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Parents seek answers after DCPS says Riverside football coach candidate was not cleared to work with students

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools confirmed Friday that Jerrand Nesmith was never employed by the district, despite being referred to in team posts and outside outlets as the head football coach at Riverside High School. The district told News4JAX that Nesmith was offered a coaching position earlier...

Jacksonville, FL · 21d
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High school football ‘26: Trinity shocks Bolles in OT; Columbia clobbers Ed White

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Host Trinity Christian used a 1-yard touchdown run from Hicks Zarah on fourth down in overtime to cap a wild 20-17 win over Bolles. The Conquerors (4-4) had multiple opportunities to go in front in regulation but came up empty. Terel Dallas had a rushing touchdown to help Trinity claw back from a 14-0 hole. Zarah had a rushing touchdown before half to tie things up.

Jacksonville, FL · 21d
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Duval County School Board weighs allowing guns in vehicles on campuses

A proposed Duval County School Board policy would allow school staff, employees, contractors and parents to keep guns in their vehicles on campus, even as the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office warns that gun thefts from vehicles are rising.

Duval County, FL · 21d

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Ponte Vedra Beach schools pick teachers, staff members of year

It’s that time of year when schools recognize the many teachers and staff who make a difference each and every day. Area schools name a Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year to honor the hard work and dedication of the many people who shape the future of the community.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 20d
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Teachers nominated for 2027 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year EDDY Award

Teachers nominated for 2027 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year EDDY Award. Nearly 170 teachers have been selected by their peers to represent their schools as Teacher of the Year for the 2026–2027 school year and to compete for the title of 2027 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. The teacher who will represent all of Duval County in the Florida Teacher of the Year competition will be announced at the EDDY Awards, presented by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF), on Jan. 23, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

Duval County, FL · 22d

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DCPS removes Fletcher’s girls volleyball coach as it investigates ‘inappropriate behavior’ among student-athletes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools said it removed Fletcher High School’s girls volleyball coach as it investigates “inappropriate behavior” by student-athletes. The district gave an update on the investigation on Thursday:. On Wednesday, Principal Ledford met with members of Fletcher High School’s girls volleyball...

Duval County, FL · 22d

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Duval Schools Weigh Letting Parents, Staff Keep Guns Locked in Campus Cars

Duval County Public Schools is weighing a policy change that would let administrators, employees, independent contractors and parents keep a legally possessed firearm locked inside a vehicle parked on school property — though students would still be barred from doing so. The proposal comes as the district grapples with a split school board, a recent gun discovery at a Baldwin school, and a sharp rise in guns stolen from vehicles across Jacksonville.

Duval County, FL · 20d

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Transportation planners address concerns from parents, community members about traffic around Mandarin Middle School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Student drop-off and pickup could look different in the future at Mandarin Middle School after traffic and safety concerns from parents sparked a conversation Thursday night with a transportation planner with the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization. The North Florida TPO, an independent regional transportation planning...

Jacksonville, FL · 21d

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Oak Hall Football Seeks Bounce Back Against St. Joseph’s Academy

Oak Hall looks to turn an extra week of preparation into a bounce-back win when it hosts the St. Augustine St. Joseph’s Academy Flashes at 7 p.m. Friday. The Eagles (4-2) are out to rebound after scoring a season low in a 42-6 loss to Jacksonville Christ’s Church Academy on Oct. 2.

Gainesville, FL · 21d

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Fletcher High volleyball coach dismissed for ‘unsupervised activities;’ hazing behavior, per sources

The girl’s volleyball coach at Fletcher High School has been removed in the midst of an investigation involving student athletes.

Duval County, FL · 22d

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High school football ‘26: Picking all the winners for Week 9 games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games. (Indicates Super 6 and Super 10 rankings). Note: Three games last week (Clay-Fleming Island,...

Jacksonville, FL · 22d

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Parents, community members invited to weigh in on public safety improvements for Mandarin Middle School students

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mandarin Middle School is inviting parents and community members to weigh in on proposed safety improvements around the school at a public meeting Thursday evening. The meeting runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the school, located at 5100 Hood Road. Attendees can expect to hear...

