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St. Johns River
Coverage of St. Johns River in the Nexus archive.
A’mahri Robinsonperson1Ladonna Johnsonperson1Steven Dodson Jr.person1Jacksonville, Floridaplace1Families of Slain Childrenorganization1KFF Health Newsorganization1Florida Agency for Health Care Administrationorganization1Reflecting Poolplace1Florida Department of Healthorganization1Lake Okeechobeeplace1Rick Scottperson1algae bloomtopic1
- In Florida, Bullet Wounds Send a Child to the Hospital More Than Once a Day
In Jacksonville, Florida, 2-year-old A’mahri Robinson was murdered by his mother's boyfriend, Steven Dodson Jr., who pleaded guilty to murder. Hospital billing data showed that from 2018 to 2024, over 4,000 children 17 or younger were hospitalized for firearm injuries in Florida. Researchers link these high rates of gun violence to the state's history of racial discrimination and its impact on specific ZIP codes.
- Florida’s experience with toxic algae blooms can help clear up Reflecting Pool mess
Florida's St. Johns River is affected by toxic algae blooms due to excessive nutrients, similar to the issue in Washington's Reflecting Pool. The article suggests Florida's experience with algae blooms could inform solutions for the Reflecting Pool problem.