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Task force forms to get COVID-19 vaccines to minority communities

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A task force of faith-based organizations in black and minority communities has formed to help educate and combat misinformation about a COVID-19 vaccine. The group aims to...
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Limited supply, tech issues stunt COVID vaccine rollout to Floridians 65 and older

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources UPDATE 5 January 2021: Here’s an update to this story. Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties are not accepting new appointments for the coronavirus vaccine after demand for it...

Pandemic prompts St. Pete residents to call for rent relief, eviction moratorium during Friday rally

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A group of St. Petersburg residents have organized to fight back against a rising wave of evictions, another crisis brought during the COVID-19 pandemic. A rally is...
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One of Florida’s first COVID-19 vaccines administered in Tampa

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources One of Florida’s first COVID-19 vaccines was administered at Tampa General Hospital Monday. Tampa General received enough vaccine to begin immunizing about 20,000 people. LISTEN: Six months...

Hillsborough legislative delegation meeting highlights COVID-19 concerns, education, mental health and prison reform

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation Friday met virtually with members of the public to discuss local bills and issues ahead of the 2021 session. COVID-19 concerns were...

St. Petersburg issues ‘Race to Safe’ challenge to keep COVID rate among lowest in the state

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources St. Petersburg leaders Monday announced a new initiative to fight the spread of COVID-19. The “Race to Safe” campaign challenges residents to help keep COVID numbers in...

Nurses warn of ‘catastrophic death and suffering’ amid COVID-19

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A group of nurses from around the country held a virtual news conference Monday amid concerns there could be more catastrophic death and suffering if the country...

With Thanksgiving approaching, Florida Education Association wants Board of Governors to take stricter measures against COVID-19

As Florida Coronavirus cases continue to rise by the thousands every day and test positivity rates nearly double the daily recommendation for phase 3 openings, the Florida Education Association is asking the Board of Governors...

Pinellas School Board votes to continue mask mandate prompting backlash, arrest

The Pinellas County School Board Tuesday voted to continue its COVID-19 mandatory mask policy. The decision came after hours of discussion and opposing public comments from parents and students. One parent was arrested during the...

Virtual vigil for COVID-19 victims urges Gov. DeSantis to rethink reopenings

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group and the Marked by COVID organization joined Thursday to hold a virtual vigil mourning lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The groups are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to rethink...

Florida Southern College’s limited housing plan shows complications, frustrations many face as schools open

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Ahad Aziz had his plane ticket ready. Like every other semester, he’d be flying from his home in Oregon to start school at Florida Southern College in...
Dianne Hart on Primary Election Day, 2018

With Florida coronavirus outbreaks, state representative wants at-risk prisoners released

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Some of the major hotspots for coronavirus cases in Florida are in jails and prisons. That’s why State Representative Dianne Hart (D-Tampa) has asked Florida Governor Ron...

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