With Florida’s population growing and an anticipated shortfall of nearly 18,000 physicians by 2035, a research arm of the Legislature is suggesting ways that lawmakers could increase retention of new doctors. “Florida’s physician workforce is inadequate to meet projected demand,” according to a presentation given Monday by the Legislature’s OfficeContinue Reading

Today is off to a chilly start with patchy fog across parts of the area followed by partly cloudy with near seasonal highs. Morning lows in the 40s inland, low 50s along the river and beaches. Sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper 60s, 70s for our southernContinue Reading

A 6-year-old was killed Monday in St. Johns County after a hit-and-run incident, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. SJSO said the incident happened around 6:16 p.m. near North Volusia and West King streets. Deputies said the child was taken to the hospital, where they died. No vehicleContinue Reading