Florida has most cases of new COVID-19 strain
Medical experts say the sooner more of us get vaccinated against COVID-19, the faster we can all get back to normal. Both vaccines being given out right now are up to 95 percent effective at preventing serious illness after two doses. But experts warn immunity is not guaranteed.
Medical experts say the sooner more of us get vaccinated against COVID-19, the faster we can all get back to normal. Both vaccines being given out right now are up to 95 percent effective at preventing serious illness after two doses. But experts warn immunity is not guaranteed.
Putting an end to 'vaccine tourism'
The rules are tightening as Florida begins cracking down on visitors coming to state for the purpose of acquiring a coronavirus vaccine.
The rules are tightening as Florida begins cracking down on visitors coming to state for the purpose of acquiring a coronavirus vaccine.
Florida reports almost 12K new COVID-19 cases, 145 more deaths
That brings Florida's total infections since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to 1,601,011 and the death toll to 24,956.
That brings Florida's total infections since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to 1,601,011 and the death toll to 24,956.
Osceola County rolls out new vaccine appointment system
Osceola County is switching up the way people register to get a coronavirus vaccine shot, and those changes could catch on statewide
Osceola County is switching up the way people register to get a coronavirus vaccine shot, and those changes could catch on statewide
Family travels across country to Florida in hopes of getting vaccine
We brought you the story of a San Diego family so desperate to get the coronavirus vaccine, they began driving across the country hoping to get one. Well now, they're finally here in Florida, waiting for the opportunity.
We brought you the story of a San Diego family so desperate to get the coronavirus vaccine, they began driving across the country hoping to get one. Well now, they're finally here in Florida, waiting for the opportunity.
22 Publix pharmacies to offer vaccines in Brevard County
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday continued his mantra of putting seniors first in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. He says, so far, 700,000 seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday continued his mantra of putting seniors first in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. He says, so far, 700,000 seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Orlando Health opens in Winter Garden
Orlando Health has opened their newest hospital in Central Florida. The Winter Garden facility is the first Orlando Health hospital to be built here in more than 15 years.
Orlando Health has opened their newest hospital in Central Florida. The Winter Garden facility is the first Orlando Health hospital to be built here in more than 15 years.
Lake County begins vaccinating school staff
Lake County took advantage of a teacher planning day on Tuesday to begin administering the coronavirus vaccine to staff.
Lake County took advantage of a teacher planning day on Tuesday to begin administering the coronavirus vaccine to staff.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine requires just one shot
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that once the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine arrives, it will be a game-changer. Expected to be approved by the FDA in the coming weeks, the vaccine only requires one dose and can stored at higher temperatures than both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that once the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine arrives, it will be a game-changer. Expected to be approved by the FDA in the coming weeks, the vaccine only requires one dose and can stored at higher temperatures than both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Florida reports 9,816 new COVID-19 cases, 162 deaths; over 1M vaccines distributed
State healthcare agencies on Monday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 9,816 new cases.
State healthcare agencies on Monday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 9,816 new cases.
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.
Several Central Florida school districts are offering the COVID-19 vaccine to some staff members this week.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
The Florida Department of Health reports 16,875 new cases of coronavirus, along with an additional 186 deaths.
UCF testing wastewater for coronavirus
The University of Central Florida is looking at wastewater to help them prevent any coronavirus outbreaks on campus.
The University of Central Florida is looking at wastewater to help them prevent any coronavirus outbreaks on campus.
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.
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.
Several counties in the state were part of Florida's pilot program for the COVID-19 vaccination appointment system, including Seminole County.