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A statewide grand jury probing issues related to COVID-19 vaccines has asked the Florida Supreme Court to extend its term for six months. Gov. Ron DeSantis initially requested the Supreme Court impanel the grand jury. According to a petition filed Monday seeking an extension, it was impaneled on June 26 in Hillsborough County for a year. Read: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments The grand jury issued an interim report on Feb. 2 and is seeking an extension through Dec. 26. “The statewide grand jury has diligently conducted its investigation regarding the issues ident…