The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office jail population peaked at 22.5 percent over capacity in early March, a stark rise since last year’s short-lived decrease at the start of the pandemic. The rise in the jail population is largely driven by defendants awaiting trial, according to data provided by the law-enforcement agency. Originally, Duval County’s three jails […]
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Florida’s current COVID-19 surge is driven by younger residents
Florida is in the beginning stages of what appears to be a third wave of COVID-19 cases, but unlike the past two surges, this one is driven entirely by younger residents, with the older population more heavily vaccinated and protected from the virus. The surge in viruses is entirely coming from those 55 and younger, […]