Crunch time to get vaccines into Florida's nursing homes
FOX 35 News is investigating on behalf of some of our most vulnerable community members. Nursing homes around the state still waiting for vaccinations. Now we're getting involved to get you some answers.
FOX 35 News is investigating on behalf of some of our most vulnerable community members. Nursing homes around the state still waiting for vaccinations. Now we're getting involved to get you some answers.
Talking to children about Capitol Building riot
As we watched a shocking moment in our nation's history unfold at the Capitol Building last week, there was a chance children were nearby, and it is likely they have a lot of questions.
As we watched a shocking moment in our nation's history unfold at the Capitol Building last week, there was a chance children were nearby, and it is likely they have a lot of questions.
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.
The new cases bring Florida's total infections since the start of the pandemic to 1,531,192.
County hoping to vaccinate more minority groups
Only about 5% of Florida minorities have been vaccinated so far, but health officials in Orange County are working to get that number higher.
Only about 5% of Florida minorities have been vaccinated so far, but health officials in Orange County are working to get that number higher.
Family hits the road for Florida in search of coronavirus vaccine
Danielle Bailey, her husband Jon, and their son Abraham are on their way to the sunshine state from California on six wheels. The trio calls themselves the "parking lot pirates."
Danielle Bailey, her husband Jon, and their son Abraham are on their way to the sunshine state from California on six wheels. The trio calls themselves the "parking lot pirates."
Dollar General offering to pay employees to get vaccine
Dollar general is now offering to pay its employees to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Dollar general is now offering to pay its employees to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Lucky recipients get 'leftover' COVID vaccine doses
A handful of people at the right place and at the right time received leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses at Seminole County's Oviedo Mall vaccine site.
A handful of people at the right place and at the right time received leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses at Seminole County's Oviedo Mall vaccine site.
Flagler County officials concerned over vaccine shipments
Flagler County is concerned there may not be enough doses of coronavirus vaccine to go around. Officials have no idea when they will receive another shipment of the vaccine after 1,700 doses were quickly distributed.
Flagler County is concerned there may not be enough doses of coronavirus vaccine to go around. Officials have no idea when they will receive another shipment of the vaccine after 1,700 doses were quickly distributed.
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.
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.
Tourists coming to Florida for COVID-19 vaccine
Tourists are flocking to the Sunshine State for access to the coronavirus vaccine. Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that state coronavirus vaccine sites are established to serve Florida residents only.
Tourists are flocking to the Sunshine State for access to the coronavirus vaccine. Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that state coronavirus vaccine sites are established to serve Florida residents only.
Florida one of leaders in vaccine distribution
Florida is emerging as one of the leaders in the vaccination distribution efforts. Nearly 650,000 people have received their shots in the state, the third highest total in America.
Florida is emerging as one of the leaders in the vaccination distribution efforts. Nearly 650,000 people have received their shots in the state, the third highest total in America.
Volunteers help distribute COVID-19 vaccines
There are a lot of people from different professions who want to help out during the pandemic. They are making sure people are receiving the coronavirus vaccine and are assisting with distribution for Seminole County at Oviedo Mall.
There are a lot of people from different professions who want to help out during the pandemic. They are making sure people are receiving the coronavirus vaccine and are assisting with distribution for Seminole County at Oviedo Mall.
Inspiring power lifter wins big in life
A grandmother from Winter Haven is not letting the coronavirus pandemic keep her down. She spent all of that down time lifting weights and is now a world champion.
A grandmother from Winter Haven is not letting the coronavirus pandemic keep her down. She spent all of that down time lifting weights and is now a world champion.
AdventHealth open vaccine distribution center near OIA
AdventHealth began distributing coronavirus vaccine doses to seniors at a location near Orlando International Airport. The vaccinations are being administered by appointment only.
AdventHealth began distributing coronavirus vaccine doses to seniors at a location near Orlando International Airport. The vaccinations are being administered by appointment only.
Ramping up vaccine distribution
While some locations across the United States are conducting 24-hour distribution of the coronavirus vaccine, health officials in Central Florida say they hope to increase the number of vaccinations each day during regular distribution hours.
While some locations across the United States are conducting 24-hour distribution of the coronavirus vaccine, health officials in Central Florida say they hope to increase the number of vaccinations each day during regular distribution hours.
Vaccine questions
A lot of questions have been raised by some concerned about the mRNA coronavirus vaccines.
A lot of questions have been raised by some concerned about the mRNA coronavirus vaccines.
What happens to extra coronavirus vaccine doses?
Tens of thousands have received the coronavirus vaccine in Orange County. If there is a situation where the county has extra vaccine doses -- as a result of canceled appointments -- health officials say they will not go to waste.
Tens of thousands have received the coronavirus vaccine in Orange County. If there is a situation where the county has extra vaccine doses -- as a result of canceled appointments -- health officials say they will not go to waste.
Orlando Health expands vaccine eligibility
Orlando Health has expanded coronavirus vaccination eligibility for those 65 and older.
Orlando Health has expanded coronavirus vaccination eligibility for those 65 and older.
Volusia school board member part of vaccine trial
A school board member in Volusia County volunteered when scientists were calling on participants to help find a coronavirus vaccine last year. Carl Persis was recently contacted by Accel Research in DeLand and informed that he received the real vaccine and not a placebo.
A school board member in Volusia County volunteered when scientists were calling on participants to help find a coronavirus vaccine last year. Carl Persis was recently contacted by Accel Research in DeLand and informed that he received the real vaccine and not a placebo.
Teachers want access to COVID-19 vaccine
Frontline workers and residents 65 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. Some teachers in one county are trying to make a case that they should be prioritized to receive the shot.
Frontline workers and residents 65 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. Some teachers in one county are trying to make a case that they should be prioritized to receive the shot.