Rockledge cancels 9/11 remembrance ceremony, cites spike in COVID-19 cases
City leaders say event will not be rescheduled
Gabriella Nuñez, Multimedia Producer
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ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – The coronavirus pandemic is once again forcing Rockledge city leaders to cancel its annual 9/11 event.
Citing increased infections and hospitalizations, Rockledge announced on Wednesday that its remembrance ceremony will not take place next month.
