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Charlton County High School students return to class after delayed start
Read full article: Charlton County High School students return to class after delayed startCharlton County High School students are heading back to school Thursday after a delayed start tied to ongoing construction and final preparations inside the building.
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County-by-county: Who to call, where to find information if you're having issues with your child's school bus
Read full article: County-by-county: Who to call, where to find information if you're having issues with your child's school busIf you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline, along with info for districts with bus apps.
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Back to school: Clay County families make their final preparations before class begins Tuesday
Read full article: Back to school: Clay County families make their final preparations before class begins TuesdayMore than 41,000 students will make their way back to more than 50 schools Tuesday. Monday, families made final preparations before the bell rings.
Important reminders for drivers about when to stop for a school bus as new year begins
Read full article: Important reminders for drivers about when to stop for a school bus as new year beginsAs students in eight Northeast Florida counties head back to school on Monday, that means buses will be rolling out in the morning and afternoon again -- and it’s time for an important reminder for drivers.
Bus drivers reach agreement with Durham School Services averting potential strike
Read full article: Bus drivers reach agreement with Durham School Services averting potential strikeHundreds of Duval County Public Schools students could face bus service impacts when school starts Monday as contract negotiations between Durham School Services and its drivers’ union continue.
Free backpacks, haircuts draw nearly 500 families to Jacksonville church’s back-to-school giveaway
Read full article: Free backpacks, haircuts draw nearly 500 families to Jacksonville church’s back-to-school giveawayWith the first day of school in Duval County set for Monday, Saint Paul A.M.E. Church opened its doors Saturday to help families get ready, drawing nearly 500 families for its annual Back-to-School Bash. The giveaway at the church on New Kings Road provided free backpacks and school supplies, along with clothing, shoes and haircuts.
Duval, St. Johns County schools close budget gaps before new school year
Read full article: Duval, St. Johns County schools close budget gaps before new school yearTwo Northeast Florida school districts that were millions of dollars in the red say they have balanced their budgets before the new school year begins. Duval County Schools closed a projected $100 million shortfall and St. Johns County Schools erased a $23 million deficit.
Charlton County High School sets official start date for students after last-minute delay
Read full article: Charlton County High School sets official start date for students after last-minute delayFamilies in Charlton County are learning high school students won’t be starting classes on Monday as planned.
AI tool aims to save lives by flagging youth at risk for teen mental health crises early
Read full article: AI tool aims to save lives by flagging youth at risk for teen mental health crises earlyExperts say many young people struggle for years before they ever see a mental health professional. Now researchers are using AI to help doctors identify which teens are at risk before a crisis begins.
Vaping in Northeast Florida schools: Hundreds of incidents reported in Duval, St. Johns and Clay counties
Read full article: Vaping in Northeast Florida schools: Hundreds of incidents reported in Duval, St. Johns and Clay countiesHundreds 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.
DCPS expands traffic gardens as Jacksonville ranks among most dangerous U.S. cities for pedestrians
Read full article: DCPS expands traffic gardens as Jacksonville ranks among most dangerous U.S. cities for pedestriansWith school starting in less than a week, Jacksonville-area roads and sidewalks are about to get busier as parents, teachers and students head back to the classroom. With more people driving, walking and biking near schools, safety is top of mind, especially for pedestrians. A 2026 national ranking by KURU Footwear placed Jacksonville 34th out of 35 major U.S. cities in pedestrian safety, using pedestrian fatality rates and walkability data. The report lists Jacksonville’s pedestrian fatality rate at 3.05 deaths per 100,000 people and a Walk Score of 26. In Duval County Public Schools, leaders say they’re trying to reach kids early — before they’re navigating traffic around campuses on their own.
Opening day pushed back at Charlton County’s new high school; parents and students weigh in
Read full article: Opening day pushed back at Charlton County’s new high school; parents and students weigh inFamilies in Charlton County are learning high school students won’t be starting classes on Monday as planned.
