Jared Bridegan’s killers appear in Duval County court together

Shanna Gardner waived her right to a speedy trial while Mario Fernandez-Saldana and his attorney spent time discussing a filed motion. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It was expected that Shanna Gardner…

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Live | Shanna Gardner, Mario Fernandez-Saldana appear together in Duval court for pre-trial hearing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez-Saldana are appearing together for the first time in the Duval County courthouse Friday morning for a pre-trial hearing. Gardner and Fernandez are…

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2 Duval County inmates die while in JSO custody

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported two inmate deaths at the Duval County Jail within the past week, bringing the in-custody death total to over 10 inmates this…

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Millions of dollars is needed to fix structural and safety issues at Duval County Jail

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville city leaders say the current Duval County Jail is falling apart and millions needs to be spent to bring it up to par. During a special…

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Duval County high schools recorded 510 fights last school year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging into the frequency of fights in Duval County public high schools in light of an altercation among teens in Las Vegas earlier…

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City council to discuss school safety, literacy, superintendent search in joint meeting with Duval school board

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council is set to hold a joint meeting Monday morning with the Duval County School Board. On the agenda is a long list of topics,…

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Duval County Schools police chief leaves rehab surrounded by love after being recently hospitalized for a stroke

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Schools Police Chief Greg Burton was discharged from the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital surrounded by love and support from more than 50 local law enforcement officers…

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Duval bus routes to change providers, effort to help delay

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County School District is taking action to decrease bus delays that have plagued the district for years. Two bus companies are contracted with the district,…

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Parent: Too many students riding on Duval schools’ buses

Sophomore Tristan Fisher rides the bus every day. He said it’s usually crowded. His mom has been reaching out to the district about it, with no answers so far. JACKSONVILLE,…

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Longtime Duval teachers union president retires in wake of FBI, IRS investigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Less than two months after FBI and IRS agents raided the Jacksonville office of Duval Teachers United (DTU), there are still a lot more questions than answers…

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