Student Charged With Rape At LaVilla Middle School
February 11, 2005Dear Parents:On Thursday, we were alerted of an incident that has disappointed and shocked the LaVilla family. As parents, you too are LaVilla family members and should be advised of the event as reported to us. An eighth grade student revealed to a faculty member that a fellow student had sexually assaulted her during school hours on Tuesday. Upon learning of this, we immediately alerted school security and contacted the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, leading to the student being taken into custody yesterday afternoon.Needless to say, we are very concerned about this report and are committed to working cooperatively with our internal security team, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and appropriate victims services agency to provide information that leads to a complete investigation.At LaVilla, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide our students with high-quality instruction in a safe and effective learning environment. The type of behavior demonstrated by the accused does not accurately reflect the environment which we have built and maintained with much pride.Please know that our greatest priority is the safety and education of all students. We recognize and applaud your parental contributions in educating your children about the importance of identifying inappropriate behavior. We are convinced that both efforts led to the student's report of the incident. Thank you. Your continued partnership will enable us to keep LaVilla a safe learning environment.Sincerely,
Connie Skinner, principal
Copyright 2005 by News4Jax.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.






A late-season tropical system lost hurricane strength this morning as it heads for the Gulf Coast, but could still pack high winds and storm surges when it comes ashore early tomorrow.
It was standing room only at Sunday's memorial service for a brother and sister authorities said were killed by their father, who then took his own life.
An 11-year-old Gainesville girl called 911 and helped her mom deliver her newborn baby sister when the big moment came before they could get to the hospital.
A U.S. Army hospital spokesman says the man suspected in a deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, is conscious and able to talk.
A central Florida television station reports that a man accused of fatally shooting his wife inside their mansion attended the woman's memorial service this weekend.
Crime scene investigators took video of inside Quinn Gray's home the night she was reported missing. Detectives were looking for evidence. Gray claimed she was forced from her home at gunpoint and cops considered it a crime scene.
Sept. 9, 2008: Ponte Vedra Beach mother Quinn Gray describes her very physical relationship with the man she said abducted her.
Police said Osmanovic and Gray spent several nights at a south metro motel, and on one particular morning, Osmanovic wore a recording device and said he was going back to the hotel room to be with Gray.
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 people Friday morning in connection with illegal narcotics transactions.
SEE IT, SNAP IT, SEND IT: Thousands of eyes and nearly as many cameras pointed toward the sky over Jacksonville's beaches this weekend for the Sea & Sky Spectacular.
Top-dollar designs don't always provide a good return for the rich and famous. Check out which celebs were caught in fashion flops.
Quinn Gray showed investigators marks on her arms and legs she said were the result of her kidnapping.
Slideshow
An 800 square foot mobile home in Nassau County was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Both residents in the home escaped safely.
Capturing N.E. Florida's wanted suspects is a tough task, so the local station is trying to help with the Wheel of Justice. Every Thursday morning, the wheel spins and a wanted fugitive is profiled.
Images: Fugitives On 'Wheel'