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The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day.

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LIVE: Aiden Fucci being sentenced for murder of Tristyn Bailey

A St. Johns County judge will decide Friday whether 16-year-old Aiden Fucci will be sentenced to life in prison, or will serve less time, for killing his 13-year-old schoolmate in the early morning hours of Mother’s Day in 2021.

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LIVE: Aiden Fucci being sentenced for murder of Tristyn Bailey

Ready for bed? Unwind your kids with these tips, tricks

Regardless of the time of year, or how old your kids are, it's important to have a system in place to wind them down at the end of the day.

Free community college? How this solution is working for in-demand industries

Why a focus on Virginia’s most in demand industries could be the answer to less student debt.

See something, say something: Anonymous tip lines successful in stopping possible school threats, attackers

School districts around the country are working to beef up security measures. This school year, safety of students is top of mind more than ever. That's why school systems like Roanoke City are having to rethink the way they do things.

3 tips to help avoid ‘senioritis’

The term actually is listed in dictionaries, and it’s one that every parent of a high school senior will hear plenty from counselors, teachers and principals.

You’re getting Googled already: A social media guide for teens

Have you thought about your reputation today? … Your online reputation, that is?

WATCH: ‘Solutionaries: Safer Schools’

Our Solutionaries team tracks down solutions to one of the scariest, most terrifying problems plaguing parents—school safety.

Ask an expert: Former U.S. Secret Service agent talks school security

A former U.S. Secret Service agent turned school security expert will answer your questions and concerns in a live chat.

Step up your school lunch game: A guide

Many parents have the packed-lunch thing down to a science: Throw a sandwich, an apple, some veggies or chips into a lunchbox, and call it a day. ... Let's spice up the menu, shall we?

Adopt these habits to make your kids lifelong readers

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

The rising costs of college

College is back in session. It's time again to focus on studying and planning for the future. But having 'to pay' for college can have a big impact on that future. Some students will take out student loans, private or federal. The intention is to pay it later with interest. But there are ways you can pay it now and save in the long run.

Being safe during back-to-school sports

Dr. Wes Troyer from Mayo Clinic joins us to discuss how to prevent injuries and keep kids safe during their sports competitions at school.

Back-to-school: 5 tips for parents to help children start the year off right

It doesn’t matter how old your child is, back-to-school time is a mixture of excitement and nerves for everyone, especially as we navigate through this coronavirus pandemic.

Back-to-school online safety tips

Kids are heading back to school, so it's important to remember there are all sorts of dangers online. FBI Special Agent C.J. Goodman joins us with tips on keeping your kids safe online.

August savings: Last-minute dorm deals for college students

Whether your child is back in the classroom or in a dorm room, Consumer Reports says you can find last-minute savings this month on plenty of items.

Mental Wellness Wednesday | Back to school tips to stay focused

Duval School Board approves fitting high schools with weapons detectors

Duval County Public Schools leaders met Tuesday afternoon to discuss a multimillion-dollar proposal to purchase and install weapons detectors in all district high schools.

Bus driver shortage causes hours-long delays on first day of school in Duval County

There are 735 buses in the district, but only 662 drivers between the two contractors, STA and Durham.

Hours-long delays on first day of school in Duval County

School buses are getting back on track, after a wave of early morning delays. We saw dozens of routes - up to 30 minutes late - during the 5 o'clock hour now the number of delays are down. Now there are a handful of routes more than an hour behind. That's on top of yesterday's delays. Rebecca Cardon is with Teamsters's Local union 512. She represents all the bus drivers, monitors, and mechanics in Duval county and joins us live via Zoom.

Ukrainian refugee children start school, attend classes in Northeast Florida

Students and families who fled Ukraine are now also going to class right here in Northeast Florida.

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EDUCATION


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Major voucher expansion headed to DeSantis

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North Dakota House passes school gender pronoun prohibition

Making the Grade: Local elementary school students begin new year with a boost

Math teacher Tiffany Scott contacted News4JAX excited to share the news that George Washington Carver Elementary School had increased its school grade from an F to a C at the end of the last school year.

