Florida House Targets Vaccination Scams
Fraudsters who mislead the public about access to COVID-19 vaccinations could be charged with a third-degree felony and sued in civil court, under a measure championed by House Speaker Chris Sprowls.
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Fraudsters who mislead the public about access to COVID-19 vaccinations could be charged with a third-degree felony and sued in civil court, under a measure championed by House Speaker Chris Sprowls.
Some people in South Florida have been fortunate to be among the first to get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine over the last few days.
It was busy, but not crowded, at Vista View Park early Sunday. It's one of the two Broward sites where people 65 and older could receive a free COVID vaccination.
Officials from the Florida Department of Health in Broward County announced Saturday that over 4,000 appointments have been made for DOH-Broward COVID-19 vaccinations.
Memorial Healthcare System officials announced Saturday it began administering the second doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to its healthcare workers.
There are new details about coronavirus vaccinations for those 65 years and older in Miami-Dade.
Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go to the movies again. But in order to do those activities, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport application.
An extra 15,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID vaccine are headed to Jackson Health System to begin the inoculation of Miami-Dade residents 65 and older.
Jackson Health is now focused on offering current patients, who are 65 and older, a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. It'll start taking appointments for non-patients on an online system, starting next week. The senior will then get a callback.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is relying on Florida hospitals to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to health care workers, seniors and at-risk populations in the communities the hospitals serve.
As two COVID-19 vaccines circulate – one from Pfizer and one from Moderna – there's now a warning from the FBI about scammers trying to cash in on those vaccines.
More than 122,000 Floridians received COVID-19 vaccinations during the first two weeks that the long-awaited shots were available, according to numbers posted Monday on the Florida Department of Health website.
Dr. Inaki Bent is one of several doctors and organizations reaching out to Black South Floridians, encouraging them to sign up for the vaccine.
Two of Florida's largest medical associations sent an open letter to front-line healthcare workers Tuesday lauding them for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic and urging them to get vaccinated against the virus that causes the deadly respiratory disease.
The first wave of COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida went primarily to people under age 65, as Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is pivoting to give the vast majority of shots to seniors due to their increased risk of illness and death from the coronavirus.
Ending the coronavirus pandemic is a marathon not a sprint, and the arrival of the Moderna vaccine in South Florida is another step towards getting the virus under control.
Hospital staff at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach received the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday.
Pfizer's COVID vaccine has made it to Florida, with Jackson Health System expecting vials on Tuesday.
The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is here, and Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo with University of Miami Health System plans to get his first injection Tuesday.
The long-awaited and hope-filled arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway, with shots already being administered. But the question for many: Can your employer require you to take the vaccine?
Florida hospitals began receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Monday and that included Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida.
Preparations are underway for the arrival of the first shipments of Pfizer's COVID vaccine.
Preparations are underway for the arrival of the first shipments of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccinations to South Florida.
Health experts in the United Kingdom are warning people with a "significant history of allergic reactions" to avoid the Pfizer COVID vaccine. That said, the FDA is reiterating that it's effective no matter your age, race or weight.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
Henry Parra and Adam Hlavaty were among seven people, including five Americans, killed in the helicopter crash in Kenya last week.
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Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Florida International University will be the first school to implement the program.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Henry Parra and Adam Hlavaty were among seven people, including five Americans, killed in the helicopter crash in Kenya last week.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Florida International University will be the first school to implement the program.
Henry Parra and Adam Hlavaty were among seven people, including five Americans, killed in the helicopter crash in Kenya last week.
Florida International University will be the first school to implement the program.
The crash took place in the area of Northwest 36th Street and Lee Drive on the north side of MIA, deputies say.
Thunderstorms that develop in South Florida on Wednesday could produce heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds.
Surveillance video from La Potranca Tacos & Cantina on Biscayne Boulevard captured the incident on Aug. 19.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds made the announcement at an event in Miami on Tuesday.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
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President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.