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Publix is celebrating 92 years of business on Tuesday. Its first store opened its doors to customers in Winter Haven on Sept. 6, 1930.

School hopes to raise $100,000

The signs cite federal law, indicating only service animals are permitted in grocery stores.

The grocery store chain received criticism for the cakes last year as Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida.

For the second week in a row, the Florida Lottery announced a winning Mega Millions ticket had been sold at a Jacksonville area Publix.

Two days before a Neptune Beach Publix made national headlines for selling the winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket, the store attracted the unwanted attention of an armed robbery suspect, according to police.

The winning ticket in Tuesday’s $1.58 billion Mega Millions drawing was sold at a Publix in Neptune Beach.

A single lottery ticket sold in Florida has won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot.

Step aside, Publix — there’s a new chicken tender sub in town!

A Florida alligator wanting to brush up on his multiplication tables on Sunday was removed from a Jacksonville school property.

Cooking in the Publix Kitchen | Coppa Bruschetta with Rosemary-Infused Ricotta and Bacon Jam

Cooking in the Publix Kitchen |,Mini Chocolate-Topped Key Lime Cheesecake

Fish Sliders and Pineapple Slaw

A new fish and oyster restaurant is coming to San Marco and will move into a two-story cornerstone spot next to Publix.

Because we know making ends meet is tough right now, News4JAX has been trying to help you save on the bills that really add up like your car insurance and homeowners’ insurance.

The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida on Friday kicked off this year’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign.

LifeSouth is hosting a series of mobile drives to help ease the blood supply shortage in Florida.

Companies across the nation are assisting Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Publix is closing stores in 11 Florida counties and modifying store hours as Hurricane Ian approaches, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

A long-awaited Publix opened its doors in San Marco Thursday morning after being in the works for 20 years.

Publix has confirmed to the Jacksonville Daily Record that its new store in San Marco will open its doors on Aug. 11.

Police say a man was shot to death by a security guard right after closing time at a Florida supermarket.

Floridians, this might be one of your favorite sales.

A 17-year-old is dead after being shot at a local park.

A man accused of filming a customer in the Publix on Town Center Parkway has pleaded guilty to video voyeurism, according to Duval County court records.

Publix employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer have to wear a mast on the job.

He turned $30 into $1,000,000.

Shortages at U.S. grocery stores have grown more acute in recent weeks.

A man has died at a local hospital after police found him unresponsive in a car that was parked in the Highland Square Shopping Center parking lot.

Officials at the Publix grocery store chain says that they will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents.

Forget leftovers. We are sprinting to Publix to get a whole chicken tender Pub sub!

Two Florida-based grocery chains are limiting the number of items sold to customers ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving meal shopping is in full force this week, and one grocery store is limiting the number of certain items you can buy as the United States continues to battle supply chain issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

First, it was toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Now, just about everything from baked goods to Gatorade is hard to find on store shelves.

Today Publix showed off their delicious options for tailgate platters, snacks... and you can’t forget about desserts! You can head to Publix now to place your order for platters or snag some goodies in their bakery section.

The cost of groceries is up 4.5% from last year-- and prices are still rising.

Publix grocery chain is planning to hire roughly 30,000 associates across the company’s seven-state operating in the next few months.

Have you ever been driving down the highway, or maybe just minding your own business at a Publix and you saw something that was just, well, SO Florida?

Publix, CVS and Walgreens are offering a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for certain immunocompromised people.

As COVID-19 cases increase, several companies and other institutions are changing their mask policies.

Pointing to new guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Publix supermarket chain said Friday it will require employees to wear masks to try to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Air Fryer Friday!

A man is in custody after police say he robbed the Publix store on Old St. Augustine Road near Interstate-295 and then shot at officers as he tried to flee the area.

The gunman who killed a grandmother and her 1-year-old grandson inside a Florida supermarket had been threatening to kill adults and children on his Facebook page, but no one reported him.

