In conjunction with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order to reopen Florida, Osceola County’s Executive Policy Group intends to follow the state’s phased plan and agreed on Thursday to repeal the county’s existing curfew, effective Monday, May 4.
“Based on advice from our sheriff and other law enforcement agencies, we felt that removing the curfew on Monday would best serve our community as the state’s plan comes into place,” said Osceola County Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer. “However, we continue to evaluate Gov. DeSantis’ latest order, even as our Osceola Back to Work committee remains committed to a framework that works best for our unique circumstances. It is yet to be determined if we will need more specific guidelines locally and regionally.”
Officials plan no further comment until a press briefing scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, along with other partners, will hold the briefing at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center.
In addition to Janer, officials scheduled to attend include: Florida Department of Health-Osceola Administrator Vianca McCluskey, Kissimmee Mayor Jose Alvarez, St. Cloud Mayor Nathan Blackwell, Sheriff Russ Gibson and Osceola County Emergency Management Director Bill Litton.
Friday’s press briefing will be streamed live on the Osceola County and Osceola County Office of Emergency Management’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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