We hoped this was all behind us but with the enormous spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida, Hillsborough County has made the decision to reopen two testing facilities. Both sites are in Tampa.

Walk in tests will begin this Saturday at the Palm River Commmunity Park Community Center at 725 South 58th Street and also at 1101 East 139th Avenue, according to Channel 8. Tests will be available 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. [Source: Channel 8]

10 New Florida Laws That Went Into Effect July 1

• Vaccination status

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  Businesses and schools can't require you to prove your vaccination status.

• More Sales Tax

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  Out of state online retailers will have to charge Floridians a sales tax on purchases.

• Insurance Rate Increase

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  Citizens Property Insurance can charge customers of the state-backed program more.
• Freedom Week Tax Holiday

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  For a week, you won't pay sales tax on outdoor recreation, concert and sporting event tickets.

• Alcohol To Go

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  Restaurants can sell alcoholic drinks to go. Initially the plan was to do this just during the pandemic to help restaurants out.

• Money From Out of the Country

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  Agencies and universities will have to report any gifts or grants of $50,000 and up from any "foreign source."
• Moment of Silence

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  Public schools must have one daily.

• Tolls

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  The Florida Turnpike will extend tolls along the western part of the turnpike.

• Transgender Athlete Ban

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  Transgender women can not participate in female high-school and college sports teams.
• State Workers Mimimum Wage

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  It goes up to $13 per hour. Bonuses will go to first responders and $50 million will be allocated to raise teacher salaries.

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