Covid-19

A circuit judge said Wednesday he can’t decide whether Florida law enforcement officials should be forced to return equipment seized from former Department of Health COVID-19 data analyst Rebekah Jones until he learns whether authorities intend to charge her with a crime.

Attorneys for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement say a judge should reject a request to return property seized from the home of fired state Department of Health analyst Rebekah Jones because another judge has authority over the matter.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he is expanding the Publix supermarket chain’s “footprint” in COVID-19 vaccination efforts and is sending vaccine doses to 26 stores in five Northwest Florida counties.

Florida lawmakers have gotten a well-timed budget break thanks to a decision by the federal government to extend the nation’s public-health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Leon County circuit judge is slated Wednesday to hear arguments about whether the Florida Department of Law Enforcement should return property to fired state Department of Health analyst Rebekah Jones.

Graduation rates for Florida high school students ticked up last year, with 90 percent of students graduating, according to a state Department of Education report.

Emphasizing that his focus remains on Florida's elderly population, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said teachers and school staff should not expect to be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19 --- at least for now.

Will you be home alone for the holidays? Missing your usual festivities?COVID-19 vaccines are bringing hope for some normalcy in 2021. In the meantime, we’re working with what we’ve got.

Florida's legislative leaders have released contrasting COVID-19 protocols for upcoming committee meetings, with the Senate setting up an off-site area where the public can view and participate in meetings.

State workers will get some extra time to enjoy the holidays this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that state offices will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.