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AdventHealth facilities move to ‘red status’ in response to climbing COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – AdventHealth’s Central Florida facilities have entered a “red status” in response to the climbing number of COVID-19 infections in the region, according to an email sent to AdventHealth employees.The move means more restrictions in place at hospitals effective immediately, including deferring non-time sensitive elective outpatient surgeries and requiring pre-approval for non-time sensitive/urgent or non-emergent inpatient procedures, according to AdventHealth.[TRENDING: Trump supporters storm Capitol | How to get vaccine in Fla. | Vaccines given to rich donors?]Though the move takes effect Wednesday, according to the update from AdventHealth officials, all medical cases already scheduled for the week will be reviewed by

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Volusia sheriff hopes riots at Capitol don’t spread across country

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Speaking about the riots seen in the nation’s Capitol on Wednesday, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he hopes President Donald Trump will call off his supporters before the violence spreads to other parts of the country.Chitwood said Capitol police showed great restraint by not opening fire when mobs breached the Capitol building and entered the House chamber.[TRENDING: Trump supporters storm Capitol | How to get vaccine in Fla. | Vaccines given to rich donors?]“They’re smashing through the doors to get into Congress, who knows what they’re going to do? You saw some of these images, you have masked men with backpacks or and camouflage carry baseball bats.

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Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs

TAMPA, Fla. – New team, same ole Tom Brady.The six-time Super Bowl champion who left New England for sunny Florida is in the playoffs for a NFL-record 18th time in 21 years, and eager to build on an ever-expanding legacy in his first postseason appearance with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Bill Belichick and the Patriots are home watching following a historic two-decade run with the 43-year-old quarterback, who’s now pumping vitality into a franchise with the worst all-time winning percentage in the four major professional sports.Brady led New England to the Super Bowl nine times in 20 seasons, appearing in 41 playoff games and winning 30 — both records.The Bucs, who will end a 13-year postseason drought when they face Washington in a NFC

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‘We were told to pull out our gas masks,’ Florida Congressman describes Capitol breach by Trump supporters

ORLANDO, Fla. – Congressman Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee., described hearing violent rioters breaching the Capitol building and breaking into the chamber coming within feet of himself and other lawmakers as they attempted to tally the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden.The Electoral College joint session is normally a mundane and ceremonial task but was ended soon after it started when supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump descended on the Capitol building where the count was underway to affirm Biden’s White House victory two weeks before Inauguration Day.Soto said he was in the gallery along with other lawmakers in the midst of the objection debate over the Arizona electoral votes when members of the House begin receiving word

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ORLANDO, Fla. – As the world focuses on the events unfolding at the U.S.

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Orange County tourism tax dollars down 66% in November but slow rebound continues

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County tax collections from hotel and resort stays continued to be at historic lows through the end of 2020 due to the pandemic as COVID-19 infections are on the rise country wide, according to an update from the County Comptroller’s office.Tourism Development Taxes, or TDT dollars, are released a month after the completed tax period. On Wednesday, the Comptroller Phil Diamond shared November’s intake was more than $8.7 million.

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Volusia County seniors can receive COVID-19 vaccine during two-day event, appointments required

DELTONA, Fla. – Volusia County leaders have partnered with the county’s Florida Department of Health to host a two-day drive-up vaccination event in Deltona.People 65 and older will be able to get a shot of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine Thursday and Friday at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex.Vaccinations will be administered from 9 a.m.

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‘Anti-American anarchy:’ Florida lawmakers react as rioters storm Capitol

stormed the Capitol building and entered the House chamber.Members of Congress were supposed to be meeting to tally the Electoral College but instead an evacuation was ordered and the Capitol was placed on lockdown.[TRENDING: Trump supporters storm Capitol | How to get vaccine in Fla. | Vaccines given to rich donors?]Pictures and videos on social media show thousands of rioters waiving flags, shouting profanities and acting violent toward Capitol police.Police hold off Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.

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Orange County leaders share update on COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders will share an update on the coronavirus at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.There have been more than 1,409,900 cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida and more than 81,160 cases of the virus reported in Orange County.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]The Florida Department of Health reports 763 people have died from COVID-19 in Orange County and 1,981 people have been hospitalized from the virus.Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he will share vaccine updates, testing updates, and his goals for the week.Orlando Mayor Budder Dyer, Orange County Health Officer Raul Pino, and Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond

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FHP: 1 dead after crashing into power pole in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Orange County that left one man dead.According to troopers, the crash occurred just after 2 p.m. near Kennedy Blvd & Keller Road.[TRENDING: Trump supporters storm Capitol | How to get vaccine in Fla. | Vaccines given to rich donors?]Investigators said the crash involved a single vehicle.Troopers said the vehicle left the road and struck a power poleThe vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole.

