Local News: Education in Duval County

Jacksonville Today Published September 16

New Baldwin principal removed after gun found in his car at school

Michael Smith, the principal of Baldwin Middle-Senior High School, was removed Tuesday after police discovered a loaded handgun in his car at the schoo

Jacksonville Today Published September 10

New Baldwin principal has history of misconduct complaints

Baldwin Principal Michael Smith had three complaints that alleged inappropriate conduct toward students.

Jacksonville Today Published September 10

University of Florida celebrates opening of Jacksonville graduate campus

158 students have enrolled as the university opens the first of several buildings planned on its new campus.

Jacksonville Today Published September 09

Duval teachers union falls short of membership threshold, must hold election to get recertified

Duval Teachers United will likely have to hold an election to earn its recertification — under a new state law will make that more difficult.

Jacksonville Today Published September 04

Dimon Foundation donation to elevate Edward Waters endowment

The $1 million gift will go toward an endowment that has quadrupled since 2018.

Jacksonville Today Published August 31

Florida awards $12M to FSCJ and Cecil Spaceport for aerospace and maritime training

The $7 million for FSCJ and $5 million for Cecil Spaceport are part of $23 million in job growth grants.

Jacksonville Today Published August 26

UNF presidential search committee selects University of North Georgia president

A UNF search committee has selected the University of North Georgia's president as the Jacksonville school's potential next leader.

Jacksonville Today Published August 25

VyStar announces $5 million donation for UF graduate campus in LaVilla

The credit union will pay out the gift over five years, as UF prepares for its first students on the Downtown Jacksonville campus this fall.

Jacksonville Today Published August 24

Florida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools

The rule would remove Hepatitis B, chicken pox, influenza type b, and pneumococcal vaccines for public school attendance.

Jacksonville Today Published August 21

Regency Square Mall among locations eyed for Duval Schools headquarters move

Duval Schools is considering four options for a headquarters relocation as it also weighs two purchase offers on its Southbank HQ.

Jacksonville Today Published August 10

Stanton student sues Duval Schools over sexual assault on bus

The federal lawsuit alleges the district failed to prevent rising harassment and assaults on the bus.