Monday marks 1 year since COVID-19 was first detected in Florida
There have been 1,909,221 total infections and 31,406 deaths in Florida since the coronavirus first hit Florida one year ago today.
Vaccine appointments for Central Florida Publix locations fill up
This is the first time that the portal will reopen since those deemed "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 by their doctors can receive the vaccine, even if they are under the age of 65.
Disney World updates mask policy at dining locations
Walt Disney World seems set on following COVID-19 safety protocols well into the future.
New COVID-19 cases trending down
After a year of social distancing, masks, and vaccines, COVID-19 numbers in Florida seem to be leveling off and even going down.
Health experts push for herd immunity
Herd immunity happens when enough people in a population gain resistance to a virus. It can be achieved in one of two ways: vaccinating a majority of Americans somewhere between 70 and 90 percent or a majority of Americans getting a virus and developing antibodies. The exact threshold for coronavirus herd immunity in America isn't known yet since the virus is relatively new.
DeSantis: Florida should see Johnson & Johnson vaccines next week
U.S. regulators on Wednesday said that the single-dose vaccine does protect against COVID-19, being 66 percent effective.
Florida reports 7,128 new COVID-19 cases, 127 more resident deaths
State healthcare agencies on Wednesday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 7,128 new cases from a Tuesday count.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Publix fill up: Here's your next chance
Publix was forced to cancel a scheduling event last weekfor the portal due to weather-related issues preventing government delivery of the vaccines.
CARES Act funding for schools scrutinized
Over the summer, Florida schools received roughly $700 million in federal CARES Act money to help pay for COVID-related costs.
Some CVS pharmacies in Florida will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines
15 CVS locations across Florida are going to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
DeSantis: Some teachers, law enforcement will soon be eligible for a vaccine
The State of Florida is getting four federally-supported COVID-19 vaccination sites in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.
Orange County portal for vaccines fully booked in under two hours
You can still pre-register for a set of doses and it will make it quicker to sign up for an appointment time the next time the portal reopens.
Rep. Charlie Crist calls for DOJ investigation into DeSantis’ vaccine distribution
Florida's former governor is calling for an investigation into the current governor after a vaccination site opened in Lakewood Ranch last week was criticized by community leaders.
Florida reports over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases, 95 more deaths
Florida reported 5,065 new COVID-19 cases and 95 more deaths on Sunday.
Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
Publix further delays new vaccine registrations as winter weather continues
Publix said that those with appointments for their second doses should still go to Publix at their scheduled date and time.
Florida reports 5,117 new COVID-19 cases, 166 more deaths
Florida has reported 1,849,744 COVID-19 cases and 29,990 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
DeSantis believes delayed Moderna shipments will arrive this weekend
Governor Ron DeSantis also said he does not have an exact date for when more Floridians will be able to get vaccinated.
Unemployment claims in Florida fall below 19,000 last week
Nationally, the department estimated 861,000 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week.
More than 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines for Florida delayed due to winter weather
Governor DeSantis is asking for patience during this time as some appointments this week may also be postponed.