A proposed bill in Tallahassee that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is being heard in its final Senate committee Monday afternoon.

A former Brevard County congressman and doctor is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. Dave Weldon was nominated by Trump late Friday.

Here's when and where you can receive a free flu shot.

Dengue fever — which has been surging worldwide — is spread primarily through the bite of warm-weather mosquitoes that are expanding their geographic reach due to climate change.

A perfect storm of respiratory diseases is increasing cases and hospitalizations across the U.S. and in Florida and could make for a terrible holiday season if more people don’t take precautions, according to the nation’s health experts.

Florida health experts promote HPV vaccine, annual exams during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

With the omicron variant looming, the mayor of Miami-Dade County has reinstated an emergency order requiring hospitals to report the numbers of COVID-19 cases treated each day and the availability of hospital beds.

Those who wanted to see Aaron Rodgers laid low for misleading most everyone about his vaccination status will have to bide their time.

It was a busy week in the U.S. capitol; between the Jan. 6th insurrection hearing and the Centers for Disease Control's recommendations that all Americans should wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

One day after the CDC announced those who are fully vaccinated don’t have to wear their masks outdoors or indoors, with exceptions, one Central Florida family was convinced to get vaccinated.

Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort announced changes will be underway at its theme parks with renewed guidance from health officials.

Orange County to announce a phased approach to easing the county's mask mandate.

An advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control met virtually Wednesday afternoon to discuss the next steps for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid blood clot concerns.

Starting Monday, more people in Florida will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as eligibility opens up to those 18 and older.

The Justice Department said Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 it will appeal a judges ruling that found the federal governments eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)WASHINGTON – The Justice Department said Saturday it will appeal a judge’s ruling that found the federal government’s eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. “The CDC’s eviction moratorium, which Congress extended last December, protects many renters who cannot make their monthly payments due to job loss or health care expenses," he said. “By preventing people from becoming homeless or having to move into more-crowded housing, the moratorium helps to slow the spread of COVID-19.”AdThe CDC eviction moratorium was signed in September by President Donald Trump and extended by President Joe Biden until March 31. “The federal government cannot say that it has ever before invoked its power over interstate commerce to impose a residential eviction moratorium,” Barker wrote.

WASHINGTON – Facing a slower-than-hoped coronavirus vaccine rollout, the Trump administration abruptly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots to more people. “If you are not using vaccines that you have the right to, then we should be rebalancing to states that are using that vaccine," Azar said at news conference. Azar said some states are being “overly prescriptive and trying to micromanage every single dose of vaccine,” leading to bottlenecks. Biden has set a goal of 100 million shots administered in his first 100 days. Local public health officials were surprised by Tuesday’s announcement and scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes, said Adriane Casalotti of NACCHO, the National Association of County and City Health Officials.

[TRENDING: Gov: Vaccine coming to Florida ‘relatively soon’ | CDC: Avoid Thanksgiving travel | Georgia presidential race recount results]Senator Scott released a statement that said in part, “As we approach Thanksgiving, we know this holiday will be different this year. Orlando International Airport said that it expects about 90,000 passengers to pass through on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Airport officials also add there are still flight restrictions for the European Union and parts of Brazil. “Last year, people would start booking for Thanksgiving well in advance because it would be a heavy travel day. If you do gather with family outside of your household for Thanksgiving, the CDC advises people to eat outdoors, keep social distancing, and wear a mask when not eating.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout Florida, contact tracers are trying to pinpoint where the infections are stemming from and who may have been exposed. A contact tracer could dedicate up to 100 hours on one case, though the average tends to fall between 10-25 hours. Needless to say, if a contact tracer were to contact you these are some of the questions you should be prepared to answer. Here’s what they likely won’t askA conversation with a contact tracer is a private talk with the intent to gather information in the interest of public health. You also have the right to not speak to a contact tracer at all or decline to answer any questions.

Senior administration officials with the White House held a briefing on Tuesday to discuss the reopening of America's schools. During the phone call, the director of the Centers for Disease Control talked about the importance for students to have the option of in-person learning in the fall. "We do believe there are a variety of different strategies that schools can adopt that really minimize the risk in opening these schools quite safely," Redfield said. Ultimately, the decision for reopening rests in the hands of state and local officials. On Monday, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued an executive order requiring school districts to offer the option for in-person learning in the fall.