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Robbie Gaffney

Robbie Gaffney is a recent graduate from Florida State University with degrees in Digital Media Production and Creative Writing. Before working at WFSU, they recorded FSU’s basketball and baseball games for Seminole Productions as well as interned for the PBS Station in Largo, Florida. Robbie loves playing video games such as Shadow of the Colossus, Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. Their other hobbies include sleeping and watching anime.  

  • COVID-19 Morning Report
    John Davis
    State health officials reported 17,783 new COVID-19 infections, Wednesday, for a total of 1,409,906 cases to date.The Florida Department of Health also reported 132 coronavirus-related deaths, yesterday, increasing the statewide death toll to 22,647 fatalities since the start of the pandemic.
  • COVID-19 Morning Report
    John Davis
    State health officials reported 7,711 new COVID-19 cases, Monday, for a total of 1,065,785 cases.The Florida Department of Health also reported 106 new coronavirus-related deaths, yesterday, increasing the statewide death toll to 19,529 fatalities since the start of the pandemic.
  • COVID-19 Morning Report
    John Davis
    State health officials reported 6,331 COVID-19 cases, Wednesday, for a total of 944,745 cases. The Florida Department of Health also reported 94 new coronavirus-related deaths, Nov. 23, increasing the statewide death toll to 18,310 fatalities.Over the past seven days, the single-day average number of new infections reported has increased to 7,529 cases. The average number of daily deaths reported over the past week has increased to nearly 72 fatalities a day.
  • This Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, file photo shows National Institutes of Health-funded Moderna COVID-19 vaccine study participant William Webb getting a COVID-19 test nose swab by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine nurse Loreta Padron, in Miami. Miami is one of 89 cities around the U.S. that's testing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, is participating in a COVID-19 vaccine study, hoping to encourage others to volunteer to take part in testing.
    Florida Releases Draft Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
    Robbie Gaffney
    When the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, the Florida Department of Health plans to prioritize certain groups of people.
  • In this March 16, 2020, file photo, Neal Browning receives a shot in the first-stage safety study of a potential vaccine for COVID-19 at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. Moderna Inc., said Monday, Nov. 16, its COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be highly effective in a major trial.
    DeSantis Hopeful COVID-19 Vaccines Will Ship To Florida Hospitals By December's End
    Robbie Gaffney
    Governor Ron DeSantis says he's hopeful Florida hospitals will receive COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the next three to six weeks. That's pending vaccine approval from the U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration.
  • Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is releasing a new edition to her Scams at a Glance consumer education program. It contains information on how to recognize storm-related scams.
    Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Warns Public Of Storm-Related Scams
    Robbie Gaffney
    Hurricanes often batter Florida. In 2018 it was Michael. In 2020, it's Eta. Attorney General Ashley Moody says people sometimes fall victim to scams in the wake of these storms. Her office is giving out tips on how to recognize these storm-related scams.
  • COVID-19 Morning Report
    John Davis
    State health officials reported 3,924 new COVID-19 cases, Monday, for a total of 847,821 cases. The Florida Department of Health also reported 58 new coronavirus-related deaths, Nov. 9, increasing the statewide death toll to 17,391 fatalities since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • COVID-19 Morning Report
    John Davis
    State health officials reported 3,377 new COVID-19 cases, Monday, for a total of 782,013 cases. The Florida Department of Health also reported 20 new coronavirus-related deaths, Oct. 26, increasing the statewide death toll to 16,652 fatalities.Over the past seven days, the single-day average number of new infections reported stands at just over 4,135 cases. The average number of daily deaths reported over the past week comes to 61 fatalities a day.
  • COVID-19 Morning Report
    John Davis
    State health officials reported 5,807 new COVID-19 cases, Wednesday, for a total of 762,533 cases. The Florida Department of Health also reported 105 new coronavirus-related deaths, Oct. 21, increasing the statewide death toll to 16,413 fatalities.
  • A polling place worker adjusts gloves as she tends to a reception table during the Florida primary election at the First United Methodist Church, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Jupiter, Fla. As Florida officials try to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the state's voters headed to the polls to cast ballots in the Democratic presidential primary.
    Disability Advocates Encourage Poll Workers To Ask Voters If They Want To Use Accessible Machine
    Robbie Gaffney
    Disability advocates want poll workers to ask everyone if they wish to use an accessible voting machine. The idea is to decrease stigma around disabilities and make the voting process more inclusive. Traditionally, if a person needed an accessible machine, they would have to ask for it.
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