Cristhian Leyva, a Ribault High School student. left behind everything he knew in Holguin, Cuba, for a shot at something bigger: freedom, opportunity, and the dream of playing in the Major Leagues.

A shooting that left one person seriously injured on Jacksonville’s Northside prompted a brief lockdown of Ribault High and Sallye B. Mathis Elementary Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

The community is invited to send off the Ribault High boys basketball team at noon Monday at Ribault Middle School. The Trojans are headed to the state semifinals in Lakeland.

Jean Ribault High School Assistant Principal Michael McNair died Sunday, his brother shared the news with News4JAX.

Raines and Ribault will go head-to-head on the gridiron Saturday at 2 p.m. in their yearly rivalry game.

A social studies teacher at Ribault High School says the new controversial standards for teaching African American history are so hostile and tainted, he's quitting his job.

Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson hosted a free kids camp at Ribault High School Saturday. Over 200 kids attended the camp and participated in drills and skills challenges.

Thousands of alumni gathered at Ribault High School for Trojan “Come Together Day” to celebrate the school’s history before it’s torn down.

With just hours to spare, Ribault High School seniors received the correct graduation gowns before walking across the stage. As News4JAX has been reporting, students originally received gowns embordered with Class of 2022 instead of 2023. It was uncertain if it would be fixed before Wednesday afternoon's graduation.

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announced that 20 community pools across the city will open Saturday, May 27 — just in time for Memorial Day festivities.

A Jacksonville woman is making sure students at her alma mater can participate in their high school graduation.

Devon “Monster” Matthews plans to represent his city in a big way in the upcoming NFL Draft. After playing his final two years at Ribault High School, he migrated to Indiana and confirmed that his Pop Warner nickname fits. Rance caught up with Devon as he finished a training session with other locals with NFL ties.

A 17-year-old Ribault High School student is facing multiple charges in connection with a deadly double shooting Wednesday morning in Arlington, according to an arrest report from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A referee at the game between Impact Christian Academy and Ribault High School on January 5 was attacked, and now other referees said they will not officiate a Impact Christian Academy until the attacker is arrested.

Ribault High School students were honored Thursday morning at a scholarship presentation that recognized their dedication and perseverance through their involvement in the Big Brother Big Sisters “Beyond School Walls” workforce readiness-mentoring program.

News4JAX on Tuesday afternoon received a disposition notice from the State Attorney’s Office, indicating that the state will not seek charges against a Ribault High School dean that was arrested in a confrontation with a student in December.

A dean of students at Ribault High School was arrested and faces a charge of child abuse, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police report obtained Thursday by News4JAX.

School safety is also front and center this year.

Many are surprised today to learn that Ribault High School in Northwest Jacksonville was a white-only school in the 1960s. Patricia Pearson, whose father was iconic civil rights leader Rutledge Pearson, helped change that.

It was a step back in time Friday night at 121 Financial Ballpark, where Raines and Ribault high school players played a pre-season game, giving a nod to the past in the 3rd annual High School Heritage Classic.

News4JAX on Wednesday obtained the arrest report for 19-year-old Jeffery Edwards, who is charged with murder in the death of 18-year-old Santeria Williams, who was a senior at Ribault High School.

Ribault has filled its football coaching position, tabbing Aaron Pinckney to lead the Trojans.

The Jacksonville Public Education honors Duval County Public School teachers and names the 2022 Teacher of the Year at the 31st annual EDDY Awards.

A young woman was found dead Friday next to a Jacksonville waterway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Duval County School Board Police on Friday arrested Kenyannya Wilcox, who was serving as an assistant principal at Ribault High School, according to a news release from the district.

A non-profit program called High School 9:12 is giving athletes resources to help them thrive on the field and in the classroom. The three pillars are sports, athletics, and life.

Kayla is captain of the volleyball team and captain of the track team at Jean Ribault High School.

Ernest Williams is a senior at Ribault High School. He’s on the football team and has a 3.4 GPA. He is also an intern in the VyStar Business Academy at his school and learns to operate this high school branch.

The community meetings are over, but stakeholders are not finished making their voices heard on the possibility of changing the name of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville.

A school advisory committee has proposed four alternative names that could be used to replace the name of Robert E. Lee High School.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville high school teacher was arrested Friday on charges related to an incident involving a student, authorities said. According to a news release from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Clark was accused of attempting to engage a student in a sex act. AdThe student told police Clark showed up at their home about five minutes later and the pair met up at a gas station nearby. Based on the heavily redacted report, it’s unclear what else Clark and the student told police. A statement from Duval County Public Schools reads: “We are monitoring this situation as a human resources matter.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A math teacher at Ribault High School appeared for a bond hearing Saturday morning on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and offenses against students by authority figures. Jason Jamall Camaron Clark, 28, was ordered to be held on $90,000 bond. He is listed as a mathematics teacher on the Ribault High school website. In court, Clark told the judge, “I just moved here from Kansas City, Missouri, due to my mother passing. I’ve been a teacher for four years and have never had anything like this occur.”Clark was ordered to have no contact with the victim or any children.

