20 applicants now under consideration to be next Duval school superintendent
A restarted search process has now led to 20 applications from individuals interested in being the next superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, after the board said an initial round last fall didnโt produce enough qualified applicants.
Visit Jax launches App along with Coffee and Donut trail
Visit Jacksonville launched the Jax Coffee & Donuts Trail April 2nd! Similar to the setup of the Jax Ale Trail, this is a collection of 30+ local coffee and donut spots throughout Jacksonville that locals and visitors can visit and check-in to on the Visit Jax App to receive prizes based on the total number of places visited. www.visitjacksonville.com
2 arrested after shooting that led to stray bullet hitting a school bus in Hoganโs Creek
A 23-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male were charged with attempted murder following a shooting where a stray bullet hit a school bus carrying children in the Hoganโs Creek area on Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
River City Plus:Local Sci Fi Thriller available on all platforms
Room 0 is a feature film shot in Jacksonville, Florida with a mainly local cast and crew. It is a suspenseful sci-fi crime thriller. It was written and directed by Richard Kodai and it stars Natalya V. Wood, Sean Collins, Victor Jones and Kenny Logsdon. It has just been released on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play and other platforms. More information about the movie and future film projects can be found on Nowhere Society Mediaโs social media accounts.
Local Actor reps Jacksonville on National TV
Shawn Wells is a Jacksonville native who graduated from Orange Park High School.ย He left to join the army in 2015.ย From there he launched a modeling career that spurred a stint on reality TV (Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle") which transitioned into a recurring role on the Starz series "BMF".ย Rance met up with Shawn while he was in town visiting family.ย ย Instagram:ย ย shawnwells_1
Parents, neighbors frustrated after school bus carrying children hit by gunfire in Hoganโs Creek
The Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office is investigating a gun battle that led to a stray bullet hitting a school bus with kids on Dr. Roy Baker Street near UF Health Jacksonville in the Hoganโs Creek area on Monday.
Jacksonville faith leaders push to end gun violence, ask sheriff to expand strategies to stop street gangs
Jacksonville faith leaders with the group ICARE will gather Monday evening for the yearly Nehemiah Action Assembly at the Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church where they will press for solutions to end violent crime in the city.
Nursing academy opens on the Northside
Sharron Nursing Academy is a new nursing school that recently opened on the Northside of Jacksonville. The school educates and train individuals wanting to enter the field of nursing by becoming a: nursing assistant, practical nursing, nursing RN and RN to BSN.ย www.sharronnursingacademy.com
The changing landscape in Duval schools: A school-by-school look at enrollment trends
Enrollment figures from Duval County Public Schools show decreasing enrollment trends at some of the districtโs schools, which was one of the factors behind a proposal to consolidate more than two dozen schools and realign others, which the district is beginning to consider.
Nonprofit law firm looking for โfair housing testersโ to find out if there is housing discrimination in Jacksonville
Are you discriminated against? Are you discriminated against because of the amount of money you make because of your race because of your sexuality? These are things that Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is trying to change.
18-year-old accused of felony murder after 16-year-old dies in attempted armed robbery he helped set up: JSO
The Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office arrested an 18-year-old man on Tuesday and accused him of second-degree felony murder following the death of a 16-year-old boy during an attempted armed robbery last year in Brentwood.
Interactive Map: Duval County School Boardโs proposal to close & realign schools
Dozens of schools across Duval County could be closed under a proposal currently being examined by the Duval County School Board, as the district tries to address a financial shortfall in a broad plan to renovate and rebuild the districtโs schools.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - MOCA celebrates centennial milestone in the River City
โBringing education, creativity, and community to the heart of downtown Jacksonvilleโ is a part of what The Museum of Contemporary Art brings to the River City. The museum is also bringing in a birthday, celebrating 100 years.
Dozens rally at Duval County courthouse to push for abortion rights, take a stand against upcoming six-week ban
Dozens of people in favor of abortion rights rallied in front of the Duval County courthouse Saturday to sound the alarm and push for people to vote โyesโ on Amendment 4 in November, which would enshrine abortion rights in the stateโs constitution.
Going Ringside Ep. 57: Shad Gaspard's heroic life and death
In this episode we detail the heroic life and death of WWE Hall of Famer Shad Gaspard. Gaspard died while trying to rescue his son in the Pacific Ocean. On April 20th The Shad Gaspard Memorial Cup Tournament is being held in Jacksonville. We interview his former tag-team partner JTG and the tournament organizer Elijah Burke.