Jacksonville, FL · 22d

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DCPS says it’s investigating reports of ‘unsupervised activities’ with Fletcher student-athletes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools said it’s investigating reports of “unsupervised activities” with student athletes at Fletcher High School. In an email sent to News4JAX, the school district confirmed the investigation, saying it is “limited in the information it can share at this time. Any appropriate action will be taken upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Duval County, FL · 24d

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Raines racks up 41 second-half points, extends football win streak

RAINES 48, BISHOP KENNY 3 Florida International-committed cornerback Tacori Allen returned a deflected interception for a touchdown and Johdeem Jones scored a fumble return to help reigning state champion Raines surge after a slow start, defeating host Bishop Kenny in high school football on Oct. 12. … TJ Williamson and Sa'Mon Ellison-Morgan dashed away to long touchdown runs for the Vikings (7-0, 2-0 District 3-3A), who secured their fourth consecutive district championship and 21st straight win. … Perry Boyd, Tre'vion Williams and Ameer Mebane also scored Raines TDs. ... Christopher Leneave booted a field goal for Bishop Kenny (2-4, 1-1), which went into the third quarter down only 7-0. … Originally planned for Oct. 9, the game was postponed to Monday due to Hurricane Isaias. OCALA FOREST 21, OAKLEAF 7 Senior Keziyrehun Rivers rushed for two touchdowns and host Forest (7-1, 2-1 District 3-5A) came from behindto beat Oakleaf (3-4, 1-1). … The Wildcats' Caleb Sanford and Ethan Collins connected on the go-aheadtouchdown just before halftime. … Oakleaf took an early lead on Jaidan Delaune's touchdown pass toMike Conner, set up an interception, but couldn't find the end zone afterward. (This story has been updated to add new information and

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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Varsity 4 Super 10: Ed White, Columbia ready for massive showdown in Week 9

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season. Think we’ve got a team ranked too high or a program not ranked at all? Send us a message on Instagram (@Sports4Jax) or sports@wjxt.com.

Jacksonville, FL · 24d

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Springfield Pipe Burst Floods Boys and Girls Club, Leaves Christian School Homeless

The immediate challenge after Friday’s pipe burst is finding places for two displaced programs to continue serving children. News4JAX reported that flooding damaged floors, walls, furniture, computers and school supplies at a building that has served Jacksonville children for decades. The Bridge Boys and Girls Club, which serves roughly 100 elementary-age children every day, and iCity Christian School are seeking space for their students.

Jacksonville, FL · 24d

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Edward Waters announces it will build first on-campus dorm since 1982

HBCU Dorm Jacksonville Will Brown/Jacksonville Today Florida’s oldest historically Black university will build its first dormitory in four decades because of financing secured through the Rice Financial Products Co. Edward Waters University announced Thursday that $25 million in financing from the Rice Capital Access Program will fund portions of the $33 million in capital improvements that will be made at the New Town-based campus. The city of Jacksonville allocated $2 million in its 2026 budget to help the university erect a track and field facility that will be open to both students and the surrounding neighborhood. The university expects its new dormitory will open in the Fall 2028 semester. Building a foundation for growth “This facility, is going to, at long last, give us the additional beds that we need to be able to grow that traditional population,” Edward Waters University President and CEO A. Zachary Faison told Jacksonville Today. “I’m excited that we’re on the cutting edge of the growth that we’re seeing in HBCUs nationally.” The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported that HBCU enrollment was 267,235 in the Spring 2025 semester. It reported HBCU enrollment grew 3.6% to 276,855 in the Spring 2026 semester. Faison told Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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High school football ‘26: Friday night’s scoreboard and looking ahead to Week 9

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Rain and lightning scrambled up the high school football schedule in Week 8, with multiple games postponed and rescheduled as Hurricane Isais made its way toward Florida. The Varsity 4 Game of the Week between Middleburg and Orange Park was postponed at the start of the...

Jacksonville, FL · 28d

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New JROTC Teacher Carlos Betancourt

Carlos Betancourt has recently joined Robinson as the new JROTC teacher. Betancourt is now beginning his first official year with the school, after being introduced in December of last year. Although he is not entirely new, he deserves a proper introduction. Despite Betancourt being new to the school, he is...

Jacksonville, FL · 29d

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Florida Department of Health in Clay County expands services for student athletes

The Florida Department of Health in Clay County has expanded its clinical services to include school and sports physicals along with electrocardiogram screenings.

Clay County, FL · 29d