State blames feds for coronavirus vaccine shortfall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said that private hospitals and state-run sites are ready to distribute more coronavirus vaccine once the supply meets the demand.
Woman, 35, was given 'leftover' COVID-19 vaccine dose
One woman happened to be in the right place at the right time to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Monica Morrison is 35 and not in one of the priority groups, but she says she happened to be able to get a leftover dose.
What you need to get a COVID-19 vaccine
State-run vaccination sites in Florida, like the one at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, will now require people to prove their Florida residency.
Thousands of seniors have vaccine appointments put on hold
Some 65,000 senior citizens in The Villages who had appointments to get their coronavirus vaccine shot have been told that they will have to wait.
Pandemic has caused spike in alcoholic consumption
If you've found yourself having a few more drinks than usual lately, you're not alone. The pandemic is creating a booze boom, and for some, it has become problematic.
Some concerned residency requirement will deter people from getting vaccine
Community leaders across Central Florida say that requiring proof of residency to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine will deter some from getting it.
Florida’s surgeon general says state facing 'supply-limited' vaccine shortage
Many hospitals are facing shortages of the coronavirus vaccine due to lag in supply.
Many coronavirus patients require lengthy rehabilitation
Many coronavirus survivors still need care long after their symptoms are gone. Some patients need rehabilitation to fight the toll that the virus took on their bodies
12.8K new COVID-19 cases, 163 more deaths reported in Florida
Florida's statewide case total since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is now at 1,613,884.
Gov. DeSantis says proof of residency now required for vaccine
On Wednesday, Volusia County announced people must now present proof of residency to get a COVID-19 vaccine at its state-run sites.
Pandemic measures limiting spread of flu
Coronavirus cases rage across the country, yet the number of flu cases are unusually low. Those numbers are often in the millions at this time of year, but the United States hasn't even seen 1,000 cases.
Florida has most cases of new COVID-19 strain
Medical experts say the sooner more of us get vaccinated against COVID-19, the faster we can all get back to normal. Both vaccines being given out right now are up to 95 percent effective at preventing serious illness after two doses. But experts warn immunity is not guaranteed.
Putting an end to 'vaccine tourism'
The rules are tightening as Florida begins cracking down on visitors coming to state for the purpose of acquiring a coronavirus vaccine.
Florida reports almost 12K new COVID-19 cases, 145 more deaths
That brings Florida's total infections since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to 1,601,011 and the death toll to 24,956.
Osceola County rolls out new vaccine appointment system
Osceola County is switching up the way people register to get a coronavirus vaccine shot, and those changes could catch on statewide
Family travels across country to Florida in hopes of getting vaccine
We brought you the story of a San Diego family so desperate to get the coronavirus vaccine, they began driving across the country hoping to get one. Well now, they're finally here in Florida, waiting for the opportunity.
22 Publix pharmacies to offer vaccines in Brevard County
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday continued his mantra of putting seniors first in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. He says, so far, 700,000 seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Orlando Health opens in Winter Garden
Orlando Health has opened their newest hospital in Central Florida. The Winter Garden facility is the first Orlando Health hospital to be built here in more than 15 years.
Lake County begins vaccinating school staff
Lake County took advantage of a teacher planning day on Tuesday to begin administering the coronavirus vaccine to staff.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine requires just one shot
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that once the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine arrives, it will be a game-changer. Expected to be approved by the FDA in the coming weeks, the vaccine only requires one dose and can stored at higher temperatures than both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.