COVID-19 Morning Update ~20,394 positive cases in Florida residents and 625 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

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April 14, 2020

COVID-19 Morning Update ~20,394 positive cases in Florida residents and 625 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Twenty-Five Deaths Related to COVID-19, Morning Update~20,394 positive cases in Florida residents and 625 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

270 Confirmed Cases in Polk County and 9 Confirmed Deaths in Polk County

TALLAHASSEE —To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. We also encourage all Floridians to take the COVID-19 Community Action Survey by visiting www.StrongerThanC19.com. Today, as of 11 a.m., there are 21,367 total** Florida cases. While Florida’s testing has increased over the past week, the percent of those testing positive for COVID-19 overall is 10 percent. Of the 9,953 tests performed on April 13, there were 1,271 positive results, or 13 percent. Twenty-five people have died who tested positive for COVID-19 in Bay, Broward, Dade, Hillsborough, Manatee, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Polk and Suwannee counties. New Florida cases include:

348 additional positive COVID-19 cases (343 Florida residents and 5 non-Florida residents) reported to the Florida Department of Health.
There are currently 20,737 positive cases in Florida residents and 630 positive cases in non-Florida residents.

Florida recently partnered with private laboratories around the state to expand COVID-19 laboratory testing capacity. This partnership will increase the number of tests conducted each day and ensure Floridians receive the critical health information they need in a timely manner.Expansion to private laboratories changes the COVID-19 testing landscape in Florida. Private laboratories are running tests as they receive swab samples from practitioners. Testing and reporting times vary among commercial and DOH laboratories. Demographic information may be updated during investigations. These twice daily reports reflect the state’s efforts to accurately and transparently share information. More information on a case-by-case basis can also be found here.

For more detail on Florida resident cases, please visit the live DOH Dashboard here. * Florida residents that are diagnosed with COVID-19 and isolated out of state are not reflected on the Florida map.**Total cases overview includes positive cases in Florida residents and non-Florida residents tested in Florida.More Information on COVID-19 To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit the CDC COVID-19 website. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website. For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-866-779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours per day. Inquiries may also be emailed to [email protected].About the Florida Department of HealthThe Florida Department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HealthyFla. For more information please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

Pamlico Air To Bring 200 Jobs To Lake Wales

Lake Wales

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April 14, 2020

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Pamlico Air To Bring 200 Jobs To Lake Wales

by James Coulter

During times like these, we all need fresh air to breathe. Not only is one manufacturer helping provide fresh air through its high-quality filters, but it’s also providing local economic development by creating new job opportunities.

Pamlico Air, a nationwide manufacturer and distributor of high-quality air filters and air filtration products and equipment, is moving into the former Findley Building on Scenic Highway in Lake Wales and bringing with it 200 job openings.

Melissa Muñoz, human resource manager for the Lake Wales division, mentioned that the vacant building had been selected for their new location due to its immense space, providing it with enough room for its corporate office duties and storage space for its merchandise.

Furthermore, Lake Wales was selected as the city for their new location due to its rural environment, affording Pamlico Air an opportunity to extend its outreach to a different demographic.

“We came out to Lake Wales because we were looking at the demographics where…we could really create an impact on the environment with the people and try to bring jobs to [an area] that is a little more rural,” Muñoz explained.

Founded last year, Pamlico Air utilizes more than a century’s worth of business experience and expertise to manufacture and distribute high-quality air filters and other air filtration products. The company started in North Carolina, and has since started expanding into other states including Texas and Florida.

“Our customer-first and family-oriented principles make us professional yet personal in our business strategy,” their website states. “With a strong desire to leave a legacy for our communities, Pamlico Air strives to improve the air filtration industry and create products that lead to better health and wellness for our customers.”

While the current COVID-19 crisis may have created an obstacle for the company, as the pandemic has for many small and big businesses, Pamlico Air still maintains high expectations for its new location. They expect to hire 200 new employees, and have already hired 62 employees thus far, Muñoz said.

“If everything calms down, we are expected to start expansion in the next couple of months to another portion as far as our warehouse is concerned,” she said. “That is exciting because that opens up job opportunities for people who will work the construction aspect of that industry. Indirectly it will create jobs, and I am excited about that as well.”

While Pamlico Air expects to expand its operations and outreach in a new community, Lake Wales can expect economic development through the creation of new jobs at the facility, as well as interpersonal customer service through their business.

“They can expect to deal with a lot of people who are really honest in the way they deal with business practices and the way they deal with people interpersonally,” she said. “Our goal is to impact the community in a positive way, and really be different from other manufacturing companies and make it like a family environment where everyone feels good coming into work and what they do.”

For more information on Pamlico Air, visit their website at: https://pamlico-air.com

Help Stop the Spread. Are you Protecting Yourself?

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April 14, 2020

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Help Stop the Spread. Are you Protecting Yourself?

Polk County Government Florida:

The CDC says wearing a mask, scarf or bandana to cover your nose and mouth may help prevent the spread of germs in public places. As a result, more and more people are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, masks of varying material, and gloves in hopes of protecting themselves and others. We think that’s great, but want to remind you to clean or dispose of your PPE properly.

