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FDA plans to OK second covid vaccine

WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration said late Thursday that his agency will move to quickly authorize the second covid-19 vaccine to fight the pandemic, hours after the shot won the key endorsement of a government advisory panel.

Vaccinations begin at nursing homes

TALLAHASSEE — Long-term care residents and staff members at facilities in Broward and Pinellas counties began receiving covid-19 vaccinations Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis directed “strike” teams to use the state’s supply of a coveted Pfizer vaccine at the facilities.

Hospitals next in line for vaccine

TALLAHASSEE — About 180 Florida hospitals across the state will have access to covid-19 vaccines as of next week, Florida’s emergency management chief said Tuesday.

Schaefer recognized as outstanding Fla. forest landowner

LIVE OAK — A Suwannee County landowner has been honored for his forest management practices, public outreach and conservation efforts.

Biden clears 270 votes as electors affirm victory

WASHINGTON — The Electoral College gave Joe Biden a solid majority of its votes Monday, confirming his victory in last month’s election in state-by-state voting that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede he lost.

Davis named forestry center head

A Suwannee County native has been promoted to the manager of the Suwannee Forestry Center. Erin Albury, the director of the Florida Forest Service, recently announced the promotion of Glenn Davis to the leadership position.

Florida electors back Trump, hold out hope

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s Electoral College voters Monday cast their 29 ballots for President Donald Trump with hopes the Republican incumbent can still find a way to overturn election results in other states. State Sen.

Cops catch pair asleep in stolen car

A pair received a rude wakeup call from Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies Friday morning: being arrested.

U.S. greenlights first covid vaccine

WASHINGTON — The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first covid-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans, according to a person familiar with the decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly.

Ethics Commission opinion sought on Suwannee County land deal

LIVE OAK — Were missteps taken by Suwannee County officials during a land purchase last year? That will not be up to the Florida Ethics Commission to decide.