Supply chain issues could last through winter
Supply chain issues are causing products to be more expensive, sold in smaller quantities at the same or higher price, and are making some things hard to find.
Supply chain issues are causing products to be more expensive, sold in smaller quantities at the same or higher price, and are making some things hard to find.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
Second-graders raise money to help classmate battling rare form of cancer
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
Teachers and students at Sea Breeze Elementary School in Bradenton are raising money to help the family of a second-grader diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor.
Florida lawmaker wants ban on mask mandates in schools to become state law
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would put a ban on school district mask mandates into state law. If passed, it would also prohibit local governments from requiring people to wear masks or get vaccines.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would put a ban on school district mask mandates into state law. If passed, it would also prohibit local governments from requiring people to wear masks or get vaccines.
With COVID cases down, Tampa and Orlando resume using liquid oxygen to treat water
Back in August, the city of Orlando asked residents to stop watering their lawns or washing their cars because liquid oxygen used to treat the water was being diverted to hospitals. In Tampa, officials switched to using chlorine to to disinfect the water supply. But with hospitalizations sharply declining in the state, the utilities are now resuming normal operations.
Back in August, the city of Orlando asked residents to stop watering their lawns or washing their cars because liquid oxygen used to treat the water was being diverted to hospitals. In Tampa, officials switched to using chlorine to to disinfect the water supply. But with hospitalizations sharply declining in the state, the utilities are now resuming normal operations.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot needs more evidence, FDA analysis suggests
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
New sodium guidelines: FDA seeks to cut salt in packaged, restaurant foods
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico for fully vaccinated in November
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DeSantis addresses wife's breast cancer battle: 'She fights, she's tough'
"I got faith in the big guy upstairs and I got faith in her," Gov. DeSantis said when asked about his wife Casey DeSantis' recent breast cancer diagnosis. "Her view is, 'Better me than somebody who may not be able to deal with it.' That's just kind of her spirit...That's why I love her."
"I got faith in the big guy upstairs and I got faith in her," Gov. DeSantis said when asked about his wife Casey DeSantis' recent breast cancer diagnosis. "Her view is, 'Better me than somebody who may not be able to deal with it.' That's just kind of her spirit...That's why I love her."
Man indicted for allegedly threatening doctor who advocated for COVID-19 vaccines
A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
Pfizer to vaccinate entire city in Brazil for COVID-19 study
Pfizer researchers want to study the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine in preventing symptomatic cases, reinfections, hospitalizations, deaths, and long-term COVID-19 — so they’re vaccinating the population of an entire city.
Pfizer researchers want to study the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine in preventing symptomatic cases, reinfections, hospitalizations, deaths, and long-term COVID-19 — so they’re vaccinating the population of an entire city.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
After harrowing COVID-19 battle, Lightning's anthem singer ready to take the ice
Nearly two months to the day after she left the hospital pledging to get her singing voice back, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey will be back to belt out the national anthem at Amalie Arena, after beating COVID-19.
Nearly two months to the day after she left the hospital pledging to get her singing voice back, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey will be back to belt out the national anthem at Amalie Arena, after beating COVID-19.
DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.
FDA allows e-cigarette manufacturer to market products for 1st time
The FDA has granted permission for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company to market and sell its e-cigarette products after weighing the benefits and risks to the public.
The FDA has granted permission for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company to market and sell its e-cigarette products after weighing the benefits and risks to the public.
State of Florida investigating local governments, businesses for violating 'vaccine passport' ban
The state of Florida is investigating dozens of local governments, performing arts centers and other businesses for violating a law banning "vaccine passports," where entities are prohibited from requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The law took effect last month and can result in a $5,000 fine per violation.
The state of Florida is investigating dozens of local governments, performing arts centers and other businesses for violating a law banning "vaccine passports," where entities are prohibited from requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The law took effect last month and can result in a $5,000 fine per violation.
White House says DeSantis' opposition to vaccine mandates will 'make it more difficult to save lives'
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki accused Gov. DeSantis of "taking steps that prevent the saving of lives" with his opposition to vaccine mandates in Florida.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki accused Gov. DeSantis of "taking steps that prevent the saving of lives" with his opposition to vaccine mandates in Florida.
State fines Leon County $3.5M over vaccination requirement
The Florida Department of Health is imposing a $3.57 million fine on Leon County because of the county government’s requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Florida Department of Health is imposing a $3.57 million fine on Leon County because of the county government’s requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.