State Data: A Duval County school ranks No. 1 in Florida for most fights; 2 other schools are in the top 10
Read full article: State Data: A Duval County school ranks No. 1 in Florida for most fights; 2 other schools are in the top 10The News4JAX I-TEAM took data about high numbers of fights reported at three local middle schools to Duval County Public Schools to get answers about how the district is handling the issue of fighting in its schools.
LIST: Back-to-school giveaways, celebrations across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIST: Back-to-school giveaways, celebrations across Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaWe’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school giveaways and events around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Back-to-school tech deals: Jacksonville company turns old IT equipment into affordable essentials for DCPS students
Read full article: Back-to-school tech deals: Jacksonville company turns old IT equipment into affordable essentials for DCPS studentsAs students across Duval County head back to school, one Jacksonville company is making sure a need for technology doesn’t stand in the way of learning.
DCPS: Over 5,200 school bus stop-arm violations in 2 months. What drivers are doing wrong
Read full article: DCPS: Over 5,200 school bus stop-arm violations in 2 months. What drivers are doing wrongNews4JAX reviewed the numbers and visited three locations that repeatedly showed up in the reports to explain what drivers are doing wrong — and what the law actually requires.
Start of school for Charlton County High students delayed ‘until further notice’ because building isn’t ready
Read full article: Start of school for Charlton County High students delayed ‘until further notice’ because building isn’t readyThe start of school for students at Charlton County High School is now delayed “until further notice” because the construction on the new building is not finished.
Before your student rides to school, know the e-bike laws in St. Johns County
Read full article: Before your student rides to school, know the e-bike laws in St. Johns CountyWith school starting in St. Johns County in less than a week, one of the biggest safety concerns this year isn’t inside a classroom — it’s on the roads. E-bikes are everywhere, and a growing number of riders are children.
Children & suicide: Warning signs to know for younger kids
Read full article: Children & suicide: Warning signs to know for younger kidsNew research is identifying warning signs of suicidal thoughts in children as young as 5, 7, and 10 years old. Experts say the findings are alarming, but they are also an opportunity for families to step in sooner and save lives.
275 bus drivers with Durham School Services are threatening a strike just days before students head back to class
Read full article: 275 bus drivers with Durham School Services are threatening a strike just days before students head back to classOne of the two vendors that run school bus routes for Duval County Public Schools could be short hundreds of drivers when school begins on Monday if the vendor and the drivers can’t come to a contract agreement.
Clay County schools superintendent says district is ‘super ready’ for Aug. 11 start
Read full article: Clay County schools superintendent says district is ‘super ready’ for Aug. 11 startClay County District Schools Superintendent David Broskie says the district is well-positioned heading into the new school year, with students set to return Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Brantley County students head back to class just months after being forced to evacuate during devastating wildfires
Read full article: Brantley County students head back to class just months after being forced to evacuate during devastating wildfiresBrantley County students head back to school on Tuesday, just months after the devastating Highway 82 wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes and left a lasting impact on the tight-knit community.
DCPS superintendent addresses OIG report on cafeterias & administrator pay scrutiny ahead of new school year
Read full article: DCPS superintendent addresses OIG report on cafeterias & administrator pay scrutiny ahead of new school yearDuval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier is pushing back on criticism over administrator salaries and addressing findings from a recent Office of Inspector General report as the district prepares to welcome students back to school on Monday.
ECG test reveals St. Johns County 14-year-old had potentially deadly heart condition. Her family had no idea
Read full article: ECG test reveals St. Johns County 14-year-old had potentially deadly heart condition. Her family had no ideaAn ECG test revealed that a local 14-year-old had an undiagnosed heart condition known as Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which can cause the heart to beat out of rhythm and trigger sudden cardiac arrest.
St. Johns County is dozens of drivers short for school bus routes as new year begins. What your family needs to know
Read full article: St. Johns County is dozens of drivers short for school bus routes as new year begins. What your family needs to knowThe St. Johns County School District is heading into a new school year short roughly 70 bus drivers, which means drivers will likely be doing multiple runs on the first day of school.
Clay County Sheriff urges e-bike safety as back-to-school season brings busier roads
Read full article: Clay County Sheriff urges e-bike safety as back-to-school season brings busier roadsSheriff Michelle Cook is urging parents to sit down with their children before the start of the school year to talk about road safety, particularly when it comes to e-bikes.