Authorities say a man fatally shot a grandmother and her 1-year-old grandson inside a Florida supermarket before killing himself.

Authorities say a man fatally shot a woman and child inside a Florida supermarket before killing himself.

Sunday was the last day that COVID-19 testing was offered at the state-run Regency Square Mall site, the Florida Department of Health in Duval County said.

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.

An anonymous woman, who lost her son a few years ago, spread some positivity and love by paying for a Clay County mother’s birthday cake she was picking up for her son’s birthday.

Police charged a man with video voyeurism after he was caught filming a Publix customer.

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.

Florida-based grocer Publix has announced that starting Monday, its pharmacies in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia will begin accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations.

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.

A popular Twitter account that notified followers when Publix chicken-tender subs were on sale has been abandoned after lawyers for the Florida-based grocery chain apparently objected.

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.

Publix posted an update on its website, saying that because not all appointments were filled, most counties would also have an opportunity for scheduling on Monday, April 12, starting at 7 a.m.

Starting this week, Publix will no longer allow Floridians to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments online on Mondays.

The fallout from a “60 Minutes” report on Florida’s vaccine distribution continued Tuesday when Gov. Ron DeSantis used a press conference to attack corporate media and threaten retribution against CBS News.

The “60 Minutes” story began with a powerful statement about the state’s vaccine distribution system.

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.

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.

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.

It marked the first annual contraction for the country’s economy since 1998, when it was in the midst of a crippling financial crisis. In comparison, the federal government previously said 38% of people would receive two doses by the end of June. Still, that’s 700,000 doses on hand, when the state is getting 200,000 doses this week, rising to 223,000 next week. AdBharat Biotech has already signed an agreement with Brazil to supply 20 million doses of the vaccine by September. ___COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s mask mandate will continue until a “critical mass” has been reached of people who have received the coronavirus vaccine, a spokesperson for Ohio Gov.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With about 175,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected to arrive in Florida this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Monday that will expand state vaccinations to school personnel, law enforcement and firefighters 50 years old and older. “We probably could do all of that 50 up K-12 personnel and police, fire, with just our [Johnson & Johnson] shipment,” DeSantis said. RELATED: Qualifications to get COVID-19 vaccine at Regency site changingDeSantis said the state will be able to offer to the new groups because of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine as well as the expected increase in Pfizer vaccine and the opening of four federal vaccination sites, including one in Jacksonville. AdThe White House said the entire stockpile of the newly approved single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will go out immediately.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you missed the news Thursday, you missed a lot of vaccine updates. In Jacksonville Thursday, the Governor announced a new vaccination site at Edward Waters College will focus on specific ZIP codes. AdDeSantis said the permanent state site will offer 200 vaccinations a day, seven days a week, and will target residents of Northwest Jacksonville. News4Jax is also staying on top of developments with the new federally-supported COVID-19 vaccination site at Gateway Mall in Jacksonville. If you have questions about vaccines or a news tip on the process, reach out to News4Jax by emailing newstips@news4jax.com.

On Friday, Publix will begin scheduling COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies. Appointment scheduling starts at 7 a.m.“We’re pleased to bring appointment opportunities to each of our in-store Florida pharmacies,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a press release. “We know how important this vaccine is to the people we serve, and we are grateful we can expand our ability to help our communities during this time of need.”RELATED: Another batch of Publix vaccine appointments filled. The online reservation system typically opens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning for vaccine appointments at Florida Publix pharmacies, as long as the company continues to receive vaccine doses from the state and federal governments and barring unforeseen circumstances. Customers with appointments for their second dose are not impacted by any variations in scheduling opportunities and should arrive at the COVID-19 vaccine check-in area at their scheduled date and time.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Tom Wills received his second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a Publix in St. Johns County on Friday. Moments after getting the shot, Tom took a video explaining how fortunate he was feeling. “The pharmacy said in about three weeks I will have about 95% protection from becoming seriously ill with COVID,” Tom said. “I’m feeling so fortunate to be eligible to have the vaccine. RELATED | Tom Wills gets COVID-19 vaccine, encourages others to do the sameThe veteran WJXT anchor is encouraging others not only get the vaccine to protect themselves, but their loved ones too.

