Miami-Dade, Broward say CDC limits on gatherings will not affect Tuesday’s primary

Florida election officials said Monday afternoon that the state’s presidential primary on Tuesday will continue despite tightening recommendations from the federal government to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus by avoiding large crowds.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that events attracting more than 50 people be canceled or postponed. And President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon that, following a meeting of a coronavirus task force, the White House was recommending that groups be limited to 10 people or fewer.

But Mark Ard, a spokesman for...