Publix

This marks the eighth state in the Southeast in which the Lakeland-based grocery store chain will operate.

All employees must wear face masks regardless of their vaccination status. They are not required for customers, but the stores will encourage social distancing.

Customers may choose the two-dose Moderna or one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, pending availability.

Other grocers already accepting online SNAP payments include Aldi, Food Lion and Walmart.

The Twitter account had been silent since March 11 after a second cease-and-desist letter was sent. It showed signs of renewed life after news reports and expressions of public support.

The account “Are Publix Chicken Tender Subs On Sale?” said it had received a cease-and-desist order from Publix objecting to a related text-message notification service.

In addition to expanding appointments at its pharmacies, Publix announced it was adding 136 stores in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

The disruption is forcing some counties and pharmacies to reschedule appointments, and it's delaying others from booking future vaccinations.

Walmart and Sam’s Club will join Publix and Southeastern Grocers' chains Winn-Dixie and Harveys in providing vaccinations across the state.

The lawsuit contends that a Miami Beach deli worker was infected in late March by another employee who came to work with COVID-19.

The vaccine is now available at Publix stores and pharmacies in 325 stores across 23 counties in Florida.

The change comes after a public outcry over a decision to give Publix sole distribution rights in the county, leaving the rural population isolated with the nearest store 25 miles away.