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A Publix in Winter Springs was evacuated on Sunday evening after smoke was seen coming from the men’s bathroom, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

A local woman claims employees at a Publix told her they could not write the phrase "Trans people deserve joy" on a cake.

The Food and Drug Administration announced that Seven Seas International USA, LLC is voluntarily recalling 295 cases of Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon sold exclusively at Publix stores.

Katy Black gave News 6 a tour of what her new Eustis home will look like.

Florida gets a bad rap for being a crazy state, but it turns out the sunshine state has a lot to offer.

The principal of St. Cloud High School was arrested Tuesday on a charge of criminal mischief after keying a car at a Publix store, according to the sheriff’s office.

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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a man deputies say recorded a woman in a bathroom stall at a Palm Coast Publix.

Publix is now offering a new amenity to customers at five Florida locations, the ability to tie one on while shopping.

An Orlando woman won a $1 million Powerball prize from a July drawing, according to lottery officials.

Publix is modifying some of its stores’ hours in Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.

No one in Florida won the sole Powerball jackpot, however, 26 players in the state took home a smaller piece of the prize.

Veterans Day is approaching and several retail chains are offering discounts to veterans and active-duty military members.

Publix Supermarkets announced store closing information for hundreds of Florida stores Tuesday, including most Central Florida counties, because of Hurricane Ian.

A silver alert was issued Monday evening for a 91-year-old Sumter County man, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Thirteen men were arrested in a child sex bust, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando police are looking for the robber who shot someone during a violent carjacking Wednesday afternoon.

Toufayan Bakery, the maker of Publix GreenWise Animal Crackers, announced a voluntary recall of a batch of the cookies “due to an undeclared tree nut allergen”, according to a statement from Publix.

Troopers said a vehicle was turning left out of Publix onto County Road 419 near Snow Hill Road when it collided with another car.

The bartender and former Applebee’s manager was set to go on vacation, so the timing of a big cash prize on a single-ticket purchase was almost too good to be true.

The Florida Highway Patrol released dashcam video of a woman who was accused of waiving a pitchfork and black whip in front of a Publix store in Lake County on July 20.

A woman accused of waving a pitchfork and black whip in front of a Publix store was arrested Tuesday in Lake County, according to an arrest affidavit.

A man who was previously convicted on a charge of video voyeurism is now accused of doing it again, this time in a men's restroom at a Publix in Brevard County.

Calling all the pub sub lovers, Publix just announced a week-long sale of its sandwiches from heaven.

Florida-based supermarket giant Publix continues to expand its empire.

As Pfizer’s and Moderna’s lower-dose COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 are rolled out across the U.S., Lakeland-based supermarket chain Publix confirmed this week that it is not administering the shots to that age group “at this time,” offering little explanation.

Two people were injured and a dog was killed in a crash outside a Publix Wednesday morning, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.

A woman from Lake County claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket at the Florida Lottery headquarters on Monday.

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Publix is ending its free prescription program for drugs like amoxicillin after 15 years.

A man wanted in the beating of a 73-year-old outside a Publix in Winter Haven has turned himself in to authorities.

Two Central Floridians scratched their way to $1 million.

Deputies have arrested a Windemere man they believe was taking pictures up women's skirts at a Publix supermarket.

The Orlando area has seen a huge increase in chicken restaurants, so that led us to ask on social media, “Where do you get the best fried chicken?”

Fully vaccinated Publix employees are no longer required to wear face coverings, according to the company’s website.

Lakeland will soon be home to Polk County's first 4 Rivers Smokehouse location, according to the restaurant chain.

A man accused of opening fire in the middle of a Florida Publix has been arrested.

An argument in the checkout line of a South Florida grocery store escalated into a fatal shooting.

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Publix is a one-stop shop for all your party needs but for Publix fanatics, you may want to see about hiring a Lakeland mom to be your next party planner.

A West Melbourne man just won $1,000,000 off of a scratch-off lottery ticket.

