Parents protest DCPS changes on how it handles book complaints, banning
The new policy includes language that a federal judge has already ruled unconstitutional, although the state is currently appealing that decision.
Unsettled Weather and High Rip Current Risk Alert for Jacksonville Beachgoers
Jacksonville residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy and stay clear of the beach as a mixed bag of weather rolls through this week, and a rip current statement places a hazard on coastal activities. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville reports mostly cloudy skies with a cool 61 degrees Fahrenheit...
Jacksonville City Hall commemorates World AIDS Day
December 1 is World Aids Day. For the 26th consecutive year, special quilts are being put up inside Jacksonville City Hall to mark the day.
Pizza box helps deputies bust wanted burglar
A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. William Vargas-Carmona, 33, of Jacksonville was arrested after officials said he ransacked a home and stole around $2,500 and $3,000 in cash. Detectives found a pizza...
DCPS leaders make decisions on consolidations for several schools across the county
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County School Board voted Monday evening on whether to change high school boundaries and consolidate several schools across Jacksonville. The proposed changes were part of the district’s plan to address a major budget shortfall. The consolidation proposals have sparked strong pushback...
Faculty unions challenge expansion to curriculum transparency requirements
Florida faculty unions are opposing a push to expand curriculum transparency, fearing it will chill academic freedom.
Main Street Bridge could become a national landmark
A group of City Council members are making a push for the Main Street Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville to be added to the National Register of Historic Places in advance of a $100 million-plus upgrade by the state in 2028.
Action News Jax investigation leads group to urge councilman to quit as Eastside CBA...
The Together Eastside Coalition, Inc. has called for Jacksonville City Councilman Raul Arias to step down as Chair of the Eastside Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Committee.
JSO: 18-year-old who broke up fight at Burger King was shot while raising hands...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More details are emerging about the events that led to the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old employee at a Burger King on the Westside. According to an arrest report obtained by News4JAX, the accused shooter, identified as 28-year-old Dawud Burritt, was at the Burger King when 33-year-old Ray...
150 years later and a new name, Jacksonville church embraces change
A historic Jacksonville church that has already gone through several metamorphoses recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with plans for an additional pastor and building an online "cathedral" to serve more people in spiritual need. Progressive Spirit United Church of Christ , formerly Arlington Congregational...
