Lawmakers looking at vaping regulations again after governor's 2020 veto
More than two years after the U.S. surgeon general declared youth vaping an epidemic, Florida lawmakers again are working on an effort to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and raise the age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
More than two years after the U.S. surgeon general declared youth vaping an epidemic, Florida lawmakers again are working on an effort to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and raise the age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
MIT researchers working to develop inhalable COVID vaccine
Researchers at MIT are working to give people an option for an inhalable coronavirus vaccine, particularly if they're not a fan of needles. This vaccine may even prove to be more effective.
Researchers at MIT are working to give people an option for an inhalable coronavirus vaccine, particularly if they're not a fan of needles. This vaccine may even prove to be more effective.
State receives more Johnson & Johnson shots
Another shipment of Johnson and Johnson vaccines has arrived in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand for this delivery. He says the shipment of 42,000 doses could be the last one we see for the next few weeks because the company is dealing with supply issues.
Another shipment of Johnson and Johnson vaccines has arrived in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand for this delivery. He says the shipment of 42,000 doses could be the last one we see for the next few weeks because the company is dealing with supply issues.
Orange County Convention Center opens to those 40 and up but fills up in 13 minutes
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Family of Kent Taylor says tinnitus contributed to his suicide
The family of Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor says they believe tinnitus contributed to Taylor taking his own life. He contracted COVID-19 and health experts believe the ceaseless ringing in the ears is one lingering side-effect.
The family of Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor says they believe tinnitus contributed to Taylor taking his own life. He contracted COVID-19 and health experts believe the ceaseless ringing in the ears is one lingering side-effect.
Spring Break mayhem in Miami
Miami announced an 8 p.m. curfew due to large spring break crowds.
Miami announced an 8 p.m. curfew due to large spring break crowds.
AP: Rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some states
A surprising new analysis found that states such as South Carolina and Florida that raced ahead of others to offer the vaccine to ever-larger groups of people have vaccinated smaller shares of their population than those that moved more slowly and methodically, such as Hawaii and Connecticut.
A surprising new analysis found that states such as South Carolina and Florida that raced ahead of others to offer the vaccine to ever-larger groups of people have vaccinated smaller shares of their population than those that moved more slowly and methodically, such as Hawaii and Connecticut.
Mental health warning during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is keeping people apart, but now more than ever, health experts say people actually need to be close to their loved ones.
The coronavirus pandemic is keeping people apart, but now more than ever, health experts say people actually need to be close to their loved ones.
Vice President Harris visits Jacksonville
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Florida on Monday. She was expected to promote President Joe Biden's American Rescue plan. During her visit, she was going to make a stop at a federal vaccine.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Florida on Monday. She was expected to promote President Joe Biden's American Rescue plan. During her visit, she was going to make a stop at a federal vaccine.
Vaccine could soon be available to all Floridians
Orange County is the only one in Florida allowing anyone 40 and older to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine. Officials said 7,000 vaccine appointments were booked in just 13 minutes on Monday, when the spots opened.
Orange County is the only one in Florida allowing anyone 40 and older to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine. Officials said 7,000 vaccine appointments were booked in just 13 minutes on Monday, when the spots opened.
Florida lowers COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 50 and up
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Publix reopens vaccine portal as age eligibility lowers in Florida
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
CDC relaxes school COVID-19 guidelines
Last week was Spring Break for many of Central Florida students and Monday will be their first day back in class. It's also the first day since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for the classroom.
Last week was Spring Break for many of Central Florida students and Monday will be their first day back in class. It's also the first day since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for the classroom.
Florida tops 2 million coronavirus cases since pandemic began last March
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,040 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 62 additional deaths, putting the state over 2 million cases since the pandemic began last March.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,040 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 62 additional deaths, putting the state over 2 million cases since the pandemic began last March.
Federally-operated Florida sites to stop giving first doses beginning Wednesday
It was a slow Saturday morning at the FEMA vaccine site at Valencia College. People like Douglas Green breezed through to get their shots. "I feel better, I feel safe now that I've had it," he said.
It was a slow Saturday morning at the FEMA vaccine site at Valencia College. People like Douglas Green breezed through to get their shots. "I feel better, I feel safe now that I've had it," he said.
Florida adds 5,140 new coronavirus cases, 53 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,140 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with 53 additional deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,140 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with 53 additional deaths.
Breastfeeding moms and COVID-19
Mothers who tested positive for COVID-19 should continue breast feeding their children, experts say.
Mothers who tested positive for COVID-19 should continue breast feeding their children, experts say.
FEMA site says vaccines going unused
It may become more difficult to track down a Johnson and Johnson vaccine in Florida. Governor DeSantis says new shipments are not expected anytime soon. While Orlando's FEMA site is out of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, they are still offering Pfizer, and on Wednesday, 450 vaccines were leftover.
It may become more difficult to track down a Johnson and Johnson vaccine in Florida. Governor DeSantis says new shipments are not expected anytime soon. While Orlando's FEMA site is out of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, they are still offering Pfizer, and on Wednesday, 450 vaccines were leftover.
Vaccinating the Hispanic community
About 4.5 million people in Florida have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far. However, only a fraction of those numbers include Hispanics. Data shows about half-a-million Hispanics have actually been vaccinated.
About 4.5 million people in Florida have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far. However, only a fraction of those numbers include Hispanics. Data shows about half-a-million Hispanics have actually been vaccinated.
Many COVID-19 long-haulers experienced these symptoms
Some coronavirus patients are still dealing with symptoms, months after they contracted the infection. A new study found that people who experience five symptoms during the first week of illness are more likely to become long-haulers. They include fatigue, headaches, hoarse voice, muscle pain and difficulty breathing.
Some coronavirus patients are still dealing with symptoms, months after they contracted the infection. A new study found that people who experience five symptoms during the first week of illness are more likely to become long-haulers. They include fatigue, headaches, hoarse voice, muscle pain and difficulty breathing.