Public education bills may impact Duval County Public Schools
Members of the group Public School Defenders said the “Freedom to Learn Act” would restore classroom libraries to teacher control. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Parents are asking Duval County Public School…
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Protocols to reporting sexual assault in Duval County schools
First Coast News is diving into the Duval County Public School district’s reporting process for sexual assault claims. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County School District is investigating after the…
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Duval schools substitute accused of sexual assault by student
A spokesperson for Duval County Public Schools said Charger Academy leadership followed correct procedures in reporting the incident to law enforcement and DCF. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville family plans…
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Volunteers take to the streets to conduct count of people experiencing homelessness in Duval County
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Volunteers took to the streets Thursday to conduct an annual count of people experiencing homelessness in Duval County. This effort serves as a snapshot of that community…
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40 residents become US citizens at naturalization ceremony in Duval County courthouse
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of Northeast Florida residents officially became citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony at the Duval County courthouse Wednesday morning. A total of 40…
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Are you on the waiting list for affordable, low-income housing in Duval County?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It is no secret that affordable housing is one of the biggest problems Floridians are currently facing. In fact, it is now being called — a “crisis.”…
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Terry Parker biology teacher announced as 2024 Duval County Teacher of the Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Duval County science teacher is going to bed Saturday night as the Duval County Teacher of the Year. Gustavo Guzman (WJXT) Gustavo Guzman was named the…
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Duval County Public Schools allowing students to pick school
Making sure your child gets the education based on their zip code, is a thing in the past for Duval County. ‘School Showcase Saturdays!’ will begin Jan. 27. DUVAL COUNTY,…
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Duval County officials warn of uptick in scams related to missing jury duty
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – An uptick in scams related to jury duty is prompting an alert from the 4th Judicial Circuit and the Duval County Clerk of Court. Duval County…
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Duval County voters can expect changes at the booth during Florida presidential primary
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Right now, training and preparation for the Florida presidential primary is underway in Duval County. It’s 63 days from now. Only Republicans will be able to vote,…
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