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Violence is declining in Duval schools. But District 6 frontrunners say it’s the top issue

The race to replace Charlotte Joyce on the Duval County School Board has attracted multiple District 6 candidates who are campaigning to crack down on fighting and student discipline in Duval public schools. But fighting across the district has been on a gradual decline over the past five years, according to data collected by the Florida Department of Education. 

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Three candidates want a say in what comes next for Martin County schools

Incumbent Christia Roberts, former city clerk Cherie White and retired Army Col. Charles Winn are running for the District 1 seat in the Aug. 18 election. Beyond district spending, the candidates have identified student literacy, teacher retention, school safety and preparing students for life after graduation as priorities.

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