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Edward Waters University celebrates growth as student enrollment reaches 20-year high

Edward Waters University celebrates growth as student enrollment reaches 20-year high

Edward Waters University announced that it now has more than 1200 enrolled students for the first time in 20 years.

August 21, 2025 at 7:47 pm EDT

Jacksonville NAACP pushes back against plan to move Duval School Board headquarters to Baymeadows

Jacksonville NAACP pushes back against plan to move Duval School Board headquarters to Baymeadows

August 21, 2025 at 4:35 pm EDT

Mayor Donna Deegan and Miss Florida 2025 visit elementary students to promote literacy

Mayor Donna Deegan and Miss Florida 2025 visit elementary students to promote literacy

August 20, 2025 at 8:23 pm EDT

Florida School Board disciplined after chair’s controversial social media post on Hulk Hogan’s death

Florida School Board disciplined after chair’s controversial social media post on Hulk Hogan’s death

August 20, 2025 at 5:24 pm EDT

Meet K9 Max: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office introduces firearm detection dog for safety in schools

Meet K9 Max: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office introduces firearm detection dog for safety in schools

August 16, 2025 at 4:31 pm EDT

Duval County Public Schools superintendent responds after two students struck by cars

Duval County Public Schools superintendent responds after two students struck by cars

August 15, 2025 at 9:10 pm EDT

Ruling could lead to new reviews of books previously removed from school library shelves

Ruling could lead to new reviews of books previously removed from school library shelves

August 15, 2025 at 4:18 pm EDT

School uniform policy at Duval high school draws frustration from parents and students

School uniform policy at Duval high school draws frustration from parents and students

August 14, 2025 at 7:51 pm EDT

Duval County leaders clash over potential historic school designation

Duval County leaders clash over potential historic school designation

August 12, 2025 at 8:45 pm EDT

Stricter cell phone ban for elementary and middle school students kicks in

Stricter cell phone ban for elementary and middle school students kicks in

August 11, 2025 at 4:42 pm EDT

Jean Ribault High School opens with state-of-the-art facilities, funded by half-cent sales tax

Duval County Public Schools leaders cut the ribbon on new building for merged school

DCPS Superintendent Dr. Bernier weighs in on students’ return to school

DCPS quietly pulling books from school library shelves without formal challenges from parents

Florida Department of Education reports 17.7% drop in teacher vacancies for 2025–2026 school year

Edward Waters University leadership pledges $50,000 to support new academic year

Filipino teachers help DCPS fill remaining classroom vacancies ahead of new school year

UNF hosts summer 2025 commencement, celebrates over 1,000 new graduates

Florida State College at Jacksonville receives $390K grant to address skilled trades shortage

‘Helping them to fall in love with it’: Duval students show off STEM skills at drone competition

Florida Virtual extends full-time school enrollment deadline to July 31

Jacksonville 4-year-olds to receive one free book each month through The Mayor’s Book Club

University of North Florida opens new residence hall, Osprey Ridge

Duval County Public Schools increases screening requirements for volunteers

DCPS celebrates schools with record growth in performance

Gov. DeSantis on hand to celebrate Duval County Public Schools’ first A grade in district history

St. Johns County high school teacher arrested for using prostitution website

Jacksonville University announces 2025 Glover Fellows, supporting emerging Public Policy leaders

St. Johns County finalizes teacher salary boosts from higher property taxes

Florida statewide exam results: Local counties lead the pack in core subjects

Millie Bobby Brown, Jake Bongiovi welcome baby via adoption

Cardiologists issue new hypertension guidelines; when are lifestyle changes needed?

Taylor Swift announces another ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ variant

Apple raises price of Apple TV+

Acquitted: Man accused of organizing ambush that killed Young Dolph found not guilty