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CORONAVIRUS: Florida reports 17,000 new cases, 130 new deaths

ORLANDO, Fla. – Coronavirus vaccinations continue throughout the Sunshine State and in some counties with little to no advanced notice.In Central Florida, Lake County officials gave less than 20 minutes notice before they started immunizing residents and non residents with the COVID-19 vaccine.The county received 12,600 doses Tuesday afternoon and made the decision to administer 800-1,000 doses Wednesday morning, making the announcement the same morning.[Here’s how to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida]Residents in the county have been left confused after officials changed the vaccination process to require no appointments and said they were unsure when more doses would become available.An hour later, Lake County Department of

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Hard Rock Stadium in Miami coverts to COVID-19 testing, vaccination site

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at Hard Rock Stadium Wednesday afternoon, at which time he announced that a “soft opening” has begun to partially covert the testing site into a vaccination site, News 6 partner WPLG reported.DeSantis said two drive-through lanes are currently being used to provide COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 and older, and that will soon expand.

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Florida company accused of giving vaccines to rich donors as seniors struggle to get shots

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida launched an investigation Wednesday into an upscale nursing home amid reports that it administered coronavirus vaccines to wealthy donors and members of a country club along with its residents and employees.The Washington Post and New York Post both reported that MorseLife Health System, a nonprofit that operates a nursing home and assisted living facility in West Palm Beach, has given vaccinations to donors and members of the Palm Beach Country Club, whose foundation has donated at least $75,000 to MorseLife since 2015, tax records show.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]The newspapers reported that the

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‘Not acceptable:’ After botched Daytona Beach event, officials promise smoother vaccine rollout

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – All Volusia County COVID-19 vaccine distribution events will be by appointment only following a botched Daytona Beach distribution event earlier this week, county leaders said Wednesday.On Monday, 1,000 elderly residents camped out overnight in frigid temperatures at Daytona Stadium so they could receive their dose the next morning. The Daytona Beach event was serving seniors on a first-come, first-served basis.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Moving forward, Volusia County Council Chair Jeff Brower was dismayed by the spectacle.“Everybody in the county saw what happened in Daytona Beach.

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Florida woman accused of screaming political profanities, ringing bell at 5 a.m. each day

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida woman repeatedly harassed her neighbors by screaming profanities related to politicians and ringing a loud bell each day at 5 a.m., according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said they’ve been called to the Pine Lake Drive area of Melbourne 20 times in the past two years regarding Linda Wildes, including in early December when her neighbor complained.Records show that woman has lived in the community for the past two months and during that time, she experienced “constant harassment” and “verbal attacking” from Wildes on a daily basis.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Wildes is accused of getting up

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AdventHealth CEO of Central Florida region resigns

ORLANDO, Fla. – AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division’s CEO, Darly Tol, has resigned from his role.Tol, president and CEO of the subset of the healthcare system, shared his decision Wednesday. The move comes as AdventHealth works on a community vaccination plan to offer protection against the coronavirus, according to a news release.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]“I have been blessed to serve AdventHealth for 20 years and help lead this company in Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ,” Tol said in a statement “AdventHealth is blessed with strong, capable leaders who will continue this important work into the future.”Tol or AdventHealth

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INTERACTIVE MAP: COVID-19 vaccine sites in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is increasing its coronavirus vaccine distribution which began in the last week of 2020, as counties add more vaccine sites.In early January, Florida was vaccinating three priority groups: Health care workers, long-term care facility staff and residents and people 65 or older. The health care group includes people who work outside hospitals, including EMTs and paramedics as well as Florida Department of Health staff.

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‘The demand has outstripped the supply:’ Florida trying to vaccinate millions of seniors

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is working to expand its vaccination efforts Wednesday to make sure a majority of its elderly population gets the shot.Speaking from Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, the governor said the state is working to make sure Florida is consistently receiving shipments of a coronavirus vaccine and quickly putting them to use.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]“(We’re) making sure the vaccine is distributed in places that are using it most effectively,” he said.

