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The announcement that the state is partnering with Publix on vaccination sites comes a month after the supermarket chain made four $25K donations to governor’s political committee.

Sen. Aaron Bean says there is statewide frustration over the state's plans and that Department of Health officials need to provide the public with a “clear direction.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis has said the nonresidents getting shots are almost entirely people who live in the state for several months during the winter and who could infect others if they aren’t vaccinated.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said his decision to buck original federal guidelines ultimately proved correct, although concerns remain from hospital officials around the state.

The federal government announced several big changes to its vaccine plans, upending earlier guidance about whom to prioritize for the next phase.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said that residents over 65 should be soon able to receive a shot at Hard Rock Stadium and other large-scale venues.

Long-term care residents’ participation in the vaccination effort is clouded by a significant complication: More than half have cognitive impairment or dementia.

Dr. Regan Schwartz has been treating COVID-19 patients since March. He says the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh its minor side effects.

"I feel like healing is coming," New York critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay said after receiving her shot. "I hope this marks the beginning to the end of a very painful time in our history."

Participating in a White House vaccine summit on Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state’s proposal calls for vaccinating seniors in nursing homes before the end of December.

On "Intersection," Alvina Chu, of the county Health Department; Dr. Amesh Adalja, of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; and Dr. Maria Vazquez, of the school district; discuss what's ahead.

State Rep. Anthony Sabatini of Lake County filed legislation that would strip Florida's surgeon general of the authority to order vaccinations during a public health emergency.