A major construction project will soon bring new shops and restaurants to Altamonte Springs shopping plaza.

If you love Publix subs, then it’s going to be a Happy New Year for you.

Officials at the Publix grocery store chain says that they will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents.

The heiress to the Publix Super Markets franchise died on Tuesday at the age of 65, according to a news release from the grocery store chain.

Why are there scales inside Publix stores, and are they going away?

When you get tired of leftovers, head to Publix as one of its popular subs is on sale this week.

Two Florida-based grocery chains are limiting the number of items sold to customers ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving meal shopping is in full force this week, and one grocery store is limiting the number of certain items you can buy.

Tis the season for turkey and cranberry and it’s on sale.

One person died and another was injured when their car hit concrete pillars outside a Publix Saturday morning, according to the Orlando Police Department.

In the wake of the Pulse tragedy in 2016, five individuals gathered at the Hispanic Federation with a box of Publix fried chicken to discuss how to move forward.

Publix follows CVS, Winn-Dixie, Walgreens and Sam’s Club in offering third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in-store.

It's a big pay day for a Sanford man after purchasing a quick pick lottery ticket from a Publix in Lake Mary.

Have you ever been driving down the highway, or maybe just minding your own business at a Publix and you saw something that was just, well, SO Florida?

Publix is coming to Orlando’s Packing District with construction set to begin in the middle of next year.

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Publix pharmacy locations are now providing third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people who need them, the company said in a news release.

Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open a new location in Orlando in less than three months.

Publix is ordering its employees to return to wearing masks inside its stores regardless of their vaccination status, according to a spokesperson.

Detectives believe the Publix murder-suicide was a random act by a mentally ill man who had made online threats, and that a grandmother fighting back may have saved other lives, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

The gunman who killed a grandmother and her 1-year-old grandson inside a Florida supermarket had been threatening to kill adults and children on his Facebook page, but no one reported him.

Authorities say a man fatally shot a grandmother and her 1-year-old grandson inside a Florida supermarket before killing himself.

Authorities say a man fatally shot a woman and child inside a Florida supermarket before killing himself.

Following the updated mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, theme parks and stores here in Central Florida have also provided an update to or are reevaluating its policies.

Publix announced masks will be optional for shoppers who are fully vaccinated starting on Saturday.

Publix will begin accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday.

A popular Twitter account that notified followers when Publix chicken-tender subs were on sale has been abandoned after lawyers for the Florida-based grocery chain apparently objected.

The vaccination site at Valencia College West Campus is offering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine again following the suspension of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine last week.

The Palm Bay Police Department is investigating a crash that killed two sisters, ages 58 and 61, and injured two others.

Across Central Florida, officials at COVID-19 vaccination sites scrambled to adjust operations as federal health authorities called for a temporary pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson formula.

More vaccines arriving in South Florida in underserved communities and at Publix pharmaciesPublix will not be offering any vaccine appointments during Easter weekend. The grocery store chain made the announcement in a news release on Tuesday. Publix is closing all its stores on Easter Sunday but will be open on the preceding days. Appointments must be made online by visiting publix.com/covidvaccine. Scheduling opportunity Appointment days Vaccine provided Monday Wednesday - Friday Moderna Wednesday (Except March 31) Saturday - Sunday Johnson & Johnson Friday Monday - Tuesday ModernaTo keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Jessica Lawton is accused of driving under the influence while speeding toward a Publix grocery store. An officer in an unmarked SUV followed Lawton into a Publix parking lot along Cheney Highway. The officer then activated his emergency lights and noted Lawton speeding up, according to an arrest affidavit. Lawton eventually swerved over two parking spots, changing her direction, and pulled into a parking spot, records show. Officers noted she did poorly, walking unsteadily and unable to properly hold her balance, according to an arrest report.

