‘This is unacceptable’: FDOE gives Duval schools 5 days to respond to concerns over student safety issues
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) sent a letter to Duval County Public Schools on Thursday expressing concerns the department has with the failure of school leaders to respond to student safety issues.
Elderly resident at Ortega complex forced to cancel appointments after broken elevator leaves her stranded on 3rd floor
Residents living on the third floor of a senior apartment community in Ortega said they’ve been trapped in their units for weeks after reporting issues with the elevator.
Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
An attorney for Donald Trump says the former president looks forward to presenting arguments to a Georgia appeals court that will review a ruling letting Fani Willis keep prosecuting the election interference case against him.
Attorneys argue Nassau County man accused of killing family is exaggerating mental symptoms to avoid trial
The man accused of fatally shooting his wife and their adult daughter and son at their Nassau County home was found competent after he was ruled not competent for prosecution several times.
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Shipyards West development steadily moving forward as designers hear from community
It will be several days before the public learns about the stadium deal that the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars reached on Wednesday. But the design process for Shipyards West is about 60% complete and steadily moving forward.
An expression of gratitude: Reporter shows appreciation for nurses who helped him during medical treatment
National Nurses Week is one time of the year when nurses across the country are recognized for their hard work, and News4JAX Reporter Erik Avainer wanted to take the time to acknowledge the nurses at Baptist Health who took care of him while he was in for the fight of his life.
Final report envisions moving aging jail out of downtown Jacksonville, creating $1B, campus-style facility
A city committee has filed its final report on what needs to happen to move the county jail out of downtown and build a new, $1 billion campus-style facility somewhere in Duval County.
Gov. DeSantis has ‘no plans’ to call for a special session, but some want one to address property insurance — again
DeSantis previously said he wanted a special session to address immigration issues, but another issue that is on the minds of many Floridians is what some are calling a “property insurance crisis.”
Going Ringside Ep. 62: Montez Ford and rare interview with trainer of Cena/Lesnar/Orton/Batista
On this packed episode of Going Ringside we're joined by WWE star Montez Ford who's also married to Bianca Belair. We'll also announce the winner of our Smackdown Ticket giveaway contest. And we also catch up with "Nightmare" Danny Davis who trained stars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton and Batista.
DCPS says changing middle school schedules saved 70 positions of 700 district will have to cut
It was a jammed-pack house at Tuesday’s Duval County School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the school district announced it would cut 700 positions due to dwindling enrollment and the end of COVID-19 funding.
School Board announces dates for community meetings to discuss school closures, consolidation
It was a jammed-pack house at Tuesday’s Duval County School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the school district announced it would cut 700 positions due to dwindling enrollment and the end of COVID-19 funding.
Community members pack DCPS meeting to air concerns about slash of teachers, school closures
It was a jammed-pack house at Tuesday’s Duval County School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the school district announced it would cut 700 positions due to dwindling enrollment and the end of COVID-19 funding.