Florida Launches Project To Vaccinate Homebound Seniors & Partners With Faith Leaders
The Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center is the first synagogue in the state, possibly in the country, to be the first interfaith vaccination site for seniors.
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The Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center is the first synagogue in the state, possibly in the country, to be the first interfaith vaccination site for seniors.
"If I was going to get vaccinated," says KCNC-TV Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida, "I would not be pre-administering any sort of medication that might potentially blunt the effectiveness of the vaccine."
Amid fears that a "COVID slide" will hamper Florida pupils' learning gains, a key Senate panel on Wednesday signed off on a proposal to allow parents to retain K-8 students in their current grade level for the next school year.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the distribution program with Publix as well as partnerships with faith-based groups will expand as more shipments of the COVID vaccine come in.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 6,979 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
This year's Super Bowl Could turn into a super spreader according to the nation's top infectious disease expert.
The Florida Department of Health on Wednesday requested an audit after more than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled in Palm Beach County.
There's some bad news and perhaps some good news for people who've been previously infected with the coronavirus.
With Florida students set to take state standardized tests in the coming months, Democratic lawmakers are pushing legislation to prevent students' test scores from counting against them.
A South Florida couple has taken it upon themselves to help seniors get that COVID vaccine appointment.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 10,533 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
Florida legislators and local education officials are trying to pinpoint what happened to nearly 90,000 "missing" public school students, as public school enrollment estimates have dropped amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Shot shopping" by seniors from neighboring areas and uncertainty about COVID-19 vaccine allotments are vexing local officials in rural counties, but the state's emergency management chief blames the problems on supply shortages.
A new mask mandate order will go into effect Monday night.
For folks battling serious cases of COVID, a small percentage face another challenge when they exit the hospital: long-term consequences. These patients are called "the long haulers."
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,730 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
Demand still outweighs supply for the COVID vaccine in South Florida. But there is hope a new reservation system will make the process run smoother.
Governor Ron DeSantis says shipments of COVId-19 vaccines to Florida have increased.
The co-founder of Carbon Health discusses the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and how his company's technology is expediating process in California.
On Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said he is being restricted by the state to put more mitigation efforts in place against COVID-19.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 7,788 new coronavirus cases on Sunday.
The pandemic is sparking new interest in a type of exercise that is helping people lift their spirits.
Authorities in Cuba say they will tighten measures against the spread of COVID-19 to require tourists and other visitors to isolate at their own expense for several days until tests for the new coronavirus come out negative.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that new variants of the coronavirus that were initially found in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil — and have since been identified in the United States — are expected to persist and eventually outnumber cases of the earlier strain of the virus.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has asked the Pentagon to ready as many as 10,000 troops to support 100 COVID-19 vaccination sites nationwide, with the goal of administering 450,000 vaccinations a day.
A Florida man faces dozens of child pornography charges following an investigation that began with a referral from law enforcement officials in California, authorities said on Friday.
Authorities say the suspect targeted vulnerable immigrant families with false promises of legal help; police believe more victims may come forward.
The movie's inspiration is a multi-million dollar cash seizure in Miami Lakes in 2016. Filmmakers, though, set their crime thriller in Hialeah.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Department of Justice said U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez imposed the sentence on 62-year-old Marcos Tomas Perez of Miami, who was charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce in the summer of 2025.
A Florida man faces dozens of child pornography charges following an investigation that began with a referral from law enforcement officials in California, authorities said on Friday.
Authorities say the suspect targeted vulnerable immigrant families with false promises of legal help; police believe more victims may come forward.
The movie's inspiration is a multi-million dollar cash seizure in Miami Lakes in 2016. Filmmakers, though, set their crime thriller in Hialeah.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Department of Justice said U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez imposed the sentence on 62-year-old Marcos Tomas Perez of Miami, who was charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce in the summer of 2025.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.