His office told News4Jax on Tuesday that 200,000 Moderna vaccines expected to arrive Tuesday have been delayed and are now expected to arrive on Thursday. Weather conditions across the United States are impacting the shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine to Florida. — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 16, 2021News4Jax was told a shipment to Florida expected Monday might arrive either Tuesday or Wednesday. Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores, which began giving vaccines in Northeast Florida counties earlier this month. Vaccine appointments in Houston and Austin were expected to be canceled again Tuesday because of the severe winter weather.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida consumer groups are protesting legislative efforts to give businesses immunity from lawsuits related to COVID-19. Just a handful of COVID-related lawsuits against businesses have been filed so far, but hundreds are being cued up. “There is an overwhelming concern by consumers,” Susan McGrath, executive director of the Florida Consumer Action Network, said. And If the immunity legislation passes as is, workers could have little recourse. The House and Senate are expected to take up the immunity legislation on the chamber floor during the first week of this spring’s session, which starts on March 2.

RELATED: Portal mistake allows high-risk people younger than 65 vaccine appointment at Walmart, Sam’s ClubAdWalmart begins giving does Friday for those who already have appointments. Walmart stores in Baker County, Bradford County, Clay County and Columbia County will also offer the vaccine, according to the governor. AdDeSantis said expanding vaccination efforts to Walmart stores across the state will help address some of the inequality issues raised by critics. The federal pharmacy program will also get more doses to Publix stores across the state. There’ll be six Publix in Clay County, and they’ll also be one in Columbia County,” DeSantis said.

I’m a retired nurse, so I’m very hopeful.”AdHere are the local stores involved:Alachua County: Winn-Dixie Store No. 7: 10915-112 Baymeadows Rd., Unit 12, Jacksonville, FL 32256; Winn-Dixie Store No. 123: 5647 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32244; Winn-Dixie Store No. 174: 12777 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225; Winn-Dixie Store No. 191: 5207 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205Putnam County: Winn-Dixie Store No.

Walmart stores in Baker County, Bradford County, Clay County and Columbia County will also offer the vaccine, according to the governor. DeSantis said expanding vaccination efforts to Walmart stores across the state will help address some of the inequality issues raised by critics. The federal pharmacy program will also get more doses to Publix stores across the state. There’ll be six Publix in Clay County, and they’ll also be one in Columbia County,” DeSantis said. About 42% of all seniors in Duval County have received at least one vaccine shot, DeSantis said, which is better than the state average.

Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution partnership with the supermarket chain Publix is expanding to three more Northeast Florida counties this week. Starting Wednesday at 7 a.m., seniors will be able to book appointments for stores in Duval, Clay and Columbia counties, the grocery store announced Tuesday. AdThere are now 325 Publix pharmacies in 23 Florida counties administering vaccinations. Starting by the end of this week, vaccines will be in 593 Publix stores statewide across 41 counties, Gov. “With the addition of doses provided by the federal government, we are able to offer more Florida residents the opportunity to be vaccinated,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones.

Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that 18 Walmart stores in Jacksonville will begin administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday. DeSantis, who was joined by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry at the Walmart Supercenter on Atlantic Boulevard, said there will be 119 Walmart stores across 34 Florida counties that will offer the COVID-19 vaccine for senior citizens. Walmart stores in Baker County, Bradford County, Clay County and Columbia County will also offer the vaccine, according to the governor. DeSantis said expanding vaccination efforts to Walmart stores across the state will help address some of the inequality issues raised by critics. There’ll be six Publix in Clay County, and they’ll also be one in Columbia County,” DeSantis said.

