States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments

The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.

CDC forecast now projects up to 508,000 COVID-19 deaths by Feb. 13

The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.

State-run vaccination clinic to open at Tampa's University Mall

The Florida Department of Health and Florida Division of Emergency Management announced Wednesday it will open a new state-run COVID-19 vaccination site in Hillsborough County.

After bumpy start, Hillsborough County expecting next round of COVID-19 vaccine

Hillsborough County leaders were finalizing plans Wednesday for its next round of COVID-19 vaccinations, after running into a series of issues the first two weeks.

11,914 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 142 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,914 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,601,011.

Biden to make 3rd round of stimulus a top priority

As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.

When will we reach herd immunity?

Less than 1 percent of Florida’s population has been inoculated with both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. And when it is finally your turn to get the shot, do not expect everything will change the second the syringe enters your arm.

Number of Publix vaccine locations expanding in Florida, but still none in Tampa

As Florida tries to meet the high demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're adding to the list of places you can get one. That now includes more than a hundred new Publix locations. 

COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths

The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.

Second semester gets underway with more students back on campus

With the first semester in the books, the Pinellas County School District is taking a closer look at how their students are doing and what changes they need to make for the semester ahead. 

Florida surgeon general says state's vaccine is 'supply limited'

Surgeon General Scott Rivkees says he does not know when additional "first doses" of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be sent to the state or how many doses would be in a potential future delivery.

Trump issues commendations to Operation Warp Speed members, including Fauci, Birx

President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.

Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.

Polk officials: 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive on time, state says

Even though the COVID-19 vaccine is in such short supply across Florida, Polk County officials are being told by the state that there will be enough when it is time for residents to get a second dose.

Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.