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/Many people of Twitter aren’t impressed with Jacksonville reopening its beaches during the pandemic.Florida has been a hashtag for as long as there have been hashtags — #FloridaMan has a certain ring to it. The Sunshine State’s hashtag pantheon added a new one Saturday, as #FloridaMoron trended on Twitter.Its subject matter? Jacksonville reopening its beaches.. Jacksonville, led by its Republican Mayor Lenny Curry, was the first to allow people back onto the beaches. On Thursday, Curry announced the city’s beaches would reopen for “essential activities” from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. each morning and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening. They remain closed during all other times.Curry defined essential activities the same way DeSantis defined them in a previous executive order: walking, hiking, fishing, running, swimming, taking care of pets and surfing. Gatherings of 50 or more people are prohibited and people must still practice social distancing.Other beaches across Florida, such as those in Pinellas County, . Jacksonville’s beaches had been closed since March 20. About 30 minutes after the beaches were reopened at 5 p.m. Friday, WJAX the local CBS affiliate shared images of a crowded beach.People mostly adhered to the rules against sunbathing, and police instructed those who set up chairs to move along. But the photos and live video feeds of large swaths of people rapidly gained steam across the internet.Lot of folks antsy to get back on the beach for exercise. Don't forget the social distancing. — Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett)All 3 Duval County beach mayors tell they’ve had no incidents. They say people are following the rules &amp; keeping a safe distance. We’re live at 6! — Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax)beach is crowded within 30 MINUTES of reopening at 5pm, despite state recording 1,413 new cases - its highest one-day increase since the pandemic crisis began — Evan Kirstel #StayHome #RemoteWork (@evankirstel)Holy hell.Today, Florida set a record of new coronavirus cases: 1,413 in the last 24 hours.Florida’s total cases is now 24,753.Today, allowed beaches back open.This is Jacksonville beach one hour ago: — Joshua Karp (@JoshuaKarp)As the photos ran rampant, people offered their opinions. Some were glad to see a method to get fresh air and boost mental health. Others were concerned with the difficulties of social distancing in a large group of people, given that six feet is a minimum measure and the photos didn’t show many people wearing masks.Thus, the #FloridaMoron hashtag.Singer/Actress Bette Midler chimed in with her opinion, as did NFL commentator Cris Carter (although with a typo that may or may not reinforce his point). Many people added pop culture references (the obvious one from Jaws, of course) and other GIFs.Florida reopened some beaches today &amp; they were packed. I guess in a way it makes perfect Florida-sense. To try to get a little sun so you look healthy at your funeral.— bettemidler (@BetteMidler)Me when I see is trending and sunrise was only 30 minutes ago: — Alex (@TotalDickwad)To the packing the beaches: Buh-bye. — Andrea Pearce (@APearce41)What the heck Jacksonville? The virus has not even peaked yet! — Amy Tidd (@AmyTidd)I happen to think that it’s very brave of these for volunteering themselves to medical research. We need people like this to be our canary in the coal mine. Thank you! — Rayzilla (@RayzillaNJ)I'd like to thank for volunteering our state to lead the nation as an example of exactly what a "second wave" curve looks like.With half the country chomping at the bit to dive into the dumb end, we're always here to show you what bottom looks like!— Milo (@Milo_1278)Can’t America just return Florida to Spain? Y’all must have the receipt, right? Get rid off those buffoons. — Alan CEO of being a clown🤡 (@kyonoshino)This is man is deeply disappointed in your garbage today Jacksonville — adi :/ (@pepiscoala)this is for you — colonygirl (@cdrtx)What it’s like living in Florida right now with the reopening of — draganaberry (@draganaberry)Stop it Rex, I live Florida — Cris Carter (@criscarter80)• • •HAVE YOU LOST SOMEONE YOU LOVE TO COVID-19?: UNEMPLOYMENT Q&amp;A: CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCRAPBOOK: BRIGHT SPOTS IN DARK TIMES: LISTEN TO THE CORONAVIRUS PODCAST: HAVE A TIP?: GET THE DAYSTARTER MORNING UPDATE: WATCH VIDEO: Subscribe to our free DayStarter newsletterWe’ll deliver the latest news and information you need to know every weekday morning.Loading...Want more of our free, weekly newsletters&nbsp;in&nbsp;your&nbsp;inbox? Let’s&nbsp;get&nbsp;started.We’re working hard to bring you the latest news on the coronavirus in Florida. This effort takes a lot of resources to gather and update. If you haven’t already subscribed,This site no longer supports your current browser. Please use a modern and up-to-date browser version for the best experience. — — —

/Many people of Twitter aren’t impressed with Jacksonville reopening its beaches during the pandemic.Florida has been a hashtag for as long as there have been hashtags — #FloridaMan has a certain ring to it. The Sunshine State’s hashtag pantheon added a new one Saturday, as #FloridaMoron trended on Twitter.Its subject matter? Jacksonville reopening its beaches.. Jacksonville, led by its Republican Mayor Lenny Curry, was the first to allow people back onto the beaches. On Thursday, Curry announced the city’s beaches would reopen for “essential activities” from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. each morning...

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