Deadline approaches to submit applications for Duval County Public Schools superintendent position
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Monday is the last day to submit applications to be considered for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent position. When News4JAX talked to Duval County School…
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Mixed reactions to controversial Florida bill banning people who are homeless from sleeping in public places
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday making it illegal for unhoused people to sleep overnight in public places, people without homes are left questioning what’s…
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Duval County Public Schools resumes search for new superintendent
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools has officially started re-advertising for a new superintendent. The search was suspended in 2023 after the first attempt to find a replacement…
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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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Embattled former Jacksonville public defender Matt Shirk disbarred
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville public defender Matt Shirk has been disbarred. Shirk was a public defender for the 4th Judicial Circuit from 2009 to 2017. The circuit is made…
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Courtroom cleared of public, media for part of last day of testimony in trial of former JEA execs facing fraud charges
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was the final day of testimony in the case against former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher who are accused of conspiracy and wire fraud…
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Jacksonville gives updates on dozens of public projects to improve downtown
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville gave a presentation Wednesday for updates on dozens of public projects throughout every neighborhood downtown. RELATED: Riverfront 2025: City officials discuss plans for…
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Got questions about downtown development? City leaders invite you to public meeting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Our News4JAX viewers have told us over the years that they want to know what exactly is happening with downtown projects — after countless renderings, a lot…
Read more » Public School Defenders attend DCPS board meeting to address concerns over school safety workshop
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The group Public School Defenders attended the Duval County Public School board meeting to voice concerns about Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri’s presentation at the school safety…
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Cookie Monster’s take on shrinkflation get reactions from political leaders, public
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Shrinkflation. It’s a word that was just added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in 2022. It’s defined as “the practice of reducing a product’s amount or volume per…
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