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Florida AG Commissioner Says “Very Chaotic” Vaccine Distribution, Call in the National Guard
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wrote to Governor DeSantis, strongly recommending that he mobilize Florida National Guard resources to c [...]
Hillsborough COVID-19 State of Local Emergency Extended Through Jan. 7
Hillsborough County, Fla.- Hillsborough County's state of local emergency enacted in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is extended for a [...]
Florida Governor DeSantis on COVID-19 Virus Vaccine: ‘I’ll wait my turn’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’ll wait for his turn to get a COIVD-19 vaccine because he’s in a low-priority demographic.
"I’m willing to take [...]
Florida Governor Provides Week 3 Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Kings Point in Delray Beach to provide an update regarding Week Three of Florida’s vac [...]
Florida DOH In Pinellas County to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations for Those 65+
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Vaccinations for those 65+, are to begin in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Department of Health.
"We are pleased [...]
Florida Governor DeSantis, Hospital CEO’s Announce COVID-19 Weekly Distribution Plan
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the State of Florida’s distribution plan for this week’s allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor also recogn [...]
First U.S. Case of New COVID-19 Strain Has Been Confirmed
The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis announc [...]
Citrus County DOH COVID-19 Testing Site Remains Open New Year’s Day
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - The COVID-19 testing site at the Citrus Springs Community Center will remain open on New Year's Day on Friday, Jan. 1, despite [...]
Should I Get The COVID-19 Test Each Week? Everyday?
Pulling up to the drive-thru testing center for COVID-19, I started to think about, what if I am positive? I've had a head cold, or so I thought. A [...]
Florida COVID-19 Update, Reports 17,042 New Cases Saturday, 113,946 Vaccines
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 jumped by 17,042, since Friday and Saturday were reported together. Accor [...]