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FL Publix Stores To Resume COVID-19 Vaccine Signups | Patch PM

Vaccinations at Publix | Water plant breach | Reward in pelican abuse case | DeSantis maskless event | Doc accused of hate crime: Patch PM

After three cancellations of online registration at Publix in the last seven days, the corporate store said it has received vaccines.
After three cancellations of online registration at Publix in the last seven days, the corporate store said it has received vaccines. (Getty Images/Joe Raedle)

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FL Publix Stores Reopen COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment

Publix is reopening COVID-19 vaccine registrations online at its stores in Florida after receiving a shipment of vaccines, a Publix news release said. Vaccination appointments will be available at 273 stores in 20 counties.

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