Tracking Florida's coronavirus vaccine numbers
FOX 35 is digging deeper into how much progress the state has made in getting COVID shots into arms.
Cancer survivor gets coronavirus vaccine
A cancer survivor under 65 finally received the coronavirus vaccine. Melissa Miller is a stage III breast cancer survivor who has been fighting for her life for two years. When the pandemic first hit, she was a year into chemotherapy. Last weekend, she got an email from AdventHealth, encouraging her to sign up for the vaccine.
More churches turning into COVID-19 vaccine sites
The state is tasking places of worship to double as coronavirus vaccination sites.
Vaccines for high-risk people
Hospitals are the only locations where people under age 65 with comorbidities can receive the coronavirus vaccine, yet many continue to wait for their dose. FOX 35 News investigates why some sick people cannot get a shot.
Vaccines for people with comorbidities
People under the age of 65, with pre-existing conditions, may soon qualify to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Calls for 'wartime' vaccine effort
The Biden administration may use the Defense Production Act to ensure that the government can acquire enough vaccine doses to meet growing demand.
Doctor explains why the COVID-19 vaccine's 2nd dose has side effects
Some people experience side effects to the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because their body is trying to develop an immunity to coronavirus.
State to reopen vaccine site in The Villages
Florida is expecting to get more than 300,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine this week. That's 40,000 more doses than usual. The state also announced that a drive-through vaccination site in The Villages that was closed last week will be reopening.
Coronavirus vaccine second-dose side effects
Many people who received both coronavirus vaccine doses say the second shot is worse than the first. We talk to a doctor about why that could be the case for some.
Some counties opting out of state vaccine appointment site
The state launched a new vaccine appointment website on Friday, where if your Florida resident, you can place your name on a wait list. However, not every county is opting to use it and that is causing confusion.
Florida officials report 7.7K new COVID-19 cases, 120 more deaths
The increase brings Florida's case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 1,721,377 and the death toll to 26,915.
Commissioner gives vaccine appointment to woman, 93
An Ormond Beach commissioner gave up his spot in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine for a 93-year-old woman he never met.
Some counties allow people to transfer vaccine appointment to others
As people sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are giving away their appointments.
Apopka Assisted Living Facility owner waits for first dose of COVID-19 vaccine35 News at 5
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered vaccines to be administered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the end of Sunday, some wonder if it will happen.
Counties transition to state website for vaccine registration
Florida rolled out a statewide website for people to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccines. But not all counties are on board. Three counties in Central Florida have started using this system and number could that could grow. However, Osceola, Lake, and Marion counties all say they will be on that new website by next week.
Change in vaccine vendor by state leaves Sanford assisted living facility staff waiting
Thursday was the day Gracious Age Assisted Living owner Carviz Carlos was looking forward to. It was supposed to be the day CVS came to vaccinate the staff and residents at his assisted living facility in Sanford, but that didn't happen.
'POD' vaccinations begin in senior community in Osceola County
People 65 and up who live inside the Solivita Community in Osceola County can get vaccinated in the comfort of their own neighborhood.
Darden Restaurants will offer paid time off for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Proof of vaccination will reportedly need to be provided to receive payment.
Amazon distribution center vaccine site in Lake County
The Health Department in Lake County partnered with Amazon to distribute coronavirus vaccines on Wednesday. The parking lot of its distribution center in Groveland was converted into a first-come, first-serve vaccination site.
Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine
A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.