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Starke, FL · Education
bollesbugleonline.com
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...
News4Jax.com
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...
floridatrib.org
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...
jaxtoday.org
University of Florida celebrates opening of Jacksonville graduate campus
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. The University of Florida ceremonially opened itsJacksonville graduate campus Wednesday, as university and community leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on the first classroom building for its Northeast Florida expansion. “We’re here to celebrate UF Jacksonville, a bold...
pontevedrarecorder.com
Nease wins first game of the season
High school football is in full swing, and the Nease Panthers got their first win of the season on Friday, Sept. 4, over the Mainland Buccaneers. The Panthers put together a full team effort to earn the 35-33 victory. Nease’s Enrique Ordonez had 130 rushing yards and one touchdown and...
Independent Florida Alligator
New UF graduate campus opens in Jacksonville
UF inaugurated its new graduate campus in Jacksonville Wednesday evening, holding a ribbon cutting ceremony outside of the newly renovated building for one hundred attendees. The former Interlines Brand building was built in 1998 to house a maintenance and repair part distributor. The renovated UF building is now a modernized learning space with several tiered seating lecture halls, study spaces and conference rooms.
News4Jax.com
Duval County Public Schools narrows headquarters search to two options
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools is once again considering a new home for its headquarters and after years of discussion, the School Board has narrowed the list down to two locations: Baymeadows and Midtown. Board members spent much of Tuesday morning weighing the pros and cons of...
swimswam.com
Florida High School State Finalist Kylie Coles Verbals To North Florida For Fall 2027
Coles' career bests in the 200 and 500 free would have been quick enough to qualify for the 'B' finals at the 2026 ASUN Championships. Current photo via Kylie Coles. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
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Super 6 independent coaches rankings: Paxon moves up, Stanton moves in ahead of Brain Bowl clash
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The high school football season is here and Varsity 4 has the independent football Super 6 rankings for coaches to vote on throughout the season. It will be published each Monday. Varsity 4 Independent coaches poll, Week 5. Rank, (previous), school, record, points, (first-place votes) 1....
The Florida Times-Union
Shooting threat ends Jacksonville high school football game early
An apparent shooting threat cut short a high school football game in Jacksonville on Sept. 4. Neither shots nor injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred at a game between Providence School and host Eagle's View Academy. Providence coach Maurice Williams told the Times-Union that the incident, which occurred shortly after the start of the third quarter, occurred after someone threatened to "shoot up the place." "[A] police officer overheard and made a decision with officials to shut it down," Williams said in a text message to the Times-Union. Williams, a former NFL offensive lineman with the Jacksonville Jaguars, said everyone was able to exit the venue safely. Additional information on the individual responsible for the alleged threat was not immediately known. No police report of the incident was yet available as of Friday night. The game is considered official with Providence, which led 30-0 at the time, as the winner. (This story has been updated to add new information and a confirmed final score.) This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Shooting threat ends Jacksonville high school football game early
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High school football ‘26: Raines defense clamps down on Ed White; Fletcher tops Creekside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Raines passed another big test, using a bend-but-don’t-break defense to smother Ed White 21-12 in a Super 10 showdown in Week 3. TJ Williamson scored two rushing touchdowns, including the clincher with two minutes to play to help put the Vikings in front by two possessions. But it was the Raines defense that did the heavy lifting.
USA TODAY
How to watch Ponte Vedra vs Merritt Island high school football
Ponte Vedra takes on Merritt Island tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country. Searching for how to watch the game live? Fans can stream the Florida high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku. Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too. Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Ponte Vedra vs. Merritt Island clash. Looking beyond the football field? The digital streaming service broadcasts the best of preps action from more than 30 sports all season, so fans can watch more of their favorite high school teams . Watch Ponte Vedra vs. Merritt Island When is Ponte Vedra (Florida) vs. Merritt Island? Ponte Vedra takes on Merritt Island on Sept. 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 EDT. More: High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports reveals Week 2 Super 25 Watch Ponte Vedra vs. Merritt Island This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Ponte Vedra vs Merritt Island high school football Information in this article was imported automatically into a template written and reviewed
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Gaffneys to host teacher appreciation giveaway Sept. 12 to honor educators from 6 Northside Jacksonville schools
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former councilman Reggie Gaffney Sr., Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr. and community leaders will host a Teacher Appreciation Giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 12, recognizing educators from six Northside schools for their work educating, encouraging and inspiring Jacksonville children. The event will honor teachers from Lakeshore Middle School;...
The Gainesville Sun
Florida Credit Union Amazing Teacher of the Month: Wanda Lloyd
As a college student at the University of North Florida, Wanda Lloyd knew she wanted a career working with children. She considered becoming a child psychologist before deciding to study special education. Lloyd began her 28-year career in Duval County as a special education teacher. Eighteen years ago, she moved to Gainesville and now teaches fifth grade at Idylwild Elementary School, where she helps students at all levels succeed. “What I have experienced is that for all students, whether or not they have a disability…whether they are a low-performing student or a high performing student, strategies are necessary for success,” she said. 🍎 Know an Amazing Teacher? Tell us about them! Nominations are open to all. She uses reading strategies like "Rewards," which teaches students to break apart multisyllabic words often found in textbooks as children transition from learning to read to reading to learn, and "Unravel," which teaches students to examine a passage's title, pictures and other text features before reading the first sentence. By the time students begin reading, they already have an understanding of the topic and what to look for. Lloyd said the approach helps every child, regardless of how they learn. Lloyd knows the strategies