Parent: Too many students riding on Duval schools’ buses
Sophomore Tristan Fisher rides the bus every day. He said it’s usually crowded. His mom has been reaching out to the district about it, with no answers so far. JACKSONVILLE,…
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Security of Clay Co. Schools could be turned to Sheriff’s Office
The board’s majority vote means the superintendent will begin contract negotiations with the Sheriff’s Office for school resource officer services next school year. CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — The future of…
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Clay County Schools considers disbanding its school district police force
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – In what would be a dramatic turnaround for the Clay County School District, they may decide to disband the district’s police department. If they do, it…
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Orange Park schools on lockdown, police search for carjacking man
Lakeside Junior High School, Lakeside Elementary School, Orange Park High School and St. Johns Country Day School were on lockdown Thursday morning, police say. ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The Clay…
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4 Clay County schools placed on lockdown while deputies searched for car jacking suspect
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office placed four Orange Park schools on lockdown on Thursday morning while it searched for a carjacking suspect. JSO said it was…
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St. Johns County plans to open 5 new schools in next 3 years; superintendent says district will hire 200 teachers a year
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – There are plans in St. Johns County to open five new schools over the next three years as the school district tries to keep up…
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New K-8 schools to be built in Nocatee, SilverLeaf, open in 2026
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Two more new schools are planned for St. Johns County as the student population in the area continues to grow. The St. Johns County School…
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Local organization is taking action to combat bullying in Duval County’s public schools
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and one non-profit organization is taking steps to prevent bullying in schools across Duval County. City Year Jacksonville provides mentors to…
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Six candidates apply for Duval County Schools superintendent
Scott Schneider is the district’s current chief of schools. Five other applicants with educational leadership backgrounds sent resumes from across the United States. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Six candidates have applied…
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School vouchers cost NE Florida public schools money, students
Duval County Public Schools lost nearly 10,000 students this year after two years of steady growth. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Student population is steadily declining at some public schools across Northeast…
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