High school football season is in full swing and we’ve kicked off something new this year. We’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.

High school football season is in full swing and we’ve kicked off something new this year. We’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 53 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.

Week 7 of the high school football season is in the books, and it was a light Friday night around the area.

The girls basketball state semifinals begin this week in Lakeland. Here’s a look at the Holmes County-Hilliard game in the Rural classification.

The high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season. Think we’ve got a team ranked too high or a program not ranked at all? Send us a message on Instagram (@Sports4Jax) or sports@wjxt.com.

A busy Week 7 of the high school football season is all but in the books, with one very big game left on the schedule.

Hurricane Helene killed scores of people when it struck Florida late last week and then plowed through the Southeast as one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.

Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid an explosive growth in school choice.

A “side hustle” can be one way to try out a new business idea before taking a full-fledged jump.

Homeowners have been spending more for renovations in recent years, as high interest rates and inflation drove up costs for everything from flooring to refrigerators.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 18.

The News4JAX Super 6 girls high school basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday — except during Christmas week — through the regular season. Records are through Dec. 11.

The First Coast Spelling Bee is coming up, giving 14 local students the chance at the local title and a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

In a battle of defending state champions, Fitzgerald made a statement. The Peach State is just a little bit better.

It’s Week 3 of the high school football season and quite a few teams look to stay unbeaten. Here’s a glance at our top four games of the week and the next four.

Growth in U.S. manufacturing slowed slightly in June, as supply chain problems persist and businesses say they are still struggling to find workers.

U.S. home construction rose 3.6% in May as builders battled a surge in lumber prices that have made homes more expensive The May increase left construction at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

U.S. construction spending rose a modest 0.2% in April as strength in housing offset further weakness in nonresidential construction.

U.S. home construction fell a surprisingly sharp 9.5% in April.

U.S. home prices rose in February at the fastest pace in nearly seven years as strong demand for housing collided with tight supplies of homes on the market.

Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week amid signs of economic improvement.

U.S. construction spending fell in February after several months of steady gains, likely because of unseasonably cold weather and winter storms in the south. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)WASHINGTON – U.S. construction spending fell in February after several months of steady gains, likely because of unseasonably cold weather and winter storms in the south. The Commerce Department said Thursday that spending on building projects slipped 0.8% in February, after a 1.2% gain in January. Public construction spending also dropped sharply, declining by 1.7%. Construction spending on homes and apartments has soared more than 21% in the past year, driving all construction spending up 5.3% since the pandemic struck.

U.S. home prices increased at the fastest pace in seven years in January as the pandemic has fueled demand for single-family houses even as the supply for such homes shrinks. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index, released Tuesday, March 20, rose 11.1% in January from a year earlier. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices increased at the fastest pace in seven years in January as the pandemic has fueled demand for single-family houses even as the supply for such homes shrinks. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index, released Tuesday, rose 11.1% in January from a year earlier. Prices rose in all 20 cities, and the 12-month increase was larger for all cities in January than in the previous month.

U.S. long-term mortgage rates continued to edge higher this week as the benchmark 30-year loan stayed above the 3% mark. Rates remain near historic lows, however. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)WASHINGTON – U.S. long-term mortgage rates continued to edge higher this week as the benchmark 30-year loan stayed above the 3% mark. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate home loan rose to 3.09% from 3.05% last week. The prospect of massive pandemic aid, following Congress’ recent enactment of the nearly $2 trillion relief package, has helped lift uncertainty about the economic recovery and likely coaxed mortgage rates higher.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Less than a week before Christmas, a fire destroyed a no-kill animal sanctuary in Madison County that has a connection to Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue, a St. Augustine nonprofit. According to the organization, 10 animals died in a fire at the Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue sanctuary in Greenville on Dec. 19. The fire broke out at 10:30 p.m. in the sanctuary home where the property managers were living. Fran Charlson, Executive Director of Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue, said the fire was caused by a heating lamp that was warming rescued tortoises. Ayla’s Acres said it relies solely on the generosity of donations from supporters and volunteers and receives no government funding.

