Miami-Dade County Launching Phone Option For Vaccine Appointments

The county will also open vaccine distribution sites at Miami Dade College’s north campus and Zoo Miami.

Will Legislation In Florida Stifle Or Encourage Free Speech On College Campuses?

Lawmakers will take up political censorship, threats to free speech, and conservative v. liberal ideas at colleges, in this 2021 session.

Gov. DeSantis Defends His COVID Vaccine Strategy As Biden Administration Takes On Pandemic

DeSantis faces a difficult period of adjustment to the new administration in Washington, particularly regarding priorities for COVID.

Unions Hope Workplace Safety Rules Are Coming Soon: ‘Some Of These Workplaces Are Atrocious’

The new Biden administration is pushing for COVID-related workplace safety rules.

Suspicious Package Under Investigation At Miami Airport: Report

The package was found in a Miami International Airport cargo center and hasn’t affected flights, reports said.

New Survey: Most Americans Believe That Misinformation About COVID-19 Is Spread On Social Media

Researchers and faculty at the University of South Florida found that social media has played a major role in spreading misinformation.

DeSantis Doesn’t Always Give Notice About His Whereabouts, Blocking Media From Asking Tough Questions

Lack of transparency, and failure to neither announce planned events nor his daily schedule remain trademarks of DeSantis.

A COVID-Related Bill In The Legislature Pits Businesses Against Rank-And-File Workers

Legislation that would make it harder to sue businesses that expose people to COVID-19 is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.

Florida's Public School Nurses Are On The Front Line And Can Get COVID Vaccines — But Not All Are Taking The Shots

Not all school nurses have taken advantage of the opportunity to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot.

Trump Launches Office Of The Former President In Florida: Report

The Office of the Former President, based in Palm Beach County, will “carry on the agenda of the Trump administration," reports said.

South FL Residents Win Millions In Florida Lottery Games

South Florida’s lucky streak continues in the new year as several residents win at least $1 million in Florida Lottery scratch-off games.

FYI: New, Potentially More Lethal COVID Strain Has Spread To 22 States; Florida Now Has 50 Cases Of The Variant

Florida now has 50 cases of the more transmissible COVID-19 strain first identified in the United Kingdom.

Gov. DeSantis Isn’t Necessarily Buying Biden’s Approach To COVID-19, But Adds: ‘Whatever Works, I’m In Favor Of’

Having defended Trump’s chaotic response to the coronavirus, Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled skepticism on President Biden's new plan.

Reality Sets In For Limited COVID Vaccinations In Florida; Residents Face Long Waits Until New Vaccines Emerge

"Odds aren't good" for imminent vaccinations of Floridians, the report states, because of its population and the national rate of progress.

Palm Beach County Commissioners Say ‘No’ To Trump Airport: Report

Most Palm Beach County commissioners have said they won’t support renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Trump, reports said.

Cases Of New COVID Strain Are Rising; Florida Nurses Warn The Variant Could Trigger More Hospitalizations, Deaths

There is a growing fear the new, more transmissible strain could further burden an already-overworked health care system, the report states.

Hate Groups, Bomb Threats, Arrests: It’s Too Soon For Florida To Let Down Its Guard About Election-Related Violence

The state is home to dozens of Southern Poverty Law Center-designated “hate groups;” seventh Florida man arrested, according to reports.

Parrot Sings Classic Rock Songs As His Guitarist Owner Jams Out

A video of Tico the parrot performing the vocals for Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" has caught the attention of music enthusiasts.

Nearly 5,000 New COVID-19 Cases Related To Florida K-12 Schools In First Week Of Spring Semester

Two weeks ago, Florida’s K-12 schools resumed for the 2020-21 academic year, while the COVID-19 pandemic continued.

Lawmakers Call On A Silent DeSantis To Tell Public What’s Going On: A New COVID Strain In Fla., Could Wreak Havoc

Florida leads the nation in the new COVID-19 strain that first appeared in the United Kingdom, and it is more transmissible.

Opinion Poll: As Legislative Session Looms, Florida's Mostly GOP Leadership Might Be Out Of Step With Voters

After the attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters, a survey indicates Florida voters do not support the DeSantis initiative.

