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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a COVID-19 press conference at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday.

DeSantis Defends Vaccine Site In Manatee Community

Josuan Rodriguez

The governor says the decision on placing an exclusive popup vaccine clinic in Lakewood Ranch was about the concentration of seniors in the area and not donors to his campaign.

List E - Top 2 Stories

Health News Florida

Florida Finalizes Budget, Including $1,000 Bonuses For First Responders

Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

Along with addressing the federal pandemic relief funds, the Senate on Monday decided to go along with a House plan to not reimburse the Chiles Trust Fund for $300 million that was borrowed.
Health News Florida

Nation's First Trial Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Starts In Florida Keys

Nancy Klingener

The genetic modification is intended so that female offspring won't survive. Female mosquitoes are the ones that bite and can transmit diseases like dengue and Zika.

List D - Two Secondary Stories

State Sites Change Plan For Second-Dose Appointments

Stephanie Colombini

Appointments for second doses will now be made on-site at four state-supported vaccination sites, including University Mall in Tampa.
The Florida Channel

House Shutdown On COVID Business Lawsuit Measure Sparks 'Fireworks'

Christine Sexton - News Service of Florida

A decision by House Judiciary Chairman Daniel Perez to shelve without discussion five amendments proposed by Democrats caused many leaning toward supporting the bill to back away.