How to make amazing meals with Thanksgiving leftovers
Jasmin Wooden owner of Blue Sage Cuisine stopped by the Publix kitchen for some amazing recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers. Blue Sage Cuisine is a local catering company using locally sourced, scratch made, preservative free FOOD. actual, real food. Jasmin said she started her catering company becuase " It’s simple really - I was sick and Food HEALED me. I wanted to share good, clean food with everyone so they wouldn’t have compromise for their special days.”
Man accused in co-worker deaths tells deputies he was raped
An electrician accused of killing three co-workers on assignment in central Florida told detectives he did it because his colleagues had raped him, but a Florida sheriff on Monday said there was no evidence to support the claim. Shaun Runyon, 39, confessed multiple times to the murders during interviews with detectives, telling them that the co-workers had raped him, and “he hated all three of them," but a sexual battery test failed to confirm the allegation, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd during a news conference. “I want to underscore there is absolutely unequivocally zero evidence," said Judd, whose county is located between Tampa and Orlando.
news.yahoo.comCondo collapse street closings hurt the business district. Then, the power went out
A Surfside business district already suffering as the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse aftermath limits customer traffic and occupies nearby residents found itself without power Wednesday afternoon.
news.yahoo.com3 dead at Florida supermarket include grandmother, grandson
A man fatally shot a grandmother and her 1-year-old grandson inside a Florida supermarket before killing himself, authorities said, causing dozens to flee the store in panic. The shooting happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday at a Publix located in a strip mall that also houses small shops and restaurants. A later update from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said there was no known motive or relationship between the suspect and the victims, but detectives were still investigating.
news.yahoo.comMan kills woman, child, himself at Florida supermarket
A man fatally shot a woman and a child inside a Florida supermarket Thursday before killing himself, authorities said, causing dozens to flee the store in panic. The shooting happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. at a Publix located in a strip mall that also houses small shops and restaurants. Detectives are reviewing security video and talking to witnesses, said Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera.
news.yahoo.comTarget, CVS join chains making masks optional for fully vaccinated shoppers
Target, CVS, Winn-Dixie, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart and Starbucks have all announced they’re dropping their requirements that fully vaccinated customers wear face coverings in their stories, following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance issued Thursday.
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Publix is dedicated to providing a work environment where associates are encouraged to learn, grow and give back. That’s why we are proud to announce for the 24th consecutive year, Publix has been honored as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, ranking No. 42. We are 1 of only 5 companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998.
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Publix is dedicated to providing a work environment where associates are encouraged to learn, grow and give back. That’s why we are proud to announce for the 24th consecutive year, Publix has been honored as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, ranking No. 42. We are 1 of only 5 companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998.
CVS, Navarro join other Florida pharmacies offering walk-in COVID vaccinations
All CVS, CVS y mas and Navarro Discount Pharmacies in Florida are now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations. The change comes a day after President Joe Biden issued a federal mandate requiring pharmacies in the federal retail pharmacy program to offer walk-in vaccinations.
news.yahoo.comFederal, state sites halt giving J&J vaccine after FDA calls for ‘immediate pause’
Gateway Mall and other vaccination sites run by the federal government in Jacksonville discontinued giving Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines after a joint call from the CDC and FDA. State-run sites and private pharmacies have also suspended giving J&J doses but continue with the two-shot vaccines.
Man charged after allegedly entering Atlanta Publix with six loaded guns and body armor
A man was arrested Wednesday after entering a Publix supermarket in Atlanta carrying six loaded firearms and wearing body armor, police said. Publix said in a statement that its Atlantic Station location is cooperating with law enforcement on the investigation. "We are closely monitoring the situation alongside APD, and we will reopen as soon as possible," an Atlantic Station spokesperson tweeted on Wednesday evening. "The safety of the Atlantic Station community is of utmost importance." (1/2) — Atlantic Station (@AtlanticStation) March 24, 2021Firearm licenses in Georgia allow people to "legally carry a concealed firearm" in the state, according to the state's website.
cbsnews.comMan arrested after allegedly entering Atlanta Publix with five guns and body armor
A man was arrested Wednesday after entering a Publix supermarket in Atlanta with five firearms and body armor, police said. Publix said in a statement that its Atlantic Station location is cooperating with law enforcement on the investigation. "We are closely monitoring the situation alongside APD, and we will reopen as soon as possible," an Atlantic Station spokesperson tweeted on Wednesday evening. "The safety of the Atlantic Station community is of utmost importance." (1/2) — Atlantic Station (@AtlanticStation) March 24, 2021Someone who said they live in Atlantic Station tweeted an email from building management warning of the closure.
cbsnews.comFree Krispy Kreme doughnuts, cash and even marijuana — businesses pile on the perks for getting vaccinated
Getting America vaccinated will go a long way toward helping the country return to some sort of normal. Kroger is awarding employees $100 in store credit in addition to a one-time $100 payment for taking the vaccine. Publix said it will give associates a $125 gift card to use in the store after they get both doses. For its part, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is offering anyone — employed or not — with proof of a Covid vaccination a free doughnut. But that's likely to change, according to Amber Clayton, director of the Society for Human Resource Management's Knowledge Center.
cnbc.comUnique getaway: Tru by Hilton opens 106-room hotel in Mandarin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tru by Hilton just opened its doors at its tucked-away spot in Jacksonville’s south Mandarin area located near Whole Foods, Publix and Target. The four-story, 106-room hotel at 2970 Hartley Road opened its doors on Feb. 16 and is one of five that the brand intends to open in the area. The “Tru” brand is a newer, more modernized version described as “minimal but meaningful.”The Tru by Hilton brand promotes its rooms with “open shelves, doorless closets and wood-like flooring,” along with a “large TV and premium channels” that create an open feel. Game area at Try by Hilton in Mandarin“Our hotel rooms are minimal but meaningful,” said Kyle Stanton, night auditor at Tru by Hilton. The lobby provides plenty of seating for any guests wanting to eat food, work, or just relax.”Pool area at Tru by Hilton in MandarinRoom rates are available online.
