NORTHEAST FLORIDA – Hundreds of vaping-related incidents were reported across North Florida’s three largest school counties during the 2024–25 school year, according to data from the Florida Department of Education’s School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting system.
The I-TEAM analyzed the data county by county, breaking down which schools logged the highest numbers — and what health experts say is at stake for the students involved.
Duval County
Three Duval County high schools led the region in reported vaping incidents:
- Mandarin High School — 112 incidents
- Ed White High School — 106 incidents
- Terry Parker High School — 84 incidents
St. Johns County
St. Johns County schools also reported significant numbers:
- Pedro Menendez High School — 108 incidents
- Tocoi Creek High School — 74 incidents
- St. Augustine High School — 63 incidents
Clay County
In Clay County, three schools rounded out the regional picture:
- Middleburg High School — 65 incidents
- Clay High School — 46 incidents
- Keystone Heights Junior-Senior High School — 35 incidents
The numbers represent reported incidents — not necessarily the number of individual students involved.
What doctors say about vaping and young people
Dr. Steven Goldberg, chief medical officer at HealthTrack, a nationwide overnight diagnostic laboratory, says the health risks tied to vaping are serious — and lasting.
Goldberg says vapes contain nicotine, solvents, flavorings, irritants, metals, and other toxic byproducts…