The Florida Department of Health reports the State has seen a major increase in cases the past week.

Nearly 9,500 new cases were reported on Friday. 

The stunning numbers in Florida, have hit home with two individuals from our area.

Former WICU Sports Reporter Craig Woodard, now lives in Tampa. John Dudley, covered sports for the Erie Times-News, also resides in Sarasota. 

They discussed the latest numbers in Florida and the extra precautions they are taking. 

Florida has also reported 67 deaths for the third time in a week.