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WATCH LIVE: Volusia leaders provide update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County leaders are hosting a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss their latest plans for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens.Volusia County Council Chair Jeff Brower, Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Administrator Patricia Boswell and Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood will speak at the media event, which is scheduled to begin at noon.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Earlier this week, 1,000 elderly residents camped out overnight at the Daytona Beach Stadium in frigid temperatures so they could receive their dose the next morning.A two-day vaccination event is scheduled for

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New Year’s Day proposal turns soggy for this Orlando couple

It was a New Year’s Day unlike any other for this Florida couple.Mathew Kowalewski had just asked Ashley Bray to marry him and during their exciting moment, they lost the engagement ring.The couple was sitting on a retention wall at Mead Gardens overlooking the water when the proposal took place. Next thing the couple knew they heard a “plop” as the ring fell into the “deep, murky water.”“He barely got a chance to propose before the ring fell into the water,” Bray said.

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Man on tracks hit, killed by train in Kissimmee, troopers say

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A man was found dead Wednesday morning along train tracks near Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The victim was found around 7 a.m. on the railway located near Old Tampa Highway and Pleasant Oaks Court, troopers said.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Investigators have not identified the man and said he was hit by an unknown train.

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Carnival cancels March cruises from Port Canaveral, other U.S. ports

reports News 6 partner Florida Today.In a statement issued Wednesday, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said: “We are sorry to disappoint our guests, as we can see from our booking activity that there is clearly a pent-up demand for cruising on Carnival. We appreciate their patience and support, as we continue to work on our plans to resume operations in 2021 with a gradual, phased-in approach.”[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Carnival said customers booked on the now-canceled cruises are being notified directly of the cancellations and their options for a future cruise credit and onboard credit package, or a full refund.Carnival

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By the numbers: Florida COVID-19 deaths by age

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – More than 21,000 Floridians have died of COVID-19, health officials said.As of Tuesday, 21,188 Florida residents had died of COVID-19, with seniors taking the brunt of the disease, according to the Florida Department of Health.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Here is a breakdown of resident deaths by age group:

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Man sentenced to prison for sending dead rat to ex-wife in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. – An Indiana man has been sentenced to four years and 10 months in federal prison for threatening his ex-wife over several years and mailing a dead rat to her Florida home.Romney Christopher Ellis, 57, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced Tuesday in Tampa federal court, according to court records. He pleaded guilty in April to making interstate threats and mailing injurious articles.According to a criminal complaint, Ellis had engaged in a four-year-long campaign of harassment against his ex-wife, who lives in Tampa, through text messages, photographs, videos and mailings.

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Legoland Florida transforming Miniland USA

WINTER HAVEN, Fla – It’s the home to New York City, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, the Daytona International Speedway and Kennedy Space Center, but soon it will be the coolest place to chill out at Legoland Florida Resort.Beginning next week, Legoland Florida Resort will begin installing a new shade structure over the top of its popular Miniland USA.“Our iconic area will begin undergoing a huge transformation to include brand new shade structures to make our LEGO models even more enjoyable to view by this summer,” officials said in a posting on Facebook.The transformation is just a piece of the park’s plans to celebrate its 10th birthday this year.The park is also throwing back its pricing on annual passes to celebrate the big year.

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Gatorland brings back special rate for Florida residents

ORLANDO, Fla – Gatorland has brought back its most popular Florida resident special, but only for a limited time.The theme park said guests can visit the alligator capital of the world for just $9.99 for single-day admission. Officials said the special pricing has not been seen since 2014.

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California may have paid Florida, other out-of-state inmates job benefits

LOS ANGELES – More than $40 million in California funding intended to help people left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic probably went to inmates in out-of-state jails and prisons, it was reported Tuesday.The state has acknowledged that its Employment Development Department was bilked out of hundreds of millions of dollars in COVID-19 unemployment funds that went to fraudsters, including some in the name of U.S. Sen.

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U.S. wins gold at World Juniors in Edmonton with 2-0 win over Canada

world junior hockey championship.The U.S. players poured over the bench as the buzzer sounded, tossing sticks and gloves aloft in an empty Rogers Place.

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Outgoing state attorney drops death penalty in 3 high profile cases

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Monique Worrell was sworn in as the new state attorney for Orange County and Osceola County.

