100,000 vaccinations completed at federally-supported sites in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Margie Johnson, 70, received the 100,000th dose of the vaccine at the FEMA supported vaccine site at Valencia College West Campus. Johnson said she took the bus from downtown Orlando to get her second dose at the site when she was surprised by workers inside. She got her second vaccine at the site at Valencia College West Campus. Mirna Gomez went to Valencia College on Tuesday morning to avoid any possible rush next week. Organizers at the FEMA site said they will be able to hand out 3,000 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine every day.
Veteranโs family receives free gifts and decorations ahead of Christmas
A Christmas tree, decorations, and dozens of gifts were all placed outside her home for her children to see. Home Depot surprises local veteran's families ahead of the holidays. Home Depot surprises local veteran's families ahead of the holidays. (Image: Ezzy Castro/WKMG) (WKMG 2020)But despite the tears, Brantley and her family said Christmas is not just about gifts or giving, itโs something way more special than that. The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America Florida were able to donate gifts to two other veteran families in Brevard County.
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LIVE LOOK | Long line forms at Volusia County voting location LIVE LOOK | Long line forms for voting at McInnis Elementary in Volusia County. In Marion County, voters are also set to surpass 2016 total turnout with 72% by 3 p.m. In fact, President Trump made several campaign stops here within the last couple of weeks. pic.twitter.com/qb22CE2U4e โ Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 3, 202010:08 a.m.More people have voted in Orange County, Florida, this year than in 2016. Florida residents will also get to vote on six state constitutional amendments, including an increase on minimum wage.
High school seniors win art competition to paint parking spots on I-Drive
ORLANDO, Fla. โ While using a brush and a variety of colorful paints, Freedom High School senior Zaphra Ward had a specific vision for her artwork. That gave Colonial High School senior Andrew Graham a chance to show off his school spirit and give his classmates a special message. Orange County high school seniors paint parking spots off I-Drive in Orlando, Fla. after winning the "Paint Your Pointe." Joanne Helbourg with Pointe Orlando said this was a special event for the class of 2021 since many students are still taking virtual classes at home because of the virus. They are still seniors and they are still going off to school they can still change the world,โ Helbourg said.