Publix now prioritizing COVID-19 vaccines for educators
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Starting this week, Publix will prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers, school staff, and child- and family-care providers, the Florida-based grocer announced Monday. The grocery chain, which just received its first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, is shifting its focus to vaccinating people who work in education and related fields as part of the effort to expand and streamline vaccine access through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Beginning on Wednesday, educators and child-care providers can schedule appointments to get their vaccines at participating Publix Pharmacy locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. To make sure those eligible to receive their shots get their choice of vaccines, Publix is making every Wednesday a scheduling window for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Appointments can only be made online through the Publix vaccine reservation system, not by calling your local Publix or Publix Pharmacy.
‘Extremely vulnerable’ people can get COVID-19 shots at federal vaccination sites
AdIt opened the door for retail pharmacies like Publix and Walmart to make appointments for “extremely vulnerable” people too. On Wednesday, his doctor signed the form from the state Department of Health confirming Pumphrey was “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19. RELATED: How to get COVID-19 vaccine if you’re ‘extremely vulnerable’ | COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Where to get COVID-19 vaccines in Northeast FloridaA state Division of Emergency Management spokesperson told News4Jax that the new policy allowing “extremely vulnerable” people to receive shots at the federal sites was implemented late Wednesday morning. “Federal sites in Tampa, Miami, Orlando & Jacksonville CAN vaccinate individuals deemed extremely vulnerable by a physician,” the tweet read. 💉 Federal Vaccine Site Update: Federal sites in Tampa, Miami, Orlando & Jacksonville CAN vaccinate individuals deemed extremely vulnerable by a physician.
Publix offers 225,000 workers $125 gift cards to get vaccinated
Publix on Friday said it would give a $125 Publix gift card to each of its more than 225,000 employees who gets vaccinated against COVID-19. Publix said it's encouraging but not requiring workers to get vaccinated. Only 13 states — California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia — have started inoculating supermarket employees, according to the United Food and Commercial Workers, which represents 800,000 U.S. grocery workers. There have been 137 grocery worker deaths due to COVID-19, according to the UFCW, and over 30,100 grocery workers have been infected or exposed. Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, and meat-processing company JBS are both offering workers $100 to get vaccinated.
cbsnews.comBlack and poor left behind in Florida's vaccine rollout
CBS MoneyWatch took a deep dive into Florida's vaccine rollout, comparing vaccinations rates with demographics on income and race across the state's 67 counties. Residents of Florida's 10 counties with the highest incomes had a vaccination rate of 9% — that's nearly double the 5% vaccination rate of people living in the state's 10 poorest counties. Statewide, the first-dose vaccination rate for Floridians is 6%. Palm Beach County, which is home to former President Donald Trump, illustrates the problems with Florida's vaccine rollout. Florida was among the four states STAT found that had the highest gap in vaccination rates between rich and poor.
cbsnews.comCovid vaccine 'deserts' and tech woes: Publix's Florida rollout highlights risks as retailers play a larger role
Starting next week, Walmart and Winn-Dixie stores in Florida are poised to receive vaccine shipments as part of the federal expansion. Yet, the partnership has become a lightning rod for the many criticisms about the broader vaccine rollout. Most of the nearly 13 million people given at least one shot of a Covid vaccine within the first month of distribution were older, White and female, according to a study by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She said Florida's ability to launch new partnerships depends on its vaccine supply from the federal government. Since Publix administered its first vaccines in Florida on Jan. 7, it has given more than 100,000 doses.
cnbc.com'All I did was cry:' Elderly Americans struggle to set up Covid vaccine appointments
When Miami-Dade started with the vaccine rollout, they saw hundreds of thousands of people simultaneously on the site trying to book appointments, he said. Walker said that Nomi's working with Miami-Dade to offer more outreach services, like at-home vaccine delivery for homebound people. Nonprofits like New Jersey-based Sostento, which provides support to front-line health-care workers, are also trying to help. Joe Agoada, CEO of Sostento, noted that many counties, pharmacies and health clinics are relying on websites to set up appointments for the public. Some health clinics arranged call centers instead, but it was overwhelming to operate vaccine clinics while answering phones and treating patients, Agoada said.
cnbc.com7 ways to save big when grocery shopping at Publix
Publix is known for its customer service, Shannon McCaig of the grocery site Passionate Penny Pincher tells CNBC Make It. A buy one, get one free retail display in a Publix grocery store. This flyer contains both store coupons and a look at all the sales going on throughout the store. Redeem all the couponsBeyond its own coupons, Publix stores generally accept most others: manufacturer's coupons, internet coupons and coupons from nearby competitors. Buy store brand
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