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Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

NEW YORK – On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in college football.Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on college football's most prestigious award by beating out three of them.Smith finished with 447 first-place votes and 1,856 points to easily outdistance Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence (222, 1,187), Alabama teammate Mac Jones (138, 1,130) and Florida’s Kyle Trask (61, 737).The Crimson Tide senior is the fourth receiver to win the Heisman, joining Michigan’s Desmond Howard in 1991, Notre Dame’s Tim Brown in 1987 and Nebraska’s Johnny Rodgers in 1972.Quarterbacks had won 17 of the previous 20 Heisman

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Cold front coming: Temperatures drop to the 40s in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – The high in Orlando on Tuesday was almost back to normal.Tuesday night, a weak cold front is set to march through Central Florida. This front won’t bring any dangerous weather, but it will keep us on the chilly side with a low in Orlando of 46.

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Marco Lopez sworn in as new sheriff in Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola County’s newly elected sheriff Marco Lopez was sworn in Tuesday afternoon, also earning the title as the first Hispanic sheriff in the county.The ceremony took place in the courthouse square outside of the Osceola County courthouse.Sheriff Lopez said he’s humbled to be elected the first Hispanic sheriff, and he’s ready to get to work addressing crime, diversity, and more training for deputies. Sheriff Lopez has been with the agency for more than 16 years, replacing former sheriff Russ Gibson.[TRENDING: Seniors sleep in cars waiting for vaccine | How to get vaccine in Fla. | ‘Amen and awoman:’ Backlash over prayer]“I do believe that I’m that sheriff to get that proper reputation,” Sheriff Lopez said.Sheriff

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Coronavirus: Quebec snowbirds line up for vaccine in Florida

Quebec snowbirds who ventured to their winter homes in Florida are learning that they can get vaccinated there and they say they’re amazed at how efficient things are. Global’s Dan Spector has more.

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Body found in Sanford prompts death investigation

SANFORD, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after a body was found in Sanford, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.According to the sheriff’s office, both deputies and officers with the Sanford Police Department responded to the report of a body that had been found Tuesday afternoon near 25th Street and Sanford Avenue.[TRENDING: Seniors sleep in cars waiting for vaccine | How to get vaccine in Fla. | ‘Amen and awoman:’ Backlash over prayer]Officials have not released the person’s identity or said whether their death is being considered suspicious.“No additional information will be available to release until a positive identification and next of kin notifications have been made,” sheriff’s office officials said.Deputies said

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Florida Tech pivots to remote learning for start of semester due to rising COVID-19 cases

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Florida Tech has suspended in-person classes except for labs for the first two weeks of the spring semester due to a spike in coronavirus cases nationwide, according to a news release from the school.School officials said in an update Tuesday that classes will resume Jan. 11 as planned but will be taught virtually.“Out of an abundance of caution given the nationwide increase in COVID-19 cases following the holiday season, Florida Tech is suspending in-person class instruction for the first two weeks of the Spring Semester (Jan.

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Orange County strike teams find 70 businesses not complying to COVID-19 guidelines throughout December

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Before wrapping up 2020, Orange County’s COVID-19 strike team found 70 businesses not complying with coronavirus regulations.The strike teams, created to make sure local businesses were following the county’s COVID-19 protocols, mostly conducted reinspections throughout the month.Of the 70 visits conducted between Dec. 7 and Jan.

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Don’t fall for it: Florida health officials warn of scammers trying to charge for COVID-19 vaccine

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Florida health officials are telling people to be careful while registering for a coronavirus vaccine and to not fall for a scam.Health officials said in Pasco County and Pinellas County, the event management site Eventbrite was used to allow seniors to register for a COVID-19 vaccine event.[TRENDING: Seniors sleep in cars waiting for vaccine | How to get vaccine in Fla. | ‘Amen and awoman:’ Backlash over prayer]Officials said fake pages have popped up asking for a credit card payment in order to be registered.Florida is not the only place this is happening, officials said scams like this are also popping up across the globe.Health officials are warning people about the following scams:Health officials are reminding

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Seminole County debuts mobile unit to help vaccinate senior communities

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Serenity Towers in Sanford was transformed into a coronavirus vaccination site Tuesday morning, with the introduction of its mobile unit.The Department of Health in Seminole County partnered with county officials and Sanford Fire paramedics to bring their mobile unit into the senior community, expanding the county’s vaccine program to those most vulnerable to COVID-19.“We started mobile delivery today to individuals that are transportation disadvantaged and seniors,” said Alan Harris, Seminole County’s Emergency Director. “Some have a hard time getting around, have a hard time getting on 417 and driving to the Oviedo Mall.

