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Duval Virtual Instruction Academy opens enrollment window for 2026-2027 school year

Duval Virtual Instruction Academy opens enrollment window for 2026-2027 school year

Families in Duval County have until mid-June to apply for the 2026-2027 school year at Duval Virtual Instruction Academy, the district’s online public school option.

April 05, 2026 at 4:38 pm EDT

Southside Jacksonville neighbors raise student safety concerns about deadly bus stop

Southside Jacksonville neighbors raise student safety concerns about deadly bus stop

August 24, 2025 at 12:02 pm EDT

‘Do Better, Duval’: School board member demands pedestrian safety fixes after three students hit

‘Do Better, Duval’: School board member demands pedestrian safety fixes after three students hit

August 18, 2025 at 7:22 pm EDT

Jacksonville police urge road safety after two students hit, one killed in first week of school

Jacksonville police urge road safety after two students hit, one killed in first week of school

August 16, 2025 at 1:12 pm EDT

St. Johns County School District makes new rule for investigating sexual harassment, discrimination

St. Johns County School District makes new rule for investigating sexual harassment, discrimination

August 12, 2025 at 1:23 pm EDT

‘Be Safe, Be Seen:’ JSO steps up patrol after more than 40 DCPS students hit by cars last year

‘Be Safe, Be Seen:’ JSO steps up patrol after more than 40 DCPS students hit by cars last year

August 11, 2025 at 12:26 pm EDT

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office addresses traffic and safety concerns for 2025–2026 school year

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office addresses traffic and safety concerns for 2025–2026 school year

August 10, 2025 at 10:07 pm EDT

Backpacks, bells, and bright starts: Duval County Schools begin August 11

Backpacks, bells, and bright starts: Duval County Schools begin August 11

August 10, 2025 at 5:06 pm EDT

Clay County School bus drivers to run test routes August 1, expect increased traffic

Clay County School bus drivers to run test routes August 1, expect increased traffic

July 31, 2025 at 7:48 pm EDT

American Lung Association launches back-to-school asthma awareness campaign

American Lung Association launches back-to-school asthma awareness campaign

July 31, 2025 at 4:52 pm EDT

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Back-to-School: Summer COVID-19 cases on the rise in Florida. Here’s how to protect yourself

Back-to-School: Jacksonville woman offers solutions to DCPS’ school consolidation dilemma

Back-to-School: Durham School Services dropping new buses with enhanced safety measures

Back-to-School: DCPS K9 Unit detects threats for schools

First Alert Traffic: Roadway safety enhanced for the first day of school

First Alert Traffic: New Vehicle Detection System in St. Johns County

Academic experts provide tips on how students can better transition to college this school year

St. Johns County changes school bus routes, causes confusion, mixed feelings in one local community

Northeast Florida high school essay contest now open to commemorate Boston Tea Party

‘They’re not reliable:’ Duval county parents concerned over bus driver shortage

Check school bus delays throughout Duval County

DCPS bus companies hiring, offering incentives for qualified personnel

The Barbershop hosting 6th annual back-to-school event before DCPS heads back Monday

Orlando police escort fallen officer Kevin Valencia’s son to first day of school

Lack of bus routes leave St. Johns County parents frustrated

‘Help wanted:’ Northeast Florida school districts looking for teachers amid major teacher shortage

DCPS holds workshop on next steps in naming superintendent

How to avoid back-to-school scams that put your money and identity at risk

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‘The Gambler’ songwriter, Don Schlitz, dies

Kipper the wallaby dies; cause of death announced

7-decade mystery solved; DNA proves missing family’s remains found

Recall alert: 1.39M Ford F-150s recalled; may downshift without warning

‘More than I can take on right now’: Meghan Trainor cancels tour months after welcoming baby