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Tampa Bay Times reporter Chris O'Donnell discusses his findings from a report that key data was withheld when Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo recommended that young men not get the vaccine.
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Republican Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud.
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For bands on tour, one positive COVID test can spell disaster. With audiences increasingly unmasked and institutional support drying up, safety is left mostly to the artists themselves.
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While the latest surge seems to be slowing down, recent data shows that at least 79,573 residents have died with COVID and more than 7 million cases have been reported.
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Instead of shifting away money from 12 districts that required masks, legislation would set up a $200 million reserve fund from which the 55 counties that followed state directives would be rewarded.
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Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo says there's scientific evidence that shows the vaccines are effective in reducing cases among children.
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The CDC reports that more than 953,000 people have died with COVID-19 in the U.S. and at least 70,789 in Florida.
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"We've got to stop with this COVID theater," Gov. DeSantis told masked Middleton High School students visiting USF Wednesday. "So if you want to wear it, fine, but this is ridiculous."
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Vaccinated park goers can ditch their masks both indoors and outdoors starting Thursday as COVID-19 continues to wane in Florida.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appeared to do an about-face on his initial opposition to a House plan that would shift $200 million away from school districts that required students to wear masks last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated Friday he does not support a House proposal that would shift $200 million away from 12 school districts that required students to wear masks last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Committee chair Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay proposed taking money away from districts that sparred with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his mask mandate ban.
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While the governor said the treatments are "not 100%," he added that they should still be made available.
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The number of new COVID-19 infections in Florida declined over the past week. In the week that ended Jan. 23, the state reported 282,520 new cases, which is down 30.9% from the week prior.