Family sues after 85-year-old man drowns in senior complex retention pond
The family of an 85-year-old Jacksonville man who drowned in a retention pond at his Westside senior living apartment complex has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
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‘Why 1,200 seats?’ Stockton families question plans for new Venetia Elementary
Some Duval County families are calling on school board members to vote against hiring a construction company to build the new Venetia Elementary School, saying they still have unanswered questions about its size, traffic impact, and which students will eventually attend.
Duval board weighs HVAC funding after 1,300 service calls in 11 days
Duval County School Board members are set to vote Tuesday on a contract amendment that would make up to $6 million available each year for HVAC services and large emergency repairs.
Mandarin community mourns 3 children killed in devastating fire
Three children were killed and four other people were critically injured in an early morning townhouse fire in Jacksonville’s Mandarin area Wednesday. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews responded to Windergate Drive just after 5 a.m. and found heavy fire on the first floor of the townhouse and heavy smoke on the second floor.
Jacksonville leaders seek retention pond changes after two children drown
Two Jacksonville children with autism drowned in Northside retention ponds within a matter of weeks, prompting city leaders, healthcare professionals and community members to begin searching for ways to prevent another tragedy.
Lightning strike displaces seniors at St. Johns County facility
Dozens of seniors were displaced after a Sunday night fire at The Blake at St. Johns, an assisted living and memory care facility in St. Johns County.
St. Johns leaders warn families about online threats as school year begins
St. Johns County leaders are kicking off the school year with a warning for families about digital threats, internet safety, and the importance of reporting suspicious behavior
Jacksonville opens new Met Park Marina along the St. Johns River
Jacksonville's new Met Park Marina is now open on the St. Johns River, featuring 78 slips near EverBank Stadium.
Duval County earned an A, but many middle school students are still struggling
Duval County Public Schools has now earned an A grade from the state for two years in a row, but a review of state test data shows many of the district’s middle school students are still struggling in reading and math.
Jacksonville family grieving after 7-year-old boy found dead
A Jacksonville family is grieving after the search for a 7-year-old autistic boy ended in a tragedy Wednesday.