The Publix portal for senior citizens and others who qualify to book COVID-19 appointments opened Friday morning for a new round of signups with changes designed to make the experience better. Publix is opening booking windows at 7 a.m. rather than 6 a.m. as the grocery chain has done in past sign-up windows. Those who go online may notice some changes made to help users distinguish between the waiting page and the booking page. Since the system can only host a limited amount of traffic, certain users are directed to a booking page to make an appointment when the portal opens and several thousand more are sent to a waiting page. For instance, Publix stores with pharmacies in Volusia and Marion counties are likely within an hour or two-hour drive that you might be willing to make.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville will be opening another COVID-19 vaccination site at a senior center -- this time in one of the city’s underserved neighborhoods. Individuals who are feeling sick should not go to a vaccination site. After receiving the vaccine, patients must stay on site for at least 15 minutes to be monitored for potential reactions by healthcare and emergency professionals. While allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine are rare, this safety measure is in place out of an abundance of caution. The city’s new senior center vaccination site opens as a group of local church and community leaders announced their own plan to do the same.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Church leaders in Florida are pushing for more than 80 churches in under-served areas to become vaccination clinics. Church leaders say the governor and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry aren’t doing enough to reach underserved communities with the vaccine. They are now working to get the federal government to provide enough doses to open these sites. The leaders say it’s not political, it’s about saving lives. Church leaders announced nine Northeast Florida locations where they say coronavirus vaccination clinics should be placed.

Another round of appointments to the COVID-19 vaccine at Publix pharmacies booked up in just over 90 minutes Wednesday morning. AdPeople who have successfully made a vaccine appointments with Publix have some ideas that might increase your odds. If you’re willing to travel to another Publix further away, even in another county, your odds of finding an open time slot increase. For instance, Publix stores with pharmacies in Volusia and Marion counties are likely within an hour or two-hour drive that you might be willing to make. (Full list of stores offering vaccines)“It’s not perfect, but we’re trying to get there,” Maria Brous, director of communications for Publix told WPTV.

Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution partnership with the supermarket chain Publix is coming to Nassau County. On Thursday, Publix pharmacies on Sadler Road and State Road 200 will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting Wednesday, Publix will open more appointments to get the Moderna vaccine. Florida residents age 65 and older can make an appointment using the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. AdThere are now 325 Publix pharmacies in 23 Florida counties administering vaccinations.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Grocery store giant Publix has received thousands of COVID-19 vaccines from the Florida Department of Health to distribute to people in 20 counties across the state. Ron Desantis said there are now 261 Publix stores administering COVID-19 vaccines from the state and added his administration has plans to expand the program soon. “Some of these Publix stores have really filled the need getting into communities in a convenient way for folks to be able to go in and do that,” DeSantis said during a Monday press conference. AdSo far, in Northeast Florida Publix grocers are the only private businesses, other than hospitals, to receive vaccines from the state. The vaccine is available at stores in St. Johns County, but not yet in Duval County.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 50-year-old man in Jacksonville just claimed the $1 million prize from the 200X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, The Florida Lottery announced on Friday. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump sum payment of $890,000. The man purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 7628-24 103rd Street in Jacksonville. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket. The $20 game, 200X THE CASH, launched in September 2020 and features more than $446 million in cash prizes, including ten top prizes of $5 million!

