Health News Florida

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing the future of a Mississippi law that inspired the Florida bills.

Jodi Ray of Florida Covering Kids & Families says one reason for the jump may be the Biden administration’s push for more resources toward marketing and outreach, particularly through the American Rescue Plan.

Falling numbers may signal that the state has reached the peak of the omicron variant.

Our reporters Kerry Sheridan and Stephanie Colombini spent several months listening to groups invested in the health of communities of color.

The number of staffed ICU beds being occupied by COVID-19 patients is under 40 percent.

County Commissioners made several arguments for and against sending the letter to Attorney General Ashley Moody while protestors rallied outside the county’s Administrative Center.

A smoker's estate went to the high court after the 5th District Court of Appeal overturned a decision by an Orange County jury to award $16 million, calling the amount “excessive.”

The report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation looks at several factors such as income levels, education and access to health care.

Adolescents have faced long-term social isolation in response to the pandemic and many parents say their kids are struggling with anxiety and depression.

The rise in depression and anxiety among teenagers comes at a significant stage in their development.

Burnout is a common problem for millions of military caregivers. And for many of them, the pandemic has made things even harder.

Saturday’s report from the Department of Health shows the percentage of positive coronavirus tests topped 7% for the fifth time this week.