The Ledger
Polk Rep. Melony Bell endures case of COVID-19 just before session
The COVID-19 pandemic hovered over the recently completed session of the Florida Legislature, reducing state revenue, influencing new legislation and keeping the public from the Florida State Capitol. For one Polk County legislator, COVID-19 became a personal concern. Rep. Melony Bell, R-Fort Meade, said she contracted the viral illness in...