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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 4,000 Additional Doses for Vaccination Site at The Villages
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state of Florida will be sending 4,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine to reopen a vaccination site in The Villages. This site, which will now be permanent, will be in addition to the permanent vaccination site at the Wildwood Community Center, also in Sumter...
Florida Department of Health Provides Week Seven Updates on Florida’s Vaccination Efforts Under Governor DeSantis’ Leadership
~Florida Leads Nation in Vaccinations of Seniors~ The Florida Department of Health issued an update on the progress of the state's vaccination efforts, as well as its weekly COVID-19 update. The State of Florida is in its seventh week of vaccine distribution and is continuing to increase vaccine...
Florida Launches Statewide Preregistration System for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Today, the state announced the launch of a statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for individuals 65 and older and frontline health care workers. Individuals can pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area...
Florida Division of Emergency Management Supports Governor DeSantis' Florida Leads Budget Proposal
Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued the following statement: "In Governor DeSantis' budget recommendations, he has once again demonstrated his dedication to Floridians by giving the Florida Division of Emergency Management the resources to help keep them...
Florida Department of Health Provides Week Six Updates on Florida’s Vaccination Efforts Under Governor DeSantis’ Leadership
~Florida Approaching Nearly One Million Seniors Vaccinated~ Today, the Florida Department of Health issued an update on the progress of the state's vaccination efforts, as well as its weekly COVID-19 update. The State of Florida is in its sixth week of vaccine distribution and is continuing to...
Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis joined 100-year-old WWII veteran Henry Sayler as he received vaccine Governor Ron DeSantis joined decorated World War II veteran and centenarian Henry Sayler to witness Sayler receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This moment commemorates Florida nearing 1 million...
Florida Leads the Nation in Vaccines for Ages 65+ with Seniors First Approach
Florida first in the nation in the vaccination of seniors 65+ based on publicly available data from other states Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida's strong momentum on vaccinating seniors age 65 and older. Since the beginning of the public health emergency, Governor DeSantis has put...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the expansion of the state's partnership with Publix to establish COVID-19 vaccination sites at an additional 137 Publix locations. The Governor announced the expansion of this partnership at Publix Super Markets in Jupiter, Cape Coral and Rockledge. New vaccination...
Florida Department of Health Provides Week Five Updates on Florida’s Vaccination Efforts Under Governor DeSantis’ Leadership 01/15/21
~Florida Continues to Lead the Nation in Vaccinating Seniors~ Today, the Florida Department of Health issued an update on the progress of the state's vaccination efforts, as well as its weekly COVID-19 update. The State of Florida is in its fifth week of vaccine distribution and is preparing to...
State of Florida Announces New COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Fort Lauderdale
This week, the Florida Department of Health and Florida Division of Emergency Management partnered with Broward Health to launch a new COVID-19 vaccinate site at Inter Miami CF Stadium at Lockhart Park in Fort Lauderdale. The site will be open Monday through Friday. The site will offer the vaccine...
Florida Department of Health Highlights Proactive Actions and Progress on State's Vaccine Distribution Plan
The Florida Department of Health issued an update on the proactive actions and progress on the state's vaccine distribution plan, as well as its weekly COVID-19 update. The State of Florida is in its fourth week of vaccine distribution and doses have been delivered to all of Florida's 67 county...
Governor Ron DeSantis Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Partnership with Local Churches
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at the Lynn Haven Senior Center to highlight COVID-19 vaccination sites at seven locations across the state in partnership with local churches. Watch the Governor's event by clicking HERE. On Monday, Governor DeSantis directed the Florida Division of...
