CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Clay County District Schools is mourning the death of John O’Brian, the longtime principal of Paterson Elementary School who dedicated 28 years to educating and supporting students across the district. The school district announced O’Brian’s passing in a statement, remembering him as a respected educator whoseContinue Reading
Four Duval County high school teams were chosen for the UNF MedNexus Opioid Innovation Challenge, with a public pitch competition set for November 12.Continue Reading
Mandarin High School football star Brysen Wright commits to the University of Miami at a ceremony in Jacksonville. USA Today ranks him the nation’s No. 1 prospect.Continue Reading
Two Duval County Public Schools educators earned statewide SHAPE Florida honors, and both now advance to the Southern District awards program.Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s education community is mourning the death of Vincent Hall, principal of William M. Raines High School, whose nearly three-decade career with Duval County Public Schools included leading his alma mater to its first-ever B grade from the state. Hall’s passing was announced during the Duval CountyContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than 50,000 Duval County secondary students practiced skills this week that could help them respond when someone’s heart suddenly stops. The hands-on training was part of Duval County Public Schools’ World Heart Day activities and included hands-only CPR, first aid and instruction on using an automatedContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than 120 authors will gather at the Jacksonville Public Library’s Main Library on Saturday, Sept. 19, for Jax Book Fest 2026, a free event featuring author talks, book signings and activities for readers of all ages. The festival runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. atContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools has earned an “A” district grade for the second consecutive year, according to newly released school accountability results from the Florida Department of Education. District officials said the achievement is particularly noteworthy because it was earned under more rigorous state grading standards thatContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools has added 36 new electric school buses to its transportation fleet through a federally funded grant program, allowing the district to modernize its fleet without any local taxpayer expense. The buses were purchased through the federal Clean School Bus Program, with the entireContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A senior at Mandarin High School is gaining attention for combining scientific research with advocacy to address gaps in pediatric cancer care. Lidia Rak has already built an impressive résumé before graduation, conducting statistical research on cancer trends in Jacksonville, advocating before lawmakers and contributing to aContinue Reading