The Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP is questioning the process of hiring a new superintendent for Duval County Public Schools.

Former Clay County Superintendent Addison Davis on Wednesday resigned from his position as superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools.

The number of Florida school districts facing sanctions at Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting over mask policies is now down to nine.

Hillsborough County is home to one of a growing number of Florida school districts imposing a mask mandate in its classrooms because of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in its schools.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. A big question on the minds of parents in Clay County is the safety of students following the election of a new sheriff and the acting school superintendent winning the Republican primary. A public feud between Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels, who has been plagued by scandal and was suspended five days before Tuesdays primary, and former Clay County School Superintendent Addison Davis, who left to become school superintendent in Hillsborough County, led to the creation last year of the Clay County District Schools Police Department. The school police force is led by Chief Kenneth Wagner, whos a former law enforcement officer with more than 20 years of experience. Parents reported, we dispatched 19 Clay County school police officers to search for the individual, as well as working with the Clay County sheriffs department, and were blessed that individual was found, Broskie said. The decision to keep the school police force ultimately lies in the hands of the Clay County School Board, which takes up the issue annually.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. Seven early voting locations will open in Clay County at 8 a.m. Thursday for people to cast ballots in the Florida Primary. VOTERS GUIDE: The candidates who want your voteFour countywide races are on the ballot in Clay County sheriff, superintendent of schools, clerk of court and tax collector. One-term Sheriff Darryl Daniels has drawn five opponents in the August Republican Primary: Ben Carroll, Michelle Cook, Harold Rutledge, Mike Taylor and Catherine Webb. For school superintendent, there are three Republicans and a write-in candidate competing for the office vacated by Addison Davis, who left Clay County to become superintendent of schools in Hillsborough County. Early voting sites in Clay County - all sites open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Aug. 15.

The only countywide race that wasn’t totally settled in the August primary was electing a superintendent of schools. Acting Superintendent David Broskie, who was appointed to the post when Addison Davis left to become superintendent of schools in Hillsborough County, won the three-way Republican primary with 47% of the vote to advance to the November ballot. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATEDavid S. BroskieParty affiliation: RepublicanAge: 52Candidate’s family: wife Sue, sons Ryan and DavidOccupation: current Superintendent of Schools-Clay CountyEducation: M.S. I have over 30 years experience as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal of 3 different schools (which were all "A" rated during my tenure), Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and current Superintendent of Schools. I also believe continuity of leadership will be necessary to lead Clay County District Schools during these unprecedented times.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The interim Clay County superintendent made one thing clear Friday — he wants to keep the job he has. David Broskie on Friday became the sixth candidate to enter the race to become the next superintendent for Clay County schools. Ron DeSantis, took the interim job Monday, taking the place of Addison Davis, who was recently hired as the superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools. Former Clay County superintendent Charlie Van Zant is the biggest name of the five remaining candidates. Aaron Smith, Melanie Wright and Melanie Walls are also in the running to lead the school district of 37,000 students.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A week before Clay County’s superintendent leaves for a job in Hillsborough County, Gov. Broskie, who lives in Fleming Island, has worked for the Clay County School District for 30 years and has been assistant superintendent since 2015. Broskie will fill the unexpired term of Addison Davis, who resigned last month to become superintendent of the much larger school district on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Broskie will fill the superintendent role until a new superintendent is elected in the fall. News4Jax reported late last year that Charlie Van Zant, the former Clay County superintendent of schools, had filed to run to get his old job back.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – The Clay County School Board is preparing for the worst when it comes to filling its soon-to-be-vacant superintendent position. Ron DeSantis to appoint an interim superintendent to fill in until a permanent superintendent is elected in November. School Board member Carol Studdard told News4Jax on Thursday afternoon she doesn’t see a problem with putting a policy in place to prepare for a worst-case scenario. The amendment will be voted on during a Thursday school board meeting at 6 p.m. in Green Cove Springs. So far, three candidates have filed to run for Clay County superintendent in November — Aaron Smith, Melanie Walls and former Clay County superintendent Charlie Van Zant.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Addison Davis as its next superintendent. “We are very excited for you.”HASA congratulates @ADOneClay Addison Davis on his appointment as the new superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools! pic.twitter.com/lEnXchVxaB — HASA (@HASA_Leaders) January 21, 2020Davis was among 51 candidates to replace Jeff Eakins, the current school superintendent in Hillsborough County, who will be retiring in June. “I could not pass on the possibility to use my skill set to impact more than 220,000 students in Hillsborough County," the statement read. “For those of you who are watching from Clay County, know that, that I love Clay County.

