Mandarin community hosts annual Art Festival
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Mandarin community is hosting its annual Art Festival both Saturday and Sunday. The event features the Children’s Art Show, where local students from elementary and middle…
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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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Wire-wearing inmate helped JSO make case against 19-year-old accused in Mandarin murder
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was able to arrest a 19-year-old man accused of murder thanks to the help of an informant who wore a recording device in…
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19-year-old man charged with murder of 16-year-old killed in Mandarin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 19-year-old man was arrested and accused of murder in the shooting death of a 16-year-old that happened in Mandarin in December 2023, according to the Jacksonville…
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Elite Progress in State Regional Semifinals: Mandarin Bartram
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — In the soccer state regional semifinals, the quest for excellence unfolded tonight as teams battled for advancement. In the 7A bracket, Mandarin hosted Lake Mary in…
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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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Why is there so much police at First Coast High, Mandarin Middle?
Duval County Public Schools says additional police officers will be at both schools Thursday out of an abundance of caution. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Day two of extra security measures are…
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Mandarin artist making first sculpture of Harriet Beecher Stowe
An abolitionist best known for writing the book ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’, Harriet Beech Stowe spent 17 years living in Mandarin. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A project is underway in Mandarin to…
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Family of 16-year-old killed in Mandarin begs shooter to come forward
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The family of a 16-year-old killed at a party in Mandarin in December is calling on the shooter to come forward. Derek Pitts was shot and killed…
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Mandarin water main breaks | firstcoastnews.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A water boil advisory has been enacted as crews are responding to a broken water main in Mandarin at 11531 San Jose Blvd. that occurred early Friday…
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