Ron DeSantis has given the chain sole distribution rights for the coronavirus vaccine in Palm Beach County. “I don't understand.”Publix declined comment Wednesday on vaccine distribution in the Belle Glade area, referring questions to the governor’s office. There are 67 Palm Beach County Publix stores distributing the vaccine — but it does not have any stores in the county's northwest corner. But vaccine access has been a concern among advocates for the poor and communities of color statewide. Some say the Belle Glade issue should cause state officials to re-examine whether all Florida residents 65 and older have easy access to the vaccine.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – New appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine at Publix locations in St. Johns County were booked quickly Wednesday morning. Appointments opened at 6 a.m. and were gone by 7:10 a.m.There’s another chance to book an appointment on Friday at 6 a.m.To book a time slot, you must visit the online reservation system and check availability in your state. If you’re selected while waiting, the page will refresh with further instructions on how to book an appointment. News4Jax anchor Tom Wills recently received his first dose of the vaccine with Publix. The only people eligible for a vaccine in the state of Florida are:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – St. Johns County Officials began administering second dose COVID-19 vaccines at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center Tuesday. The second dose is critical because it completes the vaccination process. The site will be open six days a week — Monday, Wednesday and Friday for first doses and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for second doses. For more information on St. Johns County’s COVID-19 vaccination program, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits), text SJCVACCINE to 888777, or visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations. In addition to the county’s vaccination program, first-doses are available by appointment at any one of St. Johns County’s 14 Publix locations.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Within about 2 ½ hours Friday, all Publix COVID-19 vaccine appointments were booked up, including at locations in St. Johns and Flagler counties. The Publix vaccine appointments are for health care workers, people age 65 and up and long-term residents and staff. As the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues, more retailers are expected to help with the distribution. According to its website, Winn-Dixie plans to offer the vaccine to people, health care workers and long-term residents first. COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Northeast FloridaWalmart said it’s prepared to administer the COVID-19 vaccine at its more than 5,000 stores and Sam’s Club pharmacies nationwide when it’s asked to do so.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – On Friday morning, Tom Wills took a trip over to a Publix in St. Johns County, where he received his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Moments after getting the shot, Tom went on Facebook, urging others who are eligible to do the same. So go get this shot.”During News4Jax at 6, Tom said the process “could not have been easier.” He’ll return to the same Publix for the second dose in 28 days. RELATED: COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Northeast FloridaThe veteran WJXT anchor is encouraging others not only get the vaccine to protect themselves, but their loved ones too. “I urge you to do it for yourself and for those who care about you.”Moderna says the first shot offers 51% protection after two weeks, while the second dose offers 94% protection from the coronavirus.

New appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at the select Publix locations available in St. Johns and Flagler counties have been fully booked. It took less than an hour for all the Thursday slots to be reserved and about 2.5 hours for the Saturday-Wednesday openings. The appointments were made available after the state provided an additional 70,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to select Publix pharmacies in the state, including Flagler and St. Johns counties. Publix said to check back for an appointment using the online reservation system on Wednesday January 27. Publix said in a news release that the number of pharmacy locations administering the vaccinations is increasing from 105 to 242.

Florida is now approaching 1.6 million confirmed cases, with nearly 10,000 new cases and about 160 additional deaths reported Tuesday. Ron DeSantis said he wanted more Floridians vaccinated but the state was constrained by limited vaccine supplies of the federal government. So far, some 700,000 senior citizens have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, he said. In all, nearly 1.1 million shots have been administered in Florida, state officials said. DeSantis said 67 of the grocer's stores in Palm Beach County — the largest Florida county to take part in the program — would begin offering vaccinations by appointment.

In the last week, we saw thousands of people in our area get the COVID-19 vaccine, despite a rising number of cases of the virus. Do you remember when the state hit 1 million cases on Dec. 1? Just over 11,000 new cases were reported Sunday, but Florida also surpassed a million people vaccinated on Sunday. With nearly 75,000 cases in Duval, and over 50,000 people vaccinated, the percent positivity for new cases is at 9.3%. Some people asked why you’re doing some of the counties you’re doing; there’s some counties that have really big health infrastructure, Orlando, Jacksonville, has big infrastructure, a lot of hospitals.

