BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Thrifting clothing and school supplies are friendly to your wallet!

It’s time for parents and students to begin preparing for the start of the new school year.

The best birthday gift for James Coleman is the opportunity to give back. Every year for his birthday, Coleman gives back to the Jacksonville community and this year is no different.

Florida families are expected to save about $100 million between July 25 to Aug. 7, according to research group Florida TaxWatch.

Families are gearing up for hundreds of dollars in costs for back-to-school shopping as inflation continues to rise.

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is encouraging people to give blood during their Back-to-School Blood Drive.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jill Biden virtually hosts a roundtable conversation on school reopenings in Jacksonville as part of her national Back-to-School tour. The roundtable will be moderated by Duval County School Board member Darryl Willie and feature Duval County parents and teachers. Participants will discuss the challenges of distance learning and the recent return to in-person learning. Watch the event by clicking the video play button below:

As part of our Facing the Fall coverage, News4Jax is following all the announcements from local school districts about how they plan to address reopening this fall. Read moreSt. JohnsThe St. Johns County School District is planning to require that students wear masks in classrooms and hallways, according to a revised reopening plan released Friday. Read moreNassauThe Nassau County School Board released its plan for reopening during its meeting Thursday night. The plan details three options for elementary (Pre-K-5) and secondary (6-12) students: brick-and-mortar school, school-based distancing learning and Nassau Virtual School. In its reopening plan posted on the districts website, educators said its guidelines were reviewed by the Baker County Health Department.