Florida Surgeon General on vaccine wait: 'We will get to you'
Dr. Rivkees sought to reassure Floridians that their turn will come for the life-saving vaccine, which has been in short supply since being rolled out.
Dr. Rivkees sought to reassure Floridians that their turn will come for the life-saving vaccine, which has been in short supply since being rolled out.
Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
CDC forecast now projects up to 508,000 COVID-19 deaths by Feb. 13
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden to make 3rd round of stimulus a top priority
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
More Publix pharmacies in Florida to offer COVID-19 vaccine
Seniors 65 and older can book their appointment starting Wednesday at publix.com/covidvaccine.
Seniors 65 and older can book their appointment starting Wednesday at publix.com/covidvaccine.
COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
Trump issues commendations to Operation Warp Speed members, including Fauci, Birx
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged
Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
Aldi workers who get COVID-19 vaccine will receive extra pay, company says
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
Florida is the state with the most cases of the new, more contagious COVID-19 variant
California had been the U.S. epicenter of the new strain — now with 40 confirmed cases, according to the CDC — but Florida has since eclipsed that
California had been the U.S. epicenter of the new strain — now with 40 confirmed cases, according to the CDC — but Florida has since eclipsed that
US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Norwegian suspends cruises through end of April
The suspension now includes all voyages on Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises embarking through April 30, 2021.
The suspension now includes all voyages on Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises embarking through April 30, 2021.
Paycheck Protection Program reopens Tuesday for second round of loans
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is back for round two, officially opening up for applications on Tuesday.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is back for round two, officially opening up for applications on Tuesday.
Over 1 million COVID-19 vaccines administered in Florida but officials believe many more have received it
Central Florida Emergency Officials say they are behind in reporting their data and that number is likely much higher.
Central Florida Emergency Officials say they are behind in reporting their data and that number is likely much higher.
Former Florida COVID-19 analyst Rebekah Jones turns herself in
Jones has been highly critical of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on social media and questioned the validity of the state’s COVID data.
Jones has been highly critical of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on social media and questioned the validity of the state’s COVID data.



















