Here’s where to get the vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination sites in Central Florida vary across the region — from FEMA-run sites in Orange County, state-run sites in Orange and other areas and private businesses such as Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Clubs and now CVS. Who’s eligible for the vaccine also varies by county and changes frequently with new actions by state and local governments. We have compiled a list of vaccination sites across Central Florida that will be updated frequently.
Just about anyone seeking a vaccination will need to provide documentation of being a Florida resident. Examples of accepted documentation include a valid Florida driver’s license or Florida identification card or any two of the following:
A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental or lease agreement.
A utility hookup or work order that is not more than 2 months old or a utility bill that is not more than 2 months old.
Mail from a bank or other financial institution — including checking, savings, or investment account statements — that is not more than 2 months old.
Mail from a government agency, such as a tax bill showing a Florida address, that is not more than 2 months old.
Caution: Beware of scams. Do not fill out Eventbrite vaccine registration forms unless they are provided through a county’s website or the links in this list, and do not register for a vaccination appointment that requires payment. However, some providers ask for insurance information.
All Counties in Central Florida
Depending on location, some of all of these store pharmacies are offering COVID vaccinations. Check each company’s their websites for appointment information.
CVS - cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
Publix - publix.com/covidvaccine
Sam’s Club - samsclub.com/covid
Winn Dixie - winndixie.com/pharmacy/covid-vaccine Walmart - walmart.com/covidvaccine
Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, 9800 International Drive, Orlando: This is a drive-through site, with appointments required through the state vaccine portal. (Walk-ups are not accepted.) The site can offer up to 3,000 vaccinations a day.
Who’s eligible: Permanent Florida residents or part-time residents, age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient (any age); all educators and staff in schools, colleges or licensed day cares (any age); sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (all ages); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor).
Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
VALENCIA COLLEGE’S WEST CAMPUS, 1800 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando: This is a site run by FEMA offering vaccines to both walk-up patients and those with appointments through the state vaccine portal.
Who’s eligible: Persons age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact (any age); All educators and staff in schools, colleges or licensed day cares (any age); sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (50 and older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor).
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
KELLY PARK FEMA SATELLITE SITE, 400 E. Kelly Park Rd., Apopka: This is a FEMA-run drive-through site accepting only walk-up patients (no appointments are taken).
Who’s eligible: Persons age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact (any age); All educators and staff in schools, colleges or licensed day cares (any age); sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (50 and older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor).
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 7-10.
BARNETT PARK GYM FEMA SATELLITE SITE, 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando: This is a FEMA-run drive-through site accepting only walk-up patients (no appointments are taken). Who’s eligible: Persons age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact (any age); All educators and staff in schools, colleges or licensed day cares (any age); sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (50 and older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor).
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11-13.
ORLANDO VA MEDICAL CENTER, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando: This is a VA-run site, located in the fourth-floor auditorium of the Lake Nona facility. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome (see more information below).
Who’s eligible: All enrolled and eligible Veterans regardless of age. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for appointments; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for walk-ins.
LAKE BALDWIN VA CLINIC, 5201 Raymond St., Orlando:
This is a VA-run site, located in Auditorium B of the facility. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome (see more information below). To schedule an appointment, call 407-631-0499 (Monday- Friday from 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.).
Who’s eligible: All enrolled and eligible veterans regardless of age. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for appointments; 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for walk-ins.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Pegasus Ballroom: This is a vaccine site for UCF employees only. The school has enough for 2,340 workers. Appointments are required.
Who’s eligible: All UCF employees of all ages, starting Thursday. MORE INFORMATION: Visit ocfl.net/Vaccine for registration information, call 1-844-770-8548 or e-mail COVID19Support@ cdrmaguire.com. Residents trying to get an appointment are encouraged to preregister.
Seniors who lack transportation may qualify for a free ride from LYNX. You must have a scheduled appointment at the Orange County Convention Center before calling 407-836-3111 to request a scheduled ride.