(1) Columbia (6-0), Class 6ALast week: d. Madison County, 32-21This week: at Lee (4-2, 1-0), 6 p.m.Glance: The Tigers knocked off Madison County on the road, no easy task. This week, it's a District 2-6A showdown against Lee, a team that has given Columbia problems the last few seasons. (3) Oakleaf (5-1), Class 8ALast week: OffThis week: vs. Mandarin (3-3, 1-1), 6 p.m.*Glance: The Knights have met expectations through the first half of the season. (10) University Christian (5-1), Class 2ALast week: d. Clay, 27-8This week: Foundation Academy (6-1), 7:30 p.m.Glance: The Christians pulled away in the second half from Class 5A Clay last week. Dropped out: Mandarin (3-3, Class 8A)Others: Baldwin (5-1, Class 3A), Creekside (3-3, Class 7A), Mandarin (3-3, Class 8A), Raines (3-2, Class 5A), Ribault (2-3, Class 5A), St. Augustine (3-3, 6A), Sandalwood (3-3, Class 8A), Westside (5-1, Class 5A), West Nassau (5-1, Class 4A).

(2) Bartram Trail (5-0), Class 8ALast week: OffThis week: at Ponte Vedra (5-0)Glance: The Bears get a Super 10 date Friday with the No. (4) Trinity Christian (3-3), Class 3ALast week: d. Pahokee, 42-7This week: at Miami Booker T. Washington (4-2), ThursdayGlance: The Conquerors have won back-to-back games and now pivot to another brutal stretch. (7) Bolles (4-1), Class 4ALast week: d. Palatka, 47-6This week: at Melbourne Central Catholic (1-3)Glance: The Bulldogs just keep stacking wins. (NR) University Christian (4-1), Class 2ALast week: d. Bradford, 8-7This week: vs. Clay (0-5)Glance: UC enters the Super 10 after a three-game winning streak. Dropped out: Sandalwood (3-2, Class 8A)Others: Baker County (3-2, Class 5A), Baldwin (5-1, Class 3A), Creekside (3-3, Class 7A), Flagler Palm Coast (5-0, Class 8A), Raines (2-2, Class 5A), St. Augustine (3-2, 6A), Sandalwood (3-2, Class 8A), University Christian (4-1, Class 2A), Westside (5-1, Class 5A), West Nassau (4-1, Class 4A).

(1) Columbia (4-0), Class 6ALast week: OffThis week: vs. Gainesville (0-4)*Glance: The Tigers open their District 2-6A slate in what should be a relatively smooth night. (2) Bartram Trail (5-0), Class 8ALast week: d. St. Augustine 43-40This week: OffGlance: Bartram made it back-to-back wins and improved to 2-19 all-time against St. Augustine with a tight win last week. (8) Trinity Christian (2-3), Class 3ALast week: d. Miami Carol City, 42-21This week: vs. Pahokee (1-3), 7:30 p.m.Glance: Wat a big win for the Conquerors last week in a running clock blowout of Carol City. (10) Ponte Vedra (4-0), Class 6ALast week: d. Menendez, 14-10This week: at Matanzas (1-3)*Glance: The Sharks needed a late rally to edge Menendez last week. (6) Mandarin (2-2), Class 8ALast week: lost to Lee, 32-27This week: vs. Nease (1-3)*Glance: The Mustangs will try and bounce back this week in a big District 1-8A game.

(4) Bartram Trail (4-0), Class 8ALast week: d. Mandarin, 32-7This week: at St. Augustine (2-1)Glance: Statement win of the season came last week for the Bears, who crushed previous No. (3) Oakleaf (3-1), Class 8ALast week: d. Gainesville, 37-6This week: vs. White (2-1)Glance: The Knights played two games last week and scored a combined 88 points. (8) Fleming Island (2-0), Class 7ALast week: d. Fletcher, 24-13This week: at Ridgeview (0-3)Glance: The Golden Eagles jumped out in the District 2-7A race last week. (10) Lee (2-1), Class 6ALast week: d. Raines, 15-7This week: vs. Mandarin (2-1), 6 p.m.Glance: The Generals have recovered since a 28-point loss to Bartram in the opener. Others: Baker County (2-1, Class 5A), Creekside (3-1, Class 7A), Flagler Palm Coast (3-0, Class 8A), Fletcher (1-2, Class 7A), Raines (1-2, Class 5A), St. Augustine (2-1, 6A), University Christian (2-1, Class 2A), West Nassau (3-1, Class 4A), White (2-1, Class 6A).