47 minutes ago‘We will be done by the end of the week:’ Long term care facilities will be vaccinated, CEO saysCEO of CDR Health Tina Vidal Durat says they will be finished with vaccinating all left over assisted living facilities in the state of Florida by the end of this week.
48 minutes agoDarden Restaurants donates mobile pantry to Second Harvest food bank20,000 pounds of fresh food can be delivered to partnering food pantries
2 hours agoFlorida nurse working in COVID-19 unit gets free ticket to Super Bowl 55Thousands of medical professionals who received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were invited to enter a lottery to get a free ticket to the Super Bowl in Tampa.
4 hours agoCOVID-19 latest information for Orlando, FloridaHere's the latest on the coronavirus and how it's affecting the Orlando, Florida, area.
4 hours agoInteractive map shows Florida coronavirus casesAn interactive dashboard from the Florida Department of Health shows the growing number of coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases in real time.
5 hours agoCentral Florida seniors targeted for vaccination as state reports 8,281 new COVID-19 cases
11 hours agoGov. DeSantis says Florida will see increase in number of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to state
1 day agoBrevard County plans to expand COVID-19 vaccination locationsUnanimously and without debate, Brevard commissioners believe the county is ready to expand its COVID-19 vaccination sites.
23 hours agoRetired couple deemed ineligible for second stimulus checksThe IRS says the former math teacher and accountant may still collect 2021 recovery rebate.
1 day agoBarnett Park coronavirus testing site to remain open until Feb. 28One of Orange County’s busiest coronavirus testing sites will continue to operate at least until the end of February, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Monday.
1 day agoDeSantis to feds: Florida wants more COVID-19 vaccine dosesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the flow of COVID-19 vaccines has been stagnant and the state needs more to meet the increasing demand from residents.
1 day agoFlagler County puts new vaccine appointments on hold while moving to state systemFlagler County announced on its website Tuesday it is putting new vaccine appointments on hold as it moves to the state’s new appointment system.
1 day agoCDC study suggests coronavirus doesn’t spread as widely in schools with safety guidelines A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study is revealing more about how COVID-19 spreads within classroom settings, News 6 partner News4Jax reported.
1 day agoMobile COVID-19 test site to target Orlando’s Latino communitiesTwo organizations are teaming up to bring a mobile coronavirus testing site to Orlando’s Latino community.
1 day agoFlorida sees another 9,480 COVID-19 cases as president ups vaccine goalWeekly cases of coronavirus in Florida have declined during the past two weeks but not because of the vaccine, at least not yet.
1 day agoFlorida hospitals told to look to health departments for COVID-19 vaccinesFlorida’s top public-health official urged hospital executives to turn to county health departments if they need to vaccinate newly hired staff members and patients.
1 day agoMinnesota case marks 1st detection of Brazil variant in USOfficials say a new Brazilian variant of the coronavirus has made its first known appearance in the United States in a person who recently traveled from Brazil to Minneso...
1 day agoPort Canaveral now projects $43 million loss for current budget yearPort Canaveral officials are revising their financial projections for the current budget year to reflect the possibility that multiday cruises will not resume until July ...
1 day agoLake County administers second doses as governor calls for more vaccinesGov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for more vaccines in Florida.
1 day agoPresident Biden thinks US is on pace for herd immunity in 2021. Here’s what that meansWhile setting an ambitious target for his COVID-19 vaccine plan, President Joe Biden said the U.S. will be "well on our way to heading toward herd immunity" by the summer...
1 day agoGov. DeSantis touts Florida’s vaccine rollout while expanding Publix programFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a coronavirus briefing at a Publix.
1 day agoHere’s who is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in FloridaA new public advisory signed by Florida’s surgeon general outlines who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the Sunshine State.
1 day agoFlorida now has 92 cases of COVID-19 variantFlorida now has 92 cases of the COVID-19 variant, according to the CDC.
2 days ago‘Write your congressmen and your senators,’ DeSantis tells seniors waiting for COVID-19 vaccine
1 day ago8,607 new COVID-19 cases reported as Central Florida counties begin giving second doses of vaccineIn both Seminole and Orange counties on Monday, some residents who already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will roll up their sleeves once again to rece...
2 days agoHand sanitizer is hurting childrens’ eyes more often, study saysA new study of data from France shows more children are hurting their eyes because of it.
2 days agoGorillas doing well, recovering from COVID-19, zoo saysThe San Diego Zoo is relieved as its gorilla troop is recovering after several of the animals came down with coronavirus earlier this month.
2 days agoMount Dora COVID-19 vaccine site offering second doses, no initial shotsThe Lake County Department of Health will begin offering the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mount Dora this week.
2 days agoGov. Ron DeSantis speaks in JacksonvilleFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at a nursing home in Jacksonville.
2 days agoSeminole County begins administering second doses of COVID-19 vaccineSeminole County is marking a major milestone this week as it begins administering second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the public on Monday.
2 days agoMerck ends development of two potential COVID-19 vaccinesMerck is giving up on two potential COVID-19 vaccines following poor results in early-stage studies.
2 days agoPresident Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rulesPresident Joe Biden has reinstated COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow ...
2 days agoUPDATES: Fauci says prep on vaccine variant upgrade underwayThe number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Texas continues to fall from record highs as the state nears the end of what has been its deadliest month of the pandemic.
