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This post will be updated today, Wednesday, May 12, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.
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A measure known as “alcohol to go,” which would allow restaurants to include alcoholic drinks or bottles as part of take-home orders, is ready to go before the full House.
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The Senate Regulated Industries Committee became the first legislative panel to support a proposal (SB 148) to put into law an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis that allows restaurants to include alcoholic drinks or bottles as part of take-home meals.
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People have been drinking more during the pandemic. Almost a quarter of adults in the Keys were already heavy or binge drinkers. That's the highest rate in Florida. Now some in Key West are rethinking the hard-partying scene for a post-pandemic future.
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The idea of selling alcohol as part of to-go orders came about during the coronavirus pandemic. This proposal would put it into law.
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The alcohol licenses of nine establishments were suspended after state officials said they were not complying with coronavirus regulations.
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The holiday season includes family get-togethers and, often, alcohol. For those in recovery from addiction, that can be a challenge.
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There's a reason Key West was the inspiration for the song Margaritaville. The island runs on booze.Tourists and the Duval Crawl — that’s the obvious.…
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Started by the Santa Teresa rum-maker, Project Alcatraz is a rehabilitation program including vocational training, psychological counseling and rugby — seen as nurturing respect and discipline.
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As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and health researchers on edge.
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Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.
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Cocuy was once stigmatized as moonshine, but with hyperinflation putting other drinks out of reach, many Venezuelans have turned to this cheap form of alcohol. It tastes similar to tequila and mezcal.