ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — It has been a week and a half since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis put an end to local government COVID-19 restrictions, which includes mask mandates like the one in place in Orange County.
Several businesses in Orange County have now taken signs that masks are required down.
One restaurant in Winter Garden has taken it a step further and posted signs designating a “no mask zone,” meaning that no masks are required.
Face masks in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has suspended all local government emergency orders related to COVID-19 effective immediately, but that doesn't mean all mask requirements are gone. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Face masks in Florida Private businesses are still able to require face masks in Florida. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Face masks in Florida Walt Disney World said they are maintaining their current COVID-19 safety policies at this time. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Face masks in Florida The Florida Department of Education said in a statement that DeSantis' executive order does not apply to schools. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Face masks in Florida The Orlando International Airport is subject to a federal mask requirement, so people catching a flight still are required to wear masks at the airport and on planes. (WFTV.com News Staff)