Also, DIY masks…https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Miami Woman Killed in Fatal Crash Near Bartow

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April 14, 2020

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Miami Woman Killed in Fatal Crash Near Bartow

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash near Bartow Monday evening, April 13, 2020, in which one adult woman was killed.

The victim was identified as 27-year-old Ashley Scurry of Miami Beach. She was the driver of a white 2002 Chevy Malibu.

Others involved in the crash were: 22-year-old Eric Williams of Auburndale, driving a blue 2002 Toyota Camry, and 43-year-old Tonya Rodriguez of Bartow, in a brown 1993 Toyota Camry with three juvenile passengers.

Scurry was the only person involved to suffer any injuries.

According to the preliminary investigation, the crash occurred around 7:51 p.m. on State Road 60, east of Hadden Lane.

Scurry’s Malibu and Williams’ Camry were driving west on SR 60, in the outside and inside lanes, respectively.

Rodriguez’s Camry exited Wingate Road, turning into the outside lane of westbound SR 60, in front of Scurry’s Malibu.

Scurry took evasive action and swerved into the inside lane, striking the rear passenger side of William’s Camry.

Scurry and Williams’ cars left the roadway and overturned several times before coming to a rest.

Scurry, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from her car. Williams was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Rodriguez’s Camry made no contact with the other two vehicles.

The Florida Department of Transportation responded to the scene to assist with closing the roadway and redirecting traffic. SR 60 was closed for approximately 4 hours.

The accident remains under investigation.

COVID-19, Morning Update~20,035 positive cases in Florida residents and 566 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

Florida

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April 13, 2020

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COVID-19, Morning Update~20,035 positive cases in Florida residents and 566 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Nine Deaths Related to COVID-19, Morning Update~20,035 positive cases in Florida residents and 566 positive cases in non-Florida residents~TALLAHASSEE — To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. We also encourage all Floridians to take the COVID-19 Community Action Survey by visiting www.StrongerThanC19.com. Today, as of 11 a.m., there are 20,601 total** Florida cases. While Florida’s testing has increased over the past week, the percent of those testing positive for COVID-19 overall is 10 percent. Of the 9,719 tests performed on April 12, there were 1,045 positive results, or 11 percent. Nine people have died who tested positive for COVID-19 in Brevard, Lee and Palm Beach counties. New Florida cases include:

706 additional positive COVID-19 cases (698 Florida residents and 8 non-Florida residents) reported to the Florida Department of Health.
There are currently 20,035 positive cases in Florida residents and 566 positive cases in non-Florida residents.

Florida recently partnered with private laboratories around the state to expand COVID-19 laboratory testing capacity. This partnership will increase the number of tests conducted each day and ensure Floridians receive the critical health information they need in a timely manner.Expansion to private laboratories changes the COVID-19 testing landscape in Florida. Private laboratories are running tests as they receive swab samples from practitioners. Testing and reporting times vary among commercial and DOH laboratories. Demographic information may be updated during investigations. These twice daily reports reflect the state’s efforts to accurately and transparently share information. More information on a case-by-case basis can also be found here.

For more detail on Florida resident cases, please visit the live DOH Dashboard here. * Florida residents that are diagnosed with COVID-19 and isolated out of state are not reflected on the Florida map.**Total cases overview includes positive cases in Florida residents and non-Florida residents tested in Florida.More Information on COVID-19 To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit the CDC COVID-19 website. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website. For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-866-779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours per day. Inquiries may also be emailed to [email protected].About the Florida Department of HealthThe Florida Department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HealthyFla. For more information please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

Beef O’Brady’s Offers Customers Convenience With New To-Go Meal Deals And Grocery Items

Polk County

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April 13, 2020

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Beef O’Brady’s Offers Customers Convenience With New To-Go Meal Deals And Grocery Items

by James Coulter

Has the lockdown been leaving you hungry for resturant quality food? Would you like to revisit your favorite Beef O’Brady’s and enjoy their boneless wings, cheeseburgers, or cheesy bacon chicken? Or perhaps you’d like to make your own meals with resturant-quality ingredients and not generic supermarket brands?

Thanks to Beef O’Brady’s and their new menu initiatives, you can enjoy all of that. Simply give them a call or order on-line through their website or mobile app, and you can enjoy a to-go meal or grocery items that you can pick up to-go or curbside.

Their new Beef’s Meal Deal To-Go Packs offers the same quality resturant meals customers have come to love, ready to order, pick up, and take home to serve. Their family-style meals feed up to four people, and include deals such as their cheeseburger and wings combo, chicken bowl & salad, cheesy bacon chicken and salad, boneless or traditional wings, or build-your-own tacos. Deals start at $18 and go on to $40.

Don’t mind making your own meals, but would prefer specialty ingredients other than what you can get at the store? No problem. Beef’s is also offering special grocery menus with food items you can purchase, including beer and wine for delivery.

Their to-go meal deal packs are especially convenient, as they allow customers to enjoy resturaunts-quality meals from the comfort of their own home, explained Heather Boggs, Chief Marketing Officer of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s.

“As a brand, now, more than ever, our customers need our support, they need to feel safe in an effective way to access food other than the grocery store, which is why we’re offering several options,” she said. “It is a great quality meal about a good value.”