Publix announced Thursday it will distribute COVID-19 vaccinations at its pharmacy in Kingsland and inside 107 other Publix pharmacies across the state of Georgia. “At Publix, we know how important it is to be there, especially in times of need,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a release. Customers with health insurance will need to bring their insurance card to their scheduled appointment. Customers without health insurance will need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 329,506 vaccinations have been given in the state as of Friday morning.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution partnership with the supermarket chain Publix is coming to four more counties: St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia and Collier counties. There are 14 Publix locations in St. Johns County and four in Flagler County. On Wednesday night, Publix posted on Facebook: “All available COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Publix Pharmacy Florida locations have been claimed. With the additional four counties, shots will be available at 66 more stores on Thursday. “I didn’t ever think I would ever see the day that we have such problems trying to stay alive,” St. Johns County resident Hugo Mickler said.

An additional 500 doses of the coronavirus vaccine arrived in St. Johns County from the state of Florida and just 12 minutes after the county opened appointments Thursday morning, all the slots were taken. St. Johns County said Tuesday that it was in the process of calling those who received their initial dose from the Department of Health in St. Johns County to schedule an appointment for their second dose. Ron DeSantis also announced Wednesday that 14 Publix locations in St. Johns County, as well as four locations in Flagler County, will offer the COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. On Wednesday evening, Publix posted on Facebook: “All available COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Publix Pharmacy Florida locations have been claimed. Hugo Mickler, 83, lives in St. Johns County and told News4Jax he’s frustrated with vaccination efforts.

Seniors living in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties will be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19 while shopping at Publix, under an agreement Gov. “As you’re shopping for groceries, knock out your vaccine,” DeSantis said Tuesday at a Publix in Marion County, where the governor announced the agreement. DeSantis made the Publix announcement as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state continues to mount. Florida health officials have recorded 1,392,123 infections in the state since the coronavirus first arrived in the state last year. More than 22,000 Florida residents have died of COVID-19, according to the Florida Department of Health.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you thought Publix chicken tender subs couldn’t possibly get any better, think again. Starting Thursday, you can get a whole Publix chicken tender sub for just $6.99, meaning you can save up to $2 on your favorite sandwich. That’s according to the weekly ad posted by the popular grocery chain. The deal runs until Dec. 16, so take advantage of it while you can.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Publix holiday cookie platters are being recalled due to allergy concerns. George DeLallo Co., Inc. issues an allergy alert on undeclared pecans in 20 OZ Publix Bakery Holiday Cookie Platters. The recalled Publix Bakery 20 OZ Holiday Cookie Platters were distributed in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Publix locations in Florida counties Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Broward and Monroe are NOT impacted by this recall. Product Name: Publix Bakery 20-oz Holiday Cookie Platter GTIN: 41415-88690 Lot/Exp Date W32326 10/APR/2021No illnesses have been reported.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Despite the economic slowdown that the coronavirus pandemic has had on many businesses, there are several forging ahead with building plans in our area. One of the big ones is the Publix supermarket that people have been talking about for a decade in San Marco. On Thursday, News4Jax learned the developer, Regency, announced the Publix lease has been signed, signaling a major step forward. Almand’s friend owns a store in San Marco. Also discussed at Wednesday’s San Marco Merchants Association was the Park Place at San Marco apartments.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Over the last two months, women have reported a man following them in Jacksonville supermarkets and using cellphones to take photos under their dresses, according to police reports. Three incidents happened in September and October at the Publix location off 103rd Street and another incident occurred at the Publix location off Duval Station Road, according to the incident reports from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. On one occasion, according to one of the reports, the man possibly left in a small white SUV. News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson said, the better the description, the better the chances of the man getting caught. Another incident report shows there are photos of the man, who has not been identified, at the Publix off 103rd Street, but those have not been released by police at this time.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Publix is showing its gratitude to veterans, active military personnel and their families by offering a 10% discount on groceries on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. To get the discount, you're asked to present a veteran ID card, military ID card, discharge document or a driver's license with a veteran designation. It excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, money services, Publix Delivery, Publix Curbside and online payments. “It is our privilege to honor you for serving our country,” Publix said on its website. “We hope to see you at your neighborhood Publix on Veterans Day.”For more information, click here.

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