Orlando

Orange County Announces 3K COVID Vaccines for Frontline Healthcare Workers

Published

4 years ago

February 2, 2021

FILE - Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivers his weekly coronavirus press briefing in the Orange County Commission Chambers in Downtown Orlando. Photo: Spectrum News 13.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – During his weekly coronavirus press briefing Monday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced that more than 3,000 doses of the vaccine were supplied by the Florida Department of Health in Orange County specifically for health care workers who have direct patient contact.

The vaccines will be distributed Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at Advent Health’s community vaccination site near Orlando International Airport. The vaccinations are available to any eligible health care worker, regardless of health system affiliation. Appointments are required by all eligible health care workers.

Vaccine Details to Consider:

There is no out-of-pocket cost for receiving the vaccine.
The COVID vaccine requires two doses, and those who receive their first vaccine at the airport site will be asked to schedule their second vaccine appointment.
Proof of health care employment is required upon registration.
As part of the vaccine process, those receiving the vaccine will be required to stay on-site for at least 15 minutes to ensure there are no adverse reactions. Most reported side effects are mild and include arm soreness, fatigue and headache. AdventHealth will have medical professionals on hand to assist with any reactions.

If you would like further information and to register, go to www.CoronavirusVaccineAlerts.com

Continued efforts are underway to supply the demand for vaccines in Orange County and across the state. The state currently has a phased allocation plan while the vaccine doses are in limited supply.

Orange County continues to follow the required prioritization set by the State of Florida in directing the first vaccinations to front line health care workers, residents of long-term care facilities, as well as any Florida residents aged 65 and older.

In Orange County 84,055 residents have received their first dose of the vaccine. Residents who are fully vaccinated and have had both doses are 19,051.

Residents aged 65 and older can register for their vaccine by visiting ocfl.net/Vaccine.

Orange County residents and tourists who want to be tested for COVID-19 can do so for free by going to the Orange County Convention Regional testing site. Orange County’s Health Services free testing site runs seven days per week through the end of February. For more information about COVID testing, visit ocfl.net/testing.

On February 1, 2021 there were a total 103,649 COVID cases reported since the start of the pandemic. A total of 958 orange county residents have died from the virus.

This pandemic has brought about a lot of destruction on so many levels, but on a positive note, Mayor Jennings mentioned that the 14-day positivity rate has decreased and could bring the trend below 10% next week.

Mayor Demings said the “bad news, bars and nightclubs are falling behind.” Business Compliance and Strike Teams were out this past weekend checking on four local bars and nightclubs and of them none were in compliance. Patrons were not wearing masks and they weren’t social distancing. This week more visits will be made to ensure businesses are following the rules. Consequences of not following the orders include a warning and then a $300.00 citation.

The Strike Teams have visited over 1500 businesses since Mayor Demings signed an executive order allowing these teams to warn and fine non-compliant businesses. There have been 103 warnings and 21 citations made to area businesses.

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Kathleen Michelle is the Politics Associate Editor for Florida National News. | info@floridanationalnews.com

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UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Published

2 months ago

October 30, 2024

Mike Brodsky

UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Former UCF football players Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant have partnered with GMTM to launch their Search for Greatness Combine at UCF on Saturday, November 9th. They’re giving local athletes a chance to showcase their talents and explore new sports opportunities. Griffin will be inducted into the UCF Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 2nd, during halftime of the Arizona vs. UCF football game. He is remembered for his tenacity, setting an NFL Combine record with the fastest 40-yard dash by a linebacker, and playing four seasons in the NFL, overcoming the challenge of only having one hand. He is now training to make the USA Paralympic Track and Field Team and hopes to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Joey Grant, the co-founder and CEO of GMTM, is a former UCF team captain, playing mostly Center for the Knights from 2011-2015.

Participation at the upcoming combine is free and invite-only, targeting athletes over the age of 18. To be considered, athletes must submit a highlight video via GMTM’s platform, showcasing their athleticism. GMTM will evaluate submissions and invite the most promising athletes to participate in the combine. The goal for this year’s event is to get 1,000 athletes to submit videos and be part of the combine process. Athletes chosen will receive personalized invites with further instructions, including event time slots and details. The athletes will be evaluated for their key athletic traits, to identify opportunities for them across multiple Olympic sports or professional sports programs. To learn more, or to apply for the combine, visit: https://gmtm.com/articles/the-search-for-greatness-at-ucf-with-shaquem-griffin-what-you-need-to-know.

Florida National News spoke with Shaquem and Joey about the combine, college football in the era of NIL and the transfer portal, and Griffin’s hall of fame induction. You can watch the full interview here:

Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant interview

Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com and www.FloridaSportsChannel.com for more.

Florida

Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Published

10 months ago

March 10, 2024

Mike Brodsky

Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.

Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for the 50th anniversary of The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

Golf

Lydia Ko and Jeff McNeil win the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Published

12 months ago

January 21, 2024

Mike Brodsky

Lydia Ko win the 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Lake Nona resident, Lydia Ko, has won the 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations LPGA Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, while Mets All-Star Second Baseman, Jeff McNeil, has won the celebrities and amateurs competition. The four day tournament wrapped up Sunday. Ko takes home $225,000 of the $1.5 million prize pool, while baseball player McNeil wins $100,000 of the $500,000 designated for the athletes and entertainers.

Lydia Ko and Jeff McNeil win the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Ko finished at -14, two strokes ahead of Alexa Pano. Defending champion, Brooke Henderson, finished third at ten under par. McNeil ended with 138 points using the Modified Stableford scoring system, in his first time competing in this tournament. Annika Sorenstam finished in second place amongst the celebrity golfers, with 136. Former Major League Baseball pitchers Derek Lowe and Mark Mulder tied for third place at 135.

The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions also announced today that they have extended their agreement with the LPGA to continue this tournament at Lake Nona for another five years, with a 65% increase in the prize pool money.

Stay tuned to Florida National News for more, and be sure to follow our Florida National News page on Facebook for more photos and videos from the tournament.