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Florida is open & tourists are back, but not everyone is following the rules

Florida is open & tourists are back, but not everyone is following the rules

Coronavirus

Florida is open & tourists are back, but not everyone is following the rules

Tampa Bay hotels have seen occupancy levels that compare to pre-pandemic times.

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No, most businesses won’t violate HIPAA by asking customers if they’ve been vaccinated

After the updated CDC mask guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some wondered if businesses can legally ask customers if they’ve been vaccinated.
Vaccine

First Coast News to host COVID-19 mobile vaccination site

The location of our studio, 1070 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, Florida, is considered an underserved area when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine access.
Coronavirus

VERIFY weekly: Yes, kids will get the same COVID-19 vaccine dose as adults

The VERIFY team answered your questions about kids and vaccines, including whether someone under 18 needs parental permission to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip
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No, vaccinated people can’t shed COVID-19 vaccine spike proteins
Yes, kids 12 and up will get the same COVID vaccine dose as adults
Yes, kids should get the COVID-19 vaccine
It’s safe to donate blood after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
No, COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility
Yes, people taking seasonal allergy medicine can get a COVID-19 vaccine

Local News

Jacksonville police to release information about aggravated battery in Regency area

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the incident happened sometime before 11:50 a.m. near the 1700 block of Leon Road.
Ceremony honors lives of USS Stark sailors killed in 1987 Iraqi attack

A remembrance ceremony is being held Monday morning to honor the lives of 37 sailors killed aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Stark 34 years ago.

VERIFY

Yes, you can file a basic federal tax return for free

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has extended the deadline to file your federal income tax return to May 17.
VERIFY: Gas for $7.99 a gallon? Photo of customer’s receipt sets off a social media firestorm

Some are commenting that a hoaxter obviously faked the photo or the receipt. Most believe the receipt is genuine and they’re outraged. We put it to the Verify test.