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College Tuition Hike on the Horizon in Florida

7:22 PM, Feb 2, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The University of North Florida for the past two years has increased tuition by 15 percent each year and the prospect for another increase is on the horizon.

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University Christian School Students to Replace Textbooks with iPads

3:59 PM, Jan 19, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students at University Christian will begin using iPads instead of textbooks in the fall.

Audit Finds Duval Public Schools in Good Shape

10:10 AM, Jan 18, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The public school district has received top marks for keeping its financial house in order.

Are 529 Investment Plans too Risky for College Savings?

6:33 PM, Jan 12, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When it comes to the cost of a college education, the price keeps increasing. But there are ways to save: the college prepaid plan or a 529 college savings plan, which some fear may be too risky.

Should There be Advertising on Public School Buses?

6:21 PM, Jan 9, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Advertising seems to be everywhere these days - on city transit buses, sports stadiums, airliner tray tables and even in public restrooms.

Duval School Board May Take on 3 New Positions

5:38 PM, Jan 9, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County school board is reviewing three open communications positions today during its meeting this evening.

Proposed Bill Pushes Big Tax Shift in Florida

9:02 AM, Jan 7, 2012

Florida lawmakers will consider a proposed bill to raise sales taxes three percent and, at the same time, eliminate school property taxes.

Duval Announces School Grades, Big Improvements | DATABASE

9:22 PM, Jan 4, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nine of Duval County's high schools' grades have improved in 2011, according to the schools district.

Proposed Bill Allows Naming Rights for School Cafeterias

11:52 PM, Jan 3, 2012

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. --  A bill introduced in the Florida Legislature would allow schools to sell the naming rights for public school cafeterias to fund schools' food service budgets.

Concerns Raised over New Passing Scores on FCAT

4:14 PM, Dec 20, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test has always been a controversial assessment tool since its inception a decade ago and now it's sure to stir up more heated debate with some new changes.

Could Edward Waters College's Accreditation Be in Question?

8:58 AM, Dec 16, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Edward Waters College could be on the verge of losing its accreditation.

5 Students Disciplined in Fernandina Hazing, Paddling Case

5:45 PM, Dec 13, 2011

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. -- Five students have been disciplined following an investigation into hazing at Fernandina Beach high School.

Duval County Graduation Rate Jumps Higher

10:53 PM, Dec 12, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Education released high school graduation and dropout rates that shows a 4.6 percent jump in the number of Duval County students who graduate within four years.

'Bring Maxey Back:' Raines Students Protest Principal's Ouster

6:26 PM, Dec 9, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- About two dozen students at Raines High School were outside this morning to protest the forced resignation of principal George Maxey.

Sen. Stephen Wise on 'Holiday Tree:' 'Gimme a Break'

10:54 AM, Dec 8, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Sen. Stephen Wise explains why he thinks a Winter Break name change is necessary.

Lisa Tyrie: Teacher of the Week says Favorite Subject is her Students

5:48 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A First Coast elementary school teacher who loves her job, Lisa Tyrie teaches third grade at Kernan Trail Elementary School.  "I teach all the subjects. We are a self contained class," said Tyrie.

Raines Principal Forced Out after Theft Incident at School

2:46 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The locker room theft incident at Raines High School in November has cost the principal his job.

Mayor Announces Mentoring Program for Duval Schools

1:55 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hundreds of school-based mentors will be available to Duval County school students by April 1.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville Holds 'Toga Tuesday'

12:48 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Episcopal School of Jacksonville has created "Toga Tuesday" to inspire the community to donate sheets -- new or used -- to the City Rescue Mission. It's a new project called "Sheets of Hope."

No Discipline Yet as Wrestling Hazing Investigation Continues

1:22 PM, Dec 3, 2011

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- The investigation into a hazing incident on a high school wrestlling team is ongoing.

Former School Counselor Sentenced to 140 Years for Child Porn

8:56 PM, Nov 30, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A former educator found guilty of federal child pornography charges will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Baldwin School Hopes to Score Grand Prize for Library

5:32 PM, Nov 24, 2011

BALDWIN, Fla. -- A campaign is underway at Baldwin Middle-Senior High to score a grant with a grand prize of $50,000 to restock the school's library and buy computers.

Sheriff: Hazing Suspected in FAMU Drum Major's Death

5:21 PM, Nov 23, 2011

ATLANTA -- Florida A&M University President Dr. James Ammons announced Tuesday that the university has suspended band performances indefinitely following the death of drum major Robert Champion.

Good Sports: Bolles Team Gives Back State Runner-Up Trophy

9:07 AM, Nov 22, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Bolles School makes a tradition of winning in every sport. But perhaps this year's will stand out most in the crowd of state championships - the year the girls cross country team lost.

Teachers Spared But Where Did the Money Come From?

10:58 PM, Nov 18, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Eleven teaching positions in Duval County classrooms were saved, but it's unclear where principals found money in their budgets when it wasn't there a month ago.

11 of 14 Laid-off Teachers Reinstated by School Board

5:30 PM, Nov 17, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Eleven Duval County teachers are getting their jobs back.

Jacksonville Fire, Police Pensions Score Failing Grades

5:03 PM, Nov 15, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A study just released by the Leroy Collins Institute at Florida State University gives the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension an "F" grade for being under funded.

Dougherty County, Georgia Cheating Investigation Nearly Complete

11:02 AM, Nov 13, 2011

ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - State investigators say as many as 10 principals and 50 teachers could be caught up in a cheating investigation in Dougherty County.

Court Papers Reveal How Jarred Harrell Lured Somer Thompson

Newly Released Court Papers Reveal How Jared Harrell Lured Somer Thompason In

11:53 PM, Feb 3, 2012

McDonald's Drops Use of Gooey Ammonia-Based 'Pink Slime' in Hamburger Meat

McDonald's confirmed that it has eliminated the use of ammonium hydroxide - an ingredient in fertilizers, household cleaners and some roll-your-own explosives -  in its hamburger meat.

1:11 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Anonymous Source Confirms Somer Thompson Accused Killer Jarred Harrell Set to Plead Guilty

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- An anonymous source has confirmed to First Coast News that Jarred Harrell is set to plead guilty in a pretrial hearing Friday, February 3rd, in Green Cove Springs.

12:45 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Jarred Harrell Guilty in Murder of Somer Thompson

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- The man accused of killing a 7-year-old Florida girl whose body was found in a Georgia landfill is scheduled for a court appearance Friday and a court spokeswoman says there's potential for a "significant development" in the case.

5:16 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Air Force to Cut 10,000 Airmen, Shift Aircraft

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Air Force says it will cut the service by nearly 10,000 active, National Guard and Reserve airmen next year, as part of a broad move to downsize and shift capabilities around the country to be better prepared for wars of the future.

11:59 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Ken's Top 10 Places to Buy Lunch for $7 or less

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- I don't know if you've ever done it: Sit down and count the cost of going out to lunch five days a week, but it adds up.

7:50 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Police Find Missing First-Grader at Relative's Home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police are reporting that a first-grade student who disappeared from Loretto Road Elementary School this afternoon was found with a friend, according to Duval County Public Schools spokesperson Jill Johnson.

7:39 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Tipster in Somer Thompson Case Speaks Out

Thousands of tips poured in after Somer Thompson disappeared, but it was just one that set justice in motion.

Now the family that came forward in 2009 is speaking out about their experience.

12:30 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Tony Nelson Sentenced in Federal Court

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Former Jacksonville Port leader Tony Nelson was sentenced to 40 months in prison today in a federal court.

4:42 PM, Feb 3, 2012

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