Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country.

Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country.

Floridians ages 16 and up can now sign up for a one-time opportunity to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Flagler County, the county announced Thursday.

On Wednesday, Flagler Hospital remembered the arrival of that first case by honoring its staff that took care of that man and nearly 600 COVID-19 patients over the last 12 months. Flagler Health+ said it has also tested thousands of people and, more recently, provided thousands of vaccines. Inside the hospital, dedicated units were established to safely care for COVID-19 patients, with many unknowns about transmission at that time. For months this team rotated call every day and night, providing guidance and support for achieving the best outcomes for our patients with COVID-19 diagnosis. Flagler Health+ said their collaboration helped chart the course for recovery for patients, with some of the best outcomes in the state.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. St. Johns County and Flagler Health+ are offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday at Flagler Hospital. Due to the funds recently received by the CARES Act, we are now able to offer this testing at no charge to our community, said Hunter Conrad, St. Johns County Administrator. We are pleased to partner with St. Johns County to broaden testing availability for our areas residents, said Flagler Health+ President and CEO Jason Barrett. The ongoing collaboration we continue to enjoy with our county government and other agencies truly sets our community apart. Although these are troubling and challenging times, we are well prepared, sufficiently resourced, and here to support you as we navigate through this pandemic together.For more information, call the St. Johns County Citizens Information Hotline at 904-824-5550.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - In St. Johns County, three teenagers died by suicide in 2018. The community is now reaching out to those most vulnerable -- high school students. According to Flagler Health+, St. Johns County has one of the highest suicide rates in the country. While St. Johns County is rated the healthiest county in Florida, the countys child suicide rate is three times the state average. News4Jax on Wednesday spent the day at one St. Johns County school that is already implementing a new program that offers services to students.