We got our first look Tuesday at the new Manta Ray who will be roaming around Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to unveil its new commercial vehicle driving program at the Nassau Center in Yulee.

The A.J. Laguerre Jr. Endowed Scholarship honors the memory of the 19-year-old, who was a video game and streaming enthusiast and aspired to study cybersecurity in college.

Several Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia school districts, government offices, and other agencies have announced closures for Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Debby which continues to strengthen while making its way to Florida’s Big Bend.

Non-profits will apply for grants or have to find another way to help the community

As graduates walk across the stage to get their degrees, many expect to enter their new careers.

Don’t be surprised when you see a new Manta Ray around Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Athletes in all sports except football who are signing with college programs are listed here. This will be updated throughout Wednesday's national signing day.

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville (J100) will host their 2024 Infinite Scholars Scholarship Fair on Saturday at the Jessie Ball DuPont Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., according to a release.

The Florida Department of Education approved Wednesday a rule prohibiting state colleges from using public funds for initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, also known as DEI.

Florida State College at Jacksonville is in the final phase of its official mascot search and is asking for the community’s input to pick the best one.

The finalists for the 2024 Jacksonville Image Awards have been selected, and the awards ceremony will be here before you know it! It's the fifth year for the event and this Jacksonville Image Awards helps celebrate Black History Month in February.

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is inviting the local community to participate in the selection process to choose an official mascot to represent them.

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is inviting the local community to participate in the selection process to choose an official mascot to represent them.

The spring signing period for high school athletes is in full swing across the area. That means seniors can sign letters of intent with college programs. News4JAX is publishing the names and schools of those athletes who have been submitted by their schools.

A protracted legal fight over how city council districts were drawn in Jacksonville, Florida, reflects an aspect of redistricting that often remains in the shadows.

Watch the Providence Stallions take on the Nease Panthers in the third round of the Fortegra Basketball Invitational on the campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Fortegra Basketball Invitational is brought to you by CSI Companies and High School 9:12.

Watch the Mandarin Mustangs take on the Orange Park Raiders in the third round of the Fortegra Basketball Invitational on the campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Fortegra Basketball Invitational is brought to you by CSI Companies and High School 9:12.

Watch the Sandalwood Saints take on the Nease Panthers in the second round of the Fortegra Basketball Invitational on the campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. The Fortegra Basketball Invitational is brought to you by CSI Companies and High School 9:12.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry declared a state of emergency for Duval County and the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, effective at noon Wednesday, as Category 3 Hurricane Ian tracks toward Florida.

An expert told the I-TEAM he believed it was human error that caused two wheels to fall off buses in 3 days.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a $6.5 million grant to launch civics academies at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Polk State College and Broward College.

The Florida State College at Jacksonville baseball is going to the National Junior College Division II World Series, its first trip there since 2000.

Florida State College of Jacksonville experts took part in a virtual panel Friday afternoon to address the war in Ukraine.

Wednesday is national signing day, a period that allows high school seniors to sign national letters of intent with colleges. This is the third signing period of the year. Check out athletes in sports like baseball, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball and more here.

Sixty-one years later, newly unearthed footage offers a rare and chilling glimpse at the violence that consumed downtown Jacksonville on the day known as Ax Handle Saturday.

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash early Saturday morning. Drivers are being rerouted.

The food distribution at The Bethel Church served 1,000 families ahead of Easter.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The annual Night to Shine prom for people in Jacksonville with special needs took place Friday afternoon with new safety precautions. While the pandemic has made many of the proms virtual, the Jacksonville committee is continuing the tradition with an in-person, drive-thru red carpet Friday afternoon. GALLERY: Photos from Night to Shine eventThis year’s event was held at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus on Beach Boulevard. News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci returned to host the red carpet party for a fourth time, alongside city of Jacksonville director of public affairs Nikki Kimbleton. That includes help from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and PRI Productions.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Part of Union Street will be closed for several days after a three-alarm fire that started Saturday at an abandoned commercial building in downtown Jacksonville, authorities said. Jacksonville police also taped off Union Street between Laura and Main streets. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that due to the fire, Union Street at Main Street will remain closed for several days, creating traffic delays for those coming into downtown on eastbound Union Street. The current detour diverts eastbound Union Street traffic to southbound Laura Street. Due to yesterday's structure fire, Union St. will remain closed for several days.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One strategy to crack down on crime was discussed Thursday by Jacksonville City Council members. The city of Jacksonville is partnering with Florida State College at Jacksonville and Workforce Industrial Training for a job readiness and free training program. The city is looking to give $100,000 to FSCJ and 100,000 to WIT to create a free workforce training program. We are going to look for individuals of lower income, underemployed, unemployed, homeless, homeless vets. Operation BoostFunding:· $100,000 – Workforce Industrial TrainingFull tuition scholarship to obtain ….

