State argues judge should reject COVID-19 records case

The Florida Department of Health is trying to scuttle a public-records lawsuit seeking information about COVID-19, arguing that requested reports don’t exist and that the underlying data is confidential.

Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?

The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

COVID-19 vaccine booster: Who is eligible for 3rd Pfizer shot?

Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.

Judge won't force Delaware hospital to give ivermectin to COVID-19 patient

Vice-Chancellor Morgan Zurn said in a ruling issued Friday that patients, even if they are gravely ill, do not have a right to a particular medical treatment.

Tampa inventor creates wastewater treatment system for developing countries

It’s easy to take clean water for granted in the U.S., but not everyone around the world has that access. An inventor in Tampa is helping solve the problem. 

CDC endorses COVID booster for millions of older and vulnerable Americans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19. 

Gov. DeSantis announces state will purchase monoclonal antibody treatment doses directly

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday during a stop in Tampa that the state has begun purchasing doses of a monoclonal antibody treatment directly from the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, after the federal government last week took control of distribution of the COVID-19 treatments produced by other companies. 

iPhone users will soon be able to add COVID-19 vaccination card to Apple Wallet

An upcoming iPhone update will soon allow users to add a digital copy of their COVID-19 vaccines to their Apple Wallets, an Apple spokesperson confirmed.

Warrant issued for Oak Lawn woman who used fake 'Maderna' card to vacation in Hawaii

An arrest warrant has been issued for an Oak Lawn woman who failed to appear for her first court date after allegedly using a phony COVID-19 vaccination card that misspelled Moderna to get into Hawaii for a vacation without quarantining.

Feds pay $147K for Florida school board salaries amid mask fight

Four Alachua board members voted to require students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, with exceptions only for students whose parents submit doctors’ notes. The state has withheld two months’ worth of pay for the four board members so far.

Does delta variant make COVID-19 worse for children?

The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.

Pfizer COVID-19 booster: CDC panel continues discussions after FDA sign-off

A CDC panel continued to discuss specific recommendations on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster following the FDA’s sign-off for certain Americans.

COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff

Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.

Florida craft store challenges state's 'vaccine passport' ban

A Sarasota hobby and craft store has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law that prevents businesses from requiring customers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.