Duval County

Community members in Broward, Duval and Hillsborough counties have spoken out against efforts to close or change programming in schools.

The family of Dexter Barry lists the Jacksonville sheriff as the defendant in a case that spotlighted care provided by the jail's former health care provider, which has since filed to sell its assets and debts.

When the program was rolled out Nov. 2, Jacksonville officials said about 120,000 residents under age 65 were uninsured. As of Nov. 30, more than 26,000 of those people have enrolled for coverage.

Duval County ranks 46 of 67 Florida counties in health outcomes, so easier ways to get health insurance are needed, according to Dr. Sunil Joshi, Jacksonville’s chief health officer.

The civil rights group expressed concerns the school district's top spot could be offered to former Hillsborough Superintendent Addison Davis, without community input.

Jacksonville leaders signed two contracts with Armor Correctional Health Services despite 570 lawsuits and inmate deaths across the country.

House Democrats pointed to Duval County as a cautionary tale in its opposition to a federal bill that mirrors aspects of Florida's new "parental rights" and book laws.

The supervisor's departure comes as Duval Schools has received national scrutiny for its book review process.

A protracted legal fight over how city council districts were drawn in Jacksonville reflects an aspect of redistricting that often remains in the shadows.

Every three years, the Jacksonville Nonprofit Hospital Partnership studies the most critical health needs affecting Northeast Florida. The group just recently released its latest report.

The state's 1st District Court of Appeal detailed reasons for upholding a circuit judge's decision to reject efforts by the family of a dying patient at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.

Florida has screened just 4.5% of positive COVID tests for variants over the past six months. In contrast, California, which has traced six omicron cases, screened almost 15% during the same period.