Since the COVID-19 crisis has forced many resturaunts, including Beef O’Brady’s, to close their dining rooms, eateries have been taking creative steps to provide their customers with convenient fast food through deliveries, take-out, and curbside pickup.

Beef’s, which continues providing resturant style and quality food from burgers to wings for the past 35 years, has managed to become creative with their menu, offering their customers more options for the same great food, Boggs said.

“We have done a lot of listening to our customers,” she said. “Beef’s has been support for our community is part of our DNA, and we want to think of ways to offer value and convenience and comfort to our communities.”

Since offering their new to-go and grocery menu, Beef’s has provided more than 250 meal deals a day across their system, with positive feedback from customers, and they hope to continue providing even more through the current crisis.

“We will continue to elaborate on them very well, we sell a lot of positive feedback, we love to hear from our customers and see what they want from us and what their current needs are at this time,” she said.

For more information, visit their website at: https://www.beefobradys.com/

Lake Wind Advisory in Polk County

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April 13, 2020

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Weather Channel Alert:

Lake Wind Advisory from MON 2:00 PM EDT until MON 6:00 PM EDT

Action Recommended

Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued By

Tampa Bay/Ruskin – FL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Polk, Hardee, Highlands and DeSoto Counties

Description

…LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING… WHAT…Southwest winds around 20 mph with higher gusts expected. WHERE…Polk, Hardee, Highlands and DeSoto Counties. WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS…Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Major Road Repairs Closing West Lake Eloise Drive for Four Weeks

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April 13, 2020

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ROAD ALERT FROM POLK COUNTY: Major Road Repairs Closing West Lake Eloise Drive for Four Weeks

On Monday morning (4/13), Polk County will close 500 foot section of West Lake Eloise Drive south of Avenue Z SE for four weeks to correct settlement and roadway flooding issues. Southbound through traffic will be unable to turn from Avenue Z SE onto West Lake Eloise Drive. Northbound traffic will be diverted at Shell Road about a half-mile south of the Lulu-Eloise Canal Bridge. Access to local residences will be maintained. For details, contact Bill Skelton with the Polk County Roads & Drainage Division at 863-535-2200.

New Wifi Spots in Winter Haven for Public Access

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April 10, 2020

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New Wifi Spots in Winter Haven for Public Access

City of Winter Haven:

Need Wi-Fi to get your schoolwork done? IT staff from Polk State College and the City collaborated to install equipment in the Downtown Parking Garage and at the Winter Haven Public Library to extend public Wi-Fi access to the first floor of the Parking Garage (Ave. A NW entrance), and the Winter Haven Library parking lots in downtown Winter Haven. The names of the W-Fi networks are “Parking Garage Wi-Fi” and “Library Parking Lot Wi-Fi.” The wireless networks can be accessed by all students, and the public. Please share this with those with limited Wi-Fi! #LoveWinterHaven #WinterHavenWiFi #GreatPlaceDowntownWinterHaven

COVID-19, Morning Update~17,018 positive cases in Florida residents and 513 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

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April 10, 2020

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COVID-19, Morning Update~17,018 positive cases in Florida residents and 513 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, Announces Nineteen Deaths Related to COVID-19, Morning Update~17,018 positive cases in Florida residents and 513 positive cases in non-Florida residents~

Polk County has 237 confirmed cases and 8 confirmed deaths

TALLAHASSEE — To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. We also encourage all Floridians to take the COVID-19 Community Action Survey by visiting www.StrongerThanC19.com. Today, as of 11 a.m., there are 17,531 total** Florida cases. While Florida’s testing has increased over the past week, the percent of those testing positive for COVID-19 overall is 11 percent. Of the 15,485 tests performed on April 8, there were 1,315 positive results, or 8 percent. Nineteen people have died who tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward, Dade, Hernando, Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach and Seminole counties. New Florida cases include:

705 additional positive COVID-19 cases (695 Florida residents and 10 non-Florida residents) reported to the Florida Department of Health.
There are currently 17,018 positive cases in Florida residents and 513 positive cases in non-Florida residents.

Florida recently partnered with private laboratories around the state to expand COVID-19 laboratory testing capacity. This partnership will increase the number of tests conducted each day and ensure Floridians receive the critical health information they need in a timely manner.Expansion to private laboratories changes the COVID-19 testing landscape in Florida. Private laboratories are running tests as they receive swab samples from practitioners. Testing and reporting times vary among commercial and DOH laboratories. Demographic information may be updated during investigations. These twice daily reports reflect the state’s efforts to accurately and transparently share information. More information on a case-by-case basis can also be found here.

For more detail on Florida resident cases, please visit the live DOH Dashboard here. * Florida residents that are diagnosed with COVID-19 and isolated out of state are not reflected on the Florida map.**Total cases overview includes positive cases in Florida residents and non-Florida residents tested in Florida.More Information on COVID-19 To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit the CDC COVID-19 website. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website. For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-866-779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours per day. Inquiries may also be emailed to [email protected].About the Florida Department of HealthThe Florida Department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HealthyFla. For more information please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

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