Increase in COVID-19 cases in younger patients
Orange County is seeing an increase in coronavirus cases during spring break. The county's positivity rate is nearing six percent. Most schools around Central Florida were on spring break last week and health officials say the majority of these new cases are in young people, between the ages of 18 and 25.
President Biden doubles COVID-19 vaccination goal
Before taking office, President Joe Biden vowed to have 100 million shots administered by the end of his first 100 days. That milestone was passed a week ago. Now he’s aiming for 200 million shots administered before his first 100 days expire.
Struggle to find vaccine as eligibility expands
As the demand for vaccines ramp up next week, some counties are still trying to work through their 65-plus populations.
Authorities prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility
Florida's vaccine eligibility timeline is speeding up, and anyone 40 and older can get a shot starting on Monday. Anyone under the age of 40 won't have to wait much longer. Authorities are preparing for more appointments and hope to meet the demand.
Florida senators to consider raising unemployment benefits
The state’s current maximum benefit is $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.
Unemployment claims fall below 14,000, continuing downward trend
The Department of Labor posted 684,000 new claims nationally last week, down 97,000 from the prior week.
Carcinogenic: Hand sanitizers used to combat COVID-19 found to have toxic, cancer-causing chemical
Valisure found several hand sanitizers with traces of benzene, a known human carcinogen.
LIST: Where in Florida Walgreens is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
97 Walgreens pharmacies across Florida now distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.
LIST: Florida Winn-Dixie stores distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
LIST: These Walmarts in Florida are offering the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
Crisis response proposal would limit local government
A Florida House committee is mapping out a proposal on how the state should respond to the next health crisis. Part of the debate includes how much power should be granted to local government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring Break mayhem in Miami
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.
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.
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.