FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The predominantly Black farming communities on Lake Okeechobee's shores are at least 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the nearest Publix supermarket — and that's a problem, as Gov.

Ron DeSantis has given the chain sole distribution rights for the coronavirus vaccine in Palm Beach County. That prompted the mayors of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay to send DeSantis a letter this week, asking him to expand the county's distribution network as it will be impossible for many senior residents of these low-income towns to get their shots.

Some say that is a problem in poor communities statewide. They want Florida to set up distribution sites in more low-income regions like it is doing in other parts of the state.

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PHILADELPHIA - Bob Saget's shocking cause of death has caused many to wonder how likely it is that an accidental blow to the head can turn fatal.The 65-year-old entertainer and Philadelphia native was found on his hotel bed at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando on Jan. 9.

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India reports 58,077 new Covid-19 cases, active tally falls below 7 lakh

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Drug trafficker ‘Abba’ killed in shootout with STF

COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

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CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state

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AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

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Philadelphia carjacker swipes car with 3 kids inside, lets them out before ditching car, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

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Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

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Damaging health restrictions, freedom: Alberta government’s pandemic language rapidly changing amid convoys, protests and leadership reviews

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

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Alberta government expects post-secondary institutions to drop vaccine and mask mandates

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers compared to January

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When will covid pandemic end? WHO’s chief scientist answers

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

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Conservative’s Bergen urges trucker convoy to “Take down the barricades”

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COVID-19: Copping says Alberta’s restrictions exemption program was no longer effective

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Alberta health minister explains decision to remove COVID-19 mask restrictions for children under 12

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Gov. Ron DeSantis declares Feb. 6 'Ronald Reagan Day' in Florida

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COMMENTARY: What is the risk of attending the Super Bowl in Tampa during the pandemic?

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will host a news conference Tuesday morning from the Florida State Capitol.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s program for vaccinating residents and staff at long-term care facilities against the coronavirus is complete, the state’s director of emergency management told lawmakers Thursday, saying that would free up resources for the state’s broader inoculation strategy.

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Central Florida seniors targeted for vaccination as state reports 8,281 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to bring a “vaccine pod” to Central Florida, targeting a retirement community in Osceola County.

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COVID-19 ‘vaccine pod’ coming to Kissimmee

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – In an effort to continue to vaccinate seniors first, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday the state is now trying to target senior living communities, with Central Florida marked as the next stop.

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Gov. DeSantis says Florida will see increase in number of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to state

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will see an increase in the number of coronavirus vaccines delivered to the state.

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Florida hospitals told to look to health departments for COVID-19 vaccines

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Publix’s online vaccine appointment portal to reopen Wednesday

Publix will reopen its online portal Wednesday for eligible people to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

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DeSantis to feds: Florida wants more COVID-19 vaccine doses

MIAMI – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the flow of COVID-19 vaccines has been stagnant and the state needs more to meet the increasing demand from residents.

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Lake County administers second doses as governor calls for more vaccines

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Florida bill would protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida businesses would be protected from coronavirus lawsuits if they made a good effort to follow state-issued guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 under a proposal approved Monday at its first Senate committee stop.

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‘Write your congressmen and your senators,’ DeSantis tells seniors waiting for COVID-19 vaccine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida is leading the nation in its efforts to get seniors vaccinated against the novel coronavirus but still, he says the state isn’t vaccinating as many people as it could be.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at a nursing home in Jacksonville.

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Florida’s positivity rate drops as state rolls out new COVID-19 vaccine system

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health reported more than 12,000 new COVID-19 infections Saturday as it put its new telephone vaccine appointment system to the test.The FDOH launched a pilot program of the system in an effort to support local counties with the high demand for coronavirus vaccines. It’s a system Gov.

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How does Florida’s vaccine rollout compare to the rest of the country?

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Friday the state reached a new milestone with a WWII veteran who became the one-millionth senior to get the COVID-19 vaccine.He praised the state’s vaccine rollout plan during a news conference in South Florida.“We are getting close to having vaccinated 20% of the 65 and up.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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