Despite far fewer rules and restrictions, Florida lands nearly in the middle of all states on a variety of coronavirus metrics. Gov. Ron DeSantis' gamble to take a laissez-faire approach appears to be paying off — at least politically, at least for now, as other governors capturing attention in the opening phase of the pandemic now face steeper challenges. https://cnn.it/3vxOBvp | CNN Replay

CNN is ready to crown Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his handling of the coronavirus, but a look into the numbers tells a different story. | The Young Turks