Gov. Ron DeSantis

In addition to a one-time $1,000 bonus for first responders, the governor's wish list includes $72 million for behavioral health services.

The governor also said he disagrees with President Biden’s messaging that people who are fully vaccinated should still wear masks and maintain social distance.

Gov. Ron DeSantis also announced that 85 more Walgreens will begin offering the coronavirus vaccine. The addition means 97 in the state will have the vaccine.

He cites the increased supply of vaccines, and says older residents will continue to be prioritized.

The executive order covers March 1, 2020, to Wednesday. State fines are not exempt. Fines on assisted living facilities, hospitals or other health care providers also are not exempt.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said the additional locations will begin administering vaccines later this week.

The expected move comes as competition for appointments seems to have relaxed across the state. FEMA-supported sites have been welcoming walk-ins, often with short waits.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he expects to lower the age of eligibility from 65 sometime this month.

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is renewing calls for a federal investigation into vaccine access in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis called the allegations "total politics."

The order, issued late Friday afternoon, allows physicians to vaccinate people who are deemed “extremely vulnerable” to the disease.