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Florida Governor takes aim at colleges and universities’ use of H-1B workers

Florida Governor takes aim at colleges and universities’ use of H-1B workers

Governor Ron DeSantis is going after college and university employees working in Florida on H-1B visas.

October 29, 2025 at 4:48 pm EDT

Jacksonville students awarded grants for summer arts programs

Jacksonville students awarded grants for summer arts programs

October 27, 2025 at 2:53 pm EDT

Student arrested after showing gun to another student at Fernandina Beach High

Student arrested after showing gun to another student at Fernandina Beach High

October 24, 2025 at 11:43 pm EDT

Charter school operations propose to operate in 25 Duval County Public Schools, starting in 2027

Charter school operations propose to operate in 25 Duval County Public Schools, starting in 2027

October 24, 2025 at 8:27 pm EDT

University of North Florida breaks ground on new Student Success Center, set to open in 2027

University of North Florida breaks ground on new Student Success Center, set to open in 2027

October 23, 2025 at 5:15 pm EDT

UNF partners with Korey Stringer Institute to launch heat exercise research lab

UNF partners with Korey Stringer Institute to launch heat exercise research lab

October 22, 2025 at 4:06 pm EDT

Clay County Education Association declares an impasse in salary negotiations with the district

Clay County Education Association declares an impasse in salary negotiations with the district

October 20, 2025 at 12:22 pm EDT

New amphitheatre opens at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

New amphitheatre opens at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

October 17, 2025 at 4:25 pm EDT

New Florida bill would require teachers take constitutional oath to teach in the state

New Florida bill would require teachers take constitutional oath to teach in the state

October 15, 2025 at 5:11 pm EDT

Florida lawmaker pushing for students to demonstrate proficient cursive reading and writing

Florida lawmaker pushing for students to demonstrate proficient cursive reading and writing

October 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm EDT

Magnet school transportation will continue for Duval County public school students

Heads-up: Putnam County SWAT to conduct training exercise at Palatka Jr-Sr High School, Oct. 13

Documents reveal alternative proposals to purchase DCPS HQ not presented to school board

Bill to rename Florida campus streets after Charlie Kirk sparks mixed reactions from students

DCPS rejects offer to purchase Southbank headquarters

FSCJ to host Cybersecurity Week October 20–24 at Advanced Technology Center

Florida Department of Education honors ten Clay County schools for excellence

UNF’s Silverfield College receives $2.1M federal grant to boost civics education

Clay County District Schools schedules teacher info session for October 8

University of North Florida could lose its president to the University of South Florida

UNF police officers receive immigration enforcement certifications from ICE

‘Karma’s a b****’: DA teacher’s Charlie Kirk post and others prompt Moms for Liberty complaint

University of North Florida launches online AI certificate program, over 11,000 already enrolled

Florida’s Education Commissioner promises to remove teachers who he says are celebrating violence

Douglas Anderson teacher reassigned after Facebook post criticizing a city councilman

Speech therapist shortage hits Duval students; district offers Summer and virtual sessions

Seven Florida public universities make U.S. News & World Report Top 100 Best Colleges

Duval County Public Schools to hold a meeting to discuss elementary school consolidations

Nemours, Wolfson named official sports medicine providers for Bolles School

St. Johns County parents share street safety concerns for students moving to new Nocatee school

Hurricane Melissa: Storm emerges from Cuba; responsible for 25 deaths in Haiti

Former WWE star Mike Rotunda enters rehab center after heart attack

Rosie O’Donnell’s daughter, Chelsea, to serve prison time

Cruise ship leaves Lizard Island without passenger; woman later found dead

Elijah Wood crashes ‘The Lord of the Rings’ themed wedding