Palm Beach County

After months of legal wrangling across Florida about mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, a challenge to a county mask mandate has gone to the state Supreme Court.

Since the county’s independent Health Care District won’t receive the nearly 5,000 doses it was promised, it won’t be able to administer first shots of the vaccine until shipments resume.

Palm Beach County leaders say seniors who aren't tech savvy are having a difficult time applying for vaccine appointments online.

Pahokee native and former NFL star Anquan Boldin helped lead efforts to bring vaccines to his namesake high school stadium, noting that "out in the Glades we’re forgotten at times."

The Department of Health's request came after news reports of about 1,160 doses spoiled because a refrigerator was unintentionally turned off in Palm Beach County.

People have been registering on more than one list as a hedge against the slow vaccine rollout. That strategy will backfire, says Dr. Alina Alonso.

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.

The case was brought by four Palm Beach County residents challenging the legality of the mask requirements.

Hours after expanding the program to Palm Beach, Martin and Monroe, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced vaccines would be available at Publix pharmacies in Lee, Charlotte and Brevard.

Securing an appointment isn't easy. Listerners say the process depends on where you live, how much research you can do and, sometimes, whether you have a friend or relative to help.