Publix COVID Vaccine Distribution Expands Into Palm Beach County, But DeSantis Remains Mum On New Strain

DeSantis expanded COVID-19 vaccine distribution to people aged 65 and above through Publix pharmacies to a large county for the first time.

Florida Leads The Nation In The Number Of Cases Of A Troubling New COVID 19 Strain, And Officials Are Not Alerting The Public

Florida now has the largest number of cases in the United States of the troubling new COVID strain that emerged in the United Kingdom.

Whistleblower Computer Expert Facing Criminal Charges Has The COVID Disease She Was Tracking

Ms. Jones, "coughing constantly and seriously ill," her attorney said, was nonetheless ordered to jail by Florida authorities.

FBI Arrests Florida Man, ‘Anarchist’ Said To Have Plotted Attack On Trump Gatherings In Tallahassee

Federal authorities arrested Baker, a former army airborne infantryman, at his Tallahassee residence, the report states.

State Capitals, Including Tallahassee, Are Bracing For Potential Violence In The Coming Days

Following a quiet Saturday in Tallahassee, some activity emerged Sunday as capitals around the country brace for potential violence.

After Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Female Inmates At Fla., Women’s Prison, Warden Rossiter Still On The Job

Democratic state Sen. Cruz called for the immediate resignation of Lowell Correctional Institution’s Rossiter, following the allegations.

An Important Update On Our Story About A Troubling New Strain Of COVID; The Public Needs To Know

Following a Phoenix story about why Florida state officials haven’t been alerting the public, here’s an update.

Fla. Groups Move To Block ‘Rush’ By Outgoing EPA Authorities To Offload Wetlands Regulation

The lawsuit, related to wetlands permitting, says Florida cannot afford to take on the role of fast-tracking development permit reviews.

Fla., Capitol Is Not The Most Likely Of Targets, But Authorities Are On Alert For Potential Violence

Florida lawmakers, leaving town for the holiday weekend, have also instructed their staff members to work remotely for the same time.

With State Officials Mum, Floridians Aren’t Being Told About A Public Health Threat: A Troubling New COVID Strain

On New Year’s Eve, a more contagious strain of COVID-19 that first appeared in the United Kingdom emerged in Florida.

DeSantis Expands COVID Vaccine Distribution Through Publix Stores To Northeast, Southwest Florida

The state expanded its network for delivering COVID-19 vaccine through Publix pharmacies on Wednesday into northeast and southwest Florida.

At Florida’s ‘BS Ranch,’ The Sludge Just Keeps Flowing

The author's an avid reader and like dedicated readers, keeps a running tally in his head of great titles of books.

Florida Lawmakers Push To Limit Liability For COVID Infections Traceable To Businesses, Schools, Churches

The legislation would protect businesses, schools, government entities and religious institutions from legal liability for exposing people.

Hospitals’ Rocky Rollout Of Vaccine Sparks Questions Of Fairness

The initial rollout of vaccines has been uneven because of a lack of a federal strategy on how it should work.

After Six Months Of Sparring, State Teacher Union Drops Lawsuit Over Reopening Florida Schools During COVID

Six months ago, educators and families were trying to figure out where kids would be going to school and how they would be learning.

Feds To Release $1.4 Billion In Rental Assistance To Florida Households Facing Eviction

With evictions looming for unemployed Floridians unable to pay rent, Florida is in line to receive $1.4 billion in emergency assistance.

Hate Groups Have Been Proliferating In Florida During Trump Administration; DeSantis Says The State Will Be Prepared

Florida is home to dozens of Southern Poverty Law Center-designated “hate groups,” some with histories of violence.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Environmentalist’s Appeal Of $4.4 Million Judgment For Speaking Out

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a Florida case involving the rights of citizens to publicly criticize developers.

FDLE Prepares To Defend Florida Capitol Amid Warnings Of ‘Possible Protests And Violence’ By Trump Supporters

State police are bracing against a repeat in Tallahassee of last week’s assault on the U.S. Capitol amid such reports.