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The bill would enumerate rights of parents related to health care and education. But critics contend it could turn physicians into criminals if they provide care to children without first getting parental consent. Some of the state’s largest physician associations are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill (HB 241) that would put into law a “parents’ bill of rights.” The bill would enumerate rights of parents related to health care and education. But critics contend it could turn physi...

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Gay Valimont moves her son, 8-year-old Eli, from his wheelchair to...

Here’s how two mothers in the same county have totally different views on masks in schools Like many moms of teens, Rachael Colón has to rush in the mornings to get her daughter up and ready for school. Maleah, 16, likes to sleep in. As she runs out the door to catch the bus, her mother makes sure she has her mask. Maleah has asthma and many other students at Navarre High School no longer wear masks, her mom tells CNN, wearing a KN95 mask as she chats outside. “It’s a very simple means t...

Vaccinations for young teens could start Thursday A vaccine advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to meet Wednesday to make recommendations about the vaccine for children. Posted at 3:31 PM, May 11, 2021 and last updated 2021-05-11 20:28:25-04 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration approved emergency use authorization Monday to allow the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in teens ages 12 to 15. A vaccine advisory committ...

Pediatrician lays out case for parents to get kids vaccinated May 11, 2021 at 3:41 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 8:41 PM The Food and Drug Administration approved emergency use authorization Monday to allow the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in teens ages 12 to 15. A vaccine advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to meet Wednesday to make recommendations about the vaccine. Dr. Lisa A. Gwynn, president of the Florida Chapter of the American Aca...

Orange County health leaders react to Pfizer vaccine approval for children 12 and up Vaccines could be administered as early as Thursday Tags:  ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Federal health officials have opened eligibility for Pfizer’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine to include kids between the ages of 12 and 15. The emergency use authorization was approved on Monday by the Food and Drug Administration. Health leaders in Orange County called it the right move in the county’s effort to return to normal...

The News Herald/USA TODAY NETWORK PANAMA CITY — Local author Michael Lister has gathered some of his friends in singing and literature for a "Words & Music" event at Floriopolis, the cultural center of historic St. Andrews. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, with new book signings by authors Lister, Terry Lewis, Pat Sabiston, Jayson Kretzer and Tony Simmons; a CD debut from Aaron Bearden; and live musical performances by Bearden, Lister and Denise Denaro. The evening is...

911 dispatchers left off Floridas first-responder bonus list Kimberly Kuizon reports SARASOTA, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that first responders would be getting $1,000 pandemic bonuses. "Its a way for us to say ‘thank you’ for folks who have worked so hard on our behalf," said DeSantis. "When people are calling and they need help, these guys have got to be there. And they have been there and served in a variety of capacities throughout the pandemic." Firefighters, law ...

“Don’t step on his nuggets,” Gay warns the pooch.  This is a good day. Things are calm. Things are manageable. Gay can take the dirty plates to the kitchen, brush the crumbs into the garbage can and poke her head outside for a few minutes without being called back.  Show caption Hide caption Gay transfers Eli from his wheelchair to his bed at their home in North Naples on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. “I hope she finds peace.... Gay transfers Eli from his wheelchair to his bed at their home i...

Doctor David Perloff knows the  ins and outs of cardiovascular health. Hes the president of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, and an avid exerciser himself--even serving on the board for Orangetheory Fitness. He had to take a time out from those workouts when he tested positive for COVID-19. Perloff says, for him, the symptoms were rough. Even post-recovery, he said he knew he couldn’t get right back into his workout routine. According to the CDC, Perloff expla...