Darden to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated
Orlando-based Darden Restaurants, the owner of brands such as Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, says it will pay their employees to get the coronavirus vaccine. It is a huge move that supports and encourages people to get vaccinated.
DeSantis says state is saving second COVID vaccine doses
A war of words continued on Tuesday between the White House and Gov. Ron DeSantis as to why Florida has used only half of its COVID-19 vaccines.
Biden boosting vaccine supply to states
The White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimens to states to reach 300 million people by late summer.
CDC guidance states COVID vaccines can be mixed under exceptional cases
While it is recommended that the first and second coronavirus doses come from the same manufacturer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says brands can be mixed under exceptional circumstances.
Some healthcare workers struggling to get vaccine
Coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply, so much so, even some people on the front lines can't get one. Some are having a difficult time getting because they work outside of a government or hospital system.
Lake County residents get vaccine at St. Patrick Catholic Church
Lines of cars could be spotted at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mount Dora. Those in attendance were not there for Mass, but rather for the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. DeSantis further expands Publix's COVID-19 vaccine program
With these new additions, 261 Publix pharmacies in 20 different Florida counties offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
DeSantis, feds dispute vaccine data
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the flow of COVID-19 vaccines has been stagnant and the state needs more to meet the increasing demand, particularly for those residents in assisted living facilities.
Florida adds 8,720 new coronavirus cases, 153 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 8,720 new cases of coronavirus and 153 deaths on Monday.
Orange County mayor encouraging second vaccine dose
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is encouraging people to get their second coronavirus vaccine dose. So far, more than 72,000 doses have been given out in Orange County.
Counties working with private businesses to distribute vaccine
County health departments in parts of Florida are working closely with private businesses, such as Publix.
DeSantis guarantees second coronavirus vaccine dose
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed that those who have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose will be guaranteed the booster shot saying the second dose will be sent to the same place where they got the first one.
Vaccinating Florida's seniors at healthcare facilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis promises that by the end of January, every long-term healthcare facility in Florida will have the coronavirus vaccine.
Florida reports 9.5K new COVID-19 cases, 132 more deaths
This brings Florida's statewide case total since the start of the pandemic to 1,649,449 infections and 25,693 deaths.
Doughnut shop at Disney World selling grilled cheese made with doughnut bun
Disney fans appeared to be divided on the new offering.
Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 will soon sniff out the virus at Florida Capitol
A new tool to detect COVID-19 has four legs and a tail.
Florida adds 12,311 new coronavirus cases, 153 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 12,311 new coronavirus cases and 153 additional deaths on Saturday.
Florida testing statewide vaccine appointment database
The State of Florida is testing out its new database to help people make appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine, but Orlando was left off that list.
Coronavirus vaccine supply dwindling as demand increases
Coronavirus vaccination distribution is facing a slow down. As the supply dwindles, states across the nation say they don't have enough doses to keep up with demand.
Racial disparities observed in vaccine distribution
An Orlando City Commissioner is trying to bring awareness to the disparity between races when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.