As the nation grapples with the emotions following the school shooting – the issue is also taking center stage for politicians.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Although Florida is scheduled to start the reopening process Monday, some demonstrators gathered in San Marco Square on Thursday and called on Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mayor Lenny Curry to end the shutdown of businesses and public places now. There’s a serious issue with our economy and it’s only getting worse," said Rachel Hanes, a spokesperson for the rally. We believe all businesses are essential and it’s not the government’s place to shut down businesses and leave some open," Hanes said. The governor said he was not allowing the reopening of gyms and barbershop in the first phase.