Feds warn state over school board money
President Joe Biden’s administration warned top Florida education officials to “reconsider your threatened actions” after the state said it would thwart attempts to use federal money to cover salaries of county school-board members who approved student mask requirements.
President Joe Biden’s administration warned top Florida education officials to “reconsider your threatened actions” after the state said it would thwart attempts to use federal money to cover salaries of county school-board members who approved student mask requirements.
US international COVID-19 travel requirements: White House details new rules
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
Biden administration to speed up at-home COVID-19 test authorization
U.S. health agencies want to work with manufacturers to increase the availability and accessibility of at-home COVID-19 tests with the hopes of lowering costs.
U.S. health agencies want to work with manufacturers to increase the availability and accessibility of at-home COVID-19 tests with the hopes of lowering costs.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine generates 'robust' response in kids 6-11
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
DeSantis: We are actively recruiting out-of-state police officers out of job due to vaccine mandates
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
Anti-vaccine mandate demonstrators rush barricades at Nets game
Video posted to social media showed protesters chanting "Let Kyrie Play!" pushing past barricades and rushing towards the arena's doors.
Video posted to social media showed protesters chanting "Let Kyrie Play!" pushing past barricades and rushing towards the arena's doors.
Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids could come as early as November
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Simpson supports senator after mask request refused
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson has backed Sen. Tina Polsky, a Boca Raton Democrat who is being treated for breast cancer, after an incident in which state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo refused to put on a mask while they spoke.
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson has backed Sen. Tina Polsky, a Boca Raton Democrat who is being treated for breast cancer, after an incident in which state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo refused to put on a mask while they spoke.
Walgreen’s, Walmart, other pharmacies now offering Moderna, J&J booster shots
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Unvaccinated people can expect COVID-19 infections every 16 months, study suggests
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
Florida's top doctor kicked out of meeting after refusing to wear mask
Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.
Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.
South Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating Moderna shot
A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.
A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 brain fog could last for months, new study shows
A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.
A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.
Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'
While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,
While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,
Pumpkin patch honors Pasco County teacher who died from COVID-19
Renee Dermott adored this time of year, so it's only fitting that her community is hosting a pumpkin patch in her honor.
Renee Dermott adored this time of year, so it's only fitting that her community is hosting a pumpkin patch in her honor.
Sarasota County deputy dies from COVID-19
Joshua Welge, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday morning, according to SCSO.
Joshua Welge, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday morning, according to SCSO.
Hillsborough County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications
Giovanni Ciancio, 55, a driver/engineer with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue died from complications of COVID-19, according to HCFR.
Giovanni Ciancio, 55, a driver/engineer with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue died from complications of COVID-19, according to HCFR.
Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.
The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.