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Mom Squad | Summer swimming safety

Education

'Stop the negotiations!' Duval County Public School parents push for pause to superintendent negotiations

There’s an offer and counteroffer on the table for Christopher Bernier, but some parents are worried about the federal discrimination lawsuits he's listed in.
Education

Jacksonville city councilmembers question Duval County Public School leaders about school closures proposal

School leaders said they’re losing students to charter and private schools and therefore losing money, contributing to a more than $1 billion budget gap.
Education

Duval County parents stunned by proposal to close multiple schools

DCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Dana Kriznar told the school board on Tuesday the proposal was only meant to be a starting point for conversation.
Parenting

Free drowning prevention resources to keep your child safe following death of Welaka 4-year-old

First Coast News is on your side with free resources you can find and how counties across the First Coast are working to keep children safe.
Health

Measles in Florida: Duval County has the lowest immunization rate for seventh graders, data shows

According to data from Florida's health department, immunization rates in Duval County are 10 percent lower than the state average.
Health

Jacksonville Poison Control experts cite 'dramatic' increase in children exposed to edibles

The Poison Control director in Jacksonville says she's mostly concerned about young children eating edibles because she says toddlers here have had seizures.
Florida

Guns, flamingos & restricting social media: How Florida's legislative session could impact your family

From healthcare to pets to property insurance, First Coast News is examining how new proposed legislation could impact you and your family.
Florida

Guns, flamingos, restricting social media: How Florida's legislative session could impact your family

From healthcare to pets to property insurance, First Coast News is examining how new proposed legislation could impact you and your family.
Mom Squad OTT

Mom Squad | Tech safety tips for parents

Maureen Kyle sits down with tech expert Brandon Simmons to talk about some safety tips for parents whose kids received new devices and tech gifts for Christmas.
GMJ

What's the right age to give your child a smartphone?

First Coast News brought this question to mental health experts and talked with children about their social media use.
Local News

Jacksonville Jewish day school, Islamic Center plan to apply for millions of dollars legislature passes for security

The legislation puts $45 million into a grant program to upgrade security for certain places at risk of being targets of hate crimes.