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Orange Park, FL · Education
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Newly appointed Baldwin High principal reassigned after loaded gun found in his vehicle on school campus: DCPS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Newly appointed Baldwin Middle-Senior High School Principal Michael Smith was reassigned to his home Tuesday after a loaded firearm was found in his vehicle on campus, Duval County Public Schools officials said. The district received an anonymous tip that a firearm may be in Smith’s vehicle....
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Nassau Co. schools address ‘deeply troubling’ racist behavior allegations at girls volleyball game
"What was equally disturbing was watching faculty, staff, and other adults sit by while this behavior was taking place without the immediate intervention that our girls deserved." - Antoinette Beckton, Andrew Jackson High School parent
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City addresses concerns about dangerous traffic near First Coast High School after student hit by car
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is taking action after concerns were raised about dangerous traffic conditions in front of First Coast High School. Two crashes were recently reported near the school, including one involving an 11th-grade student who was struck by a car on Duval Station Road. The student is expected to recover.
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High school football ‘26: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 5
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A look at the scoreboard from Week 4 of the high school football season on Friday night. 1. (1) Raines (4-0, Class 3A) This week: Beat Parker, 43-8. Next week: vs. (2) Mandarin, 6:30 p.m. 2. (2) Mandarin (3-0, Class 5A) This week: Beat Nease, 32-14....
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“Is the juice worth the squeeze?”: UNF’s only presidential candidate faces faculty, staff in public forum
On Wednesday and Thursday, the University of North Florida hosted public forums with Michael P. Shannon, the sole contender for the vacant university president position, so the UNF community could address key institutional priorities before the upcoming confirmation process. During designated forum sessions, UNF faculty and staff had the opportunity...
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Black Doll, Racial Slurs At High School Volleyball Game Spark Investigation, NAACP Outrage
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A Thursday night high school volleyball game between Andrew Jackson and Fernandina Beach has triggered a district investigation and condemnation from the Jacksonville Branch NAACP after a parent alleged Fernandina Beach students used a Black baby doll, racial slurs and gestures to taunt the predominantly Black Jacksonville team.
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Santa Fe Raiders continue winning streak, as they take down undefeated Fleming Island
Fleming Island Fl- The energy in the Fleming Island High gymnasium was electric as the Golden Eagles stepped onto the court to face off against the Santa Fe Raiders in a highly anticipated Tuesday night matchup. With the Fleming Island student section clad in pajamas and The Sante Fe Raiders visitor side packed their presence was felt from the warm-ups, the stage was set for an unforgettable match. Fleming Island entered the night undefeated, while Santa Fe was looking to land a signature road win.
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‘Slow down’: Oceanway residents demand traffic changes after student hit near First Coast High
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is addressing concerns for residents in Jacksonville’s Oceanway neighborhood. They called for traffic changes after an 11th-grade student at First Coast High School was hit by a car Thursday morning. The student is expected to be OK, according to information provided...
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Bolles alum becomes new Dean of Students
After spending sixteen years teaching science at Bolles, Ms. Willis has stepped into a new role to get to know more students and help strengthen the school community. For Willis, becoming a dean is about much more than enforcing rules. Willis has been part of the Bolles community for nearly...
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First Coast High School junior hit by car while walking to school
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two crashes have been reported Thursday morning on Duval Station Road near First Coast High School. News4JAX has learned that one of the crashes involved an 11th-grade girl who was hit by a car while walking to school. She was taken to...
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At UNF, sole finalist for presidency rekindles fight over secrecy law
The University of North Florida is poised to hire a new president – after its search process resulted in a lone finalist for the prestigious, high-paying job. If that scenario sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Florida’s university and college presidential searches are noticeably anti-climactic, conducted in secret...