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
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A teacher at Ribault Middle School has been selected for a nationally recognized civics fellowship, placing her among 100 educators chosen from across the country. Monet Baker-Weatherspoon, a civics teacher and Social Studies department lead, was named a delegate for the “We the Teachers: Preparing the NextContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The legacy of football and track legend Bob Hayes continues to grow in Jacksonville, where a school track and field facility has been officially named in his honor. The field, now designated the “Bob Hayes Track and Field,” was unveiled during a dedication ceremony in early AprilContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools has partnered with BusPatrol America to roll out a new safety initiative aimed at protecting more than 30,000 students who ride school buses each day. The School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Violation Program officially began April 1, equipping more than 900 district buses withContinue Reading
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Duval County is set to kick off 2026 with major educational developments, as Team Duval prepares to begin construction on two new elementary schools: Pickett Elementary and Hogan–Spring Glen Elementary. Both schools are scheduled to open in August 2027. Pickett ElementaryThe new Pickett Elementary will consolidateContinue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, FL — In a major investment toward early childhood literacy, the Gate Foundation has donated $1 million to support The Mayor’s Book Club, a newly revived and expanded program aimed at providing free books to four-year-olds across Jacksonville. Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton announced the donationContinue Reading