Central Florida school districts to begin vaccinating eligible employees
Several Central Florida school districts are offering the COVID-19 vaccine to some staff members this week.
County-by-County: How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Florida
Here is a county-by-county list of where and when people 65 and older can receive COVID-19 vaccinations in Central Florida.
Thousands in Florida skipping second dose of COVID vaccine
Thousands of people are not going back for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Florida Health Department. Some 915,000 people have received their first dose, but nearly 41,000 people who were scheduled to get a second dose never showed up -- a huge cause for concern since the vaccine comes in two doses and one needs both to be 95% protected from the coronavirus.
Rebekah Jones makes first court appearance
Florida's former top COVID-19 number cruncher tells reporters she has tested positive for the coronavirus. She made that announcement moments after bonding out of jail, charged with stealing email addresses of state employees. These allegations come weeks after agents raided her home and confiscated her laptop.
Florida health officials report 11K new COVID-19 cases, 135 deaths
The new cases reported on Sunday brought Florida's case total since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to 1,571,279.
Marion County vaccination operations move to Paddock Mall in Ocala
The Department of Health in Marion County is moving its COVID-19 vaccination operations to the Paddock Mall in Ocala beginning Tuesday.
Florida adds over 12,000 new cases of coronavirus, 205 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 12,119 new cases of coronavirus, along with 205 deaths on Saturday.
Florida adds 16,875 new COVID-19 cases, 186 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reports 16,875 new cases of coronavirus, along with an additional 186 deaths.
40,000-plus Floridians overdue for 2nd dose of the COVID vaccine
More than 40,000 people are overdue for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccines. Sixteen-thousand second doses of the Moderna vaccine arrived in Orange County Thursday, and more than 8,000 arrived in Seminole County.
Lawmakers express concern over Florida's vaccination appointment system
Several counties in the state were part of Florida's pilot program for the COVID-19 vaccination appointment system, including Seminole County.
Florida reports 217 more COVID-19 deaths, 13.7K new cases
The new cases bring Florida's total infections since the start of the pandemic to 1,531,192.
Beloved Apopka basketball coach dies after battle with COVID-19
A basketball coach in Apopka has died. Students and staff are mourning the death of assistant basketball coach Earl Graham who died last week after battle with COVID-19.
Florida reports over 11,500 new COVID-19 cases, 159 resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 11,576 new cases of coronavirus, along with an additional 159 Florida resident deaths.
Florida reports 12.3K new COVID-19 cases, 111 more deaths
That brings Florida's total cases to 1,477,010 since the start of the pandemic.
Florida adds 15,445 new coronavirus cases, 138 resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 15,445 new cases of coronavirus, with an additional 138 Florida resident deaths.
CDC: 22 cases of more contagious mutation of COVID-19 virus in Florida
The CDC said Florida’s 22 cases make up nearly half of the known cases in the United States.
Publix vaccinating people for COVID-19
Some Publix stores in Florida began distributing the coronavirus vaccine this week.
New COVID-19 strain spreading in Florida
Florida has nearly half of the known U.S. cases of the UK-variant strain of the coronavirus.
Florida adds second day of over 19,000 new coronavirus cases
The Florida Department of Health reported 19,530 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with 194 additional deaths.
Record day for new coronavirus cases in Florida
Florida set a new record for new, single-day coronavirus cases on Thursday, with more than 20,000 reported. Health officials are concerned about the spike.