3 days ago9,400 new COVID-19 cases reported as Central Florida ramps up vaccination plansThe FDOH launched a pilot program of the system to support counties.
3 days agoMore than 12,300 new virus cases, 150 new deaths in FloridaFlorida is reporting an additional 12,311 new coronavirus cases, as well as more than 150 new deaths from the virus.
Brevard teachers, substitutes over 65 will get vaccine this weekend, BPS saysVaccinations will happen Saturday.
Florida’s positivity rate drops as state rolls out new COVID-19 vaccine systemThe FDOH launched a pilot program of the system to support counties.
Apollo astronauts urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccineOften considered the bravest among us, Apollo astronauts are taking to social media to encourage others to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Volusia County health officials to host vaccination event in DeLandRegistration will open up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
2 days agoHow does Florida’s vaccine rollout compare to the rest of the country?Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the state’s vaccine rollout plan during a news conference in South Florida.
Amazon offers President Biden help with vaccine distribution Amazon wasted no time reaching out to the new Biden administration to get the coronavirus vaccine for its essential workers.
You must have at least part-time residency to get vaccinated in Florida, governor saysAnyone hoping to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in the Sunshine State moving forward must reside in Florida at least part time, according to state officials.
Drug can prevent COVID-19 illness in nursing homes, Eli Lilly saysDrugmaker Eli Lilly says its COVID-19 antibody drug can prevent illness among residents and staff of nursing homes and other long-term care locations.
US jobless claims decline to a still-high 900,000Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pande...
One year later: Looking back on the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in USThursday marks one year since the CDC first announced the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the US.
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?The COVID-19 vaccines available so far require two shots, and health officials say the doses should be the same kind.
Mobile labs take vaccine studies to diverse neighborhoodsMore potential COVID-19 vaccines to fight the pandemic still are being tested, and some researchers are driving mobile labs into neighborhoods to recruit diverse voluntee...
65,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments on hold in Sumter CountyThe demand for a COVID-19 vaccine has outpaced supply at a mass vaccination site in Sumter County less than a week after it opened.
You don’t have to get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine at same location as 1st, health officials sayAs the state continues to roll out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, some may be wondering about the second dose that is needed.
Florida will no longer release numbers showing how many are overdue for second vaccine doseOn Wednesday, the Florida Department of Health changed the way that it releases data showing how many residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Joe Biden becomes 46th U.S. president as Florida reports 11,615 new coronavirus casesAs Joe Biden swore the oath of office Wednesday to become the 46th president of the United States, he takes the helm of a looming pandemic that has taken more than 402,00...
Orange County faces funding issue as it looks to keep Barnett Park testing site openFunding for Orange County's testing site at Barnett Park is currently set to run out at the end of January.
Volusia County COVID-19 vaccination events require proof of residency, officials sayThe requirement is put in place due to guidance from Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to the county.
Bike Week will happen in Daytona Beach this year, but with these changesBike Week is known as a Volusia county tradition with tens of thousands of bikers rolling into town every year.
Supermarket chain Aldi to pay workers to get COVID-19 vaccineDiscount grocery store chain Aldi has joined the growing list of companies paying workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Concern grows in Florida over more contagious COVID strain As Florida officials ramped up vaccinations against the coronavirus, concern spread Tuesday over a new, more contagious variant that could be making a foothold in the cou...
Family believes best shot at getting COVID-19 vaccine is moving from California to FloridaA young family in an RV said they drove 2,000 miles because Florida is open and they believe Brevard County could be their best chance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, even...
Infectious disease specialist explains why Florida has most cases of COVID-19 variantMore than a third of the cases of the COVID-19 variant in the United States are in the state of Florida, according to the CDC.
Paddock Mall in Ocala opens as new COVID-19 vaccination site AdventHealth Ocala leased two storefronts and a main area at the Paddock Mall in Ocala to expedite coronavirus vaccinations and make it more convenient for seniors in Mar...
Some snowbirds and other Florida visitors can get the COVID-19 vaccine, health officials sayEven during a pandemic when travel is limited, countless people are visiting the Sunshine State, including those who migrate down here each winter to escape harsh weather...
Vaccination program at Publix expanding into Brevard County, governor saysThe governor announced 22 Publix pharmacies in Brevard County would begin administering the vaccine on Thursday.
Hagerty High School parents to host private ‘homecoming,’ causing concerns about COVID-19 spreadHagerty High School won’t be holding a homecoming dance this year due to the coronavirus cases that continue to grow nationally, however, a group of parents are hosting a...
Volusia County Schools to offer COVID-19 vaccine to employees 65 and olderVolusia County Schools announced the district will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to employees 65 and older.
Florida reports 9,659 new COVID-19 cases as UK virus variant spreadsWith COVID-19 cases increasing by the thousands each day in Florida, there’s also talks of a new U.K. variant spreading in the Sunshine State.
Gov. DeSantis looks to AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson vaccines to help expand access for FloridiansThe governor believes that emergency use authorization of the AstraZeneca and the Johnson & Johnson vaccines will allow the state to expand access to the vaccine to its w...
US coronavirus death toll tops 400,000The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 400,000 in the waning hours in office for President Donald Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been judged by pu...
Every county in Florida has access to a COVID-19 vaccine, governor saysGov. DeSantis says Publix partnership is aimed at helping to increase access to the vaccine.
