Historic Hastings High School getting makeover

First Coast News gets a tour of the building’s interior that has been mostly vacant for years. HASTINGS, Fla. — A historic schoolhouse on the First Coast will become a…

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Amid nationwide construction worker shortage, high school students get first-hand experience at Jacksonville event

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, – Local high school juniors and seniors had the opportunity to get first-hand construction experience thanks to an event meant to help them find their passion. Transportation officials…

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JSO investigating ‘hoax’ call that prompted lockdown at First Coast High School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police are investigating who made the “hoax” call that prompted a lockdown at First Coast High School Monday afternoon, according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County…

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DCPS: First Coast High School on lockdown after report of a ‘possible firearm’ on campus

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This is a developing story. Duval County Public Schools says First Coast High School is on lockdown Monday after a report of a “possible firearm” on campus….

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Cellphone video shows high speed chase in Nassau County

This video, taken from a business owner in the same plaza, shows a police officer using stop sticks across State Road 200, in order to pierce the truck’s tires. NASSAU…

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Jaguars PREP Program kicks off showcase for high school tackle and flag football

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This weekend, the Jacksonville Jaguars are hosting four events for high school tackle and flag football through the Jaguars PREP program. Day one of the two-day event…

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Are you sneezing, and wondering WHY the pollen is so high? Let me help!

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ok, so in other parts of the U.S., trees typically will not produce pollen until we get to the early Spring season, but for Florida, that’s a…

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How is Mrs. Millstone at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This week, First Coast News centers the spotlight on an exceptional educator in Jacksonville’s Mandarin community, Mrs. Millstone, awarded with Teacher of the Week. Millstone’s remarkable 38-year…

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Shooting at Mays High School

Officials said it happened shortly after dismissal when an unknown vehicle began firing shots in the high school’s lower campus parking lot. ATLANTA — Four students are hurt in an…

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Wilkinson Junior High teacher named Clay County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year

Robin Campbell, a Wilkinson Junior High School science teacher, was named Clay County’s Teacher of the Year last week as The Clay Education Foundation hosted the annual Apple Awards. In…

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