Number of fully vaccinated long-term care residents, staff unknown
Florida is not keeping track of the number of nursing home staff and residents who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida is not keeping track of the number of nursing home staff and residents who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Newlyweds plan dream wedding after pandemic forced them to downsize 2020 ceremony
The pandemic didn't stop these newlyweds from tying the knot, it just forced them to downsize and hold the ceremony in their neighborhood. But this year, they plan to hold the wedding of their dreams.
The pandemic didn't stop these newlyweds from tying the knot, it just forced them to downsize and hold the ceremony in their neighborhood. But this year, they plan to hold the wedding of their dreams.
Algae proteins partially restore blind man’s vision, study says
A new study using algae proteins and specially engineered goggles successfully restored a blind man's partial vision, according to a new study.
A new study using algae proteins and specially engineered goggles successfully restored a blind man's partial vision, according to a new study.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Japanese physician warns against Tokyo Olympics, says officials are underestimating COVID-19 risks
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
Walmart partners with schools to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics for adolescents
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.
2,338 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 86 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,338 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,318,480.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,338 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,318,480.
Tennessee driver accused of speeding through crowded COVID-19 vaccine site in protest
Investigators say the woman sped her SUV through a crowded COVID-19 vaccine tent, yelling "no vaccine" as she sped by, narrowly missing several people. When a deputy managed to stop her, she reportedly told him she was protesting the vaccine.
Investigators say the woman sped her SUV through a crowded COVID-19 vaccine tent, yelling "no vaccine" as she sped by, narrowly missing several people. When a deputy managed to stop her, she reportedly told him she was protesting the vaccine.
Ex-wife's pleas can't keep troubled veteran out of prison for cousin's murder
Monica Roberts says her ex-husband, Darrell Gadson, is a war veteran who came home a broken man. She described him as a ticking time bomb with bouts of delusions and paranoia.
Monica Roberts says her ex-husband, Darrell Gadson, is a war veteran who came home a broken man. She described him as a ticking time bomb with bouts of delusions and paranoia.
Most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Real-world vaccine study shows 99% effective rate
The four-month study from January 1 to April 30 found that out of 101 million fully vaccinated people, only 10,000 – .01% – contracted COVID-19.
The four-month study from January 1 to April 30 found that out of 101 million fully vaccinated people, only 10,000 – .01% – contracted COVID-19.
Florists hit hard during pandemic see demand picking up as engaged couples reschedule weddings
There were months when florists weren't touching any flowers as weddings were canceled, postponed, or rescheduled during the pandemic. Now, it's back to business.
There were months when florists weren't touching any flowers as weddings were canceled, postponed, or rescheduled during the pandemic. Now, it's back to business.
CDC clears Celebrity Cruises to set sail in June, but new Florida law creates vaccination challenge
Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the CDC's approval to set sail and will require the majority of its crew and guests to be vaccinated. The "Celebrity Edge" is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale in June, but with Florida’s anti-vaccine passport law, will the state intervene?
Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the CDC's approval to set sail and will require the majority of its crew and guests to be vaccinated. The "Celebrity Edge" is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale in June, but with Florida’s anti-vaccine passport law, will the state intervene?
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NFL drops most COVID-19 protocols for fully-vaccinated players, staff
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
Addiction recovery court helps break cycle of substance abuse
Formerly known as Hillsborough County Drug Court, the program focused on treatment and rehabilitation rather than jail now has a new judge, a new name, and a fresh coat of paint.
Formerly known as Hillsborough County Drug Court, the program focused on treatment and rehabilitation rather than jail now has a new judge, a new name, and a fresh coat of paint.
Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.