Gov. DeSantis talks about lowering vaccine eligibility age
Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sumter County on Wednesday as vaccine distribution expands in the state.
Florida DOH: Over 2 million fully vaccinated, 4.8K new cases and 63 more deaths
Vaccination efforts continue in Florida as infections rose by another 4,800.
Third stimulus check: Who is eligible for the money, and who isn't?
The House is set to take a final vote Wednesday on the $1.9 trillion measure.
Push to eliminate underlying conditions note
A Central Florida lawmaker wants to get rid of the form that people with underlying health conditions need in order to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Your 2020 tax return could affect the size of your third stimulus check - here's how
Some Americans should file their taxes ASAP in order to get a bigger payment
Group calls for ending nursing home isolation
Some people are still unable to see their loved ones in nursing homes even as vaccines are being distributed. Now, a group fighting for access to their loved ones is going on a road trip, taking their message around the Sunshine State.
Vaccinations to begin for those 60 and older
After focusing for more than two months on vaccinating seniors against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will authorize giving shots to people ages 60 and older. The change will take effect March 15.
Hope and Healing Center opens in Sanford
AdventHealth has opened a new, innovative addiction treatment center in Seminole County. The Hope and Healing Center in Sanford has been a year in the making. Eventually, the facility will be able to house 26 residents for 30-day treatment programs.
UCF nursing students getting hands-on experience
Nursing students at the University of Central Florida are branching off campus to get some real-life training in the fight against COVID-19. Some 200 student nurses who are assisting in vaccinating Central Florida.
New CDC guidelines for vaccinated Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released its first guidelines on when fully vaccinated, people can resume normal life that includes mask wearing social distancing, even visiting grandchildren.
Sanford Civic Center offers flexible vaccine hours
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaccine eligibility age lowering to 60
More Floridians will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference Monday afternoon, saying all Floridians age 60 and up will be able to get vaccinated beginning Monday, March 15.
Vaccine appointments available in Orange County
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Monday announced that more people would be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Demings said that the county has a strong inventory of the vaccine, but not enough people looking to get the shot.
Florida adds 3,312 new COVID-19 cases, 81 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,312 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, along with 81 additional deaths.
FEMA site adds Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Federal Emergency Management Agency coronavirus vaccine site at Valencia College's West Campus is now adding the Johnson and Johnson shot to the mix. The federal site has also expanded eligibility to include educators of all ages. The Orange County Convention Center is also now offering all educators the vaccine.
Publix begins vaccinating all Florida teachers regardless of age
Pharmacies across Florida and the federal vaccination sites have said that they will vaccinate all teachers and daycare workers, no matter what age.
Could more groups be added to get the vaccine?
Seminole County's Emergency Manager Alan Harris spoke to FOX 35's Good Day Orlando's Danielle Knox about Seminole County's capability to expand vaccinations to other groups when the time comes.
Golden Corral emerges from bankruptcy, hires nearly 1,700
The country’s largest Golden Corral franchisee has emerged from bankruptcy. With that, nearly 1,700 jobs have been saved at a time when a lot of people are still out of work.
Vaccine appointments go unfilled at Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center is trying to fill empty coronavirus vaccine appointment slots. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county will ask the state with eligibility can be expanded to serve more people.
AdventHealth: Hospitalization rate is the lowest in a year
The hospital group also discussed how several of their patients participated in the trial that helped get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved.