Local 10 News – DeSantis: Plantation gym owner and other COVID violators off the hook

“All Floridians who violated mask or social distancing orders during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a pardon, Gov. Ron DeSantis says …

“These things with health should be advisory, not punitive,” DeSantis said in Wednesday night’s Fox News appearance. “And so we’re happy to use our constitutional authority. I think [the Carnevales have] been treated poorly, and fortunately, they’ve got a governor who cares.” …

The Broward County State Attorney’s Office offered Mike Carnevale its misdemeanor diversion program. Judge Robert Diaz wanted him to serve 10 days in jail as part of a plea deal … “

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