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Businesses on and near Pinellas beaches are bracing for crowds all while attempting to follow safety regulations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Sen. Marco Rubio and 17 of the state’s 27 U.S. House members - Republicans and Democrats - sent a letter to the federal agency to say the influx of winter vistors strained the supply of coronavirus vaccines.

Panama City Beach is limiting the number of people who may gather together on the sand during spring break. It's the only pandemic-related restriction in place at the start of the busy month for tourism.

A recent AAA survey found enthusiasm for travel is still down almost a year into the coronavirus pandemic.

Visit Florida reports a 34% drop in yearly visitors in 2020, and the lowest annual total since 2010.

Mayor Teri Johnston withdrew the curfew proposal but says she wants the business community to work with the city to get tourists to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Cruise lines have halted operations in Florida and nationwide for the rest of 2020 because of the possible spread of COVID-19 on ships.

It provides a phased approach to resuming cruises, which have been sidelined since a "no sail" order was issued in March.

Gov. Ron DeSantis supports lifting federal COVID-19 restrictions on travelers from the United Kingdom and Brazil to help Florida’s struggling tourism industry.

Many are worried that Labor Day will be like the Fourth of July and Memorial Day, when travel and celebrations fanned the flames of viral spread, especially across the U.S. South and West.