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Duval County Public Schools will serve lunch and breakfast for free for all students
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools will continue offering free breakfast and lunch for students at all of their schools this year. The initiative is part of the National School Lunch Program. Students just need to provide their student ID card or student number at the register. They...
‘It feels like it’s personal:’ Jacksonville leaders fear city’s lawsuit against Laura Street Trio owners could stall development talks
The City of Jacksonville has filed a lawsuit attempting to collect more than $800,000 in fines dating back to 2015 from the owners of the Laura Street Trio.
Finance committee makes cuts to homelessness, affordable housing initiatives in budget
The Jacksonville Finance Committee concluded its review of Mayor Donna Deegan’s second budget Friday, cutting millions in some areas and adding to the City Council’s priorities. Some of the largest changes came to Deegan’s affordable housing and homelessness initiatives. The committee eliminated a $10 million affordable housing fund during the first budget hearing and cut $9 million from a $10 million planned response to the new state law that bans public camping. ...
Southside Middle School algebra teacher surprised with $1,000 grant to use in classroom
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville teacher was surprised with a $1,000 grant Friday morning as part of the “Most Valuable Teacher” (MVT) program which celebrates the best educators across Northeast Florida every week during football season. In 2021, the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl partnered with FIS and the...
Jacksonville councilman says outdoor kitchen company ‘defrauded customers,’ files class action lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville councilman has filed a class action lawsuit against a local outdoor kitchen and hot tub company. The News4JAX I-TEAM received several complaints from customers earlier this year accusing Premier Outdoor USA of bad business practices for faulty or missing equipment and incomplete kitchens. The...
Black Business Month: Meet Melissa A. Mitchell
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In honor of Black Business Month, we’re spotlighting a trailblazer whose innovative approach is transforming the world of wearable art. Meet Melissa A. Mitchell, the visionary behind ABL Creations. She founded ABL creations in 2019, and it’s more than just a design house, it's a...
‘We’re going to do it together’: New exhibit at JAX highlights local battle with human trafficking
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Southwest Airlines unveiled a new exhibition at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) Friday morning showcasing leather-crafted items created by survivors of human trafficking. The new exhibit came to life thanks to a partnership with Rethreaded, a Jacksonville nonprofit that employs survivors of human trafficking. “I founded it...
From MLB to Jacksonville University president: James J. Brady Jr.'s life recalled
Over 88 years of living, James J. Brady Jr.’s world moved from dockworker waterfronts in New Jersey to Major League Baseball stadiums and locker rooms and the classrooms and libraries of academia. After that life ended Aug. 18 at his home in Jacksonville, Dr. Brady was remembered locally as the exacting eighth president...
Semi-truck crash closes lane of I-295 near Alta Drive
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities responded to a crash on I-295 South near Alta Drive Friday afternoon. The left lane was blocked around 1 p.m., but has since reopened. Traffic camera footage showed A jackknifed semitruck. FDOT classified the crash as "Major."
Jaguars urged to cut ties with 2022 NFL Draft disappointment
It's not hyperbole to say that third-year center Luke Fortner has left much to be desired. After flashing in his rookie season, the former Kentucky Wildcat has taken several steps back. This has led Devid Kenyon of Bleacher Report to conclude that it's time for the Jacksonville Jaguars to pull the plug on him.
Losing Broward school board candidate appointed to State Board of Education
A Gov. Ron DeSantis-appointed member of the Broward County School Board who was rejected this week for election to the board will become a member of the Florida Board of Education instead. The govenor’s press office announced the new appointment of Daniel Foganholi, director of legislative affairs for New Generations Children’s Ministry, on Friday. Appointed […]
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