UNF enrolling more nursing students than ever as US job growth report shows high demand in health care

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With job growth turning out to be much stronger than expected in March, there were three main categories where the hiring was mainly concentrated including health care…

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Florida gas prices jump 12 cents, set new 2024 high as demand rises, global supply tightens: AAA

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida gas prices jumped again last week, according to AAA, reacting to gains in the futures market in the week before. In full, the state average rose…

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Blustery conditions cause High Rip Current risk today, peeking ahead to Easter weekend

Wind will be a factor today, especially at the beach and on our waterways. We’re looking at sustained N/NE winds of 15-25 mph, with possible gusts of 25-35 mph. Mostly…

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Yulee High School’s Mr. Wykle awarded FCN’s Teacher of the Week

Mr. Chad Wykle at Yulee High School has been teaching for seven years and counting. YULEE, Fla. — It’s Thursday, and you know what that means—it’s time to celebrate our…

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Duval County Public Schools to host 3rd annual employment fair for high school seniors

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) will be hosting its third annual employment fair for high school seniors on March 27. DCPS has partnered with JaxUSA, CareerSource, and…

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New water test results from Arlington apartment reveal high levels of bacteria, professor says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered more evidence of possible water contamination at an Arlington apartment complex. Test results of water samples from a tenant’s sink and shower…

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DCPS leaders break ground on new building at Mandarin High School that will eliminate 19 portables

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Officials with Duval County Public Schools are set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for a brand-new building at set to be constructed at Mandarin High…

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High risk of rip currents at Jacksonville beaches

The risk of rip currents will be high across northeast Florida beaches in the coming days with a long period swell. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rip currents are a common occurrence…

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Riverside High School Football Stadium Renamed in Honor of Leon Barrett

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a momentous occasion for the Riverside High School community, the football stadium has been bestowed with a new name to commemorate the contributions of Leon Barrett….

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DCPS: Argument that escalated led to shooting at First Coast High

First Coast High School Principal Justin Fluent said that no one was injured in the shooting. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Four people were detained after a shooting took place in a…

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