Carter Mudgett
Carter is a senior majoring in communication at the University of North Florida. He spent three years at Spinnaker, UNF's award-winning student-run media outlet, which was recognized among the best student newsrooms in the nation during his tenure as editor-in-chief. Carter's reporting has placed for multiple awards, and he generally covers news and education topics. He's also had bylines in the Jacksonville Business Journal.
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The Dallas Graham Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library is often filled with children from nearby Durkeeville, Grand Park and Moncrief Springs in the afternoon following the end of the school day. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 30, 2024

Duval school district rebuffs pressure to end relationship with Jacksonville Public Library

Amid the national “book ban” conversation, Duval school officials defended a longstanding connection with the Jacksonville Public Library.…

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April 15, 2024

FSCJ gets $1.5 million to train people with unique abilities

The grant will fund a multiyear program to educate students with unique abilities and match them with jobs in Jacksonville.…

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R.V. Daniels has served students in the Grand Park neighborhood since 1964. The Duval County Public Schools board moved to close the school following the 2024-25 academic year. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 2, 2024

Duval consolidates 2 elementary schools, but gives parents extra year to prepare

R.V. Daniels Elementary in Northwest Jacksonville will be consolidated with R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy after the 2024-25 school…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed shows HB 3, the social media restrictions he signed Monday, March 25, 2024, at Cornerstone Classical Academy in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 25, 2024

DeSantis comes to Jacksonville to sign social media limits on kids

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB3 at Cornerstone Classical Academy, banning children younger than 14 from having social media accounts.…

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Duval County School Board member April Carney speaks during a news conference Monday, March 25, 2024, with Gov. Ron DeSantis. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 25, 2024

Cellphones could be banned for Duval students

School Board member April Carney said she will propose a ban on cellphone use during the school day so students…

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Students on the Green at the University of North Florida. | Carter Mudgett, Jacksonville Today
March 15, 2024

UNF faculty say school violated rules on post-tenure review

The faculty union says the administration violated an agreement by using peer comparisons in the review process.…

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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections office provides signs in English and Spanish outside the Duval County Public Library Mandarin Branch location to notify voters where they can cast their ballot. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 13, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Why vote in the Florida primary? 

Jacksonville Today reader Ellen H. wants to know how much Florida Republicans’ votes matter in the presidential primary.…

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A bus stops in Northwest Jacksonville on Friday, march 1, 2024. | Carter Mudgett, Jacksonville Today
March 1, 2024

Improvements coming to bus stops in Northwest Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority plans improved shelters, more lighting, bike racks and other improvements.…

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February 19, 2024

Upperclassmen anxious as UNF restructures on-campus dorms

Freshmen and rising sophomores have a month’s head start on upperclassmen when it comes to applying for limited housing.…

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February 16, 2024

Two swastikas found on UNF bathroom stalls

The Chabad of Southside fosters peace after the first antisemetic display on campus since 2021.…

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Reggie Fullwood of Ability Housing's board of directors, left, accepts the Bill Soforenko Affordable Housing Award from Northeast Florida Builders Association Board member Zach Scott with Ameris Bank. | Ability Housing
February 12, 2024

Nonprofit recognized for sustainable housing efforts

The Northeast Florida Builders Association recognized Ability Housing for its sustainable housing efforts.…

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Local, state and Boeing leaders cut the ribbon, officially opening the new maintenance and repair facility at Cecil Airport on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. | Carter Mudgett, Jacksonville Today
February 9, 2024

New Boeing facility will bring hundreds of jobs

The maintenance facility at Cecil Airport will help Boeing serve military customers including the U.S. Navy and U.S Air Force.…

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Jacksonville is the biggest city in the lower 48 states -- but only if you include the water. l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9
February 5, 2024

Jax ranked among best cities for Gen Z homebuyers

Jacksonville ranked 15th of 100 cities as a place where Generation Z might have luck buying a home.…

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University of North Florida students rallied in the Student Union, calling for support of the university’s LGBTQ Center and other diversity programs on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Carter Mudgett, Jacksonville Today
January 24, 2024

Students rally for diversity as Florida restricts it

Students at the University of North Florida gathered with rainbow flags and rallied in support of the LGBTQ Center on…

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Gustavo Guzman received the Duval County Teacher of the Year Award on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. | Jacksonville Public Education Fund.
January 22, 2024

Duval Teacher of the Year drives students to grow

Biology teacher Gustavo Guzman, the first college graduate in his family, was selected as the winner among 180 top educators.…

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January 19, 2024

Rape survivors invited to tell their stories in art

The Women’s Center of Jacksonville invites survivors to submit art sharing their healing journey.…