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As a limited supply of the coronavirus vaccine has become available across Florida, residents are understandably anxious to know when they will be able to stand in line for a dose. One of the largest sites in Miami-Dade County will be changing how they will be accepting patients for the vaccine starting Monday while the state’s number of reported...

A Florida woman fired from her job as a COVID-19 data curator surrendered to authorities Sunday amid an investigation of allegations that she had hacked into the state’s emergency response system. Rebekah Jones, 31, turned herself in to Leon County Sheriff’s Department officials and is charged with one count of offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks...

Ex-Florida data scientist Rebekah Jones was out of jail on bond after surrendering to authorities. NBC 6’s Jamie Guirola reports

Soon there will be another place where people can get vaccinated. That’s hopeful news for many, but despite that — operations at other vaccination sites are on hold. NBC 6’s Carlos Suarez reports

Florida added 8,002 new COVID-19 cases Monday, as the state’s virus-related death toll increased by 137. The new confirmed COVID-19 cases brought Florida’s total to 1,579,281 since the outbreak began, according to figures released by the state’s department of health. Another 137 virus-related deaths among Florida residents were reported Monday, bringing the total to 24,274. An additional 383 non-resident deaths…

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As a limited supply of the coronavirus vaccine has become available across Florida, residents are understandably anxious to know when they will be able to stand in line for a dose. While cars waited for hours just for the chance to get into the newest site in Broward County, Miami-Dade County saw their latest round of appointments fill up in…

The Bay County Republican Party says it will not recognize President-elect Joe Biden as legitimate unless President Donald Trump acknowledges the 2020 election was fair

Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom opened July 11th despite a surge in coronavirus cases in Florida.

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, a study has found that they are disproportionately reaching white populations before Black and other minority communities. One of the authors of the Business Insider report, senior healthcare reporter Shelby Livingston, joined LX News to discuss the difference in vaccination rates, and the questions it raises about racial equity.

Law enforcement is on high alert in Florida’s capital city amid concerns about any possible protests leading up to Wednesday’s inauguration day. Florida National Guard members were expected to arrive at the Capitol building in Tallahassee, called into action after reports of potential armed disruptions being planned before President-Elect Joe Biden is sworn into office. “I don’t mean to...

Florida added more than 11,000 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, as the state’s virus-related death toll increased by more than 130. The 11,093 new confirmed COVID-19 cases brought Florida’s total to 1,571,279 since the outbreak began, according to figures released by the state’s department of health. Another 133 virus-related deaths among Florida residents were reported Sunday, bringing the total to 24,137….

NBC 6’s Derrick Lewis has the latest on some changes the Hard Rock Testing Site is making to its vaccination process.

NBC 6’s Jamie Guirola has the latest on how law enforcement is preparing for any possible turmoil at the state capitol.

The biggest event in professional wrestling will be returning to the state of Florida this April. NBC affiliate WFLA-TV reports the WWE will hold their annual spring event, WrestleMania 37, inside Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium during a two-day event on April 10th and 11th. “Florida is excited to welcome back WrestleMania to Tampa in April at Raymond James Stadium,” Gov….

NBC 6’s Jamie Guirola is in Tallahassee, where politicians are being told to be on guard in the days leading up to the inauguration.

Rebekah Jones will turn herself in on charges that have not been released following footage of a raid from FDLE agents.

Loews Hotels says it has backed out of an upcoming fundraiser in Orlando, Florida, for U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley

Jamie Guirola has the latest on law enforcement’s preparation for Inauguration Day in Tallahassee.

As a limited supply of the coronavirus vaccine has become available across Florida, residents are understandably anxious to know when they will be able to stand in line for a dose. While one of the bigger sites in Broward County is switching how it will be taking residents in to get vaccinated, Miami-Dade County is facing the sobering reality of…