New St. Johns County high school opens after construction delays

Beachside High School, St. Johns County’s newest high school, opened Monday after construction delays.

Patience is key: Duval County bus drivers double up on routes due to shortage

Contractors will also start using part-time drivers to give full-time drivers more availability. Sign-on bonuses are being offered too.

New guidelines: Here’s how Duval County schools are handling COVID

The CDC rolled out several new guidelines last week involving schools.

Goals, ambitions: College top of mind as Ribault High School seniors return to class

School safety is also front and center this year.

Keeping students safe: Here’s how DCPS is spending money from half-cent sales tax

With Duval County residents being asked to support another type of tax increase, this one to improve teacher pay, News4JAX is looking into what the school district has been doing with money from its last tax increase.

Patience is key: Duval County bus drivers double up on routes due to shortage

The first day of school in Duval County was Monday, and the Duval County school district is still working with its contractors to address a bus driver shortage.

Bus delays, hotlines, teacher shortages: Everything you need to know as school begins

More than 120,000 students went back to school Monday in Duval County. That’s more than St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, and Putnam counties combined.

Parents encouraged to monitor students’ mental health as new school year starts

Monday is the first day of the new school year for students in Duval County. As kids head back to the classroom parents are encouraged to keep track of their child’s mental health.

Need a free laptop or hotspot for your student? Here’s how parents can apply

The district received $22 million to provide 43,000 student laptops and 10,000 hot spots through AT&T.

Teacher shortage: Nearly 400 teacher vacancies in Duval County as school begins Monday

The Duval County school district has nearly 400 classroom teacher vacancies heading into the first day of school.

Ready to learn! SnapJAX users share first day of school photos in Duval County

News4JAX wants to see pictures of your student’s first day of school!

New St. Johns County high school opens Monday after construction delays

More than 2,000 students have enrolled at the new school.

Need a free laptop or hotspot for your student? Here’s how parents can apply

The Duval County school district is reminding parents to apply for a free laptop or hot spot for their child if they need it.

Suspicious package found outside Duval County Public School district office; JSO investigating

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious package that was left at The Duval County Public School District headquarters, according to DCPS spokeswoman Laureen Ricks.

Addressing school safety: Duval school police, staff underwent training ahead of new school year

In Duval County, staff at Mandarin High School held special drills this summer. The same drills were also held at Crown Point Elementary. They focused on how to reunite parents and children if there is a disaster, like an armed attacker.

Got a problem with your student’s bus? Here’s who to call.

If you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline.

Back-to-school safety: Former Jacksonville police officer shares measures parents can take to protect their children

With many Northeast Florida students back in class and Duval County students returning to school on Monday, now is a good time for parents to talk with their children about personal safety, especially walking to and home from school.

Families of Slain Children, Inc. hosts back-to-school event to equip children with the supplies, clothing they need

Bus driver shortage: Drivers still needed in Duval County

The companies that provide the district with bus driving services are working to make the job more attractive.

Back-to-school tips: Packing a healthy lunch for school

The new school year has finally arrived and that means it's time for parents to start packing lunches again. Here's how can you make your kids something that's quick and easy but also nutritious.

Free haircuts, vaccines, school supplies: List of back-to-school events in Jacksonville

Here's a full list of back-to-school events in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Inside look at STA bus dispatch center ahead of Duval County’s first day of school

As Duval County prepares to head back to school, one of the district’s bus contractors is giving us an inside look at how they are preparing for any emergencies or hiccups that may happen.

Back to school: Cutting costs during school shopping

Thrifting -- that’s an option for parents as they get their students ready for school.

Score the best thrift store finds for back-to-school shopping

Thrifting clothing and school supplies are friendly to your wallet!

5 steps to take if you want to graduate high school early

More and more students are taking advantage of the opportunity to graduate high school early, mostly a semester early in December or January.

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