Wyche was found dead March 19, 2020, by police called to a shooting near Portsmouth Avenue and Norfolk Boulevard, one of five killings in Jacksonville that week. AdPolice said at the time that a grey car was seen pulling up in front of Wyche’s vehicle before two men got out and opened fire with an AK-47. Roland Ball and Xavion Porter both face murder charges in connection with 17-year-old Inandi Wyche's killing. According to a redacted copy of Ball’s arrest warrant, the 21-year-old was identified as one of the individuals involved in Wyche’s killing, a deadly shooting that police believe was retaliation for the shooting of Daquan Saxton. Saxton, 20, was killed March 17, 2020, in a shooting that took place three blocks away.

Robert Williams is on the track and football teams at Jean Ribault High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and is in Ribault’s Early College Program. Robert’s volunteer work includes attending food drives at St. Paul Baptist Church. Robert currently has a 4.3 G.P.A.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ribault High School began using walk-through metal detectors to screen students Monday to ensure the safety of students and staff after a student was shot Friday, Principal Gregory Bostic told parents. The shooting happened about 1:45 p.m. Friday as multiple students were in the weight room, according to an arrest report obtained by News4Jax. Christopher Caster, 18, was taken into custody Friday on charges of possession of a firearm on school property and carrying a concealed firearm. Sources told News4Jax the gun accidentally fired was he was showing it off, and there was no intent to shoot anyone. “This will include mandatory screening of all students using metal detectors.”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A student at Ribault High School was hospitalized Friday afternoon after “a discharge of a firearm” at the school and another student who was found with a gun was arrested, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Ribault’s principal, Gregory Bostic, sent parents a message that the student was shot in the arm. Officers at Fletcher High School, which Ribault is playing in a football game Friday night, were aware of the incident and were on high alert. Bostic said this incident does not represent the students of Ribault High School. But, I know what happened today does not represent our students here at John Ribault High School," he said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A police officer was shot Monday morning while assisting the Drug Enforcement Administration in serving a high-risk search warrant in a neighborhood off Moncrief Road, authorities said. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SWAT team member was released from the hospital within hours and is recovering at home, Sheriff Mike Williams said. Williams said the veteran officer was hit several times, but the shots landed on his ballistics vest, and the officer managed to return fire. “When you ask for the SWAT team, you’re talking about a high-profile takedown," Jefferson said. The sheriff said SWAT officers spend 20-30% of their on-duty time training to prepare them for high-risk situations.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Instead of city leaders and school board members bad mouthing each other and threating lawsuits, it now seems all sides are somewhat in agreement when it comes to a new half-cent sales tax to fix Duval County’s dilapidated schools. Priestly Jackson said the council supports the school board and its decision. There was controversy last year when the City Council held off placing the measure on the ballot. For now, the School Board is on a wait and see approach, it all depends on what the City Council does next. While all sides seem to agree on the issue, there could be some changes once City Council begins its debate over the next month.

RENNIA DAVIS CALLED GAME❗️❗️❗️ pic.twitter.com/7Rq1DHJcC0 — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 21, 2020Davis, a Ribault High School product, finished the game with 16 points. She’s averaging 17.3 ppg this year, a 5.3-ppg improvement from her freshman season. Davis averaged 14.9 ppg last year. Davis is one of the most accomplished high school players in area history. She won three state titles at Ribault and led the Trojans to the Dick’s Sporting Goods national tournament title in 2016.

Raines defensive back Treyvon Hobbs (1) celebrates in the end zone his pick-six during the first half of a football game against Ribault at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. [Gary Lloyd McCullough/ For News 4 JAX ]Hide Caption

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A personnel file obtained Monday shows the head coach at Ribault High School asked to resign from his teaching position last month but wished to continue coaching. On Saturday, News4Jax learned the Trojans head coach was removed from his position. "I would like to continue as the head Football Coach to build on the tradition of Scholar Athletes at Jean Ribault High School," Smith wrote in the resignation letter dated July 16. Ribault High School football players returned to class Monday, and the Trojans are scheduled to play their first game Thursday. ICYMI: Ribault head football coach removed from job, interim coach namedSianni Stephens, a former student, said she was surprised to hear the news about the head coach.

Ribault High School's football coach has been removed from his position two weeks before the regular season kicks off. Duval County Public Schools said it alerted parents and players of the decision...