Owners of Apopka assisted living facility still waiting for vaccine
As many long-term care facilities are scheduling their second dose, some still haven't received their first dose.
COVID-19 protections for businesses backed in Florida Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a proposal that would give Florida businesses that “substantially” comply with public-health guidelines broad protection from coronavirus-related lawsuits filed by customers and employees.
DeSantis says all nursing homes will get vaccine, blames feds for shortage; White House pushes back
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the flow of COVID-19 vaccines has been stagnant and the state needs more to meet the increasing demand from residents, particularly those in assisted living facilities.
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.
Orlando Magic, AdventHealth announce details of downtown training facility
The Orlando Magic on Monday announced new details about a planned 130,000-square-foot facility that will serve as the practice and training home for the team and offer "state-of-the-art" medical services that are open to the public.
DeSantis calls on federal government to send more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the federal government needs to send more COVID-19 vaccines to the state in order to meet the increasing demand from residents. But the White House pushed back, saying Florida has only administered about half of the vaccines it has been given.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
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.
Doctors warn your mask might not protect you from COVID-19 variant
Health experts say a regular cloth mask just won't cut it for the more contagious strain.
Seminole County begins 2nd Moderna doses as supply worries continue
This vaccination site was the first in the state to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors 65 and older on December 28th.
Volusia County announces new COVID-19 vaccine shipment
As Volusia County wrapped up its three-day vaccine clinic, county officials announced a new chance for people to sign up.
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.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
Counties working with private businesses to distribute vaccine
County health departments in parts of Florida are working closely with private businesses, such as Publix.
Mayors explain plan to keep Super Bowl from being super-spreader
As the Buccaneers come home to play in the Super Bowl, preventing the event from becoming a COVID super-spreader event is the top priority, organizers and community leaders said Monday.
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.
Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
County-by-County: How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Florida
Here is a county-by-county list of where and when people 65 and older can receive COVID-19 vaccinations in Central Florida.