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Berlin’s Terri Nunn apologizes for Mar-a-Lago show, ‘shocked’ at Trump resort’s ‘lack of regard’ for COVID-19

Terri Nunn is apologizing after she performed for a New Year’s Eve party held at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. The Berlin singer joined a list of other performers at the Florida resort who have since issued apologies for their decisions to take part in the shindig.

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All Marion County public school students to receive free lunch

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Beginning in 2021, all middle and high school students in Marion County Public Schools will receive free meals at no cost.The change is credited to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program, according to the county.[TRENDING: Seniors sleep in cars waiting for vaccine | How to get vaccine in Fla. | ‘Amen and awoman:’ Backlash over prayer]Elementary students already receive free meals under the USDA National School Lunch Breakfast Program.

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Select Publix pharmacies will offer coronavirus vaccine shots in Florida

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Election poll volunteer loses Florida unemployment benefits after working for 4 hours

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Broward County private school assistant has been out of work for more than 25 weeks.She said her decision to help her community at the polls on election night cost her eight weeks of unemployment benefits.Krista (who asked we not use her last name) told News 6 more than $1,200 in jobless benefits had been placed on hold because the Department of Economic Opportunity classified her as “returned to work.”“I was a volunteer poll worker during the election,” she told News 6, “It’s not like I went back to work and quit a job or something.”The veteran teaching assistant was collecting PEUC benefits when she started training for election night back in October.Krista presented a letter from the Broward County election

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Volusia County swears in its first elected tax collector in 50 years

DeLAND, Fla. – History was made Tuesday as Volusia County swore in its first elected tax collector in 50 years.Will Roberts took his oath at the top of the county’s historic courthouse, finalizing the transition from a county-appointed to a community-elected tax collector.[TRENDING: Seniors sleep in cars waiting for vaccine | How to get vaccine in Fla. | ‘Amen and awoman:’ Backlash over prayer]The role is no longer under the jurisdiction of county government due to Amendment 10, a 2018 ballot initiative that created the elected, Constitutional office of tax collector for all Florida counties.

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DeSantis says Florida hospitals that are slow to administer COVID-19 vaccines will see supplies redistributed

Florida hospitals slow to administer coronavirus vaccines into arms will see a portion of their share redistributed, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday.

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Florida reports nearly 15,200 new infections as vaccine roll out continues slow progress

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the first week of 2021, vaccination efforts are well underway across Central Florida, with all counties seeing a high demand for the shots.As vaccine efforts are off to a slow start, Florida continues to see a positivity rate above 10% as the state tracks a rise in infections, reporting nearly 15,200 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday.[WATCH: Seniors sleep in their cars waiting for COVID-19 vaccine in Volusia County]People 65 and older in Volusia County lined up overnight for first come, first served vaccinations, with Daytona Stadium reaching capacity just before 7 a.m. Tuesday.

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Man in serious condition after golf carts collide in The Villages

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 74-year-old man is in critical condition after two golf carts crashed Monday afternoon in The Villages, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the 74-year-old man was driving a golf cart south on Fortaleza Drive around 4:10 p.m. and failed to stop at a stop sign at Enrique Drive.[TRENDING: Seniors sleep in cars waiting for vaccine | How to get vaccine in Fla. | ‘Amen and awoman:’ Backlash over prayer]When he entered the intersection, another golf cart hit the left side of his golf cart, causing the man to be ejected, records show.

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Orange County receives 19,500 doses of Pfizer vaccine, plans for distribution

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County government received another shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.A total of 19,500 doses arrived at Orange County Health Services Tuesday. The agency is working with the Florida Department of Health Orange County on next steps to disseminate the doses.The county started administering shots to EMTs and paramedics with shots of Pfizer’s vaccine just before the new year, with vaccination plans rolling out to people 65 and older shortly after.[TRENDING: Seniors sleep in cars waiting for vaccine | How to get vaccine in Fla. | ‘Amen and awoman:’ Backlash over prayer]Once the county announced seniors could receive the vaccine, the online registration portal was closed after more than 30,000 appointments were

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Seniors can register to get vaccinated at drive-up site in Deltona

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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