The coronavirus has brought an important test to our Broward County and Fort Lauderdale. Broward County and Dade County have the largest density of coronavirus in Florida. I have defended people accused of a crime in the Fort Lauderdale area for over 20 years. At this time I am reaching out to my clients, past and present. I have meet many judges, attorneys, court personal, public defenders, and state attorneys over these years. I ask that everyone please stay safe and follow the guidelines of social distancing. If you do not have to go out do not. Remember, you may be strong but, you may harm someone who is not. This may be someone you love dearly. This is a time that we must go beyond our own needs and think of others.
I ask that no one consider this a good time to get away with something they may be considering. This is not the time for this.
Broward County is now the second county in Florida to order all non-essential businesses to close in order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. This includes Fort Lauderdale.
New Coronavirus Hotline for Broward County
The Florida Department of Health has a 24/7 Coronavirus Call Center at 1-866-779-6121, Broward County has a new COVID-19 telephone line at 954-357-9500 to assist the public with answers to questions about the virus. In addition to providing information, call takers are also conducting over-the-phone pre-screening for testing eligibility. The Broward County COVID-19 call center is operational from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week.
South Florida Cities With Stay At Home Orders
Miami-Dade
Surfside’s stay-at-home order is in effect starting 6 p.m., Tuesday. Residents are urged to stay home unless necessary.
Miami Beach’s stay-at-home order went into effect at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday. It will run for two days, however an extension is possible. Residents are urged to stay home.
Golden Beach
Golden Beach issued a stay-at-home order that went into effect on Tuesday. Residents are advised to stay home.
Bal Harbour Village
Bal Harbour Village issued a stay-at-home order that went into effect at 12 a.m., Tuesday. Residents are urged to remain in their homes.
The City of Aventura issued a stay-at-home order at 2 p.m., Tuesday. Residents are strongly recommended to stay at home.
The City of Miami issued a stay-at-home order at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday. Residents are strongly recommended to stay at home.
Doral
The City of Doral issued a stay-at-home order on Wednesday that go into effect at 11:59 p.m. All residents are urged to remain at home until further notice.
Broward County
Dania Beach
The City of Dania Beach issued a stay-at-home order, Tuesday. Residents are urged to remain in their homes.
Stay safe.
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