In Summary:
An analysis by KFF Health News and The Trace found that more than 4,000 Florida children were hospitalized with firearm injuries over seven years. Children living in disadvantaged and historically neglected neighborhoods faced especially high risks, while researchers linked higher pediatric firearm death rates to states with more permissive gun policies. Orange County’s 32805 ZIP code had Florida’s highest rate of firearm-related hospitalizations among children, with 25 cases from 2018 through 2024.
Gun Violence in Orange County and Apopka/South Apopka…