Tag Archives: Jerry Demings

Florida Mayor Blasts DeSantis As MIA During Omicron

The Associated Press reports: The mayor of one of Florida’s largest counties on Tuesday blasted Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he has been missing in action during the latest wave of COVID-19, as some counties brought back mask mandates for government workers and other municipalities opened up new testing sites in response to overwhelming demand. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings …

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DeSantis Rips FL Mayor Over Expanded Vax Eligibility

Orlando’s NBC News affiliate reports: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says he is unapologetic about his decision to allow those 40 and older to get COVID-19 vaccines at the Orange County Convention Center starting Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis says it’s not the mayor’s decision to make. “It’s not his decision to make, there’s a structure in the state of Florida …

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Florida Mayor Bucks DeSantis On Vaccine Eligibility

The Orlando Sentinel reports: People 40 years and older can be vaccinated at the Orange County Convention Center starting Monday, Mayor Jerry Demings said, his latest move in extending the shot to people ahead of state regulations. Demings said the decision was made with confidence the county has ample supply to handle the potential of people from outside of the …

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