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With just more than three weeks until Election Day, Dr. Michael Binder from the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab joins this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville” to discuss two different polls that were recently released. Florida State College at Jacksonville sociology Professor Dr. J.R. Woodward and political science professor Dr. Daniel Cronrath then dig into the six proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot in Florida. Each needs 60% of the vote to pass.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people died and another was hospitalized after a crash early Sunday morning at Roosevelt Boulevard and Plymouth Street, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The crash happened about 2:20 a.m. near Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Kent Campus. The Sheriff’s Office said two other people were seriously injured and were taken to a hospital, where one of them died. Both vehicles were in the northbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard, but JSO did not say how the crash happened. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than 500 people across the United States watched an online forum about racial diversity that was hosted by Florida State College at Jacksonville on Thursday night. The panelists for the forum talked about racial diversity and why it’s important for everyone to be open and accepting of people of color or other ethnic backgrounds. The subject of diversity then shifted to racial injustice toward African Americans following the deaths of Floyd and Taylor, and locally, the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. That’s why the panel of speakers chose to discuss these matters with the hope that people watching across the country will walk away with a better understanding of racial, social and ethnic injustice and discrimination. Organizers said it’s OK to protest what is perceived to be a racial or social injustice if the protest does not involve violence or the threat of violence.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Florida State College at Jacksonville have agreed to expand JTAs autonomous vehicle program with testing and educational initiatives on FSCJ campuses. Through four initial phases, the U2C will leverage the existing Skyway infrastructure and expand that network through ground-level connections and convert those structures to support autonomous vehicles. The first phase, the Bay Street Innovation Corridor is fully funded. Our community is leading the way to the future of autonomous vehicles, said FSCJ President Dr. John Avendano. Through this MOU, JTA and FSCJ will develop an Agile Plan for on-campus use.

The patients represent the first two cases confirmed by FSCJ since the coronavirus outbreak began. FSCJ has just confirmed that an employee and student have tested positive for COVID-19. — FSCJ (@FSCJ_Official) March 30, 2020The employee works at FSCJ South and has not been to campus since March 6, the notice says, while the student attends FSCJ Kent and has not returned since March 3. FSCJ’s cases are likely among the 158 coronavirus patients identified in Duval County. The two cases confirmed by FSCJ come less than a week after the University of North Florida announced that a university employee had tested positive for coronavirus.

University of FloridaOn Wednesday, the University of Florida emailed all faculty instructing them to move classes online no later than March 16 to avoid face-to-face contact. Florida State UniversityFlorida State University announced Wednesday it will also shift from in-person classes to online classes by March 23 -- the Monday students resume coursework after spring break. Following UNF’s scheduled spring break, coursework will continue through virtual online teaching for two weeks, March 23 to April 5. Florida A&M UniversityAll FAMU announced that face-to-face instruction would be suspended when students return from spring break on March 23. Edward Waters CollegeEdward Waters College extended its spring break an additional week through March 20.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A UF Health Jacksonville security officer credited with saving the life of a firefighter who was stabbed in the line of duty was awarded a college scholarship Monday in recognition of her heroism. City and community leaders presented security officer and Air Force veteran Davay Kinsey with the Florida State College at Jacksonville President’s Heroism Award and a scholarship to the college’s Fire Academy of the South, so she can accomplish her goal of becoming an emergency medical technician. When the ambulance arrived, Kinsey could tell that one of the firefighters – Capt. “From the moment I met Davay, I immediately identified qualities of strength, confidence, teamwork and leadership,” Chief Powers said. “What better way to do that than to help her achieve her own personal and professional goal?” he said.

From an award ceremony to an environmental symposium, there's plenty to enjoy in Jacksonville this week. When: Friday, Oct. 18, 8-11 a.m.Where: Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water St. Our focus will be on the environment (environmental testing, environmental impact, local environmental issues and more). When: Friday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Florida State College at Jacksonville - Advanced Technology Center, 401 W. State St. When: Friday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m.-Saturday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m.Where: The River Church, 1820 Monument RoadAdmission: Free (Donation to Conference).

The Baker County Press reports that Superintendent Sherrie Raulerson issued a message, saying, "Due to Hurricane Dorian, all of the Baker County Schools will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. St. Johns CountyThe district said it will close schools Tuesday and Wednesday due to Hurricane Dorian. Alachua CountyDue to the latest forecast on the path of Hurricane Dorian, Alachua County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday. Florida universities, colleges closing due to DorianPreparing for Hurricane Dorian, several Florida state universities and colleges will be closed in the coming days. Also, Eastern Florida State College closed at noon Thursday and will remain closed through Tuesday.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sen. Rick Scott was in the River City on Monday to address the issue of student loan debt, but he was also asked about gun control during his visit. Scott met with students, parents and education officials at the Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. During the meeting, Scott was asked in light of a Washington Post op-ed whether he believes Sen. Mitch McConnell should call back the Senate to address gun reform. Following the shooting in Parkland, the Florida Legislature passed a red flag law, which Scott signed into law. If you're threatening to harm yourself or you're threatening to harm someone else, you shouldn't have a gun.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sen. Rick Scott was in the River City on Monday, addressing the issue of student loan debt. Scott met with students, parents and education officials at the Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. The former Florida governor hopes to find ways to make higher education more affordable for students. It impacts their ability to start a business, buy a home and so many things," Scott said. "I've been doing this around the state to get people's ideas about how we can figure out how to get students higher education at a lower price with no debt."

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Foul play was not suspected after human remains were located near the Florida State College at Jacksonville campus, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Police revealed the new information on Wednesday night and also said the remains are believed to be of a man. It was the second time in a week JSO officers were investigating remains found in a wooded area. Last Thursday, human remains were found when someone was clearing a wooded area off Utsey Drive. On Monday, the Sheriff's Office identified the remains as those of 18-year-old Corbin Johnson, who was reported missing one year ago.