• 20-112: Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery. (April 29, 2020) │ Phase 1: Frequently Asked Questions
• 20-111: Limited Extension of Essential Services and Activities and Vacation Rental Prohibition (April 29, 2020)
• 20-104: Emergency Temporary Action Related to Unemployment Compensation (April 16, 2020)
• 20-103: Extending Vacation Rental Closures (April 10, 2020)
• 20-97: Municipal Elections in Pasco County (April 8, 2020)
• 20-95: Documentary Stamps for SBA Loans (April 6, 2020)
• 20-94: Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief (April 2, 2020)
• 20-93: Reemployment Assistance Program (April 2, 2020)
• 20-92: Amending Safer at Home (April 1, 2020)
• 20-91: Safer At Home (April 1, 2020) │ Frequently Asked Questions 
• 20-89: Public Access Restrictions in Certain Counties (March 30, 2020)
• 20-88: Re-employment of Essential Personnel (March 30, 2020) │ DMS Guidance on FRS Re-employment  │ Agency Self-Reporting Template 
• 20-87: Vacation Rental Closures (March 27, 2020)
• 20-86: Additional Requirements of Certain Individuals Traveling to Florida (March 27, 2020)
• 20-85: Telehealth and Immunizations for State Group Insurance (March 26, 2020)
• 20-83: Protective Measures for Vulnerable Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens and Density of the Workforce (March 24, 2020)
• 20-82: Isolation of Individuals Traveling to Florida (March 24, 2020)
• 20-80: Airport Screening and Isolation (March 23, 2020)
• 20-72: Hospitals and Other Medical Facilities (March 20, 2020)
• 20-71: Alcohol Sales, Restaurants & Gyms (March 20, 2020)
• 20-70: Closure of Certain Beaches & Other Establishments (March 20, 2020)
• 20-69: Local Government Public Meetings (March 20, 2020)
• 20-68: Regarding Bars, Beaches & Restaurants (March 17, 2020) 
• 20-52: State of Emergency (March 9, 2020)
• 20-51: Public Health Emergency (March 1, 2020)

Florida Major Disaster Declaration
President Trump has declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus. Read the White House Statement │ The Trump Administration Is Supporting the People of Florida

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act 
The Coronavirus Relief Fund established under the CARES Act will provide direct funding to states and local governments with a population over 500,000. Governors will have maximum flexibility to allocate resources from the fund as they see fit.

• U.S. Treasury Local Government Website
• CARES Act Distribution: Florida Impact
• NLC CARES Act Summary
• Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments
• Coronavirus Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? Contact Jeff Branch at jbranch@flcities.com or 850.701.3655 for general inquiries or Brittni Johnsen at bjohnsen@flcities.com or 850.701.3652 for media inquiries.