Ahead of Florida’s planned expansion of vaccine eligibility, Publix has already started accepting appointments for anyone who is 50 or older. Ron DeSantis announced he would sign an executive order making anyone 50 and older eligible for the vaccine during a news briefing in Tallahassee. As of 2:40 p.m. on Friday, most appointments throughout the state were fully booked, including locations in every Central Florida county. All 730 Publix pharmacy locations in Florida offer the vaccine by appointment only. AdCVS will accept appointments for any Floridian over the age of 50 on Monday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – When and if there are leftover COVID-19 vaccine shots at Publix stores come the end of the day, those doses are given to employees rather than being thrown out. He called and asked to be added to the waitlist and was invited to come back that same day. Select Publix pharmacy locations first began offering the vaccine in January, providing more access to seniors who may not be able to travel to mass vaccination sites. The program has since expanded and all 730 Publix pharmacy stores are providing hundreds of shots per day. “I’m extremely proud of our pharmacy, store and support teams for their hard work over the past 10 weeks.

ORLANDO, Fla. – All 50 states now have until May 1 to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Publix already accepting vaccine appointments for people 60 and olderWhen Publix opened its portal on Friday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, more Florida residents were eligible. The vaccines will be available from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday:Colonial High School on Oleander Drive in OrlandoEast River High School on East River Falcons Way in OrlandoFreedom High School on W. Taft-Vineland Road in OrlandoOak Ridge High School in OrlandoOcoee High School on Ocoee Crown Point Parkway in OcoeeEmployees must bring their OCPS ID and state ID. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: One year since pandemic declaration, Florida reports 96 deaths, 5,065 new cases]Find the state-run COVID-19 dashboard below:Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on March 12. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 5,144 new cases on Friday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,967,865 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1, 2020.

ORLANDO, Fla. – When Publix opened its portal on Friday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, more Florida residents were eligible. Those 60 and older are now able to vie for a chance to get one of the shots, but the retailer noted that school employees and child care workers will still be prioritized. AdAll 730 Publix pharmacy locations in Florida offer the vaccine by appointment only. Publix’s eligibility expansion come as the state prepares to begin vaccinating people who are 60 and older on Monday. The governor said during a news conference on Thursday he hopes to offer the vaccine to all Floridians sometime next month.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As President Joe Biden is poised to approve the next coronavirus relief bill, Florida continues to increase access to vaccines. Florida is getting more vaccine dosesThe state is once again seeing an increase in supply when it comes to Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. HospitalizationsAs of Wednesday afternoon, there were currently 3,213 people with the virus hospitalized in Florida, according to the state Agency for Health Care Administration. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health began releasing a daily report in December on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state. As of Wednesday afternoon, 3,784,870 people have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

Changes are now in effect with Publix’s online COVID-19 vaccine appointment portal. Starting Wednesday, the grocery chain started giving priority to K-12 school and child care workers looking to make an appointment, according to a news release. This priority extends to teachers, school staff, bus drivers and those working for licensed child care providers of any age. AdAt the same time, Publix said it has received its first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Appointments made on Mondays and Fridays will be the Moderna vaccine.

Ron DeSantis has said he will lower the age requirement for residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine sometime this month, but is now giving a better idea of who will be eligible next. During a news conference in Marion County on Friday, the governor said the age requirement, which currently stands at 65, will likely be dropped to 60 next, and the change is expected in the near future. Most likely we’ll do 60, and then we’ll do the next week 55 so stay tuned, that announcement will be coming relatively soon,” DeSantis said. And so if you’re 60, you’re going to be able to go and it doesn’t matter what your vocation is or doesn’t matter if you’re retired, you’re going to be able to go,” he said. “If you look at COVID and the statistics nationally, 95.7% of all COVID-related mortality is age 50 or above.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Winn-Dixie has expanded its vaccine eligibility requirements to include educators and child care workers of all ages and medically vulnerable individuals. AdAppointments and proof of eligibility are required for anyone hoping to get vaccinated, according to the company. “While making their appointment, educators will need to follow the prompts in the online scheduler to attest to their eligibility. Medically vulnerable individuals under the age of 65 will need to present the FDOH form for physicians to certify that they are extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 and eligible to receive the vaccine. Those planning to get the shot under the “extremely vulnerable” criteria should have this form filled out by their doctor.