Seminole County
OVIEDO MALL, 1360 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo (enter from the parking lot closest to District Eat & Play): This is an appointment-only site. Appointments are available for March 9-13 or for March 16-20. For technical assistance in booking appointments call 407-665-0000.
Who’s eligible: Florida residents or part-time residents age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact); K-12 school staff; sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (age 50 or older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor). Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
SANFORD CIVIC CENTER SATELLITE SITE, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford: This is a special satellite vaccination site. Appointments are required. For technical assistance in booking appointments call 407-665-0000.
Who’s eligible: K-12 school staff (all ages), sworn law enforcement (age 50 or older).
Hours: Varies, March 8-11.
MORE INFORMATION: New appointments for the Oviedo Mall vaccine site will be posted to PrepareSeminole.org’s vaccine section each Tuesday, pending vaccines are received in order to guarantee appointments for the following week.; Eventbrite, the appointment system utilized by Seminole County, has a feature to“follow”events created by Seminole County to receive notification if cancellations result in available appointments. To “follow” events, visit PrepareSeminole.org, click on appointment links, and look for the blue “follow” button at the top right of the page. There is no waitlist for appointments; residents should continue to check PrepareSeminole.org for updates. The Seminole County Citizen Information Hotline is available to assist Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 407-665-0000. Text COVID19INFO to 888-777 to opt-in for alerts from Seminole County Emergency Management related to COVID-19.
Lake County
LAKE SQUARE MALL, 10401 US-441, Leesburg:
This is a statesupported vaccination site with appointments required through the state vaccine portal. (Walk-ups are not accepted.) Who’s eligible: Florida residents or part-time residents age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact); K-12 school staff; sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (age 50 or older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor). Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
ORLANDO HEALTH - SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL, 1900 Don Wickham Dr, Clermont.: This is an appointment-only site run by Orlando Health, which is offering vaccines for eligible persons when supplies become available. Call (877) 321-2684 for more information or to make an appointment.
Who’s eligible: Florida residents or part-time residents age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact); K-12 school staff; sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (age 50 or older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor). Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
MORE INFORMATION:
Lake residents can call 1-833-540-2052, text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 or visit lake.florida.gov. Residents can preregister to be notified when immunization appointments are available by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov or calling 866-201-6909 (or 833-4761031 for TTY users). Once available, individuals will be contacted by phone call, text or email and will be assisted in scheduling an appointment. Persons currently ineligible to receive an immunization appointment may sign up for email updates when the State criteria changes.
Osceola County
CENTRO CRISTIANO DIOS DE PACTOS CHURCH, 1130 Simmons Road, Kissimmee: This is an appointment-only site with preregistration required through the state vaccine portal or by calling or call 866-201-6507. Residents will be contacted by the county’s vendor to schedule their first dose appointment; the Health Department will schedule the second dose..
Who’s eligible: Florida residents or part-time residents age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact); K-12 school staff; sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (age 50 or older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor). Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
MORE INFORMATION: Residents who are 65 and older, who have obtained an appointment for a COVID-19 shot and do not have a way to transport themselves to the Osceola County vaccine site (Centro Cristiano Dios De Pactos Church) can call 407-742-0000 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday to find out how to qualify for a ride. Lynx needs at least a 48 hour prior notice to schedule a ride through the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Since the OEM does not operate on weekends, any ride needed for a Saturday or Monday, must be made the prior Thursday at the latest.
The county also is partnering with Prescriptions Unlimited in St. Cloud to provide vaccinations to homebound patients 65 years and older and home health providers. Providers seeking vaccinations for their staff or patients may call 407-892-7166 or email covid19@unlimitedrx.com to schedule an appointment. Appointments are required.
Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 3150 E New York Ave, DeLand: This is a state-supported vaccination site with appointments required through the state vaccine portal at myvaccine.fl.gov or 866-201-7314. (Walk-ups are not accepted.) Who’s eligible: Florida residents or part-time residents age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact); K-12 school staff; sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (age 50 or older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor). Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
DAYTONA BEACH VA CLINIC, 551 National Health Care Dr, Daytona Beach: This is a VA-run facility. Shots by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 407-631-0499 MondayFriday from 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Who’s eligible: All enrolled veterans 65 years old and older, frontline essential workers, and veterans with underlying medical conditions as determined by the CDC.
Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
MORE INFORMATION: For the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Volusia County, visit Volusia.org/coronavirus.
Brevard County
VIERA VA HEALTH CARE CENTER, 2900 Veterans Way, Melbourne: This is a VA-run site drive-up facility. Shots by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 407-6310499 Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who’s eligible: All enrolled veterans 65 years old and older, frontline essential workers, and veterans with underlying medical conditions as determined by the CDC.
Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
MORE INFORMATION: Individuals can preregister for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area by visiting https://myvaccine.fl.gov or by calling 866-201-5420 or TTY (Teletypewriter) 833-476-1525. More information is also available at brevard.floridahealth.gov.
Polk County
STATE OPERATED SITES: The county is continuing to use its own vaccination enrollment process at https://register.polk. health rather than the statewide registration system. Enrollments can be made online or by calling the COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center at 863-298-7500. Appointment availability is based on the supply of vaccine. The shots are administered by appointment only at 1290 Golfview Ave, Bartow.
Who’s eligible: Florida residents or part-time residents age 65 and up; long-term health care facility residents and staff (any age); health-care professionals with direct patient contact); K-12 school staff; sworn law enforcement officers or firefighters (age 50 or older); extremely medical vulnerable or high-risk people (any age, but must have required state form signed by doctor). MORE INFORMATION: Polk County runs a COVID-10 Vaccine Call Center Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 863-2987500.
TALLAHASSEE — Continuing efforts to make it harder to change the Florida Constitution, a Senate panel Tuesday backed a proposal that would require approval from two-thirds of voters for ballot measures to pass.
The Senate Ethics and Elections Committee voted 5-3 to approve the proposal (SJR 1238), sponsored by Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral. It would make it harder to amend the Constitution because ballot measures now can be approved with a 60% vote.
If lawmakers pass Rodriguez’s proposal during this year’s legislative session, the issue would go before voters in November 2022. That is because increasing the threshold for amending the Constitution would require a constitutional amendment.
Ethics and Elections Chairman Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, said lawmakers would simply give voters a choice about whether they want to make it harder to amend the Constitution.
“We’re not putting this in the Constitution,” Baxley said. “The voters will vote as to whether they want to make this change.”
But Sen. Randolph Bracy, an Ocoee Democrat who serves on the committee, expressed outrage, telling supporters of the proposal that it is a “direct result of constitutional amendments passing that you all don’t like.”
“It is a spit in the face to every voting member of the public,” Bracy said. “And I think we should be ashamed for even putting something like this forward.”
Amendments that have passed in recent years have increased the state’s minimum wage, restored voting rights to felons, legalized medical marijuana, provided money for land and water conservation and banned greyhound racing.
The Republican-controlled Legislature, backed by groups such as the Florida Chamber of Commerce, has approved in recent years a series of changes to make it harder to amend the Constitution.
For example, lawmakers last year passed a measure that included raising the number of petition signatures needed to spur Supreme Court reviews of citizens’ initiatives. Such initiatives need the Supreme Court to sign off on ballot wording before they can move forward.
Voters in 2006 approved a measure that required constitutional amendments to receive 60% support to pass, up from the previous simple majority. That proposal was put on the 2006 ballot by the Legislature.
Supporters of making it harder to change the Constitution argue, in part, that it should be a document that serves as a foundation of government and not a battleground for policy issues better resolved by the Legislature.
“The Constitution should be a defining document of the relationship between a people and their government,” Baxley said. “It should not be all this policy and budget stuff.”
But opponents of additional restrictions say groups have needed to put measures on the ballot because lawmakers have not responded to the wishes of voters.