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Philanthropist Harris Rosen grants scholarships to 30 Jones High School students
Read full article: Philanthropist Harris Rosen grants scholarships to 30 Jones High School studentsDozens of students at Jones High School are receiving scholarships as part of a program to empower underserved communities.
‘Lack of adequate security’ led to 19-year-old’s death at Orange County high school’s football game, suit claims
Read full article: ‘Lack of adequate security’ led to 19-year-old’s death at Orange County high school’s football game, suit claimsThe family of a 19-year-old man fatally shot outside a Jones High School football game in 2022 is suing Orange County Public Schools because of his death.
'Meet them where they are at:' Orlando man takes violence intervention lessons to community
Read full article: 'Meet them where they are at:' Orlando man takes violence intervention lessons to communityThe White House this past week held a graduation ceremony for leaders across the United States in hopes of teaching tactics to prevent violent crimes.
Celebrated Jones High School band program gets help from community leader
Read full article: Celebrated Jones High School band program gets help from community leaderThe “Marching Tiger Band” is in need of support. Over the last few years uniforms and instruments have been damaged or gone missing, limiting student participation. But one alumnus is getting results for the school — and the community he loves.
‘I played a part:’ Here’s how the principal of Jones High School is getting results for his students
Read full article: ‘I played a part:’ Here’s how the principal of Jones High School is getting results for his studentsJones High School Principal Orlando Norwood told News 6 he always knew his life was destined for education.
Jones High senior becomes 1st athlete at school to get full-ride to Ivy League college
Read full article: Jones High senior becomes 1st athlete at school to get full-ride to Ivy League collegeJones High School senior Zavier Avera is all smiles. That’s because he’s heading to Yale University in the fall and making history as the first athlete at his school to receive a full-ride to an Ivy League university.
Here’s why News 6 is still naming a teen no longer charged in fatal Jones High School shooting
Read full article: Here’s why News 6 is still naming a teen no longer charged in fatal Jones High School shootingJeremiah Cundiff, 17, who was arrested on second-degree murder charges in Gamaine Patrick Brown’s death, is no longer a suspect. News 6, however, will continue to name Cundiff – at the request of his attorney.
Teen fatally shot in Pine Hills as friends were ‘passing the gun around,’ deputies say
Read full article: Teen fatally shot in Pine Hills as friends were ‘passing the gun around,’ deputies sayNew details released this week in the shooting death of a teenage boy in Pine Hills show he was shot as his friends and brother passed around a gun that they didn’t know was loaded, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Build better cases:’ No evidence to convict teen arrested in fatal shooting outside Jones High School, Worrell says
Read full article: ‘Build better cases:’ No evidence to convict teen arrested in fatal shooting outside Jones High School, Worrell saysWitness gave disjointed testimony, couldn’t ID subject in photo lineup, state attorney says
🏫 First public school for African Americans in Orlando to host ‘multi-versary’ banquet
Read full article: 🏫 First public school for African Americans in Orlando to host ‘multi-versary’ banquetJones High School, the first public school for African Americans in Orlando, is hosting its first ever ‘multi-versary’ banquet inviting alums from several generations to come together and reminisce about a school with quite a history.
WATCH LIVE at 2:30 p.m.: Orange County sheriff holds briefing on Wekiva High School shooting
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 2:30 p.m.: Orange County sheriff holds briefing on Wekiva High School shootingIncreased security once again showed up outside Wekiva High School on Tuesday after investigators said a teen was shot on campus last week.
Charges dropped against 1 of teens accused in fatal shooting at Orlando high school game
Read full article: Charges dropped against 1 of teens accused in fatal shooting at Orlando high school gameMARCH 10 UPDATE: The state attorney’s office has filed a no-petition notice against Jeremiah Cundiff, saying the case against him is not suitable for prosecution.
14-year-old admits to shooting, killing Orlando 15-year-old, police say
Read full article: 14-year-old admits to shooting, killing Orlando 15-year-old, police sayNearly a year after a shooting that killed a 15-year-old Jones High School student, Orlando police said they have arrested a 14-year-old boy who has confessed.
Jones High School to hold football game in Orlando 1 week after deadly shooting
Read full article: Jones High School to hold football game in Orlando 1 week after deadly shootingJones High School is prepping for another football match at the school just one week after a deadly shooting near their last home game.
Juveniles cleared in deadly shooting near Orlando high school, police ask for help finding killer
Read full article: Juveniles cleared in deadly shooting near Orlando high school, police ask for help finding killerFollowing the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old near Jones High School on Saturday, Orlando police have announced that four people found at the scene have been released from detainment.
‘Heartbreaking:’ 19-year-old shot to death outside Orlando high school was a former student
Read full article: ‘Heartbreaking:’ 19-year-old shot to death outside Orlando high school was a former studentNews 6 has learned more about the 19-year-old shot to death outside of a high school football game in Orlando over the weekend.
19-year-old ID’d in fatal shooting outside Jones High School football playoff game
Read full article: 19-year-old ID’d in fatal shooting outside Jones High School football playoff gameOne person died and two others were injured in a shooting on Saturday in a parking lot north of Jones High School, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Alabama coach Nick Saban stops at Jones High School for recruiting visit
Read full article: Alabama coach Nick Saban stops at Jones High School for recruiting visitSome of the best high school football players in the country live in Central Florida and some of the best college coaches in the country are hot on their trail.
