Florida is Closing it's Boarder to Some States.

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Went to spend the day with my folks yesterday.

Had this email when I got home.






Executive Order I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (1)(a) of the Florida Constitution, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order to take immediate effect: Section 1. I hereby direct all persons whose point of departure originates from outside the State of Florida in an area with substantial community spread, to include the New York Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey and New York), and entering the State of Florida through airports to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida or the duration of the person's presence in the State of Florida, whichever is shorter.

This Order shall not apply to persons employed by the airlines and those performing military, emergency or health response. This Order shall take effect on March 24, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

All persons isolating or quarantining under this Section, shall be responsible for all costs associated with that person's isolation or quarantine, including transportation, lodging, food, medical care and any other expenses to sustain the person during the period of isolation or quarantine.

I hereby direct the Florida Department of Health, pursuant to section 381.00315(5), Florida Statutes, to immediately apply existing rules adopted pursuant to that section. The Florida Department of Health shall take any steps necessary to ensure the screening and appropriate isolation and quarantine of individuals covered by this Order. I hereby direct the Florida Department of Health to coordinate with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, each aviation and airport authority in Florida, county and local governments, and law enforcement agencies to effectuate the isolation or quarantine outlined above.

Pursuant to section 381.0012(5), Florida Statutes, "it shall be the duty of every state and county attorney, sheriff, police officer, and other appropriate city and county officials upon request to assist the [Department of Health]" in enforcing any isolation or quarantine or order of the Department of Health issued pursuant to this Order.

Any person who violates any isolation or quarantine directed by the Department of Health commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, which is punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 60 days, a fine not to exceed $500, or both. See § 381.00315(6), Fla. Stat. Section 2. This Executive Order shall expire upon the expiration of Executive Order 20-52, including any extensions, or upon an Executive Order lifting the isolation or quarantine after advice from the State Health Officer and Surgeon General.
 
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Apparently this only applies to people entering the state via commercial/business flights into Florida airports. And only those people from areas with high infection numbers?

This really looks like one of those political ploys made to show the voters that their governor is "doing something" to protect them.

The whole thing sounds pretty ambiguous to me. But that's just me.
 
Are you letting the tourists out?

My folks have a place on Lake Marion in Haines City that they've been spending the winters on for 30+ years.

They usually are getting ready to head back to Ohio, but I've talked them into at least staying till the end of April.
 
Ironic. My wife flew down to Ft. Meyers Sunday to help a good friend drive her moving van back to Kansas. Literally picked up in the parking lot of the airport and they hit the road, getting back to Kansas Monday evening. My wife is now enjoying a 14 day quarantine since she went to Florida.
 
Easy enough. Fly into Lafayette and look for the little short guy with the sign that says Florida standing next to the U haul panel truck. One bag per person and you will be provided one 12 oz bottle of water. there will be a bucket for #1 but no #2!!! I'm serious on this!. As long as you got da money, I'll get you to Pensacola-which is technically Florida. After that you're on your own
 
Probably an itinerant rental car. Back in 2014 I had one of yours for a work road trip in NV. See second pic.

Rental car test report: Kia Soul. Longish

My late Dad and step mom moved to Vegas in 1992 when they retired. Lived there for 20 years and loved it. I would visit about once a year and more frequently as they aged. Dad always said never accept a rental car unless it had Nevada tags! Said criminals target folks with out of state tags.

Miss Dad and miss visiting Vegas. Last time I was there the big complex by the Monte Carlo casino (City Center?) Was under construction.
 
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