Florida, Publix COVID vaccine partnership raises questions
From day one, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the state’s “innovative partnership” with the Lakeland-based Publix supermarket chain in expanding the number of locations across the state for seniors 65 and over to get the COVID-19 vaccine. State officials have not provided an agreement, contract, or even any documentation outlining the terms of that partnership – even after giving Publix nearly 500,000 doses of the vaccine officials call “liquid gold.” “As part of our ongoing efforts to increase vaccinations and put Florida’s seniors first, I’m pleased to announce this innov...