A national blood shortage and summer donation slump have left Jacksonville centers low. LifeSouth and JFRD explain what’s needed and where to give.

Ascension has begun construction on a 27,000‑sq‑ft Family Birth Place at its St. Johns campus, adding a Level II NICU and 14 private delivery suites slated for 2027. The expansion aims to keep more births close to home in a fast‑growing county.

FAU finds older Florida men die from melanoma at roughly twice the rate of women; researchers point to missed screenings and prevention gaps among seniors.