Hundreds of student athletes receive heart screenings through free event in Orlando
Read full article: Hundreds of student athletes receive heart screenings through free event in OrlandoHundreds of students and their families showed up to Jones High School Saturday for a free physical and electrocardiogram test.
More than 1,500 people turn out for vaccinations at 3 Orange County high schools
Read full article: More than 1,500 people turn out for vaccinations at 3 Orange County high schoolsMore than 1,500 students and their families along with other members of the community turned out to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at Colonial, Evans and Jones high schools Wednesday and Saturday, according to Orange County Public Schools.
Orlando’s first Black community was founded by former slaves
Read full article: Orlando’s first Black community was founded by former slavesORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As we celebrate Black History Month, News 6 is reflecting on some of Central Florida’s deep roots, including what’s recognized as Orlando’s first Black community. Though they share the same name, Jones High School apparently has no relation to Jonestown, other than the fact that they both are historically Black. Credit: Jones High School Historical Society (WKMG)The school is named after principal L.C. AdUltimately, Orlando’s Housing Authority decided to demolish the buildings in Jonestown and relocate Black residents to a public housing development in Parramore called Griffin Park. Today, Parramore is known for its predominantly Black roots, most of which derived from those who lived in a community once known as Jonestown.
Orlando police take new approach at recruiting more officers
Read full article: Orlando police take new approach at recruiting more officersORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police officers are taking a new approach to raising the next generation of law enforcement leaders. The Junior Reserve Law Enforcement program was created for freshman and sophomores at Jones High School and Lake Nona High School. Cliff Long from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association said he wanted to educate young people more about unity. He said he approached Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon about the idea months ago. “To help even those who have gone into a bit of trouble and help put them back on track,” Chief Orlando Rolon said.
Drive-thru flu shots helping Orange County health officials prepare to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Drive-thru flu shots helping Orange County health officials prepare to administer COVID-19 vaccineIn Orange County, health officials are doing their part to help Floridians get protected from the flu. The FDOH held a Drive-thru Flu Shot event Saturday at Jones High School where anyone older than six months could drive up and receive a flu shot until 3 p.m.. Best of all, it was completely free. Health officials are using events, like the drive-thru flu shots, to help them prepare to administer a COVID vaccine to the public when it becomes available. But until then, the health department is encouraging everyone to do their part and get the flu shot, adding it’s not too late. The Orange County Health Department is offering another free flu shots drive-thru event on Saturday, November 14 at Colonial Promenade Mall located at 4308 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Florida Chamber shows breakdown of early voters after 6 million people cast their ballots
Read full article: Florida Chamber shows breakdown of early voters after 6 million people cast their ballots51% of early votes in Florida have come from people 60 or older (Florida Chamber of Commerce)The data of early voters statewide provided by the Florida Chamber of Commerce makes it easy to see why Florida is in play this election, as more than 6 million have already voted. “We’ll probably have by Election Day more votes or about as many votes cast prior to Election Day to what we had in the entire 2016 election,” Coelho said. As of Oct. 27, early votes cast by women has reached 54% with votes cast by men trailing behind at 44%. The racial breakdown or early voters shows 15% of Hispanic voters barely outpacing black voters at 12% in the sunshine state. While votes cast by people 60+ make up 51% despite reports of record turnout among young voters in Florida.
Jones High School student found shot to death in middle of Orange County road
Read full article: Jones High School student found shot to death in middle of Orange County roadORLANDO, Fla. – An 18-year-old Jones High School student was shot and killed Thursday in Orange County, sheriff’s deputies said. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Rayquwon Denmark, who turned 18 last week, died in the shooting, which was reported around 4 p.m. on Conley Street near South Ivey Lane, west of Orlando. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the scene for “a victim in the roadway.”Deputies said Denmark suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Orange County Public School officials confirmed Denmark was a student at Jones High. “We were made aware of a tragic situation that claimed the life of one of our students yesterday,” Kirby said.
Jones High School celebrates milestone as first black high school in Orange County
Read full article: Jones High School celebrates milestone as first black high school in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In honor of Black History month, there's no school more fitting to profile than the first public high school for African Americans in Orange County. A school with generations of alumni, a rich history, and a place that helped pave the way for so many people -- Jones High School. It later became Jones High School. In 1931, Jones High School had its first graduation of students completing the twelfth grade. In 1995, Jones High School celebrated 100 years as one of Orlando`s oldest high schools which for a half-century was the city’s only high school for African American students.
Jones High School celebrates milestone as first black high school in Orange County
Read full article: Jones High School celebrates milestone as first black high school in Orange CountyJones High School celebrates milestone as first black high school in Orange CountyPublished: February 24, 2020, 10:53 amIn honor of Black History month, there's no school more fitting to profile than the first public high school for African Americans in Orange County.
Student found with loaded gun at Jones High School, police say
Read full article: Student found with loaded gun at Jones High School, police sayORLANDO, Fla. – A 16-year-old student was arrested Monday after he was found with a loaded handgun at Jones High School, according to Orlando police. According to the Orlando Police Department, another student and school staff members told School Resource Officer Ossie Battle the teenager was believed to have a magazine containing ammunition at school. Officer Battle immediately began investigating and conducted a search of the student, who was found with the loaded gun, police said. In a call sent to parents, Jones High School Principal Allison Kirby said the student will also be disciplined, according to the school’s code of conduct. “We would like to thank Officer Battle for his quick action in securing the safety of the students at Jones High School.