Snowbirds must show proof of Florida residency for vaccine
What you need to get a COVID-19 vaccine
State-run vaccination sites in Florida, like the one at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, will now require people to prove their Florida residency.
DELTONA, Fla. - State-run vaccination sites in Florida, like the one at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, will now require people to prove their Florida residency.
Dozens of cars temporarily park in the post-vaccine waiting area of the fairgrounds throughout the day. Just looking at the plates it’s clear not everyone is from around here. I’m from Ormond Beach, Kathy Blomquist said. And Yonkers, New York.
Updated: 10:41 PM EST Jan 20, 2021 Volusia County is holding another vaccination clinic for people 65 and at the county’s fairgrounds Thursday. At this clinic, people being vaccinated have to prove they are Florida residents. DeSantis recently announced the new criteria.At the first clinic at the fairgrounds in DeLand, people just needed to prove that they were 65 and older to be eligible to be vaccinated. Recipients did not need to prove they were residents, which was a huge bone of contention among locals. “We have gotten a lot of feedback that people feel that these events should be limited to state residents. Some people even feel county residents,” Volusia County spokesperson Kate Sark said.The same complaint has been heard at sites all over the state. On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued additional criteria saying Florida s supply is for Florida residents only, though part-time residents will be included.“People will need to be able to provide a Florida-issue
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Don t crowd right whales
After witnessing several boats and jet skis approaching a mother and calf pair of whales off Matanzas Inlet this past Sunday afternoon, I realized there s a gap in public knowledge regarding regulations relating to approaching whales.
It is illegal to approach North Atlantic Right Whales closer than 500 yards.
This regulation applies to anyone and everyone without a federally issued permit and includes boaters, paddlers, surfers, swimmers, drone operators and aircraft.
If you disregard the federal regulations governing such activity, as prescribed by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act , you open yourself up to law enforcement action from local, state and federal authorities. Maximum penalties are fines up to $100,000, as much as one year in jail and confiscation of your vessel.