Ridgeview High Julian Valle remembered with candlelight vigil

The family of 22-year-old Julian Valle says he was shot and killed early Saturday morning. MIDDLEBURG, Fla. — The death of a former Ridgeview High School football player, shocked his…

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Ridgeview High School Master Chief Honored as Hyundai Hometown Hero, Wins New Car

In a heartwarming surprise event at Ridgeview High School on Wednesday, News4JAX presented Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Sha’Reff Rashad with the prestigious title of Hyundai Hometown Hero. The unsuspecting…

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Mandarin High School student accused of pushing security guard

The security guard hit his head, causing ‘significant bleeding,’ Principal Sara Bravo said in a phone call to parents. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A student at Mandarin High School is accused…

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Why are property taxes so high in Jacksonville?

Many of you reached out to First Coast News in shock at how high your property tax bill was this year. We found out why. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On social…

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Increased police at Fletcher High School Friday

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla — The Neptune Beach Police Department posted on Facebook Friday to alert the public to an increased police presence at Fletcher High School. Friday is Senior Night…

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Police lock down Green Cove Springs Junior High for arrest

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. — An arrest near Green Cove Springs Junior High caused the school to be locked down Thursday morning. The Green Cove Springs Police Department arrived to…

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Neptune Beach Police increase presence at Fletcher High football game after off-campus incident

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Neptune Beach Police increased their presence Friday night outside of Fletcher High School’s football game. The agency said it was because of an off-campus incident and…

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Some popular chocolate products are high in toxic heavy metals: Consumer Reports

You likely have a lot of chocolate at home thanks to some successful trick-or-treating or maybe you bought too much candy to hand out. Regardless, the key we’re learning is…

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Why is Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach on lockdown?

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. — Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach is currently on lockdown Wednesday after the school shared a communication message with parents stating that a “possible shooting” threat…

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Former Englewood High School basketball coach accused of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, other charges

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former head boys basketball coach at Englewood High School was arrested Thursday in Clay County and accused of five felony counts of unlawful sexual activity with…

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