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Your back-to-school shopping cheat sheet for college

Youโ€™re spending a lot on college so the last thing you want to do is break the bank trying to furnish that new dorm room or your studentโ€™s first apartment. So, hereโ€™s your shopping cheat sheet.

Columbia County High School locked down after JROTC student seen with ceremonial rifle

Columbia County High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a report of an armed person on campus, the school district said.

Yulee Middle School student arrested after bringing gun to school, reports show

The 8th grader was arrested after the school received a tip that the student had a gun in his backpack.

FAFSA season starts: What you need to know for financial aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid period opens Oct. 1 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Charges dropped against former โ€˜Teacher of the Yearโ€™ who was accused of striking student

The State Attorneyโ€™s Office has decided not to prosecute a former Duval County โ€œTeacher of the Yearโ€ who was accused of child abuse.

Brantley County 6th grader dies after ATV crash

A sixth-grade student at Atkinson Elementary School died Friday night from injuries suffered in an ATV crash, according to the Brantley County School System.

3 reasons to travel to the Final Four, if you ever get the chance

The NCAA menโ€™s basketball tournament is down to its final four teams, if you can believe it.

CCSO searching for missing Clay County elementary school student

If you have any information please call 911.

โ€˜Panic, fear, angerโ€™: Father says boy spent 1st day at wrong school after bus mishap

โ€˜Panic, fear, angerโ€™: Father says boy spent 1st day at wrong school after bus mishap

One Duval county student boarded the school bus on the first day of class Tuesday, but never make it to his school.

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Turn your TV or tablet into a desktop with this cloud software

Become a super-learner and speed-reader with these $30 courses

Become a super-learner and speed-reader with these $30 courses

Learn and read faster with this $30 course bundle

Brunswick High student stabbed during altercation

Brunswick High student stabbed during altercation

A student was flown by air ambulance to Jacksonville after being stabbed during an altercation with another student Monday in the courtyard of Brunswick High School, according to Glynn County schools.

Student fires at officers at Tennessee school, is killed

Student fires at officers at Tennessee school, is killed

Authorities say a student at a Tennessee high school fired at officers and was killed by police.

Bartram Trail High students felt uncomfortable while being accused of dress code violations

Bartram Trail High students felt uncomfortable while being accused of dress code violations

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. โ€“ Thereโ€™s controversy over the student dress code at a St. Johns County high school. The school district confirmed that 31 girls received dress code violations on Friday. โ€œI was walked downstairs got it taken which was my bra and was told I have detention,โ€ the student told News4Jax. Freshman Riley Oโ€™Keefe, who started the online petition, said many of the girls flagged over dress code violations on Friday were wearing zip-up jackets with tank tops underneath. โ€œI want administrators to know this is not OK.โ€As of 2 p.m. on Monday, seven girls and five boys were cited for dress code violations.

Flagler County 11-year-old accused of threatening to shoot teacher

Flagler County 11-year-old accused of threatening to shoot teacher

Flagler County deputies on Friday arrested a student at Bunnell Elementary School being told the juvenile threatened to shoot a teacher and was researching to how to find a gun and ammunition according to the Sheriffโ€™s Office. Deputies were told the juvenile sang an inappropriate song last Wednesday about guns and shooting people while in class. According to the Sheriffโ€™s Office, after his teacher told the student that this behavior was not acceptable and asked him to stop, the student began searching guns on the internet. The following day, the teacher said the student pointed his iPad at her and said, โ€œI am going to shoot you up!โ€ while making gun noises. The teacher told deputies that these incidents made put her in fear for her life.

Duval County parents can speak with school leaders from home

Duval County parents can speak with school leaders from home

Duval families will be able to tour schools from home today and speak with school leaders. The districtโ€™s annual School Choice Expo will be virtual on Saturday, January 9. Duval County Public Schools is a choice district, which means students can attend schools outside their attendance area zones through the school choice application process. This is in the โ€œMy Show Plannerโ€ tab, where youโ€™ll see your scheduled events to see live school presentations, organize you schedule, and make appointments to talk with school leaders. For those who want to take advantage of school choice, the application window runs thru February 28.

Student shot in arm at Ribault High School

Student shot in arm at Ribault High School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ A student at Ribault High School was hospitalized Friday afternoon after โ€œa discharge of a firearmโ€ at the school and another student who was found with a gun was arrested, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office. Ribaultโ€™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.

Transportation will present challenge during Duval County school reopening

Transportation will present challenge during Duval County school reopening

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A large part of Duval County Public Schools strategy to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when the district reopens school buildings this fall involves strict adherence to social distancing guidelines. The first couple of weeks, transportation is going to be a challenge, Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene said to the School Board in Tuesdays reopening workshop. According to the district, approximately 49,000 Duval County students utilize the bus system to get to and from school, making social distancing during normal bus routes virtually impossible. Face coverings will be required for students on school buses where social distancing is not possible, the districts website said in a Tuesday reopening update. Changes to transportation routes are routinely published by the district on the page linked here.

Against all odds: Jacksonville homeless student to graduate as valedictorian, attend college

Against all odds: Jacksonville homeless student to graduate as valedictorian, attend college

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ If anyone knows what itโ€™s like to overcome, itโ€™s A. Philip Randolph Career Academies senior Martin Folsom. Despite being homeless and having spent time living in shelters with his mother, Folsom served as class president his freshman through senior year, and is is set to graduate at the top of his class as valedictorian. โ€œItโ€™s been a rocky road, a lot of hardships," Folsom said. Martin and his class will be recognized on Channel 4 during the June 6 edition of Brightest and Best. Watch below to learn more about what has kept him motivated in the midst of challenging times.

Fernandina Beach High student who died in crash remembered by classmates, teachers & friends

Fernandina Beach High student who died in crash remembered by classmates, teachers & friends

Fernandina Beach High student who died in crash remembered by classmates, teachers & friendsPublished: April 29, 2020, 11:31 pmNeighbors, classmates, friends and teachers from Fernandina Beach High School gathered Wednesday evening to pay tribute to Kylar Parker, a student who died in a crash.

Local high school student customizes, donates shoes to homeless

Local high school student customizes, donates shoes to homeless

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ A local teen is spreading love throughout Duval by customizing and donating shoes to the homeless community in downtown Jacksonville. Julien Gasca, 16, has a goal to raise awareness about homelessness in our city and inspire more people to give. โ€œI know people in need feel like they are struggling and thereโ€™s no hope. The First Coast High School student plans to continue these acts of kindness for years to come. Click here to visit his YouTube channel.

Starke student hit by car as she got off school bus, driver arrested

Starke student hit by car as she got off school bus, driver arrested

STARKE, Fla. โ€“ A driver was arrested after a Bradford Middle School student was struck by a car while exiting her school bus Tuesday in Starke. According to the Bradford County Sheriffโ€™s Office, the student was getting off the bus on W. Brownlee Street just after 3 p.m. when a driver passed two cars in front of him in an attempt to get around the bus. Video of the incident showed the bus had stopped and had all lights and signs engaged, according to the Sheriffโ€™s Office. The Sheriffโ€™s Office identified the driver as Carl James Jr.James was arrested, accused of reckless driving and booked into the Bradford County Jail. The student had minor injuries and was transported to Shands of Starke for further evaluation.

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