Public Schools Defenders demand end to book bans in Florida
Groups like Public School Defenders Duval, Rebel Readers, 904WARD, Equality Florida and Moms Rising will make their voices heard outside district headquarters. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several Jacksonville groups are rallying…
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Duval County Public Schools’ enrollment season begins Monday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools will host two “School Showcase Saturdays” as parents begin enrolling students in kindergarten, magnet, VPK and other programs. Enrollment season for the district…
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Parents worried after at least 6 local schools reported threats in the past week
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An alarming rash of school threats across our area has parents and students worried. After receiving numerous phone calls, emails and social media messages about the threats,…
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Columbia County schools put on lockdown amid search for teen accused of nearly hitting deputy with truck on campus
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – A teen in Columbia County was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer on Monday morning after he was accused of nearly hitting a…
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Florida teachers file federal lawsuit against anti-pronoun law in schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Three teachers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators. The…
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Taxpayer-funded plan to overhaul Duval County schools expected to cost billions more than first projected
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A major plan to revamp and replace dated Duval County Public School buildings is now projected to cost billions more than originally anticipated. The construction of Southside…
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Duval County high schools recorded 510 fights last school year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM is digging into the frequency of fights in Duval County public high schools in light of an altercation among teens in Las Vegas earlier…
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St. Johns County approves attendance zones for 2 new schools; Location of new Nocatee K-8 picked
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County School Board is working to accommodate its ever-growing student population. On Tuesday night, the board voted to unanimously approve attendance zone…
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Two new schools coming to St. Johns County
The St. Johns County School Board plans to vote Tuesday to finalize attendance zones at two new schools. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — New homes, wider roads and more schools….
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Duval County Schools police chief leaves rehab surrounded by love after being recently hospitalized for a stroke
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Schools Police Chief Greg Burton was discharged from the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital surrounded by love and support from more than 50 local law enforcement officers…
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