ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A state representative from Central Florida is putting pressure on the governor to make COVID-19 vaccines available to teachers.State Rep.
Carlos Smith sent a letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday asking that he revise the state’s list of priority groups to include “K-12 essential school district employees who are in direct contact with students.”[TRENDING: Manatee found with ‘Trump’ etched into skin | Carnival says 2020 bookings are strong | Here’s how to register for COVID-19 vaccine]In early January, Florida was vaccinating only three priority groups: Health care workers, long-term care facility staff and residents and people 65 or older.