101st Airborne Division to assist with vaccine distribution in Orlando
The 101st Airborne Division, a light infantry division of the United States Army specializing in air assault operations, will be sending approximately 130 soldiers to Orlando to support the whole-of-government vaccination effort.
Publix now administering COVID-19 vaccines at all Florida stores
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
More cruises canceled
The coronavirus pandemic has not eased its grip on the cruise industry. Both Carnival and Disney have announced they are canceling all sailings through May.
Many express concerns over Johnson & Johnson vaccine effectiveness
The first single-dose vaccine from Johnson and Johnson could be here in a matter of days. But not everyone is willing to get it.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Federal coronavirus relief money in schools
FOX 35 News is investigating unspent education CARES Act money. We asked school districts around Central Florida how they plan to use the millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief.
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.
New vaccination site to open near Pine Hills
The Orange County Convention Center just hit a milestone, with 100,000 coronavirus vaccines distributed. However, some people can't get there, so a new site is opening up near Pine Hills.
Lawmaker calls for 24-hour vaccination site
A local lawmaker is helping people register online for a vaccine. State Representative Daisy Morales says more needs to be done to reach vulnerable populations. So she is calling on the governor to open a 24-hour, mass vaccination site.
Johnson& Johnson coronavirus vaccine deemed safe
Researchers at the Food and Drug Administration have endorsed the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. Just one shot and you're done. It was proven 66 percent effective overall and 85 percent effective in preventing severe infection. It is awaiting final approval for emergency use.
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.
Teachers next in line to get vaccine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says some teachers and law enforcement officers are next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Marion County seniors offered vaccine appointments in South Florida
Some people in Marion County have been offered COVID-19 vaccine appointments all the way down in Broward County, a four-hour drive away and hundreds of miles round-trip.
Growing need for minority mentors
Embrace Families, Central Florida's leading foster care agency, says the pandemic has cut the number of mentors in half. The agency needs assistance from the public and it is focusing on minority mentors, in particular.
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.
Veterans volunteer at vaccine site
Veterans volunteered to assist seniors with getting vaccinated at the Volusia County Fairgrounds.
Expanding vaccine to teachers, law enforcement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said teachers and law enforcement are next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Those are his marching orders for the four federal vaccine sites opening next week, all around Florida, including one at Valencia College in Orlando.
Florida adds 5,610 new coronavirus cases, 148 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,610 new cases of coronavirus, along with 148 deaths.
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.