According to CVS’ website, 24 pharmacies in Florida can provide shots. Previously, only those 65 and older were eligible, along with health care workers. The website now lists openings for K-12 teachers and staff, day care workers and preschool workers. On Thursday, Walmart also amended its website to include K-12 teachers and staff, day care workers and preschool workers with no age restrictions. https://t.co/8w5lTrLQLd — Rep. Darren Soto (@RepDarrenSoto) March 4, 2021Publix soon followed suit, also expanding its eligibility requirements on Thursday to Florida teachers and child care workers of all ages.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Publix is the latest coronavirus vaccine provider to expand its eligibility requirements to include Florida teachers, school employees and other child care workers of all ages. [TRENDING: Video shows SpaceX Starship exploding after landing | All Fla. teachers can get vaccine at CVS | Man gets 20 years for cutting off wife’s lover’s penis]AdPublix said the change goes into effect for appointments starting Friday. The move applies to kindergarten through 12th grade teachers, school staff and child care personnel, regardless of their age. Ron DeSantis first expanded eligibility for teachers, only those 50 and older were allowed to get the shot. Publix recently expanded its vaccination program to include all 730 of its in-store pharmacies across the state.

It marked the first annual contraction for the country’s economy since 1998, when it was in the midst of a crippling financial crisis. In comparison, the federal government previously said 38% of people would receive two doses by the end of June. Still, that’s 700,000 doses on hand, when the state is getting 200,000 doses this week, rising to 223,000 next week. AdBharat Biotech has already signed an agreement with Brazil to supply 20 million doses of the vaccine by September. ___COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s mask mandate will continue until a “critical mass” has been reached of people who have received the coronavirus vaccine, a spokesperson for Ohio Gov.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools officials have announced graduation dates for the class of 2021. Timber Creek High School, May 26 at 2 p.m.University High School, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.Evans High School, May 27 at 8:30 a.m.Jones High School, May 27 at 2 p.m.Ocoee High School, May 27 at 7:30 p.m.Orange Technical College, June 2 at 8:30 a.m.District officials said the schedule is based on the availability of the arena during NBA playoffs or Solar Bears hockey games. In the event the Amway Center is unable to host any of the ceremonies on the above dates, alternative locations will be determined, the county said. Superintendent Barbara Jenkins spoke about these preliminary plans during her Community Update video, which was released Friday. All guidelines and protocols are being made in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and the Amway Center.

This July 2020 photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine in Belgium. (Johnson & Johnson via AP)ORLANDO, Fla. – Access to the COVID-19 vaccine is expanding in Central Florida and across the state. Ad[READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports 6,500 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations drop below 4,000 statewide]Find the state-run COVID-19 dashboard below:Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Feb. 26. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 5,941 new cases on Friday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,898,223 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health began releasing a daily report in December on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

All Florida Publix locations will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccines to those who are eligible to get them. Vaccinations are provided by appointment only, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or the Publix Pharmacy. According to Publix officials, the reservation system typically opens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. To view a full list of Florida pharmacies offering appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine, click or tap here.

Publix reopened its online reservation portal on Wednesday after receiving additional doses of coronavirus vaccine. All appointments were booked in less than two hours, according to Publix. The company originally held off scheduling new appointments due to a deadly winter storm that impacted most of the country, delaying planned shipments. AdThe number of appointments available at each store will vary, according to Publix. In Central Florida, vaccine appointments will be available in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Sumter counties.

[TRENDING: HOA charges family $927 for trash on curb | Doctor faces hate crime charge in social distancing attack | Mandatory vaccines for first responders?] Wright then walked up to him in the parking lot and he asked her to back up. Officials said the attack took place the day President Joe Biden took office. The legal team for Wright, an anesthesiologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center, released a statement Monday. The hospital’s statement said details of the arrest “are unacceptable and counter to the culture we foster and the mission that guides us.

