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FCAT results show improvement in writing

4:49 PM, May 24, 2013

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- This year's FCAT results are out for reading, math and writing and they show improvements in writing and little change in math and reading.

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Showing appreciation for our teachers

3:25 PM, May 20, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the fourth year in a row, the St. James A.M.E. Church in Orange Park held its Teacher Appreciation Day during services Sunday morning.

Mayor Brown strives to increase graduation rates

1:33 PM, May 20, 2013

Faith and city leaders are promoting education as a way to fix larger issues.

Head Start classes could possibly resume

7:42 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Parents were angry when they learned Friday would be the last day for Head Start classes, three weeks earlier than scheduled to end. Now officials are working to find a way to resume those classes for three weeks.

First Duval County asthma friendly school

6:19 PM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under 15 years of age, and the leading cause of absence in school.

School board considers running Head Start

4:35 AM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Head Start in Duval County has gone through a lot of changes in recent weeks. Now, the Duval County School Board wants to look at possibly running it.

Budget shrinks due to charter school funds

12:06 AM, May 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County School Board has begun the budget process for next school year.

Teacher of the Week: Patrick Carmody

4:28 PM, May 16, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week, our Teacher of the Week is Patrick Carmody from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville!

Parents push for answers on short school year

8:45 PM, May 15, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A decision that impacts hundreds of parents who have children in Head Start programs are demanding some answers and an extended school year.

Police: Child left in car in Jacksonville, grandparents charged with neglect

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The grandparents of a nine-month-old child were arrested Friday after the child was pulled out of a car parked at a Winn-Dixie on Argyle Forest Boulevard.

10:37 PM, May 24, 2013

Danielle Madsley, woman tased by FHP Trooper Daniel Cole, may not live much longer

The Florida Highway Patrol trooper who shot and injured a cemetery owner on September 10, 2012 has been cleared of any wrongdoing by FHP.

7:37 AM, May 25, 2013

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office patrol car, motorcyclist involved in crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a patrol car at Baymeadows Road and Interstate 95.

10:43 PM, May 24, 2013

Fatal crash closes I-95 South ramp at I-295 North in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A dump truck was traveling Interstate 295 southbound when it overturned, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Dylan Bryan.

5:01 PM, May 24, 2013

Trailer safety segment sends Jacksonville man into action

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As droves of people hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, we're taking a look at the dangers of towing trailers.

10:08 PM, May 24, 2013

Free Stuff, Discounts for Military on Memorial Day

A partial list of discounts available to veterans on Memorial Day.

10:10 AM, May 30, 2011

5 escape sinking vessel near Matanzas Inlet

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Five people had to swim to a nearby island after the boat they were on started sinking near the Matanzas Inlet Friday night.

9:38 PM, May 24, 2013

Grieving mom hopes her tragic loss prevents other towing accidents

Kristie Cox made French toast for breakfast on a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. She kissed goodbye her husband Jeremy and two children as they headed for the library.

10:54 PM, May 23, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590 million Powerball winner

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The world is still waiting to hear who bought that winning $590 million Powerball ticket in Zephyrhills last Saturday.

1:24 PM, May 22, 2013

Contract deal reached for new Atlanta Falcons stadium

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.

7:45 PM, May 24, 2013

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