Sarasota, FL|News|
Feds Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine In FL, Across US
The COVID-19 vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson has been put on hold in FL because of blood-clot concerns, according to the FDA and CDC.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
FL COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hub
News and information on how and where to get a coronavirus vaccine in Florida.
Tampa, FL|News|
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Available At Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics
Residents will have a chance to get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccines at pop-up vaccinations sites Tuesday and Wednesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Local Pop-Up Sites To Administer Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Adults 18 and older can have the Johnson & Johnson shot. Sixteen-year-olds and 17-year-olds are only allowed to get the Pfizer vaccine.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco Schools Won't Offer Virtual MySchoolOnline Option This Fall
Although the school district will continue to offer Pasco eSchool, it will no longer offer the mySchool online option.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco County Students, Staff Still Required To Wear Masks
The Pasco County School District issued a news release to let parents know that face masks are still mandatory at all public schools.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Young Adults Rush To Get Vaccinations; Can State Meet Demand?
As of Monday, all adults in Florida are eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines. But will the state be able to keep with the demand?
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco County Rescinds Executive Order Mandating Face Masks
Pasco County government announced that it is rescinding its executive order requiring that face masks be worn in most indoor public places.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
FL Gov Wants To Give Principals, Teachers $1,000 Bonuses
The proposal would provide a bonus to more than 3,600 public school principals and nearly 180,000 full-time classroom teachers.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Mobile Vaccine Unit Coming to Temple Terrace
The city of Temple Terrace will host a mobile vaccine unit administering the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
CDC Eases Domestic Travel Restrictions For Vaccinated Americans
People who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus are free to travel around the country as long as they continue to wear masks: CDC.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco County Vaccine Appointments To Be Offered At 2 p.m. Friday
Department of Health-Pasco moves appointment scheduling to Fridays at 2 p.m.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Everyone Age 16+ Can Register For The Vaccine In Sarasota County
While the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone 16 and older in Florida Monday, Sarasota County has never received this brand.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Easter Sunday State-Run Second-Dose Vaccination Clinic Set
This state-operated second-dose clinic will take place at the Venice Municipal Airport Festival Grounds. Notifications sent Wednesday.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Scams Circulating In Sarasota County: DOH
The Department of Health in Sarasota County warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams asking for payments, financial information.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Struggling To Fill Vaccine Appointments: Report
The vaccine clinic at Tom Bennett Park was closed Friday because the county had trouble filling appointments, reports said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee Politician Tests Positive For COVID-19, Self-Quarantines
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, encourages masks, vaccine.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
DOH-Sarasota Won't Host Vaccine Clinics On Easter Sunday
Those due to receive their coronavirus vaccine second dose on or near Easter Sunday, will receive an appointment notice after the holiday.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
New FL Law To Protect Doctors From Coronavirus-Related Lawsuits
Florida experienced a gradual increase in the positivity rate over the past five days.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Governor Sues Federal Govt Over Continued Cruise Ship Closures
Florida has the three busiest cruise ship terminals in the world. Gov. DeSantis has threatened to sue the CDC to reopen the ports.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Teens Age 16, 17 Will Be Eligible For Pfizer Vaccine In April
The Florida Department of Health said it will allow teens to receive the Pfizer vaccination when all adults age 18 and up become eligible.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Decline Vaccine Appointments Twice, Get Removed From The Line
Anyone who declines a COVID-19 vaccine appointment twice will be taken out of the queue in Sarasota County.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Covid-19 Vaccine Open To All Floridians 18+ Starting April 5
Florida will open the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to adults 40 and over starting March 29. On April 5, access widens to those 18 and older.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Veterans Vaccination Site To Relocate To Yuengling Center
The recently established drive-thru vaccination clinic for veterans will move to a larger site at the Yuengling Center beginning March 30.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FEMA To Reimburse Hillsborough $4.48M For Coronavirus Testing
The funding is to reimburse the county for providing regional coronavirus testing sites as well as testing fire rescue and nursing staff.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Manatee County
Florida residents 50 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Here’s how to register in Manatee County.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
How To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine In Sarasota County
Florida residents 50 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s how to register in Sarasota County.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
This Is How Gov. DeSantis Plans To Spend Florida's Stimulus Check
Tampa Bay residents aren't the only ones eagerly planning ways to spend their coronavirus relief stimulus checks.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
187,500 More People Now Eligible For Vaccines In Hillsborough
Residents age 50 and older can now make appointments to receive a coronavirus vaccination later this week at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
CDC Relaxes School Distancing As FL Tops 2M COVID Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relaxing social distancing requirements in the classroom. The CDC now recommends 3 feet.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
All Adults 18 And Older Can Register For The Vaccine In Manatee
Though Manatee County won’t vaccinate anyone below the eligible age — 50 years old — in FL yet, all adults can pre-register for the vaccine.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Where To Get COVID-19 Vaccines In And Near Brandon
As of March 22, Florida residents age 50 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is your guide how to make a COVID-19 appointment.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Where To Get COVID-19 Shots In St. Pete, How to Make Appointments
As of March 22, Florida residents age 50 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is a guide to St. Pete locations offering shots.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Nearly 200,000 Pasco Residents Age 65 And Up Still Not Vaccinated
The governor's new eligibility guidelines open up vaccinations to 72,013 more people age 50 to 65 in Pasco County.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Edgewood Mass Shooter To Serve 5 Life Sentences: Report
Radee Prince was sentenced Friday in Harford County for the Advanced Granite Solutions shootings in 2017.
Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida To Begin Vaccinating Residents Age 50 And Up Monday
Florida is just shy of breaking the two million mark for positive test results since the pandemic was declared a year ago.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Health Officials Offering Vaccines To Homebound Brandon Residents
If you meet eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine but are homebound, find out here how you can request an in-home shot.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Vaccine Age Limit Lowers To 40 In Miami-Dade Starting March 29
Vaccine eligibility statewide opens to everyone 50 and older starting Monday. Miami-Dade plans to lower it to 40 years old March 29.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
C.W. Bill Young Veterans Affairs Gives Vaccines To All Veterans
Veterans who receive care at the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Affairs are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines, the VA said.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Floridians Split On DeSantis’ COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Survey
According to a Florida Patch survey, 57 percent of respondents gave the governor low marks for his coronavirus response, vaccine rollout.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Walk-Up Vaccination Clinic Opens In Palm Harbor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Palm Harbor to celebrate the opening of a new walk-up vaccine site where no appointments are needed.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
