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Proud Boy Rabbi Offers Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccines

By Joshua Ceballos

Oct 11, 2021

A controversial rabbi and member of the far-right Proud Boys offers religious exemption letters for COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

Anti-Vaccine Extremist From South Florida Who Hoped to Get COVID-19 Has "Brutal" Case

By Alex DeLuca

Sep 20, 2021

Laura Loomer said a case of COVID-19 would be like eating "bad fajitas." Now she's pleading for prayers.

Local Feed Stores Sell Out of Ivermectin — And It's Not for Their Horses

By Alex DeLuca

Sep 16, 2021

Several animal feed stores in South Florida report selling out of the anti-parasitic drug.

Florida Poison Control Reports Sudden Uptick in Ivermectin Calls

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 25, 2021

Florida's Poison Control Centers report a sudden surge in calls about ivermectin.

Anti-Mask Dad Charged With Felony Child Abuse for Shoving Mask-Wearing Student

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 25, 2021

An anti-mask Fort Lauderdale father shoved a student into a fence at Fort Lauderdale High School.

Regardless of Mask Mandates, Teachers Will Use COVID to Teach Students Responsibility

By Alexi C. Cardona

Aug 3, 2021

Miami-Dade teachers say they spent the previous school year using the pandemic as an opportunity to teach kids social responsibility.

Today Begins Pandemic Hurricane Season 2: Electric Boogaloo

By Joshua Ceballos

Jun 1, 2021

Just when you thought life was getting easier, today marks the beginning of Florida's second hurricane season amid the pandemic.

Fauci at FIU Conference: "Don't Declare Victory Prematurely"

By Joshua Ceballos

May 21, 2021

"Vaccination, vaccination, and vaccination. It's as simple as that," he said.

Judge Signs Settlement in Broward Jail Lawsuit, Approving COVID Protections

By Alexi C. Cardona

May 21, 2021

Sheriff Gregory Tony has agreed to implement COVID safety precautions in jails.

DeSantis Signs To-Go Cocktail Law — But Will It Help South Florida Restaurants?

By Laine Doss

May 19, 2021

The legislation sounds like a win for restaurant owners — until you read the fine print.

Hard News: UM Researchers Find That COVID-19 Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction

By Alexi C. Cardona

May 12, 2021

A University of Miami study finds that the coronavirus can live in penile tissue long after infection.

Floridians Can Now Go Maskless at Most Major Gym Chains

By Joshua Ceballos

May 12, 2021

After DeSantis lifted COVID-19 restrictions for the state, most major gym chains no longer require guests to wear masks inside.

Many South Florida Pharmacies No Longer Require Appointments for COVID Vaccine

By Alexi C. Cardona

May 7, 2021

Just as demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has dropped, it has become easier to get the shot if you want one.

Gramps to Offer Free Vaccinations Plus Pizza and Cocktails This Weekend

By Laine Doss

May 6, 2021

Get your COVID vaccine at Gramps this weekend and you'll also get a free slice and a cocktail.

Ch'i Restaurant Is Offering $1,000 Signing Bonuses to New Staff Members

By Laine Doss

May 6, 2021

Ch'i is set to open in Brickell in the next few weeks.

Reminder: All Floridians 16 and Up Can Get Vaccinated

By Jessica Lipscomb

Apr 6, 2021

Here's what you need to know to snag a COVID vaccine appointment in Florida.

Do Vaccine Passports Have a Future in Florida?

By Joshua Ceballos

Mar 30, 2021

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would ban vaccine passports in Florida, but some industries have already been testing the idea.

#TeamPfizer or #ModernaMob? It's Tense in These Vaccine Streets

By Ryan Yousefi

Mar 29, 2021

Randomly being assigned the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine means you now ride or die with them and their research.

DeSantis Says All Florida Adults Can Get Vaccinated Starting April 5

By Alexi C. Cardona

Mar 25, 2021

Gov. Ron DeSantis will lower vaccine age requirements for Floridians beginning next week.

Florida: Where Vaccine Distribution Is Gamified, Everyone Is Confused, and We All Must Compete

By Jessica Lipscomb

Mar 15, 2021

A lack of clarity has created an ultra-competitive environment for vaccine seekers in Miami and across Florida.

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Here's Where to COVID-Proof Your Kid!

Fort Lauderdale Man Flaunted Lambo, Arrested for PPP Scam

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