Florida health departments are beginning to receive coronavirus vaccine doses delayed by the winter storm that swept through most of the country last week, waylaying millions of shots. Last week vaccine efforts in Florida were momentarily impacted by some of the delays. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases as Biden pushes for more vaccines]Find the state-run COVID-19 dashboard below:Overall weekly coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are done across Florida. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Feb. 22. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 4,113 new cases on Monday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,872,923 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1.

(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, FILE)ORLANDO, Fla. – As the U.S. grapples with the coronavirus, its latest obstacle is working to get doses of a coronavirus vaccine out to the public. Below are companies offering incentives to their workers who opt to get vaccinated. AldiThe discount grocery store says hourly workers will get up to four hours of pay if they choose to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Darden RestaurantsThe Orlando-based company is offering its workers paid time off for the coronavirus vaccine. Per the CDC’s vaccination plans, grocery store workers are recommended to be included in the next phase of vaccinations.

COVID-19 vaccine shipments remain on hold as winter weather grips much of the U.S. forcing Publix to suspend scheduling new appointments for first dose vaccinations. The company plans to resume scheduling appointments at publix.com/covidvaccine when it receives its allotment of vaccines. Publix was opening its online appointment portal at 7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Ron DeSantis announced Florida was still waiting to receive more than 200,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Florida Division of Emergency Management originally said those doses of Moderna vaccine were expected to arrive Thursday.

A spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County said two recent shipments of the vaccine were delayed due to weather. The good news is that for people with vaccine appointments, officials with the DOH in Brevard do not believe they will need to reschedule. Other surrounding Central Florida counties have also seen their vaccine shipments delayed, including Flagler and Polk counties. Publix did not reopen its vaccine portal for Florida counties Wednesday due to supply delays. The grocery store chain said appointments that were already scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday will not be impacted.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Due to the winter storms across the country, some COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Central Florida communities have been pushed back. The Florida Division of Emergency Management said 200,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine did not make it to the state on Tuesday. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 7,253 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,844,627 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1. HospitalizationsAs of Wednesday afternoon, there were currently 4,460 people with the virus hospitalized in Florida, according to the state Agency for Health Care Administration. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Officials with the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County are ready to potentially delay some coronavirus vaccine appointments scheduled for this week if the Moderna shipment doesn’t come through on Wednesday. Across the state, vaccine shipments have been delayed as other parts of the country deal with a severe winter storm that’s made it unsafe to travel. Ron DeSantis said the state should receive its shipment with more than 200,000 doses at some point this week. AdFlagler County health officials still plan to provide 500 first doses during an event on Wednesday but first doses scheduled for Thursday could be postponed if the Moderna shipment doesn’t arrive before then. So far, vaccine events in Orange, Osceola, Marion and Brevard counties have not been affected.

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)ORLANDO, Fla. – As the nation endures what’s quickly becoming a historic and deadly winter storm, 200,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine did not make it to Florida as planned on Tuesday. Florida’s Division of Emergency Management said weather conditions across the U.S. are impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments. Florida was expecting a shipment of 200,000 Moderna vaccines Tuesday but the delivery was delayed because of weather. AdHowever, Publix announced it will not reopen its vaccine appointment portal Wednesday due to a delay in vaccine shipments. Publix offers shots of the Moderna vaccine.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Publix will not be opening its portal on Wednesday for residents to schedule a coronavirus vaccine appointment as a massive snowstorm in other parts of the country has caused a delay in shipments of the shots. The portal was supposed to open at 7 a.m. and include openings at stores across Florida. “We know how important administering this vaccine is, so we deeply regret the need to cancel Wednesday’s scheduling event. Once additional vaccine is received, we will announce the next opportunity for vaccine appointment scheduling,” Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said in a news release. Ron DeSantis said weather conditions are impacting vaccine shipments across the state.