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Sandalwood High School band invited to perform in National Memorial Day Parade

Sandalwood High School band invited to perform in National Memorial Day Parade

Sandalwood High School’s band has been invited to perform in the National Memorial Day Parade, a major event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

April 19, 2026 at 8:05 am EDT

Florida bans sociology as core subject in public universities

Florida bans sociology as core subject in public universities

April 18, 2026 at 12:39 pm EDT

JU students give back to the community on a day of service

JU students give back to the community on a day of service

April 17, 2026 at 2:52 pm EDT

Putnam County commissioner refuses to apologize after using ethnic slur during public meeting

Putnam County commissioner refuses to apologize after using ethnic slur during public meeting

April 15, 2026 at 7:37 pm EDT

DCPS Police Chief shares railroad crossing safety tips amid recent school bus accidents

DCPS Police Chief shares railroad crossing safety tips amid recent school bus accidents

April 14, 2026 at 5:07 pm EDT

University of Florida selects Edgemoor to lead $287.5M Jacksonville campus project

University of Florida selects Edgemoor to lead $287.5M Jacksonville campus project

April 13, 2026 at 4:30 pm EDT

UNF Giving Day raises more than $1.7 million, sets donor participation record

UNF Giving Day raises more than $1.7 million, sets donor participation record

April 09, 2026 at 9:01 pm EDT

Duval County School Board approves 2026-27 calendar update, adds full week off for Thanksgiving

Duval County School Board approves 2026-27 calendar update, adds full week off for Thanksgiving

April 07, 2026 at 9:47 pm EDT

Duval County Schools stand by bus camera rollout despite complaints elsewhere

Duval County Schools stand by bus camera rollout despite complaints elsewhere

April 07, 2026 at 8:19 pm EDT

Duval County Schools could lose $3.2 million despite more students passing exams

Duval County Schools could lose $3.2 million despite more students passing exams

April 06, 2026 at 7:03 pm EDT

UNF’s partnership with Corporate Traffic Logistics boosts student-athlete experience

New ReconnectED initiative promotes screen-free outdoor learning in Jacksonville schools

Run a school bus stop arm, pay $225; Duval rolls out bus cameras

FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Smoke, low visibility closes Putnam County roadway, impacts school bus routes

Duval County student voter registration drive adds 3,218 new applicants

‘This is insane’: Parent reacts to former DCPS police officer arrested

DCPS issues ‘Senior Skip Day’ warning

Flashing crosswalk sign planned near St. Johns County school where 12-year-old boy on mini bike died

UNF Presidential Search Committee members named

Webinar to guide families on next steps after magnet lottery results

Clay schools, sheriff’s office to host March 26 event on online safety, cyberbullying

Duval County Public Schools to host webinar on magnet lottery next steps March 26

Florida reading proficiency reaches 57% as Northeast Florida school districts show gains

Family of Georgia teacher, coach killed after prank says he wouldn’t want students charged

‘This is a drill’ | Camden County emergency responders conducting active shooter training at school

Clay County student facing charges after bringing loaded 9mm to high school

FPL offers scholarship for robotics and drone students

Duval school board approves putting 1-mill tax renewal on November ballot

Duval School Board to vote on 1-mill tax renewal for 2026 ballot

DCPS considers action against STA after unknown person boards bus, touches student

‘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