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jacksonville.com > story > news > education > 02/10/2026 > presidents-day-2026-florida-school-closures-and-openings-by-county-see-jacksonville-schools > 88603707007

Is there school on Presidents Day, Feb. 16 for Jacksonville students?

Is there school on Presidents Day, Feb. 16 for Jacksonville students?1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (572+ words) Whether you call it Presidents Day or Washington's Birthday, the next federal holiday is fast approaching " and families across Jacksonville are checking school calendars. Most Florida school districts will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, but not all. Some districts will…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > education > 02/09/2026 > will-terrie-brady-ruby-george-get-prison-for-2-6m-fraud > 88548061007

Ex-Duval teachers union leaders face sentencing for $2.6M fraud

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (109+ words) Terrie Brady and Ruby George, who together ran Duval Teachers United for decades, are scheduled for sentencing Feb. 9 for federal fraud charges. Ex-Duval teachers union leaders face sentencing for $2.6M fraud The women who ran Jacksonville's teachers union for nearly a…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > local > 02/06/2026 > record-8-million-gift-will-fund-upkeep-of-historic-bolles-school-field-in-jacksonville > 88549816007

Bolles School receives record $8 million gift for Hodges Field upkeep

Bolles School receives record $8 million gift for Hodges Field upkeep4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (229+ words) The Bolles School received its largest single donation ever, $8 million, from the estate of Kernan and George H. Hodges Jr. Bolles School receives record $8 million gift for Hodges Field upkeep 'Hodges Field is where so many Bolles stories begin' The Bolles…...

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jacksonville.com > videos > news > local > 02/06/2026 > episcopal-school-of-jacksonville-celebrates-new-hall-of-honor-inductees > 88547095007

Episcopal School of Jacksonville celebrates Hall of Honor inductees

Episcopal School of Jacksonville celebrates Hall of Honor inductees4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (12+ words) Episcopal School of Jacksonville celebrates Hall of Honor inductees'The Florida Times-Union...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > education > 02/06/2026 > despite-state-warning-paxon-students-hold-safe-orderly-ice-protest > 88538145007

Paxon students keep ICE protest 'aligned with' school rules, DCPS says

Paxon students keep ICE protest 'aligned with' school rules, DCPS says4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (126+ words) Paxon students keep ICE protest 'aligned with' school rules, DCPS says'The Florida Times-Union Paxon students keep ICE protest 'aligned with' school rules, DCPS says Maybe smart kids can follow the rules and still speak their minds. Days after Florida Education…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > education > 02/05/2026 > unf-names-state-college-head-angela-garcia-falconetti-interim-president > 88534614007

UNF names interim president: Who is Angela Garcia Falconetti?

UNF names interim president: Who is Angela Garcia Falconetti?4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (100+ words) UNF trustees chose Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti to be interim president starting Feb. 16. She won't seek the permanent role. UNF names interim president: Who is Angela Garcia Falconetti? University of North Florida trustees have picked the longtime…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > columns > mark-woods > 02/05/2026 > jacksonvilles-mayors-book-club-returns-to-boost-early-literacy > 88492499007

Mayors team up to continue worthy initiative: book club for 4-year-olds | Opinion

Mayors team up to continue worthy initiative: book club for 4-year-olds | Opinion5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (104+ words) The Mayor's Book Club is of note partly because of the partnership " public and private, a current mayor and a former one, a Democrat and a Republican. Mayors team up to continue worthy initiative: book club for 4-year-olds | Opinion At…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > local > 02/03/2026 > girl-scouts-life-skills-mega-drop-event-volenteer-and-where-to-find-cookie-booths-near-you > 88473479007

Girl Scout empowerment skills, 'Mega drop' and cookie sales near you

Girl Scout empowerment skills, 'Mega drop' and cookie sales near you1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (88+ words) Girl Scout empowerment skills, 'Mega drop' and cookie sales near you'The Florida Times-Union Girl Scout empowerment skills, 'Mega drop' and cookie sales near you When most people think of Girl Scouts, cookies come to mind " Thin Mints, Samoas, and maybe…...

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jacksonville.com > story > news > education > 02/02/2026 > duval-school-board-voting-on-contract-with-charter-school-fscj-wants > 88476554007

Eyed by FSCJ, Cecil charter school up for School Board contract renewal

Eyed by FSCJ, Cecil charter school up for School Board contract renewal1+ week, 1+ day ago   (105+ words) Eyed by FSCJ, Cecil charter school up for School Board contract renewal'The Florida Times-Union Eyed by FSCJ, Cecil charter school up for School Board contract renewal Duval County's School Board votes Feb. 3 on renewing a contract with a Westside charter…...

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ProFirst Training and Consulting Appoints Nick Pallas as Director of Digital Investigations

ProFirst Training and Consulting Appoints Nick Pallas as Director of Digital Investigations1+ week, 3+ day ago   (562+ words) NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ " ProFirst Training and Consulting, LLC announced today the appointment of Nick Pallas as Director of Digital Investigations. Pallas will lead the firm's digital and social media investigation services supporting public safety pre-employment background…...