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Florida state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo speaks in 2021 after being named to his post by Gov. Ron DeSantis. | Ryan Dailey, News Service of Florida

Florida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools

The rule would remove Hepatitis B, chicken pox, influenza type b, and pneumococcal vaccines for public school attendance.…

By Ana Goñi-Lessan - News Service of Florida

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In this file photo, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo speaks to supporters and members of the media before a bill signing by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Nov. 18, 2021, in Brandon. | Chris O'Meara, AP

August 12, 2026

Florida’s surgeon general wanted to repeal vaccine mandates. What’s the status?

Despite a call to end childhood vaccine mandates, nothing has changed on a policy level in Florida.…

By Roshan N. Bransden - WLRN

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The Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville was the No. 1 hospital in Florida in the U.S. News' 2026-27 rankings. Mayo also was named to the Honor Roll, comprising the 20 best hospitals in the nation. | Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville leads new U.S. News hospital rankings

Mayo Clinic Florida joined its campuses in Minnesota and Arizona in the Honor Roll of 20 best hospitals.…

By Rick Mayer - Health News Florida

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Amid a cyclospora outbreak, doctors caution that washing produce with water may not be enough. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

Cyclosporiasis is in the Jacksonville area. What to know

Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise, including in Duval and St. Johns counties. Here’s what to know about avoiding (and…

By Simone Endress

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This 8,558-square-foot oceanfront home at 1185 and 1187 Ponte Vedra Blvd. sold for $20 million July 13, 2026, with proceeds benefiting The Sontag Foundation. | Jacksonville Daily Record

$20M home in Ponte Vedra Beach sold to benefit brain cancer research

Aerospace executive Rick Sontag donated the home to the foundation he and his late wife formed.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The apartment complex for men is nearing completion at the Sulzbacher's new Enterprise Village, as seen in May. | Sulzbacher

Sulzbacher begins construction on next phase of Enterprise Village

Sulzbacher is expanding its services in housing, healthcare and job training for people without homes.…

By Dan Scanlan

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