Clay County Superintendent of Schools Addison Davis was named a semifinalist for Hillsborough County superintendent job, but he has also filed to run for another term as superintendent in Clay County. Davis said Clay County voters should still feel confident casting their ballots for him if the superintendent job in Hillborough County doesn’t work out. Two other candidates have filed to run for the Clay County superintendent job. Charlie Van Zant, the former Clay County superintendent, filed in November to run again for the position. The Hillsborough County School Board on Thursday will narrow its list from seven candidates to around two to three.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Addison Davis, the superintendent for Clay County public schools, has applied to be the next superintendent in Hillsborough County, which encompasses the Tampa area. The Tampa Bay Times reports Davis is among 51 candidates to replace Jeff Eakins, the current school superintendent in Hillsborough County who will be retiring in June. READ: Superintendent Addison Davis’ full statement regarding his Hillsborough County applicationThe statement outlined the reasons why Davis believes he was recommended for the job in Hillsborough County. Davis has been the school superintendent in Clay County since November 2016. News4Jax reported last month that Charlie Van Zant, the former Clay County superintendent of schools, filed to run again for his old job.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - A scare during a football game Friday night at Oakleaf High School led to the pause of play and panic among fans. Clay County deputies responded as a safety precaution and the game resumed about 9:40 p.m., with Oakleaf High getting a 26-7 win over Ed White High School. School leaders said there were three minor injuries reported and there is an active investigation into the scare. The Knights were hosting Commanders on what was already a somber night in Clay County. Before the game kicked off at 7 p.m., there was a moment of silence in memory of Oakleaf High student Keondre Moss, who was killed in a car crash earlier this week.

Clay County Emergency Operations Center has moved to a Level 2 Activation. The Clay County Citizens Call Center will be open until midnight. School & government office openings and closuresThe following Clay County Government Offices will be open for business Thursday, Sept. 5:Clay County Administrative OfficesClay County Tax CollectorClay County Property AppraiserClay County Supervisor of ElectionsClay County Sheriff's OfficeClay County Public LibrariesThe Clay County Courthouse and the Clerk's Offices will remain closed Thursday, Sept. 5, with plans to reopen Friday, Sept. 6. WATCH: Clay County business owners worried about shops located near Black Creek |Boaters near Black Creek prepare for DorianJohn Henderson has lived in Middleburg for 45 years and has seen how high Black Creek can get. I've got everything set up -- my generators, knocked down a big canopy thing I had," Max Keltner, who lives on Black Creek, said Tuesday.

The Clay County Citizens Call Center is open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Clay Electric advised customers to prepare for outages that could last up to a week. Clay County leaders said they were worried about flooding in low-lying areas, causing problems with access to flooded roads and neighborhoods. The Clay County Emergency Operations Center was operating at Level 2, which means it is partially activated. pic.twitter.com/tyOgVIkyK5 Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) September 2, 2019"You can't beat Mother Nature," said Gayward Hendry, vice chairman of the Board of County Commissioners said on Friday.

VIDEO: School will resume for students at Oakleaf Village Elementary on Friday after Thursday's classes were canceled due to an air conditioning issue, Superintendent Addison Davis announced.

Clay County was the final county in Northeast Florida to return to head back to school. With 47 new Clay County District Schools police officers, this means a police presence will be at every Clay County school. The school police officers took over Clay County deputies' role of serving as school resources officers. WATCH: New school year in Clay County brings about some changesSROs have a much larger role than just policing school campuses. WATCH: Clay County students head back to schoolSharing in that back-to-school joy was a member of the News4Jax family.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. - A judge in Clay County heard arguments Friday morning in the school board's lawsuit against Clay County commissioners over a proposed half-cent sales tax. Last month, commissioners voted against setting a date for a special election this year sending it back to the school board with revisions. Davis said on "The Morning Show" this week that taking the number of new students into account is also crucial when it comes to this proposed half-cent sales tax resolution. "There are tremendous needs in our school district over $280 million of deferred maintenance in Clay County District schools. If the judge rules in favor of the school board to have the referendum go on the ballot and the voters approve the half-cent sales tax, it would take effect Jan. 1.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - Clay County students return to school in less than a week and Superintendent Addison Davis said one of his districts biggest challenges is finding money to repair crumbling, aging school buildings. There's tremendous needs in our school district. Over $280 million of deferred maintenance in Clay County district schools. 4 Your Info Got questions about your students school? The other question that we're getting is -- How's the new police force going to play out with the opening of school? Davis said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With students in Northeast Florida headed back to school next week, chances are you have questions. Whether youre concerned about school safety, the dress code or taxes, we want to help you get answers. On Wednesday, well begin with Clay County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis, followed by St. Johns County's Tim Forson on Thursday and then Duval Countys Dr. Diana Greene on Friday. RELATED: Will Duval County get a school tax referendum? Just send us your questions using the form below (and remember, you can remain anonymous) and you could learn the answers live on air at 8:15 a.m. either on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - The Clay County School Board on Friday filed legal action against the County Commission after commissioners voted unanimously against a proposed half-cent sales tax resolution. The tax would help pay for improvements to Clay County public schools. Gavin Rollins, a Clay County commissioner who is also a teacher, spoke to News4Jax before the legal action was filed. The school board said it needs about $350 million for upgrades and an additional $300 million to build new schools. Delaura Fulford, who is also a Clay County parent, said she believes a special election is a better option.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - The Clay County School Board approved a plan for controlled open enrollment for the 2017-2018 and subsequent school years. I am confident that families will find the education experience we offer in Clay County Schools is rigorous, relevant, and competitive, said Superintendent Addison Davis. The Clay County School Board has established a capacity threshold of 85 percent. This means that any school with less than 85 percent enrollment will be open and eligible for open enrollment. Currently, 11 Clay County Schools have the capacity to accept students -- six elementary schools, two junior high schools and three high schools.