U.S. coronavirus cases rise month-over-month in 27 states in September, led by Wisconsin

New cases of COVID-19 rose in 27 out of 50 U.S. states in September compared with August, led by an increase of 111% in Wisconsin, according to a Reuters analysis.

Coronavirus rising in 22 U.S. states ahead of Labor Day holiday weekend

Coronavirus cases are rising in 22 of the 50 U.S. states, according to a Reuters analysis, a worrisome trend on a Labor Day holiday weekend traditionally filled with family gatherings and parties to ...

Young Republicans challenge 2020 census results as part of wider GOP attack on head count

It comes as former the president pressures Republican-led state legislatures to redraw congressional districts.

8 executions in October: Why the death penalty is being used more in the US this year

The increase in executions is largely being driven by four states — Florida, Texas, Alabama and South Carolina — that have ...
Orlando Sentinel

COVID vaccines in Florida are now easier to get: Publix and Walgreens make shots available

COVID-19 updated boosters are now easier to get in Florida. As of Tuesday, Publix and Walgreens pharmacies in Florida will begin administering the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines to eligible patients ...
Hawk Central

Shot in the dark: COVID vaccine available, but getting it in Florida isn't easy. Here's why

As of Sept. 17, Florida requires a prescription for people under 65 years old to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Florida’s prescription requirement, combined with recent changes to federal recommendations, ...
The News-Press

What is ivermectin? Florida bill would allow anti-parasitic drug over-the-counter sales

A Florida Republican has filed a bill to make the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin available over-the-counter for human use. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ivermectin was controversially touted as a cure ...
NBC 6 South Florida

Florida pharmacists allowed to provide COVID-19 vaccine

Amid widespread debate and questions about COVID-19 vaccines, the Florida Board of Pharmacy on Tuesday said pharmacists in the state are able to provide the vaccines to patients. The board, during a ...
WCTV

Looking for an updated COVID-19 vaccine in Florida? Here’s what we know

Editor’s note: As of Wednesday afternoon, Publix and Walgreens will offer COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription. For more information, click here. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - As the fall COVID-19 ...
WKRG

COVID-19 vaccines now available without prescription at Publix, Walgreen pharmacies

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For Floridians wanting the COVID-19 vaccine, both Publix and Walgreens pharmacies have announced they are offering the shot now without a prescription. This availability came on ...

Lee County school board backs ending student vaccine mandates, citing parental rights

The Lee County School Board voted 6–1 to urge Florida lawmakers to end student vaccine mandates, aligning with the state’s ...
The Florida Times-Union

Want $1 million? Florida Powerball ticket matched 5 numbers in Sept. 29 drawing

A Powerball ticket sold in Jacksonville wins $1 million. The ticket was sold at Golden Ox Liquors. The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $174 million for the Oct. 1 drawing. The Powerball jackpot ...