2 men in 20s shot, killed near elementary school in West St. Augustine: SJSO

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – St. Johns County deputies are investigating after two men in their 20s were shot and killed late Monday night in West St. Augustine, the St. Johns…

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Pepper spray used on school bus at Garden City Elementary in Jax

The school’s principal says no students were directly sprayed with the pepper spray but, told parents that the spray did cause two students to experience discomfort. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — “Appropriate…

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Teacher of the week: Lynette Holton Clay Hill Elementary

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This week’s Teacher of the Week takes us to the heart of Clay Hill Elementary, a remarkable educator, Ms. Lynette Holton, is transforming the educational landscape in kindergarten….

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New reports in Bunnell Elementary assemblies for Black students

In August, a Bunnell Elementary School teacher planned assemblies targeting “lower-performing” Black students. His plan to “raise student achievement” backfired. BUNNELL, Fla. — First Coast News is learning more about an…

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Bunnell Elementary School teacher involved in controversial assembly with Black students resigns

Principal Donelle Evensen resigned last week following a district investigation Bunnell Elementary School (FILE) (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Bunnell Elementary teacher…

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Faith, local leaders encourage Bunnell Elementary students arriving to school after controversial school assembly

Nearly two dozen faith leaders and Flagler County leaders held a prayer vigil this morning near Bunnell Elementary School. It was their response to the assembly last week that singled…

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City plans to buy controversial liquor store next to elementary school

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The property where a liquor store was projected to open across from an elementary school in Northwest Jacksonville will be purchased by the City of Jacksonville, according…

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