Travis Gibson - News4Jax

An outcry from dozens of residents convinced county commissioners to reject the facility in a rural area near World Golf Village.

The school, expected to open in 2024, is needed to alleviate overcrowding in the fast-growing northern part of the county near the Duval County line.

A plan presented to the School Board calls for more than $1 million more than last year to go toward protecting schools in the fast-growing district.

Some said Florida's new civics standards downplay slavery and portray separation of church and state as a misconception.

The Army Corps of Engineers says the lines need to be 20 feet higher for larger ships to pass through. The lines are currently 175 feet above the water line.

Two more schools will be built in the next two years as the growing district copes with overcrowding.

Ryan Ali, the former head of Jacksonville’s Sports and Entertainment division, repeatedly criticized his employees’ appearances, used city-owned equipment for personal use and created a hostile work environment through intimidation, according to a report released Monday by the Office of Inspector General.

The plan would address concerns at schools in Ponte Vedra Beach and also along the fast-growing County Road 210.

People in the area have sent dozens of emails to commissioners to oppose the expansion. Neighbors complained about potential problems like traffic and economic impact.

The school district plans to add 120 portable classrooms next school year as growth continues. They also may rezone schools.