Florida counties use Eventbrite to schedule vaccine appointments

Several counties in Florida are using Eventbrite, an event ticketing website, to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations. The platform is being used as a makeshift solution due to a lack of a statewide distribution system. The decentralized approach has led to confusion and patchy rollout, with some seniors waiting overnight for the vaccine. However, experts warn that relying on digital platforms like Eventbrite may deepen the digital divide and potentially lead to scams and politically motivated buy-ups of available slots.