Publix requiring masks for employees regardless of vaccination status
Beginning August 2, all Publix employees will be required to wear a face-covering regardless of whether or not they have received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement on the grocery store's website.
70-year-old Florida man wins $4.6 million from $10 scratch-off lotto ticket he bought from Publix
A 70-year-old Florida man bought a $10 scratch-off lotto ticket at his local Publix -- and ended up becoming a multi-millionaire.
‘We’re really proud of you, J.R.’: Publix employee learns he qualifies for 2022 Special Olympics
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
Publix brings back free cookies for kids at store bakeries
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Publix makes masks optional for fully vaccinated individuals
On Friday, Publix announced that fully vaccinated associated or customers will not be required to wear a face-covering inside its stores beginning May 15, unless required by state or local ordinance.
Publix to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccines beginning May 10
Publix says it will start accepting walk-in customers for COVID-19 vaccines at all of its pharmacy locations beginning Monday.
Are chicken tender 'PubSubs' on sale? Popular Twitter account goes silent after Publix objects
A popular Twitter account that answers the question, "Are Publix Chicken Tender Subs On Sale?" has been abandoned after lawyers for Publix apparently objected. The person behind the account said he had received a cease-and-desist order from the grocery chain.
Alligator takes a stroll through Publix parking lot in Florida
Alligators are a common sight in Florida, but it still took one man by surprise to see a large gator taking an early morning stroll outside of a Publix.
Governor DeSantis blasts '60 Minutes' report about Publix and COVID-19 vaccines
Calling it a "a smear piece against me and the state of Florida," Governor Ron DeSantis is firing back after a ‘60 Minutes’ report accused him of giving Publix some type of deal to offer the COVID-19 vaccine based on its donation to his re-election campaign.
Publix reaches 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Offering $125 reward, Publix encourages employees to get vaccinated
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Publix cancels Wednesday's COVID-19 vaccine scheduling event in Florida due to weather delivery delays
Publix is canceling Wednesday's scheduling event in Florida for COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to shipment delays.
Nearly 600 Publix pharmacies in Florida to offer COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Publix pharmacies across the state of Florida are opening appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Judge refuses to dismiss COVID-19 case against Publix
As Florida lawmakers move quickly to try to shield businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits, a Miami-Dade County circuit judge has refused to dismiss a case against Publix Super Markets that stems from the COVID-19 death of a deli worker.
Publix vaccine registration opens for some Pinellas pharmacies
There is another opportunity for those in need of the COVID-19 vaccine in Pinellas County as Publix will open another round of appointments Friday morning.
Publix among Tampa Bay businesses on Fortune’s ‘world’s most admired companies’ list
Publix, the go-to grocery store for most Floridians, has once again been named one of the “world’s most admired companies” by Fortune Magazine.
First round of Publix vaccine appointments booked in Pasco, Pinellas counties
Within two hours, all available timeslots for Wednesday through Sunday’s appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at Pasco and Pinellas Publix locations were booked, according to the grocery store’s website.
Publix pharmacies in Pasco, Pinellas add COVID vaccine
The state is expanding its vaccination partnership with Publix to include dozens of stores in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Publix tries to distance from heiress who reportedly donated to pre-riot rally
Publix has denied that a woman found by the Wall Street Journal to have given money towards President Trump's campaign, which went on to fuel the January 6th rally prior to the Capitol riot, has any influence over its business operations or represents the company.
Publix recalls steam-in-bag vegetables due to possible listeria contamination
Publix Super Markets is recalling some steam-in-bag vegetables due to possible listeria contamination.