Lunchbox Challenge: We crunched the numbers on how much it really costs to pack school lunches
Read full article: Lunchbox Challenge: We crunched the numbers on how much it really costs to pack school lunchesNews4JAX reporter Caleb Yauger went shopping at Winn-Dixie to find out exactly how much it costs to feed two teenagers lunch every day of the school week (5 days) — and how much money you can save if you’re smart about it.
CR 210 widening expected to open Friday ahead of St. Johns County school year
Read full article: CR 210 widening expected to open Friday ahead of St. Johns County school yearWith the first day of school just around the corner, St. Johns County is making progress on several major road projects — and drivers need to know what to expect on their commute.
Back-to-school sticker shock: How to cope with higher prices for supplies
Read full article: Back-to-school sticker shock: How to cope with higher prices for suppliesAngela Hanks, Chief of Policy Programs at The Century Foundation, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the back-to-school affordability issue for parents and how they can better cope and offset these higher costs without going into debt.
‘Brantley Strong’: Students, new superintendent look ahead after Highway 82 wildfire
Read full article: ‘Brantley Strong’: Students, new superintendent look ahead after Highway 82 wildfireSchool is just weeks away in Brantley County, where many families were left without homes after the Highway 82 fire in April destroyed tens of thousands of acres and burned more than 100 homes.
Superintendent: Nassau County students must pass safety course before riding e-bikes on campus
Read full article: Superintendent: Nassau County students must pass safety course before riding e-bikes on campusNassau County School District Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns explained the new e-bike policies during an interview on The Morning Show.
Duval County schools tout academic gains, teacher retention and new safety measures ahead of school year
Read full article: Duval County schools tout academic gains, teacher retention and new safety measures ahead of school yearWith students returning to classrooms Aug. 10, Duval County Public Schools leaders say they’re entering the new school year focused on maintaining academic momentum, improving school safety and strengthening transportation while working to attract more families back to the district.
Back-to-school: Ascension St. Vincent’s gives away backpacks, free haircuts at Arlington event
Read full article: Back-to-school: Ascension St. Vincent’s gives away backpacks, free haircuts at Arlington eventAscension St. Vincent’s Arlington Emergency Care held its annual back-to-school community giveaway Saturday morning, handing out backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, helmets and offering activities for children.
How you can get a back-to-school haircut for your child for less than $10 at Great Clips
Read full article: How you can get a back-to-school haircut for your child for less than $10 at Great ClipsFrom July 20 through Aug. 14, Great Clips salons in Jacksonville are offering a special $9.99 back-to-school promotion.
Florida’s back-to-school tax ‘holiday’ begins Monday: Here’s how you can save
Read full article: Florida’s back-to-school tax ‘holiday’ begins Monday: Here’s how you can saveDuring Florida's sales tax "holiday" from July 20 through Aug. 20, sales taxes will be lifted on select clothes priced $100 or less, school supplies $50 or less, learning aids $30 or less, and personal computers and accessories priced $1,500 or less.
Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this month in Florida. Here’s what to grab
Read full article: Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this month in Florida. Here’s what to grabOver 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year, according to a report from our sister station in Orlando, WKMG.
Duval County superintendent urges traffic safety after 2 students hit, 1 killed in first week back to school
Read full article: Duval County superintendent urges traffic safety after 2 students hit, 1 killed in first week back to schoolDuval County Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shared a safety reminder after a middle school student died and another student was injured in crashes during the first week of school.
How to help your student with their homework on a budget
Read full article: How to help your student with their homework on a budgetBack-to-school season is here, and while some students ease right back in, others struggle to keep up. Tutoring can help boost confidence and grades, but it can also be expensive.
New Florida law requires schools to train employees to recognize allergic reactions & administer life-saving medication
Read full article: New Florida law requires schools to train employees to recognize allergic reactions & administer life-saving medicationA new Florida law now mandates that school boards require public and charter elementary schools to train employees in how to recognize whether a student might be having a life-threatening allergic reaction -- and how to administer medication to treat it.