Monday's Afternoon Update
| 3/1/2021
Fearing COVID-19 surge, Florida officials crack down on spring breakers
Though many colleges have canceled spring break to prevent students from congregating in vacation spots, officials here are expecting a large influx over the coming weeks. Flights and hotels are cheap. Brutal winter storms in much of the country left people yearning for an escape. And Florida’s pandemic rules on bars and nightclubs are more lenient than those in many states. More from the Wall Street Journal and WPLG.
Florida gas prices highest since summer 2019
Gasoline prices continue to grow more expensive as February proved to be the priciest month at Florida pumps since July 2019. Florida gas prices over the month climbed an average of 24 cents per gallon, with the average at $2.61 according to a AAA report. Since Jan. 1, the state average has increased by 41 cents. Nationally, the most expensive prices are in California with an average of $3.69 a gallon. More from the Orlando Sentinel.